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Sony Cyber-Shot Hx300, Improved Performance With High-Speed Autofocus(AllAfrica Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) If you are true rangefinder, then the Sony Cyber-Shot HX300 is well constructed for you with a 50X Optical zoom range. This still camera has DSLR-like capabilities allowing ease of travel without the need to tag along extra lenses. The HX300 is the hot fixed lensed camera from Sony right now with a unique image stabilization. During a product demo this afternoon at the Laico Regency Hotel in Nairobi by Dinavie Paglinawan, Head of Marketing Sony Middle East and Africa, the HX300 scored a weighted average of 7 sharp photos in 60 seconds over the competitor's 2 clear ones. HX300 scored highly in a blurr benchmark test and although it yarns to be used by a skilled photographer, novice users might not have a problem since its built with a stabilizer. Among the highest for any compact camera - the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens covers a wide spectrum of shooting possibilities, from holidays and safari trips to sports, wildlife shoots and outdoor concerts. The T* coating on lens surfaces cuts reflections and 'flare', while Super ED and ED glass elements minimise chromatic aberration for satisfyingly sharp, high-contrast images. Its fun shooting with the HX300, its lengthiest shooting sessions are made pleasant and manageable by the camera's balanced DSLR-style body and moulded ergonomic grip that fits comfortably into the hand. Add to that a full range of intuitively-placed controls including manual ring, custom button, jog dial and memory recall mode, and you have a camera that's as good as a DSLR. In a Cyber-Shot first, the HX300 features newly enhanced Optical Steady Shot for stress-free composition and clearer photos even at high zoom settings. This model delivers an improved performance as the high-speed autofocus at telephoto settings locks onto the subject Sony launched the camera today in Kenya; together with their Handycam HDR-PJ380 camcorder, which comes with a built-in projector that uses a powerful 13-lumen lens. The compact, LED-based projector built into the flip-out LCD panel of the camcorder can project video and images onto any flat surface with upgraded resolution for a clearer and sharper picture. The new Handycam also boasts the Exmor R CMOS Sensor that allows for Full HD 50p capture in multiple formats including AVCHD and MP4 recording. The Exmor R CMOS Sensor makes it possible to concurrently shoot 8.9 mega pixel still images and video without skipping any part of the action. What's more, the camcorder offers minimal shake when shooting on the move with its Optical SteadyShot Active Mode image stabilization, which facilitates significant blur reduction and stunningly smooth videos in a range of challenging situations. Peter Nalika Peter generates technical content for CIO East Africa and the International Data Group News Service, he also contributes to PC World and Computer World. Peter is classically trained in computing and information management, follow him on twitter. Copyright CIO East Africa. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com). |