DSC-HX1
9.1 MP | 20x OPTICAL ZOOM | 3.0 Tilt LCD1
Sonys Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 offers an incredibly high optical zoom at 20x (28mm equivalent) wide Sony G Lens. The DSC-HX1 offers supreme performance for the most demanding users with up to 10fps, Sweep Panorama for impressive panoramic images of up to 224-degrees and 1080-line HD Movie9. With its 3.0 titling LCD1 screen users will harness all of these features in even the most challenging of physical spaces so they never miss the best shot.
Take clearer photos with less grain in low-light conditions
The DSC-HX1 features a 9.1 megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor. This advanced technology leverages the full resolving power of the cameras precision G-Lens, plus gives the camera stunning low-light sensitivity for capturing extraordinarily clear images with drastically reduced grain. You can output stunning, photo-quality prints up to 13x19 (A3+ size), or crop your shots and still enjoy high-resolution images.

MP4 for PC: 1080p

MP4 is ideal for enjoying and sharing HD movies on your PC, Mac or the Internet. Depending upon the camera model, you can record video up to 1440x1080 or at 30fps. A MP4 HD le is a compressed single le format, perfect for uploading to computers and Web sharing sites like YouTube. (Compatible computer with Internet compatibility required.)
Capture clearer photos of moving subjects
The Anti Motion Blur Mode takes six images in a fraction of a second using a higher shutter speed. The camera then combines the data from all six images to create a single photo of extraordinary detail with minimal blur.

Additional features:

High sensitivity ISO 3200 Simple folder, calendar viewing or event viewing Function Guide helps explain menus and settings Card slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media Includes PMB (Picture Motion Browser)2 Software
Capture breathtaking panoramic shots
Sweep Panorama mode lets you go far beyond the capabilities of traditional wide-angle lenses to capture stunningly expansive shots. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera horizontally or vertically over your desired scene. The camera shoots continuously at a high speed, automatically adjusts the position of each image, then seamlessly stitches up to 100 pictures together into one panoramic photo. Available in wide and ultra-wide options, this feature lets you take panoramic shots up to an amazing 224 degrees.
Get in close, closer, closest
The 20x optical zoom (28mm equivalent) extends your reach to bring you closer to the action, perfect for sporting events, wildlife, distant landscape views and dramatic portrait shots.
Be sure to catch all those once-in-a lifetime moments
The DSC-HX1 can capture up to ten full 9.1 megapixel resolution images per second. So now you can be sure to capture the bat hitting the game-winning homerun, the lead runner crossing the nish line, and other decisive moments. The camera also uses a mechanical shutter to help reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects, with minimal blur.
Take sharper night shots without a tripod
The Hand-held Twilight Mode captures six images in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter, combining the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise.
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H-SERIES Digital Still Camera

Specications

General
Camera Type Image Device Effective Pixels Resolution Processor Lens Type High Zoom Performance Camera 1/2.4"(7.59mm) Exmor CMOS 9.1MP BIONZ G Lens 13 elements in 10 groups (including 1ED glass element and 1aspheric element) Auto(F2.8-F8.0) / Program Auto(F2.8-F8.0) / Manual(F2.8-F8.0) 5.0-100.0mm Still shots: 28-560mm / Movie 16:9: 31- 620mm / Movie 4:3:38-760 20x Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off Approximately 40x with Precision Digital Zoom 3.0 Clear Photo LCD Plus Tiltable display1(230K) Electronic MS PRO Duo media 9M (3,456 x 2,592) / 5M (2,592 x 1,944) / 3M (2,048 x 1,536) / VGA (640 x 480); 3:2 / 8M(3,456 x 2,304); 16:9 6M( 3,456 x 1,944) / 2M(1,920 x1,080); Panorama 7,152 x 1,080(224deg) / 4,912 x 1,080(154deg) / 4,912 x 1,920(154deg) / 3,424 x 1,920(107deg) 1440 x 1080(29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.12/7Mbps) /1280 x 720(29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.6Mbps) / VGA (640 x 480, 29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.3Mbps) Stereo / Mono 9 points AF / Center Weighted AF / Flexible Spot AF/ Semi Manual / Manual Yes W:Approx.1cm(0.39) to Innity, T:Approx.150cm(59.1) to Innity Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 Standard / Off / Plus Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push iAUTO(2 - 1/4,000) / Program Auto(1 - 1/4,000) / Shutter Priority(30 - 1/4000) / Aperture Priority (8 - 1/2000) / Manual(30 - 1/4000) Normal / Hi-Speed Burst(High/Mid/Low) (Approx. 10fps at 9.1MP (Maximum 10 shots)) / Bracketing Pop Up ISO Auto: Approx.0.3-Approx.9.2m(Approx.0.98Approx.30.2)(W) / Approx.1.5-Approx. 5.1m(Approx.4.92-Approx.16.7)(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.16m(Approx.52.5)(W) / Approx.10m(Approx.32.8)(T) Auto / On / Slow Syncro / Off

