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DSC QX10 and QX100 - Smart Shot by Sony makes the smartphone a camera

DSC QX10and QX100 are two new "Lens -style Cameras" from Sony. Smart shot from outside the two models are similar to a slim lens; it hides in its interior the same technology as in a full-fledged camera. Connected to the mobile phone to the two smart cameras shot so far unknown possibilities open to take pictures.

In seconds, the two models of Sony conjunction with the smartphone will produce: smartphone with Near Field Communication (NFC) drops the connection to the new particularly lightweight. A touch is enough - and the viewfinder of the camera appears directly on the phone. Comfortable all arbitrary functions should then be adjusted individually - from the automatic program to zoom. Smartphone NFC chooses the short detour via the Wi-Fi Direct connection. After a single password exchange networking should also work smoothly here.

The only prerequisite for the proper interaction with Android phones, the software version 2.3. It works with iOS devices with iOS version 4.3. Before starting the free “Play Memories Mobile " app must be downloaded from the Play Store or from the iTunes store. A flexible clamp on the bottom of the camera is responsible for the physical connection of mobile phone and smart shot. They “hugged “the mobile phone with a width of 54-75 mm and a depth of up to 13 millimeters. Thus, the Smart Shot camera fits on any popular mobile phone. If you like you can also use the two new Sony cameras regardless of the smartphone.

The QX10 is the compact DSC- sister of the Cyber shot DSC- WX200, DSC - QX100 carries all the genes of the DSC RX100II in itself. All hardware features of compact cameras are congruent to 100 percent with their mini - siblings - missing only monitor and flash shoe on the DSC - QX100. The DSC QX10 features a classic 18.2 mega pixel Exmor R CMOS sensor plus G lens with ten times optical zoom. Against unintentional camera shake helps the built-in optical image stabilizer “Steady Shot".

In the DSC QX100 be 1.0 -type Exmore R CMOS sensor with 20.2 mega pixels takes place. He is four times larger than the sensor of a conventional camera. The lens is a Carl Zeiss Vario- Sonar T * 3.6x zoom and an initial aperture of 1.8. In both cameras the built BIONZ image processor gives the photos or HD videos the finishing touches before storing it on the micro SD card and put up on the smartphone. On request, images can be stored both on the integrated card and on the phone with full or reduced resolution. Finally, both cameras have their own battery. It should also allow about 220 photos with a full battery charge.

Both smart shot models will be available from September 2012 in the trade. The DSC - QX10 (in black and white) for 199.00 euro and the DSC QX100 (in black) for 449, 00 Euro.

Sony NEX-6 - System camera with 16.1 mpx APS-C sensor, and OLED viewfinder

With the NEX-6, Sony before a system camera with 16.1 megapixel APS-C sensor, a newly developed AF and OLED viewfinder. The camera offers WiFi and can be extended to functions with apps. The entire operating concept of the NEX-6 draws on SLRs.

The newly developed 23.5 x 15.6 mm large APS-C image sensor with 16.1 megapixels should help it to a high image quality. He is in partnership with the BIONZ image sensor low noise and accurate photos - even in low light conditions allow. It enables shooting with a very high light sensitivity up to ISO 25600. When filming in Full HD (1080/50p), the large image sensor plays once more from his skills. In addition, the NEX-6 on a new automatic shutter for video mode: When filming they automatically extended in low light, the shutter speeds. This allows for better low-light shooting.

Sony NEX-6

Completely new is the fast hybrid auto-focus, which debuted in the recently unveiled sister camera Sony NEX-5R his debut. Sony is the first to a phase detection system with a contrast autofocus. Both systems are perfectly coordinated: The first phase detection system measures the distance to the subject and provides the contrast autofocus thus accurate data to provide accurate focus in the right place. In Speed Priority mode, but it depends on each millisecond. So here uses only the phase detection system. With ten photos per second, the NEX-6 is faster than some of Sony SLR.

