Archive for March, 2008
Book Review: Digital Astrophotography by Stefan Seip
Thursday, March 6th, 2008First of all, Digital Astrophotography is a beautiful book. If you never try any of the techniques inside the book, you've still got some amazing pictures to look at. Of course, those pictures are meant to inspire you to take your own, so if you're only looking, you are certainly missing part of the point.
You don't have to be a photography genius to use this book. Stefan Seip has that part covered, and he takes you step-by-step through the process to set your camera up and start photographing the stars. No, not those stars — we're talking extraterrestrial heavenly bodies, not Hollywood.
Chapter 1 gives a good overview of the topic, including a brief overview of the types of telescopes you can purchase. The book then covers the types of cameras you should buy, which really depends on the types of pictures you want to take.
Surprisingly, you can get some great planetary pictures with a webcam, especially something with a removable lens like a Phillips ToUCam 740k (which is one of the cameras the book recommends). By taking the lens off, and attaching it directly to the telescope, you can get some incredible pictures, as Seip shows in the book. To me, this is the epitome of astrophotography, and is probably the route most beginners will go. Seip also covers standard digital cameras (digital compact cameras, without removable lenses) in chapter 2, though it seems a bit more difficult to me to connect the camera to the telescope. Since I've already got a DCC, I'll be trying this technique out before buying a new webcam, though.
There's also a chapter dedicated to digital SLR cameras. Again it seems like there's a lot of effort to connect the camera to the telescope, but the pictures you can get would be totally worth it, especially the lunar landscape pictures. Obviously not the most economical method, but certainly worthwhile.
And, of course, you can always get an astronomical CCD camera, something specially designed to take pictures of the stars. This is a must for deep-sky photography like nebulae and clusters of stars, but is the most expensive method of all. They are also much more complex to use, and cannot be used for any other purpose. If Astronomy or Sky And Telescope start buying your pictures, then maybe you can invest in an astronomical CCD. Otherwise, the other options are best.
Seip does an outstanding job of breaking down a complex subject so that beginners can understand and enjoy it. The pictures in the book show the potential of the techniques he demonstrates. The only problem with the book is that you WILL want to be out in the middle of the night with a telescope, a laptop, and a camera, taking pictures of your own.
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Sony Cybershot W300
Thursday, March 6th, 2008
Sony Cybershot W300 : It’s the toughest, most technically advanced Cyber-shot W Series camera yet. The slim, beautifully-styled Sony Cybershot DSC-W300 camera features a scratch resistant titanium coating that’s around five times tougher than anodised aluminium. Inside the pristine exterior, it’s crammed with latest-generation Sony technology to help everyone take better pictures. An extremely high resolution of 13.6 effective megapixels assures detail packed enlargements to A3 size and beyond. Optical performance is further assured by the top-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom. The new Sony Cyber-shot W300 digital camera will be available throughout Europe from End of April.
Sony Cybershot DSC-W300 – Light conditions
The new Sony W300 excels at capturing crisp, clear images in low light conditions where other cameras struggle. Maximum sensitivity is boosted to an incredible ISO 6400. Teamed with Sony’s original Clear RAW Noise Reduction and Super Steady Shot image stabilisation, this lets the Sony Cybershot DSC-W300 produce excellent results without a tripod in dimly-lit twilight scenes.
Sony Cyber-shot W300 camera – High speed and Face detection
Also new to Cyber-shot, EX High-Speed Burst Mode allows high-speed shooting at up to five frames per second – great for fast moving sports. Improved Face Detection technology adjusts exposure and skin tone for great-looking portraits. It now offers even faster tracking plus the ability to distinguish automatically between children and adults. Another Sony innovation, Smile Shutter waits until the subject smiles before firing the shutter to ensure happy faces in every frame.
Sony Cyber-shot W300 key features
• 13.6 effective Megapixels
• Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens
• High-resolution (230k dot) 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD
• BIONZ processor powers Smile Shutter and Face Detection
• Super Steady Shot
• HD Output
• Intelligent Scene Recognition
• Available in: Titanium
Sony Cybershot W300 digital camera – Photo LCD and Viewfinder
Also powered by the BIONZ image processor, the D-Range Optimiser adjusts exposure for natural-looking results with backlit scenes where there’s a risk of losing highlight and shadow detail. The large, bright 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD offers outstanding resolution (230k dot) and contrast for framing and viewing shots, even when you’re outdoors. There’s also an optical viewfinder that offers extra familiarity for compact camera users switching to digital.
