Sony unveils Cyber-shot DSC-WX5, DSC-TX9 and DSC-T99 digital cameras

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Sony has unveiled the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5, DSC-TX9 and DSC-T99 digital compacts. The WX5 and TX9 incorporate the company's latest 12.2MP, 1/2.3" Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. Both feature a 'Superior Auto' mode that shoots bursts of between 2 and 6 shots then combines them either to reduced noise or boost dynamic range, depending on the scene you're shooting. The WX5 includes a wide angle 4x optical zoom lens starting at 24mm equivalent and a 2.8" LCD, while the TX9 comes with a 3.5" touchscreen LCD and a 25-100mm equivalent lens. Other features include a Background Defocus mode, 3D Sweep Panorama mode and 1080i Full AVCHD video recording. The DSC-T99 features the same lens and body design as the TX9, a smaller LCD and a 14MP CCD sensor that cannot achieve the fast multi-shot shooting required for Superior Auto mode. All three cameras offer a Soft Skin mode that tries to smooth out wrinkles and other blemishes from the subject's skin. Jump to: Press Release Specifications Additional images (DSC-WX5) Additional images (DSC-TX9) Additional images (DSC-T99) Press Release: New Cyber-shot™ digital cameras from Sony with Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor for beautiful, low-noise images Slim, stylish WX5 and TX9 with Superior Auto mode, 1080i Full HD movie and 3D Sweep Panorama 12.2 megapixel Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor and new Superior Auto mode for superb images with DSLR-style low noise performance 1080i Full HD movie recording for playback on your HD TV World’s first compact still cameras with 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle for exciting 3D-style viewing effects Background defocus mode for stunning professional effects July 8, 2010: Experience a new dimension of photo excitement with this summer’s colourful additions to the Cyber-shot™ family of digital cameras from Sony. Beautifully slim, light and easy to use, the Cyber-shot™ WX5 and TX9 boast exciting new features for outstanding still picture quality compared with conventional compact cameras. Capable of shooting detail-packed Full HD (1920 x 1080, 50i) AVCHD movie clips, they’re also the first Cyber-shot™ cameras from Sony that can capture amazing 3D images to enjoy on any 3D-compatible TV.Superior Auto mode: incredible low-noise images The WX5 and TX9 are the first Cyber-shot™ cameras that can capture extremely low-noise images, evoking the expressive power of a digital SLR camera. Powered by the 12.2 megapixel Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor, Superior Auto mode captures a high-speed burst of up to six frames when you press the shutter button. Camera settings are automatically optimised according to shooting conditions. Cyber-shot™ then combines information from each frame to create an exquisite, low-noise picture with wide dynamic range, as enjoyed by DSLR photo enthusiasts. As an extra refinement, new Background Defocus makes it easy to achieve pro-style images, similar to the results achieved with a DSLR camera and wide-aperture lens. Cyber-shot™ rapidly shoots two frames when the shutter button is pressed. Position information between the foreground and background is analysed automatically, creating a single picture with your subject in sharp focus and a beautifully blurred background. New Soft Skin mode flatters portrait subjects even further, automatically removing small wrinkles and skin blemishes for effortlessly beautiful results. First-ever 3D Cyber-shot™ cameras For the first time ever, 3D Sweep Panorama lets you shoot incredible 3D images without needing a bulky, complex double-lens camera system. Just press the shutter button: the advanced Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor inside the Cyber-shot™ WX5 and TX9 captures a high-speed burst of frames as you sweep the camera from side to side. Information from up to 100 images is automatically combined to create a stereoscopic pair of frames. You can enjoy the incredible results by connecting the camera by HDMI to your 3D-compatible TV. Cyber-shot™ offers even more exciting 3D image possibilities. Also new this year, Sweep Multi Angle shoots a high-speed burst of fifteen frames, creating a ‘3D-style’ image of your subject that can be viewed from different angles. After shooting, just tilt the Cyber-shot™ from side to