Operating concept as with an SLR
similarly, the design of the controls based on the models of SLR cameras. Despite its compact dimensions Sony camera placed on top of the NEX-6 housing is a mode dial to quickly select the recording mode. AE, Shutter-or Aperture priority and full manual mode, but also features like Sweep Panorama can be adjusted easily and quickly. The operating concept is complemented by a second control wheel on the top, a control knob and a dial on the back of the camera with which the user can select exposure, ISO, white balance and other parameters separately. Thanks to the "Quick Navigation Interface" photographers at your fingertips all the settings on the monitor and in the viewfinder view.

NEX-6

Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
The electronic viewfinder XGA OLED display is another highlight of the new Sony NEX-6. The viewfinder will allow a sharp, detailed and bright display high-contrast picture. The viewfinder is again the subject to 100 percent without any cutoff. A digital spirit level and a faded line screens are useful to adjust the camera in a horizontal position. The histogram displayable on request facilitates the assessment of the image. Next to the viewfinder, the NEX-6 has an LCD display that is 7.5 centimeters (three inches) generously sized diameter. It can be 90 degrees or folded laterally by almost 45 degrees down.

WiFi and Apps
The NEX-6 can wirelessly connect via WiFi contact with other devices to the Internet or home network. The easiest way of transfer stored recordings to your smartphone or tablet PC with the appropriate PlayMemories Mobile App. On the NEX-6 also can be tailored exactly to the system cameras from Sony install utilities. The additional functions can be downloaded free of charge part of the platform of Sony PlayMemories down. The range of available Extensions will be continuously expanded. For the launch already have the apps "Picture Effect +" (visual effects), "Bracket-Pro" (shooting), "Multi Frame NR" (ISO-optimization), "Smart Remote Control" (remote control) and "Direct Upload" (Web upload) available.

The Sony NEX-6 will be available in November 2012 in the trade:
NEX-6B (Body): 799.00 €
NEX-6LB with SEL-P1650: 949, 00 Euro
NEX-6YB with SEL and SEL-55210 P1650: 1.199,00 Euro

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 - Compact digital camera with a full frame sensor


Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1

With the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, Sony presents a compact digital camera with a full frame sensor. Inside the compact case, a 35-millimeter full-frame Exmor CMOS image sensor with effective 24.3 megapixels fulfilled his duties. By comparison, the sensor is more than twice as large as in the ordinary SLR cameras with APS-C sensor, seven times larger than the 1-inch sensor little sister DSC-RX100 and even 30 times larger than the sensor of a conventional compact camera.

The RX1 camera is not only compact but also easy: With dimensions of 113.3 x 65.4 x 69.9 mm, it takes 482 grams (with battery and memory card) on the scale. Complements the full-frame sensor is a high-aperture (f2) Carl Zeiss lens with 35mm (KB) fixed focal length and an advanced BIONZ image processor. The latter processes the data generated so quickly that the DSC-RX1 can shoot up to five frames per second. It is also thanks to him that she recordings in uncompressed 14-bit RAW format capable of storing.

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1

Thanks to a newly developed lens design with an AA lens element it wants to be successful Sony to build the lens is so compact that it in spite of the large image sensor takes place in the camera. Its fixed focal length of 35 mm is suitable, for example well for portraits and landscapes or street photography. The circular aperture with seven blades and a maximum aperture of F2 allow both beautiful bokeh effects such as an SLR. Using a macro-ring, the minimum distance from the subject is reduced to up to 20 centimeters.

If you still can not do without a zoom would you want in the new RX1 confidently Pixel Super Resolution Technology and clear image zoom feature can trust. With their help, the focal length may be doubled without the image quality is reduced to such an extent as would be the case with a conventional digital zoom. Thanks to the entire full-size image details are preserved. Because of the full-frame sensor has the DSC-RX1 a sensitivity of ISO 100 to ISO 25600th in a special "expanded" mode can even be set to ISO 50 and when using the "multi-image noise reduction" can be used with ISO 102400.

