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Guide to Digital Photography Spring 2007 - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 2
features that help you get the results you're looking for. CONTENTS Getting the shot you really want 2 Shooting the digital way: Camera systems 16 Taking your best shot: Camera control 34 Sharing your pictures 44 Sony product guide 50 Digital still camera specifications 54 Index 56 - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 3
was too strong? Or blurry faces because the camera didn't know where to focus? Or faces too dark because light was coming from behind? Sony's supremely powerful BIONZ™ processor - originally used in the award-winning a100 Digital SLR - solves these problems automatically. A BIONZ function called - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 4
cable, optional CSS-HD1 Cyber-shot® Station cradle or the DSC-W80HDPR bundle connected to digital pictures. It's called HDTV and Sony is the industry leader. Thanks to the Full HD 1080 output capability of Sony's latest Cyber-shot® cameras, you can now enjoy your pictures with more than four times - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 5
DSC-T100 Out of the shadows The interplay of highlights and shadows is the soul of photography. Now Sony make these problems hard to avoid. Until now. A Sony function called of digital wizardry made possible by Sony's exclusive BIONZ™ processor. Actual photo taken with a Sony® digital camera. - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 6
DSC-T20 Bye-bye, blur Handheld shots in low light have been the perfect recipe for blur. Sony uses three powerful technologies to kiss blur goodbye. Shooting in low light means long exposure times. And that means that even slight camera motion ends up destroying the shot with blur. You could set - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 7
action with Sony high zoom cameras. Do you shoot kids' sports? Our DSC-H7 and DSC-H9 offer a 15x optical zoom lens that gets you far closer than conventional lenses. Since optical quality is critical, Sony uses a Carl Zeiss® lens. Since 15x optical zoom can magnify the effect of camera shake, Super - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 8
you fully press the release button. (Times vary by camera.) The power of the BIONZ processor is also the secret behind Sony Face Detection, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Full HD 1080 output and even in-camera retouching! Actual photo taken with a Sony® digital camera. Shutter 1/1600 sec. Aperture f6 - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 9
only." It's a familiar comment to anyone who prints out pictures. If only the camera's flash hadn't caused those ghoulish red eyes. If only the focus had been a little better. If only the exposure had been a little brighter. Sony's latest printers announce the end of "if only." Thanks to the BIONZ - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 10
times Sony DSC-H7 15x optical zoom lens extends from 31 to 465mm (35mm equivalent). On a 35mm camera, such a lens would be gigantic. Yet the DSC-H7 is quite compact. 35mm film / 24mm lens APS-size DSLR / 38.4mm equivalent Take a lens designed for 35mm. Put it in front of an APS-size digital - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 11
Cyber-shot® cameras use special coatings to cut down internal reflections. The Carl Zeiss lenses designed for the a100 Digital camera body. And some Sony cameras go further still. Starting with the precision of the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar® design, Sony created a folding-optical-path lens for the DSC - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 12
digital way CAMERA SYSTEMS Optional conversion lenses and filters Attach optional conversion lenses for additional focal lengths; attach filters for stunning special effects. Selected Sony Cyber-shot® cameras help, they can only see images in "black and white." To capture color, they require the - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 13
Other things being equal, each pixel in a 2/3-inch image sensor will be four times the size of a pixel in a 1/3-inch type image sensor for dramatic improvements sensors - Sony. Sony is not only the industry leader in charge coupled device (CCD) image sensors, we supply more digital camera CCDs than - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 14
shots at night! Captures shots where others cameras can't - in low light or no light at all! Most cameras are limited to visible light, but Sony's DSC image. • Shot-to-Shot Time: The time it takes from the beginning of one shot to the beginning of the next. The challenge of noise In digital images, - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 15
easily blur, especially indoor sports. • Telephoto shots are extremely susceptible, because the narrow angle of view tends to amplify the effect of camera shake. The challenge of power consumption Digital cameras tend to wear out batteries quickly and unpredictably. With its intensive calculations - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 16