Cybershot W300 digicam – HD ready and Realism
An HD Output lets you enjoy your memories in super-size on any HD Ready display. HD �slide shows’ can be enjoyed with a choice of musical accompaniments and visual effects. Connecting the Sony Cybershot W300 to any PhotoTV HD compatible BRAVIA TV (via optional output adaptor cable) delivers even more incredible picture quality with extraordinary realism. There’s a range of image management functions to keep track of your memories. A choice of in-camera retouching functions makes it easy to fine-tune images with no need for a PC.
Sony DSC-W300 details
• 13.6 effective megapixels for superb picture quality
• Scratch-resistant titanium coating
• BIONZ powers Smile Shutter, improved Face Detection and D-Range Optimiser
• Intelligent Scene Recognition
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom
• Extremely High Sensitivity ISO 6400
• Super SteadyShot image stabilisation for clearer low-light shots
• 2.7-inch (230k dot) Clear Photo LCD
• HD Output compatible with PhotoTV HD BRAVIA television
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 – Scene and Guide
The Sony Cybershot W300 is brilliantly simple to use, even if you’re new to digital photography. Intelligent Scene Recognition takes the guesswork out of selecting the right camera settings in a range of common shooting situations. First-time users will welcome the on-screen function guide and Easy Shooting mode that keeps things simple without compromising picture quality.
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Little wonder: Olympus launches E420
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Camera contraction continues as Olympus announces its latest baby DSLR, the E420 and a compact lens to combine with it. The E420 is a 10 megapixel digital camera featuring the now-widespread Live View feature that Olympus pioneered. Alongside the diminutive DLSR is the equally bijou 25mm f2.8 pancake lens, creating a near pocket-sized combo. Updated: now with 25mm lens specifications.
OLYMPUS E-420: World’s smallest and lightest consumer digital SLR delivers enhanced autofocus Live View
Compact Size Makes It the Ultimate DSLR to Take Anywhere, Next-Generation Live View Ensures It Performs Better When You Get There
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 5, 2008 – Olympus today announces the extremely portable E-420 – perfect for everyone who wants to step up to the power and performance of a digital SLR (single lens reflex) yet enjoy the ease of use and ability to compose images on the LCD common to point-and-shoot cameras. Weighing a mere 380 grams (13.4 ounces), the E-420 is 20 to 40 percent lighter than competing DSLRs. Good things come in this small package, including Live View, which enables users to hold the camera away from their faces and interact with their subjects – ideal when capturing photos of children, for example.
This lightweight 10-megapixel DSLR offers heavyweight technologies, including a bigger, more viewable 2.7-inch LCD and consumer-friendly fast On-Screen Autofocus, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology and Perfect Shot Preview to get the most out of the Live View experience. Additionally, when it comes to Live View, not all LCDs are created equal. At 2.7-inches, the portable E-420 LCD is large enough for users to compose and review images without squinting. The small camera’s LCD is not just larger, it is part of a camera with technologies intelligent enough to take advantage of the Live View photography experience. These innovative technologies include:
• On-Screen Autofocus works as seamlessly as a point-and-shoot to display subjects in focus on the LCD the instant the shutter is pressed half way;
• Face Detection Technology targets and locks on up to eight faces to ensure they are in focus and crystal clear for amazing portraits;
• New and Improved HyperCrystal II™ Technology delivers twice the contrast and better viewing in extreme lighting conditions, a broader range of color detail, and a wider angle of view on the LCD so you and your friends can see it up to 176 degrees off-center;
• Shadow Adjustment Technology captures detail in the bright areas of a frame and opens up detail in the shadows that other cameras would render too dark or underexposed; and
• Perfect Shot Preview enables you to view and select your favorite effect right on the LCD, and see how the image will look before you even capture it, so you know that what you see is what you get.
“The Olympus E-420 delivers the professional-grade image quality of a digital SLR with the simple operation of a point-and-shoot camera,” said John Knaur, senior marketing manager – DSLR, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “Thanks to the camera’s small size and lightweight body, users can take the E-420 everywhere, and they will never miss another shot because the of the camera’s straightforward controls. Additionally, our innovative technologies help consumers get more from Live View.”
