Photoclubalpha

Hello every body...

The SonyStyle website has a drop of the price in the P&S models.
Cameras like W170 the price drop from $249.99 to $179.99.

Will be imminent new announces about P&S??

Somebody know somethig??

Look here:

this thread

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09030 ... dschx1.asp

Sony's offering an enigma of a P&S model. Features a nifty built-in panoramic sweep-and-stitch doodad and 1080p video. Two things it lacks are a hot shoe and filter threads...

Below is something from the press release I found interesting. I haven;t read of this feature anywhere else/ also they mention 'Optical Steady Shot' ..

from the press release:
"Clear Images in Low Light or for Moving Subjects
Compared to cameras with traditional sensors, the HX1 model has two scene modes that significantly reduce noise. Using the high-speed shutter Exmor CMOS sensor technology, the new model takes six shots within a fraction of a second. Combined with the power of the BIONZ imaging processor, it immediately superimposes them into one picture. The camera calculates the position of objects in each frame and composes the sharpest picture possible, resulting in clearer, sharper images.

The two modes that use this functionality include hand-held twilight and anti-motion blur. For difficult shots in low light, the hand-held twilight mode results in clearer and sharper pictures without the need of a tripod. Anti-motion blur uses High ISO to reduce blur especially in dimly lit environments.

To reduce blur, the camera detects if a person or object is moving, or if the camera is shaking, which is likely when taking a telephoto shot. When it superimposes the images, the camera captures the moving subject or object from one of the six shots. It takes, combines and composes the rest of the image using the six shots. This reduces blur on the main subject and results in a sharp, clear background. "

KevinBarrett wrote:http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09030 ... dschx1.asp

Sony's offering an enigma of a P&S model. Features a nifty built-in panoramic sweep-and-stitch doodad and 1080p video. Two things it lacks are a hot shoe and filter threads...

That was the great thing about the Dimage A2 - the fact that you could use external flash - including ringflash. It's the only camera i regret selling as as a carry round it covered all the bases and it had a filter thread. IMHO it was one of a few genuine bridge cameras.

I have to applaud them for keeping the pixel count relatively low. Glad to see they didn't offer another 12 or 14 MP superzoom flagship.