Sony unveils new DSLR-style camera
Manama, April 17, 2014
Sony has unveiled its new DSLR-style Cyber-shot camera with high optical zoom.
The HX400V features a 50x optical zoom, fast auto focus, onboard GPS and wifi. It is the official digital camera of the 2014 Fifa World Cup, said a statement.
The DSC-HX400V’s clear image zoom offers high quality 100x close-ups of wildlife or distant landmarks, while its ‘Optical SteadyShot’ and ‘Intelligent Active Mode’ produce sharp and blur free full-HD videos, it said.
The camera features Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, high-resolution back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor with 20.4 effective megapixels and new BIONZ X processor.
The compact device has a manual ring for smooth adjustment of zoom/focus, a switch for selecting Manual Focus and DMF modes, a jog dial, custom buttons, and memory for favourite settings. Users also have a range of exposure option to create pictures and full HD movies with full P/A/S/M controls, said the statement.
The on-board wifi lets users send photos and videos to a smartphone or tablet, while NFC connects with compatible mobile devices. The phone can also be used as a handy remote controller for group photos, it said.
The new camera is currently available across Ashrafs showrooms and other leading electronics retailers in Bahrain, it added. - TradeArabia News Service