Shooting the digital way CAMERA SYSTEMS shake directly. Sony Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization uses separate vertical and horizontal sensors that detect camera shake. As implemented in selected Cyber-shot® cameras, the camera sends an equal-but-opposite correcting signal to a - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 17
on the DSC-W200, T20, T100, N2, H9 and the a100 Digital SLR. Free-angle LCD monitor Freedom in shooting angles. The LCD monitor of the DSC-H9 offers the remarkable flexibility of the Sony free-angle design. You can twist the monitor up to frame your shot looking down at the camera. It's great - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 18
.) Most Cyber-shot® cameras are supplied with Sony's remarkable NP-BG1 battery pack, which features Lithium Ion technology for long life. InfoLITHIUM® battery with AccuPower® meter A Sony exclusive - accurate readout of remaining battery time in minutes! Sony's InfoLITHIUM battery combines all - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 19
. Sony's BIONZ™ processor solves this problem with Face Detection. As you shoot, the Face Detection function actually analyzes the data that make up your digital picture. In this way, Face Detection can identify and track up to eight faces at a time. Then the camera automatically adjusts for optimum - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 20
frame, useful for tripod shooting. Manual focus Manual control when you need it. Most Sony cameras also include manual focus for five preset distances, enabling you to take control. The DSC-H7, H9, and the a100 Digital SLR go beyond this with continuously variable manual focus. NOT FOCUS power on - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 21
re shooting. Sony's BIONZ™ processor solves this problem with Face Detection. As you shoot, the Face Detection function actually analyzes the data that make up your digital picture. In this way, Face Detection can identify and track up to eight faces at a time. Then the camera automatically adjusts - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 22
Taking your best shot CAMERA CONTROL Note that long shutter speeds exaggerate the effect of camera shake. Clear images require steady hands or some means of camera support, such as a Sony accessory tripod. Camera shake is also exaggerated when you zoom the lens to telephoto. Aperture Priority Auto - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 23
you a rapid sequence of shots to capture fast action. (Sample photos for illustration purposes.) Sony solves the common problem of excessive flash with Face Detection technology. (Sample photos for illustration purposes.) 42 TTL Pre-Flash Metering Unlike other digital cameras, which only "guess" at - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 24
taken. • Desktop publishing Graphic design software is set up to import your pictures and show them off to good effect. Sony features for sharing Full HD 1080 still image viewing Your HDTV just got another great new high definition source: selected Sony Cyber-shot® cameras. Sony is the expert in all - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 25
, organize them by time and place! To get the full benefit of digital photography, you'll want to upload your pictures to your PC. But you don't need to settle for the same old PC windows and icons. Sony's Picture Motion Browser software, supplied with Cyber-shot cameras, enables you to browse - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 26
boot up. While just booting up the PC can be time consuming, PC-free printing is quick. Sony digital photo printers are always ready to go right away. You can connect the camera via USB. Or you can slide the Memory Stick® media out of a Cyber-shot® camera and into the DPP-FP70 or FP90 printer. Auto - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 27
-resolution 2.5" LCD monitor (viewable area measured diagonally) makes framing and reviewing pictures easy. 50 DSC-T20 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 8.1 megapixels • 3x optical zoom • Li-Ion rechargeable battery DSC-T20 also available in: Black Pink White • Barely the size of a deck of cards - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 28
Sony Product Guide DSC-G1 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 6.0 megapixels • 3x optical zoom • InfoLITHIUM® rechargeable battery The world's biggest digital camera monitor (as of June 15, 2007). Monitor picture simulated. • 2 GB* internal memory saves up to 600 full-resolution pictures or up to 7,500 - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 29
Still Camera Specifications DSC-S650 DSC-S700 DSC-W55 DSC-W80 DSC-W90 DSC-W200 DSC-T20 Lens & Imager Sony Image Sensor Megapixel Lens / Optical Zoom Aperture Focal Length 35mm Equivalency Smart Zoom® Function Precision Digital Zoom Multi-Point AF AF Illuminator Light NightShot® System Manual - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 30
32-33 Battery and charger, accessories 33 Battery and charger, included 33 BIONZ™ image processor 3, 7, 12, 13, 15, 26, 27, 34-35, 38, 41, 42, 43, 48 Blur, from camera shake 8-9, 25-26, 27, 28, 29 Burst mode 26, 41 Carl Zeiss lens 11, 18, 19 Carl Zeiss T* coatings 18 CCD 22-24 Charge Coupled Device - Sony DSC-W90/B | Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007) - Page 31
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Guide to Digital Photography
Spring 2007