side: sensors inside the camera detect your movements, scrolling through the sequence of multi-angle frames as you tilt and view the camera’s LCD screen. Multi-angle views can also be viewed simultaneously on an ordinary 2D television as you tilt the camera. You can also enjoy breath-taking panoramic shots with the Cyber-shot™ TX9 while you’re snorkelling or diving. Add an optional marine housing and select Underwater Sweep Panorama mode that optimises white balance for clear, natural results with underwater subjects. Cyber-shot™ T99 – more style, more colour Also available this summer, the beautifully sculpted Cyber-shot™ T99 is guaranteed to turn heads with a choice of gorgeous new colour options. Inside its slim, curvaceously sculpted lines there’s plenty of smart technology – from Sweep Panorama and 720p HD movie recording to new Soft Skin mode. Like the Cyber-shot™ TX9, the T99 also features new Underwater Sweep Panorama mode for extra-wide sub-aqua scenes. The beautiful, easy to use Cyber-shot™ WX5, TX9 and T99 digital cameras by Sony are available from mid-September 2010. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5, DSC-TX9, DSC-T99 specifications WX5 TX9 T99 Price EU: €319 EU: €399 EU: €249 Sensor • 1 / 2.3 inch “Exmor R” CMOS sensor • 12.2 million effective pixels • BIONZ image processor • 1 / 2.3 inch Super HAD CCD sensor • 14.1 million effective pixels • BIONZ image processor Image sizes • 12M (4000 x 3000) • 9M (4000 x 2248) • 8M (3264 x 2448) • 5M (2592 x 1944) • 2M (1920 x1080) • VGA (640 x 480) • 14M (4320 x 3240) • 11M (4320 x 2432) • 10M (3648 x 2736) • 5M (2592 x 1944) • 2M (1920 x1080) • VGA (640 x 480) Image sizes (2D and 3D Panorama) • 7152 x 1080 • 4912 x 1080 • 4912 x 1920 • 3424 x 1920 Movie clips 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 File formats • Still Image : JPEG (EXIF 2.2) • Movie Clip : AVCHD/ MP4, H.264 compression • Still Image : JPEG (EXIF 2.2) • Movie Clip : MP4, Standard compression Lens • 24-120mm equiv. • Vario-Tessar 6 elements in 5 groups (including 5 aspheric elements) • 5x Optical zoom • f = 4.25-21.25mm • F2.4(W)-5.9(T) • 25-100 equiv. • Vario-Tessar 12 elements in 10 groups (including 4 aspheric elements) • 4x Optical zoom • f = 4.43-17.7mm • F3.5(W)-4.6(T) Digital zoom Approx. 6.1x Approx. 4.9x Approx. 4.7x Image Stabalisation Optical SteadyShot AF area modes Intelligent Focus Mode • Multi point AF (9 points) • Centre-Weighted • Spot • Focus Tracking • Multi point AF (9 points) • Centre-Weighted • Flexible Spot AF (touch) • Spot • Focus Tracking • Multi point AF (9 points) • Centre-Weighted • Flexible Spot AF (touch) • Spot ISO sensitivity • Auto • ISO 125 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200 • Auto • ISO 80 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200 Metering modes • Multi • Centre • Spot Shuttter speed • Auto(2 sec- 1/1,250) • Program Auto(1 sec - 1/1,250) Aperture F2.4(W)-7.1(T) F3.5(W)-6.3(T) Shooting modes • Intelligent Auto • Superior Auto • Easy Shooting • Program Auto • High senstivity • Twilight • Twilight Portrait • Soft Snap • Landscape • Beach • Snow • Fireworks • Gourmet • Pet mode • Soft Skin • Handheld Twilight • Anti-Motion Blur • Intelligent Sweep Panorama • Backlight Correction HDR • Background Defocus • 3D Sweep Panorama • Sweep Multi Angle • Intelligent Auto • Superior Auto • Easy Shooting • Program Auto • High senstivity • Twilight • Twilight Portrait • Soft Snap • Landscape • Beach • Snow • Fireworks • Hi-speed Shutter • Underwater(with housing) • Gourmet • Pet mode • Soft Skin • Handheld Twilight • Anti-Motion Blur • Intelligent Sweep Panorama • Underwater Sweep Panorama(with housing) • Backlight Correction HDR • Background Defocus • 3D Sweep Panorama • Sweep Multi Angle • Intelligent Auto • Easy Shooting • Program Auto • High senstivity • Twilight • Twilight Portrait • Soft Snap • Landscape • Beach • Snow • Fireworks • Hi-speed Shutter • Underwater(with housing) • Gourmet • Pet mode • Soft Skin • Sweep Panaroma • Underwater Sweep Panorama(with housing) White balance • Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent 2 • Fluorescent 3 • Incandescent • Flash • One Touch (Manual Preset) • Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent 2 • Fluorescent 3 • Incandescent • Flash • Underwater 1 • Underwater 2 • One Touch (Manual Preset) Self timer • Off • 10sec • 2sec • Portrait 1 • Portrait 2 Continous Shooting 10 fps 0.69 fps Flash • Modes :Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red eye, Flash Off LCD monitor • 3.0 inch touchscreen TFT LCD • approx.230,400 dots • 3.5 inch touchscreen TFT LCD • approx. 