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Sony Cyber-shot W100 and W70 Camera Reviews
DC Resource wrote a review of the
Sony Cyber-shot W100
and said: "On the one hand, it's a very good camera. In fact, it
exceeded my expectations in terms of photo quality and high ISO
performance. At the same time, I'm a bit disappointed that Sony
didn't add more features to separate it from the other W-series
cameras. In other words, is it worth the price premium for a
higher resolution sensor and limited manual controls, while
giving up battery life and conversion lens support? Ultimately
that decision in yours."
Digital Camera Review tested the
Sony Cyber-shot W70
and said: "The W70 is a great camera for someone looking for a
stylish camera that takes good pictures under a variety of
conditions. Outdoor shots are very good and the camera has good
indoor performance. The excellent LCD and ease of use also make
this a very attractive camera to photographers who don't need a
ton of features. Sony chose wisely on which modes to include and
kept the list down to just enough, but not too much to easily
change with the mode dial."
Sony Cyber-shot W100 and
W70 News Release Summary:
ORLANDO, Fla. (PMA 2006, Booth #4150), Feb. 25, 2006 — Sony
rounds out its new W-series line of digital still cameras with
two top-end models packed with powerful features -- the
Cyber-shot® DSC-W100 and DSC-W70.
"Our W-series feature intelligent functions that work behind the
scenes, said James Neal, director of digital imaging products at
Sony Electronics. "Users can focus on those moments of
inspiration that make great photographs without the hassle of
worrying about camera settings."
The DSC-W100 model packs in an eight-megapixel imaging sensor,
and has a compact metal body with a stylized finish in black and
silver. It features a manual exposure mode with extended control
for up to 46 steps of adjustable shutter speeds (30 - 1/1000
sec.) and two steps of aperture control.
Both the DSC-W100 camera and the new seven-megapixel DSC-W70
model have an updated traditional camera style with their
eye-level viewfinders and large 2.5-inch LCD screens.
They both incorporate precision Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar 3x
optical zoom lenses; MPEG1 movie recording; high-light
sensitivity settings; and a mode dial to quickly switch among
photo, video, and preview.
The cameras' high light-sensitivity facilitates shooting at
higher shutter speeds to capture fast-moving subjects with
reduced blur. It also allows for shooting without a flash to
capture more natural-looking images in low-light settings.
The DSC-W70 model has a maximum ISO setting of 1000, while the
DSC-W100 model extends to IS0 1250 for even greater control.
Sony's Clear RAW ™ imaging technology helps increase the
cameras' ISO settings and, at the same time, reduces the chances
of blurry or grainy pictures by keeping picture noise to a
minimum.
Intuitive Operation That Takes Out The Guesswork
These W-series models feature a new function guide and
resolution guide. When menu icons are selected, such as a
specific shooting function or scene mode, a simple text
explanation is displayed on the LCD making it easier to maximize
the camera's performance. This function guide can be turned off
as you become more familiar with the camera.
The resolution guide is helpful when deciding on the best
resolution for prints. When you select the resolution, a pop-up
screen informs you of the ideal print size for that particular
setting.
The cameras also feature auto-exposure and multi-point,
auto-focus functions. Sony's multi-point auto-focus system can
intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing
on the background by evaluating five separate focus areas of the
frame.
According to Neal, "With this kind of intelligence working
behind the scenes, pictures come out right the first time."
Cameras That Can Match Your Stamina
Sony's ultra-fast Real Imaging Processor™ circuit delivers quick
start-up, fast shot-to-shot times, and long battery life. Both
cameras snap up to 360 shots on a single full charge.
If you leave home without your memory cards, the W100 model
features 64MB of internal memory while the W70 has 58MB so that
you can keep on shooting. When you are ready to expand their
capacity, optional Memory Stick Duo™ media cards can hold up to
four gigabytes of data.
Make The Most of High-Resolution Images Through Prints
These high-resolution cameras are ideal for making high-quality
prints. When you connect them to a Sony DPP-FP50 digital photo
printer, you can create prints, postcards, or even calendars
using the printer's supplied software.
With Sony's ImageStation® online photo service, you can expand
your options to print tens or even hundreds of pictures, create
online photo and video albums, or make customized gifts such as
photo books and calendars with your own life as the creative
inspiration.
The Cyber-shot DSC-W100 camera ships in April for about $350,
and the DSC-W70 model will also be available in April for about
$300. Both models are available in black and silver.
Optional accessories for the W70 include a lens adapter (VAD-WB)
for about $30, a wide conversion lens (VCL-DH0730) for about
$99, a tele-conversion lens (VCL-DH2630) for about $130, and a
sports pack (SPK-WA) for about $100. Accessories for both the
W100 and W70 include a travel charger (BC-TRG) for about $60 and
a leather case (LCS-WE) for about $40.
Both models can be purchased direct at Sonystyle.com, Sony Style
retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail),
and authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin today at
www.sony.com/w100 and www.sony.com/w70.
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