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1

Full manual control
as with an SLR are available to users in the DSC-RX1 many manual controls available. With setting rings on the lens allows the camera aperture and focus operate, while the choice of the focus mode is selected using a DSLR-style molded in and placed at the front of the camera control button. Similarly, the exposure and the recording mode via ergonomic and easily accessible control buttons are set. Here also the Quick Navi mode are turned on by all relevant camera settings can be accessed and changed. Should play to its strengths, this mode is best with the optional electronic viewfinder FDA EV1MK that reflects the changes camera settings. Equally valuable will be the viewfinder to check the manual autofocus. All pixels which are located exactly on the focal plane are in the viewfinder (7.5 cm (3.0 ") / 1,229,000 pixels) and the display is highlighted.

The camera shoots in full-HD resolution and the standards 50p/60p or 25p/24p. The videos are to offer high image quality and advanced noise reduction. To set the cinematic creativity knows no bounds, Sony allowed the RX1 complete control over all settings: aperture, time and program automatic and manual control are available. Moreover, wait 13 automatic creative functions and multiple post-effects out of photographers tried to be. Additional design options open up the auto HDR function, the contrast enhancer D-Range Optimization (DRO) and a serial shot at different exposure levels, white balance and various different DRO settings.

Besides the aforementioned electronic viewfinder FDA EV1MK also an optical viewfinder FDA V1K, a strong flash, a clip-on LCD monitor and a leather case LCJ-RXB are available as accessories. All extensions should be easily on the new Multi-Interface Shoe (hot shoe) to the camera mount. The Cybershot DSC-RX1 is from December 2012 to 3099; - Euro will be available in stores.

Sony NEX-5R - Configurable Camera System

The new NEX-5R from Sony is Wifi capable and connects on request with the Play Memories service from Sony. Thanks to free apps the camera can be configured as desired in the future. Sony has the NEX-5R also donated a 16-megapixel sensor and fitted it with a fast hybrid auto-focus. Sony promises so sharp photos in almost any situation.

With the new mirror less system camera NEX-5R leaves no requirement: Because Sony is suitable to the first Wifi enabled NEX camera in Germany is also the world's first online download service which allows employees help to customize the features of the new camera individually . The Play Memories platform is ready for these free apps that can be installed as a smartphone on the camera. As the first of these so-called "Play Memories Camera Apps" for the launch of the NEX-5R are among other new features: With this, for example, the remote control app "Smart Remote Control", which allows the camera via Smartphone can be controlled or " Direct Upload "to the created photos quickly bring the Worldwide Web. Other apps such as "Photo Retouch" for image processing are already being planned. So Sony.

The NEX-5R is equipped with an APS-C sensor with 16.1 mega pixels. Improved BIONZ image processor designed to reduce image noise effective than previous models. In low light conditions, the light sensitivity may be increased to up to 25,600. Camera body and lenses are used to small and compact. Greatly improved the new NEX will show when operating.

Two large dials allow direct control of key camera functions. Who does not like buttons, can use the touch screen on the camera back. The 7.5-centimeter (three-inch) monitor can be swiveled 180 degrees. If you hold the camera at arm's length away, you can see on the monitor unfolded. This is ideal for self-portraits. Thanks to the new NEX touch screen can also trigger by tapping the screen.

"Fast Hybrid Auto Focus" for clearer photos
Sony has also revised the auto focus of the NEX-5R. The auto focus is now to work faster and more accurately than ever before. The reason: For the first two auto focus systems work in the camera. Phase auto focus measures the distance to the subject. The contrast AF to jump directly to the right place, and there do precision work. Only the so-called "Speed Priority Continuous mode", the NEX-5R -- leaves only a phase detection system, the conversion is done automatically. This will also be very fast moving subjects can be captured in extremely sharp images with up to ten frames per second.

If you want to record more frames per second, with the video function of the NEX-5R well served. The camera has its first new automatic shutter lag in low light conditions and shooting indoors extends the exposure time. In order to succeed, with the NEX-5R even at twilight filming brighter than comparable cameras.

The NEX-5R with the dimensions of 110.8 x 58.8 x 38.9 mm and an operational weight of approximately 269g is including the lens SEL-1855 in black, silver or white, probably from October 2012 for 749, - Euro offered commercially.
Availability: October 2012