921,600 dots • 2.8 inch TFT LCD • approx. 460,800 dots Digital input/output • USB 2.0 High Speed • Multi-use terminal • HDMI • USB 2.0 High Speed • Multi-use terminal • HDMI • USB 2.0 High Speed • Multi-use terminal Storage • Internal memory (Approx. 32 MB) • Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG Duo • SD/SDHC/SDXC Power Rechargeable NP-BN1 battery and charger Weight (no batt) Approx. 130g (4.6oz.) Approx. 133g (4.7oz.) Approx. 105g (3.7oz.) Dimensions 92(W)x 52 (H) x22mm (D) 98(W)x 60 (H) x18mm(D) 93(W)x 56 (H) x 17mm(D) Additional images (DSC-WX5) Additional images (DSC-TX9) Additional images(DSC-T99)

SIGMA APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma APO 70-200 F2.8 EX DG OS HSM. This large aperture telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma's original Optical Stabilizer function. The lens covers focal lengths from 70mm to 200mm and has a large maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. Two FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass, and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction of color aberration. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range and an optimum optical power layout provides superior optical quality in all shooting ranges from close-up to infinity. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. For Sony and Pentax mount, the built-in OS function of this lens can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an image sensor shift anti-shake system. As compensation for camera shake is visible in the view finder, the photographer can easily check for accurate focus and ensure there is no subject movement. Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghost. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focus capability. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 140cm(55.1") throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:8. The rounded 9 blade diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the out of focus images. This lens is equipped with a Petal-type hood. For digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, a dedicated hood adapter, which expands the length of the lens hood, is supplied. SIGMA APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Case, Petal-type Hood (LH850-02), Hood Adapter(HA850-01), Tripod Socket TS-21 supplied. Corresponding AF Mounts:SIGMA, SONY(D), NIKON(D), PENTAX, CANON [Lens Hood LH850-02(Supplied)] [Hood Adapter HA850-01(Supplied)] Lens Construction 22 Elements in 17 Groups Angle of View 34.3 - 12.3 degrees Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 Blades (Rounded diaphragm) Minimum Aperture F22 Minimum Focusing Distance 140cm/55.1in. Maximum Magnification 1:8 Filter Size Diameter 77mm Dimensions Diameter 86.4mm x Length 197.6mm /3.4in. x 7.8in. Weight 1430g / 50.4oz. Corresponding AF Mounts SIGMA, SONY(D), NIKON (D), PENTAX, CANON * PENTAX SFX and SF7 cannot be used. * The Pentax mount Tele Converter cannot be used with this particular lens. * Nikon and Pentax mounts do not have an aperture ring. Some functions may not work depending on the camera model. * For Nikon and Canon mounts, Optical Stabilizer (OS) function will not work with film SLR cameras except Nikon F6 and Canon EOS-1V. * For Pentax and Sony mounts, it is not possible to use the AF and the built-in OS function of this lens when attaching it to film SLR cameras as well as Pentax *ist series and K100D. * When using the OS function of a lens with a camera which incorporates a stabilizer unit, please turn the camera’s stabilizer unit off. SIGMA 00-85126-58956-1 SONY 00-85126-58962-2 NIKON 00-85126-58955-4 PENTAX 00-85126-58961-5 CANON 00-85126-58954-7