World’s Smallest Digital SLR
A camera designed to be held away from the face lets you take great photographs without weighing you down. The E-420 is small enough to fit into a purse or a jacket pocket and light enough to shoot with comfortably all day. Measuring 5.1 inches by 3.6 inches by 2.1 inches (excluding protrusions), it is the world’s smallest digital SLR. And at a featherweight 13.4 ounces, only its predecessor (E-410) weighs less. The E-420’s new ergonomic grip on the front of the body allows for easier one-handed operation and ensures a secure hold in the most challenging shooting conditions.
One of the World’s Thinnest Lenses Meets the World’s Most Compact DSLR
The world’s smallest DSLR deserves a similarly compact lens, and Olympus has it: the ultra compact Zuiko 25mm f2.8 digital specific lens. This 0.9 inch-thick lens offers a fixed 50mm equivalent angle of view. Together with the E-420, the Zuiko 25mm f2.8 lens will offer the ultimate combination of ease of use and portability.
Photographers can also purchase the E-420 in a kit with a compact, Zuiko Digital 28-84mm equivalent (ED 14-42mm Four Thirds) f3.5-f5.6 lens that perfectly matches the imager so light strikes the sensor directly to ensure rich, accurate colors and edge-to-edge sharpness. Both lenses (Zuiko 25mm f2.8 and 28-84mm f3.5-f5.6) are part Olympus’ expanding line of 100 percent digital lenses – designed specifically for digital photography. Unlike other camera companies, Olympus does not rely on old film lenses, which often result in images with soft edges or other imperfections.
The Live View Experience
Olympus was the first to bring Live View to a consumer DSLR (the E-330 in 2006), and Live View has revolutionized DSLR photography. Anyone who has photographed young children knows that you get the best reactions when you hold the camera away from your face and maintain eye contact and an engaging smile. If you have tried to take photos high above the heads in a crowd or low near the ground, you will appreciate that it is easier to use a swivel LCD screen than to climb a ladder or lie on your stomach.
The E-420 solves these problems with its Live View LCD, which enables photographers to hold the camera away from their faces and at angles they just cannot reach by using the optical viewfinder alone. The E-420’s new Live View autofocus functionality now simplifies the process by working just like a point and shoot. By simply pressing the shutter button halfway, your subjects come into focus on the LCD, so when the perfect moment occurs it is easy to capture sharp images.
A viewable LCD is where a great Live View experience begins. Few things are more annoying for a photographer than squinting to see an image on an LCD screen in bright sunlight or a dimly lit room. The E-420 solves this problem with its large, bright 2.7-inch LCD display that incorporates new HyperCrystal II technology. This display offers twice the contrast for better viewing in extreme light conditions (i.e. when the sun is at your back), a broader color gamut that displays a greater range of color detail, and a 176-degree viewing angle.
Always Find a Face in the Crowd
A camera this consumer-friendly is perfect for taking portraits of friends and family while out and about. The E-420’s Face Detection feature distinguishes between people’s faces and the background. It tracks up to eight faces within the image area and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. Even if your subjects are moving, the camera continuously tracks their faces.
Bright Day or Deep Shadow, Never Miss a Detail
Shooting scenes with shadows can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas. The E-420 addresses this challenge with Shadow Adjustment Technology that compensates for extreme contrast when shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. Now users can preview and capture images with the same fine contrast they see with their own eyes.
Preview All the Possibilities
With 18 pre-set scene-select modes for every imaginable shooting scenario and full manual controls, the E-420 offers a world of possibilities to photographers. Additionally, Perfect Shot Preview enables users to preview and select various photographic effects on a live, multi-window screen on the LCD before snapping the shot. This feature shows photographers what their images will look like beforehand under various settings, ensuring that they capture exactly what they want. It is an ideal way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques, such as exposure compensation, white balance and metering.
