sony DSC-HX1 20x zoom,10fps mechanical shutter,HD video

**adder** · 03-03-09, 02:10 PM

well guys sony has a new camera that i believe will be the ultra zoom camera to watch,

features

9mp (1/2.4" Exmor CMOS Sensor)

20x optical zoom(28-560mm F2.8 to F5.2 ,sony now uses G lens,and have ditched carl ziess)

10fps continous shooting(it now uses mechanical shutter just like DSLR)

1080p video(well to be exact 1440x1080p@30fps)

Digital Camera Resource Page News: Sony announces CMOS-based Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Sweep Panorama Technology.quite impressiveYouTube - PMA: Sony Cyber-shot HX1

Capturing wide landscapes, church spires or skyscrapers is as easy as “press and sweep.” Sweep panorama mode lets you reach beyond the traditional wide-angle lens and capture breathtaking shots. With wide and ultra-wide settings and horizontal or vertical directions, sweep panorama mode can take up to 224-degree horizontal or 154-degree vertical shots.

Using the fast-speed Exmor CMOS sensor, the camera continuously shoots full-resolution images at a high speed. Using the BIONZ imaging processor, it automatically stitches the pictures together to create one stunning panoramic photo. The maximum resolution is 7152 x 1080 (ultra wide horizontal).

The camera indicates where you are in the degree range, so you know how wide you can shoot and stitches the photos automatically. It calculates and aligns pictures for you without using additional software.

Sony G Lens

The Sony G lens is optimized to complement the advanced image sensors and image processing technology in Sony’s cameras. The HX1 camera features a 28-560 millimeter f/2.8-5.2 wide-angle lens with 20x telephoto range. With the combination of this G lens and sweep panorama mode, the camera can cover almost any telephoto and wide angle need.

Containing a six-blade aperture, the G lens produces beautifully defocused backgrounds with a soft, natural feel. A-spherical lens elements and elements made from extra-low dispersion glass combine to minimize chromatic aberration common to high-magnification lenses.

priced at $500 its cheaper by $100 compared to canon sx1 ,also has F2.8 to F5.2 compared to canon sx1 which has F2.8 to F-5.8.

**Euro_Rules** · 03-03-09, 08:30 PM

but not look so godddddd

**andrew327** · 03-03-09, 08:50 PM

Great specs.................

**adder** · 03-03-09, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Euro_Rules

but not look so godddddd

well its not bad ,IMO looks better then canon sx10is and sx1is.

anyway here is a cool feature the sony "Sweep Panorama Technology" in action,check out the video pretty impressive,even the press where impressed.

YouTube - PMA: Sony Cyber-shot HX1

**Stuge** · 04-03-09, 03:19 AM

20x Zoom thats awesome :baskball: :baskball:

Body wise Sony cameras are really good .I mean quality is good etc ,but when it comes to pictures I really can't say the same .Well ,it is upto people to decide Picture quality or outer body .

I'm yet to use a Sony DLSR .

**adder** · 04-03-09, 12:07 PM

btw when its acually doing that panaromic shot its taking a total of 100fps at full 9megapixel,and piecing it together by its powerfull dual bionz processor.

here is a explanations of its complete features

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoGzIIBw0Nc