Large aperture telephoto zoom lens incorporating Sigma’s original Optical Stabilizer function This large aperture telephoto zoom lens, incorporating Sigma's original Optical Stabilizer function, covers focal lengths from 70mm to 200mm and offers a constant aperture of F2.8 over the entire zoom range. The OS function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. It makes shooting easy for many types of photography such as portraits and sports. Two FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite glass, and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction of color aberration. Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. The lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focus capability. It is also possible to attach Sigma’s optional APO Tele Converters. Ideal for handheld photography The lens is equipped with Sigma's own unique OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. This system offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible, making telephoto shooting easy. Mode 1 is ideal for general photography and Mode 2 is designed for panning subjects such as racing cars. For Sony and Pentax mount, the built-in OS function of this lens can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an anti-shake function. As compensation for camera shake is visible in the view finder, the photographer can easily check for accurate focus and ensure there is no subject movement. * For Pentax and Sony mounts, it is not possible to use the AF and the built-in OS function of this lens when attaching it to film SLR cameras as well as Pentax *ist series and K100D. * When using the OS function of a lens with a camera which incorporates a stabilizer unit, please turn the camera's stabilizer unit off. * For Nikon and Canon mounts, the Optical Stabilizer (OS) function will not work with film SLR cameras except Nikon F6 and Canon EOS-1V. Compact construction This lens has a compact construction with a diameter of 86.4mm(3.4in.), overall length of 197.6mm(7.8in.) and weight of 1,430g(50.4oz.). This compact and lightweight construction makes it ideal for many types of photography such as portraits, landscapes and sports. Excellent Optical Performance This lens features two FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass, and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements providing excellent correction of color aberration. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and ensures high contrast images. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. * FLD glass is the highest level low dispersion glass available with extremely high light transmission. This optical glass has a performance equal to fluorite glass which has a low refractive index and low dispersion compared to current optical glass. It also benefits from high anomalous dispersion. These characteristics give excellent correction for residual chromatic aberration (secondary spectrum) which cannot be corrected by ordinary optical glass and ensures high definition and high contrast images. High speed and quiet AF The lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring high speed and quiet AF as well as full time manual focus capability. * For Sony and Pentax mount, AF will not function with DSLR cameras that do not support HSM. Inner focusing and inner zooming system The lens design incorporates an inner focusing and inner zooming systems. The overall length of the lens does not change during focusing and zooming, ensuring convenient handling. The inner focusing system also eliminates front lens rotation, making the lens particularly suitable for using circular polarizing filters and the supplied petal-type lens hood. A removable tripod collar (TS-21) is included as a standard component. Close focusing capability This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 140cm(55.1in.) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:8. Rounded diaphragm This lens has a rounded 9 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive bokeh to the out of focus area. APO Tele-Converter (Optional) The addition of the optical 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters* produce a 98-280mm F4 AF telephoto zoom lens or a 140-400mm F5.6 AF telephoto zoom lens respectively. * The Pentax mount Tele Converter is not compatible with the particular lens. >> Tele Converter matching list Hood Adapter HA850-01 (Supplied) Hood adapter extends the length of the lens hood and provides more effective shading when used with digital cameras with an APS-C size images sensor. * When using the APS-C Hood Adapter HA850-01 with digital cameras with a full frame image sensor, vignetting will occur. Please remove the hood adapter if you are using full frame cameras. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SIGMA DG UV 77mm : 00-85126-92375-4 SIGMA DG WIDE CIRCULAR PL 77mm : 00-85126-92386-0 Lens Hood LH850-02(Supplied) : 00-85126-92730-1 Hood Adapter HA850-01(Supplied) : 00-85126-92733-2 Tripot Socket TS-21(Supplied) : 00-85126-56602-9 Tripot Socket TS-41 : 00-85126-52902-4 APO TELE CONVERTER 1.4x EX DG APO TELE CONVERTER 2x EX DG