Enlarge Your Photos
Capturing, enlarging and displaying amazing images on your wall is a snap thanks to the E-420’s 10 million pixels for high-resolution photos. The 10-megapixel sensor gives users the flexibility to enlarge prints to the sizes supported by many of today’s printers, or crop the image to print only a part of the image that is important to them. The high-performance Live MOS image sensor in the E-420 delivers excellent dynamic range for accurate color fidelity and a new state-of-the-art amplifier circuit dramatically reduces noise and captures fine image details in the highlight and shadow areas.
Improved Auto White Balance
Many digital SLR users want to focus their attention on things other than white balance while they are on the move. As a result, the E-420 features an improved automatic white balance performance with a new algorithm for more accurate color.
TruePic III for Image Clarity & Speed
Olympus’ TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to provide the best digital images possible for every photo with accurate color, true-to-life flesh tones, brilliant blue skies and precise tonal representation in between. TruePic III also lowers image noise by one step to reduce graininess in images shot at higher ISO settings, enabling great results in low-light situations.
Worried about missing the winning goal at the soccer game? The image processor on the E-420 enables it to shoot up to 3.5 frames per second in sequenced shooting mode, which means that photographers will be able to capture fast-paced action as it happens.
Dust Reduction System for Spot-Free Images
Life moves too fast to spend time worrying about dust ruining your images. Olympus’ proven Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter™. The patented ultrasonic technology vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the front of the image sensor and captures it on a special adhesive membrane every time the camera is turned on. These spot-free photos liberate users from hours spent retouching photographs at the computer or sending their cameras back to the manufacturer to remove dust trapped inside.
Media Versatility
Accepting both CompactFlash Type I & II, Microdrives, and xD-Picture Cards, the E-420 provides a choice of data storage options for enhanced flexibility, and it is possible to transfer image files from one card to the other right inside the camera.
Wireless Flash Capability
If you decide to venture into the arena of advanced lighting, the E-420 is ready to meet the challenge. The E-420 is compatible with the Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R wireless electronic flashes that are designed exclusively for digital photography. When these flashes are used in combination with the E-420, wireless multi-flash photography is possible. The E-420 can control up to three wireless flash groups independently, with several flash units per group.
Availability
The Olympus E-420 Digital SLR will be available in May 2008. It includes: E-420 Body, USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLS-1), Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCS-1), Shoulder Strap, OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM, Manuals and Warranty Card.
Olympus E420 specifications
| Kit price |
$499.99 – Body Only |
|---|---|
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Body color |
Black |
| Sensor | • Four Thirds Live MOS sensor • 10 million effective pixels • 11.8 million total pixels • RGB Color Filter Array |
| Anti-dust measures | • Supersonic Wave Filter |
| Image sizes | • 3648 x 2736 • 3200 x 2400 • 2560 x 1920 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 640 x 480 |
| Image quality | • ORF (12-bit compressed RAW) • JPEG Superfine (1:2.7) • JPEG fine (1:4) • JPEG normal (1:8) • JPEG basic (1:12) • ORF (RAW) + JPEG |
| Color space | • sRGB • AdobeRGB |
| Lens mount | Four Thirds mount |
| Autofocus | • TTL Phase detection • Contrast detection system (with 25mm f2.8, 14-42mm f3.5-5.6, 40-150mm f4-5.6) |
| Lens servo | • Single AF (S-AF) • Continuous AF (C-AF) • Manual focus (MF) |
| AF Area mode | • Auto • Option selectable |
| Focus area | • 3-point multiple AF with phase detection • 11-point multiple AF with contrast detection |
| Focus lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AEL button (customizable) |
| Focus tracking | Interlocked with Continuous-AF |
| AF Assist | Yes |
| Exposure mode | • Programmed auto (P) with flexible program • Shutter-priority auto (S) • Aperture priority auto (A) • Manual (M) • Scene program AE - Portrait - Landscape - Macro - Sport - Night + portrait • Scene select AE - Portrait - Landscape - Landscape + portrait - Night Scene - Night + portrait - Children - Sport - High-key - Low-key - Digital image stabilization - Macro - Nature Macro - Candle - Sunset - Fireworks - Documents - Beach/snow - Panorama (when using Olympus xD-Picture Card) |
