by Playfuls Staff |
9th March 2007
Sony is advancing wireless digital photo sharing with introduction
of the 6-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-G1 digital camera. The G1 model is Sony's
first digital camera with the [more] ability to send photos wirelessly to other
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-enabled devices, such as another camera
or a PC.
The G1 model features a 3.5-inch LCD screen with resolution
of 921,000 pixels. Lubell said that's four times higher than the average
compact digital camera and all previous Sony Cyber-shot models. The new
camera's slide show with music function makes sharing photos directly on the
camera even more enjoyable.
The new models' camera-to-camera wireless capability makes
it possible to send your friends a photo at the push of a button. It's also
possible for up to four camera users to send each other photos in real time.
With a DLNA-compatible PC, storing and sharing photos becomes simplified
through wireless image transfer from the camera to the PC.
The G1 unit is the ideal vacation camera with 2GB of
internal memory, saving you from having to manage extra media cards. It becomes
a virtual photo album in your pocket as it can store up to 7,500 VGA-quality
photos or 600 6-megapixel pictures. If additional storage is needed, the
camera's capacity can be expanded with an optional Memory Stick Duo media card or
Memory Stick PRO Duo card, now available in capacities up to eight gigabytes.
In addition to storage capacity, it incorporates an auto
image management system with sophisticated search functions. You can organize your
photos by events, such as vacations or birthdays, and retrieve them later by
keywords or labels. It's also possible to select an image and search for other
photos with the same face, same color, or a similar composition.
Armed with features for optimal shooting and sharing, the
new model also integrates built-in technologies to minimize image blur,
including Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization. It also has high light
sensitivity, up to ISO 1000, to facilitate shooting at higher shutter speeds,
as well as low-light conditions for more natural exposures or for settings where flash is not permitted.
This new Cyber-shot model also features a distinctive
design. Its Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens is wrapped in an elegant metal
body. You slide the lens cover across, instead of down as with previous models,
and you're ready to shoot in less than a second.
The DSC-G1 digital camera will ship in April for about $600.
Additional accessories will include lenses, filters, batteries, travel
chargers, sports packs and cases.
