Sony has rolled out a line of Cyber-shot digital cameras that can transmit images to high-definition TV sets
Digital camera makers have long been engaged in a race to develop more powerful imaging capability paired with killer design. While the megapixel muscle of such cameras has grown over the years, what has been missing is a killer application that would enhance the viewing pleasure given by these powerful gadgets.
Sony thinks it has come up with an elegant solution with a new line of Cyber-shot cameras that not only deliver mind-blowing images, but a way to display these pictures to full effect on a high-definition TV. The image quality is far superior to viewing digital images on a personal computer, and Sony has designed a system that is easy to set up, comes with a high-speed printer, and will be an attractive added feature to your home entertainment system. Will consumers sign on? Hard to say just yet, but here's a look at Sony's HDTV-compatible camera line.
Plug and Play
Sony's lineup of HDTV-compatible cameras can be plugged into sets via component cable, and the system can also accommodate a laser printer. Even on big 40-inch screens, these are sharp and crisp with none of the blurring around the edges you often see with enlargements. You can also edit your photos on the widescreen.
New Lineup
In late February, Sony rolled out its new line of Cyber-shot cameras aimed at both the fashion-conscious party crowd and more serious photographers. The sleek T-Series feature powerful zoom lenses and generous LCD displays, but are also less than half an inch thick-for those on the move. Sony's new super-zoom digital cameras include the 8-megapixel DSC-H9 and DSC-H7 models.
Compact, Powerful
Sony claims the W200 is the most compact 12-megapixel camera in the industry. All of its W-series cameras now feature newly added circuitry to generate the kind of fast image processing speeds needed to produce detailed and colorful pictures for true high-definition photo viewing. The silver W200 camera will ship in May, and cost about $400.
Digital camera makers have long been engaged in a race to develop more powerful imaging capability paired with killer design. While the megapixel muscle of such cameras has grown over the years, what has been missing is a killer application that would enhance the viewing pleasure given by these powerful gadgets.
Sony thinks it has come up with an elegant solution with a new line of Cyber-shot cameras that not only deliver mind-blowing images, but a way to display these pictures to full effect on a high-definition TV. The image quality is far superior to viewing digital images on a personal computer, and Sony has designed a system that is easy to set up, comes with a high-speed printer, and will be an attractive added feature to your home entertainment system. Will consumers sign on? Hard to say just yet, but here's a look at Sony's HDTV-compatible camera line.
Plug and Play
Sony's lineup of HDTV-compatible cameras can be plugged into sets via component cable, and the system can also accommodate a laser printer. Even on big 40-inch screens, these are sharp and crisp with none of the blurring around the edges you often see with enlargements. You can also edit your photos on the widescreen.
New Lineup
In late February, Sony rolled out its new line of Cyber-shot cameras aimed at both the fashion-conscious party crowd and more serious photographers. The sleek T-Series feature powerful zoom lenses and generous LCD displays, but are also less than half an inch thick-for those on the move. Sony's new super-zoom digital cameras include the 8-megapixel DSC-H9 and DSC-H7 models.
Compact, Powerful
Sony claims the W200 is the most compact 12-megapixel camera in the industry. All of its W-series cameras now feature newly added circuitry to generate the kind of fast image processing speeds needed to produce detailed and colorful pictures for true high-definition photo viewing. The silver W200 camera will ship in May, and cost about $400.