| Metering | TTL open-aperture exposure metering system • Digital ESP metering • 49-point multi pattern metering • Center-weighted average • Spot: Meters approx 2% for viewfinder screen • Spot with Highlight control • Spot with Shadow control |
| Metering range | • EV 1 – 20 (at normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100) |
| Exposure compen. | • +/- 5.0 EV • 1/3 EV steps |
| AE Lock | Exposure can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway or by pressing AEL button (customizable) |
| AE Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV steps |
| Sensitivity | • Auto • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 |
| Shutter | • Computerized focal-plane shutter • Auto mode: 2 – 1/4000 sec • P,S,A, M modes: 60 – 1/4000 sec • Bulb: up to 30 min |
| White balance | • Auto (TTL white-balance with Live MOS sensor) • Eight manual modes with fine-tuning o Lamp (3000K) o Fluorescent 1 (4000K) o Fluorescent 2 (4500K) o Fluorescent 3 (6600K) o Daylight (5300K) o Flash (5500K) o Cloudy (6000K) o Shade (7500K) • Preset white balance (can register 2000K – 140000K) |
| WB fine tuning | +/- 7 steps in Amber-Blue or Green-Magenter axis |
| Image parameters | • Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone • Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness adjustable in 5 steps (no Saturation in Mono) • Four levels of gradation available • Picture tones and filter effects availabl in Monotone mode |
| Viewfinder | • Optical fixed eye-level • Penta-mirror type • Built-in diopter adjustment (-3.0 to +1.0 m-1) • Frame coverage 95% (approx.) • Viewfinder magnification approx. 0.92x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 • Focusing screen: Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen |
| Viewfinder information |
• Aperture value |
| Live view | • 100% field of view • Exposure adjustment preview • White Balance adjustment preview • Gradation setting preview |
| LCD monitor | • HyperCrystal II LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD) • 2.7" • 230,000 dots |
| Playback field of view | 100% |
| Built-in flash | Guide number 12 at ISO 100 (m) |
| Sync speed | 1/180 sec or less. Super FP up to 1/4000 |
| Flash control |
• TTL-Auto (with pre-flash) |
| Flash mode | • Auto • Red-eye reduction • Red-eye reduction slow sync • Slow sync at first curtain • Slow sync at second curtain • Fill-in |
| Flash compensation | • -2 to +2 EV • 1/3 steps |
| Wireless flash | • Compatible with FL-50R or FL-36R • 4 channels • 3 groups |
| Shooting modes | • Single-frame shooting (3.5 fps) • Sequential shooting • Self-timer • Remote control |
| Continuous buffer | • Unlimited Large, Normal compression JPEG, 8 RAW frames |
| Self-timer | 12 or 2 sec |
| Remote control | RM-UC1 cable release or RM-1 optical remote control |
| Playback functions | • Single frame • Index (4/9/16/25/49/100 frames) • Calendar • Zoom (2-14x) |
| Storage | • Compact Flash Type I and II • xD Picture Card |
| Video output | NTSC or PAL selectable |
| Connectivity | • High speed USB • Dedicated AV multi-connector |
| Languages |
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese (US Spec) |
| Power | • BLS-1 Li-ion battery |
| Working environment | • 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) • 30-90% humidity |
| Dimensions | 129.5 x 91 x 53 mm (5.1 x 3.6 x 2.1 in) |
| Weight (no batt) | 380 g (13.4 oz) |
| Supplied accessories |
E-420 body, Li-ion battery BLS-1, Li-ion battery charger BCS-1, USB cable, Video cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Registration card, Eye piece cap EP-4 |
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Lens specifications
| Lens name | Zuiko Digital 25 mm 1:2.8 Pancake |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 25 mm |
| Focal length (Equiv. 35mm) | 50 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Lens construction | 5 lenses, 4 groups |
| Closest focus distance | 20cm |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1:5.2 |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Filter attachment size | 43 mm |
| Focusing | floating focus mechanism |
| Dimensions | 23.5 mm× 64 mm |
| Weight | 95g |
| Compatibility | • EC-20 Tele converter • EC-14 Tele converter • EX-25 Extension tube |
By: www.dpreview.com
Sigma DP1 Official Sample Images
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Sigma have published a selection of sample images taken with the Sigma DP1 compact camera. There are no less than 37 full-size JPEG images available to download, although unfortunately all of them are shot at ISO 100, so you can’t judge how good the DP1 is going to be in low-light. The DP1 will cost ВЈ549.99 in the UK, or ВЈ599.99 as a kit with the optical viewfinder and will be available in the UK from April. The Sigma DP1 is available for pre-order at Amazon for $800.
Website: Sigma DP1 Sample Image Gallery
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Lens Test: Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S
Monday, March 3rd, 2008
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S The fastest and widest of Nikon’s full-frame zooms, this pro lens ($1,800, street) scales up to 21-36mm on the Nikon D300. Introduced with the full-frame D3 and unofficially matched to Nikon’s 24-70mm and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses, this superfast, constant-aperture, full-framer is almost in a class by itself.
HANDS ON: A large chunk of glass, with a fixed lenshood, this internal-focusing Nikon weighs a hefty 2.19 pounds. It incorporates expensive, high-tech aspheric and low-dispersion glass elements. Distinguished by a large black-on-gold “N” (for Nikon’s flare-resistant Nano Crystal Coating), its matte-black finish, large ribbed and rubberized focus and zoom collars, and bright gold markings make for a very attractive package. Both collars turn well, although the zoom action is a little uneven and rough, and manual focusing a bit loose.
Autofocus is absolutely silent, fast, and accurate on our test camera, the D3. As you would expect from such a big lens, when mounted on the smaller D40x, it throws a shadow at all zoom settings when used with the camera’s built-in flash. Due to its ultrawide angle of view and fisheye-like convex front element, this lens is that rarity that makes no provision for front- or rear-mounting filters.
IN THE LAB: Sharpness and contrast, as measured by the SQF system, were in the Excellent range at the three tested focal lengths. DxO Analyzer 2.0 distortion tests revealed its true forte: Visible barrel distortion at 14mm (0.51%); Slight barrel at 18mm (0.12%); and Imperceptible pincushioning at 24mm (0.02%) — incredible distortion control by ultrawide, full-frame standards.
By: www.popphoto.com
Sony Ericsson C702i
Saturday, March 1st, 2008
Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C702i camera phone : Sony Ericsson announced a high performance addition to its popular Cyber-shot camera phone range with the launch of the Sony-Ericsson CyberShot C702i. The Sony Ericsson C702i is equipped with a 3.2 Megapixel digital camera. The new Sony Ericsson C702i Cyber-shot camera phone, packed with the latest digital camera technology, makes it effortless to take perfect pictures of those spontaneous moments – day or night, at a bar or the beach – and instantly share them with friends and family. “The new Sony Ericsson C702i CyberShot places ease-of-use and best-in-class picture quality at the heart of its design,” said Sven TottГ©, Head of Imaging Marketing at Sony Ericsson.
Sony Ericsson C702i Cybershot
You can use the Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C702i in a range of different conditions, as its unique design means its both splash and dust resistant. This means that whether you’re off-road or just off to the mall, your Sony Ericsson C702i CyberShot phone can always be at your side wherever you go, whatever you do. After all, the best camera is the one you have with you.
Sony Ericsson camera phone
The Sony Ericsson C702i Cyber-shot is engineered to let you take pictures in any position. The digital camera key and the active lens cover are specifically designed and placed so that you can stabilise the 3.2 megapixel camera and capture the moment with one hand – perfect for an active lifestyle. Combine this with steady-grip materials and a wrist-strap provided in-box, and the Sony Ericsson CyberShot C702 really is geared to go more places.
Sony Ericsson GPS mobile phone
The Sony Ericsson C702i integrates GPS and a range of location-based imaging services that really add a new dimension to taking and managing your photos. When you take a picture, information about where you are in the world is automatically added to the image. So you can always share your best moments with your friends and family according to where the shots were taken. Or you can simply sort the picture through your photo gallery on the PC or on the web. If you are lost on your travels, Google Maps for Mobile locates and guides you to where you want to go, enabling you to roam free with confidence. Use GPS to pinpoint your location and then get turn-by-turn voice guidance to your destination. Find your way home or to one of up to 20 million points of interest.
Sony Ericsson Cybershot C702i
The Sony Ericsson C702i Cyber-shot is a UMTS / HSDPA 2100 and EDGE / GPRS 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Speed Black or Cyan Blue from Q2 2008. The Sony Ericsson C702a Cyber-shotand C702c Cyber-shot are EDGE / GPRS 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 phones that will be available in selected markets within the same timeframe.
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