Features

Optics & Lens
Lens Construction Aperture Range Focal Length 35mm Equivalency Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Total Zoom LCD Type Viewnder
LCD & Viewnder Recording

Inputs & Outputs

USB HD Video SD Video
High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Advanced Sports / Gourmet Image Stabilization Optical SteadyShot image stabilization GPS Sweep Panorama Panorama (Horizontal / Veritcal up to 224-degrees) Multi-shot layering Handheld Twilight / Anti-Motion Blur Intelligent Auto Yes Intelligent Scene Recognition 8 scenes Face Detection 8 faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority) Motion Detection Yes Blink Detection Yes Smile Shutter Technology Yes Self-timer Off / 10sec. / 2sec. Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / In-Camera Editing Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radical Blur / Unsharp Masking / Happy Faces TransferJet Technology Scene Modes Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed HDMI / Component(1080i) Yes

Media Slot

Still Images
Weights & Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) Weights (Approx.)
Supplied Battery InfoLithium NP-FH50 6.8V Battery Life (Approx.) 195 (Approx.) 390 Number of Images 4 5/8 x 3 3/8 x 3 5/8 (114.5mm x 82.8mm x 91.8mm) Approx. 16.0oz. (453g); Approx. 1.1lbs. (504g) With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Picture Motion Browser Ver 4.2.11(for Windows), Music Transfer Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, Macintosh OS X(v10.3 - 10.5) Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor InfoLITHIUM NP-BG1 BC-CSN Yes Yes
Video Microphone / Speaker Focus Intelligent Auto Focus Macro Mode

Software

Supplied Software Operating System Requirements

Exposure

Service & Warranty
Exposure Metering Exposure Compensation ISO Backlight Correction HDR Dynamic Range Optimizer White Balance

Supplied Accessories

Limited Term Warranty Battery Battery Charger A/V Cable USB Cable Multi-Connector Cable (A/V / USB) Shoulder Strap Wrist Strap Lens Cap Tether Paint Pen CD ROM

Shutter

Shutter Speed Burst Mode

Footnotes

Flash Type Flash Effective Range
1. Viewable area measured diagonally 2. PMB requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7. Picture Motion Browser software not supported by Mac OS. Movie format is compatible with iMovie 09 or later versions. 7. Compatible BRAVIA HDTV, and HDMI or component cable (sold separately) required for PhotoTV HD viewing. Specications for BRAVIA HDTV shown vary according to market region. 9. HD Movie mode records up to 1280x720p, at 30 fps, and 9Mbps.

Flash Mode

3.0 LCD1
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DSC-HX1

PRELIM
Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 camera with Exmor CMOS technology offers up to 10fps shooting and features Sweep Panorama mode that can seamlessly combine multiple shots to produce striking images, advance modes that reduce noise by approximately 50% even in difficult shooting situations, as well as 1080p movie recording6. Additionally it features professional quality 20x wide angle G-lens, 3 titable LCD1 and Intelligent Auto mode 9.1 Megapixel Super Exmor CMOS Image Sensor: The HX1 features a 9.1 megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the cameras precision G-Lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced noise. With 9.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots. Professional Quality G-Lens: Designed and manufactured to the highest standards of optical performance, the Sony G-Lens is optimized to perfectly complement the advanced image sensors and image processing technology in Sonys cameras. G lenses are used in top of the line digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and advanced pro-sumer HD Camcorders. Capture the action up close with the 20x optical zoom, and with the 28mm wide angle lens the HX1 even allows you to capture more of the scenes in landscape or group portraits. The HX1s G Lens has a six blade aperture capable of producing a beautiful bokeh (beautifully defocused backgrounds with a soft natural feel). The aspherical lens elements made from ED (extra-low dispersion) minimize chromatic aberration common to highmagnification lenses. 20x High Zoom: 20x optical zoom extends your reach and helps bring you closer to the action a real benefit for sporting events, wildlife, distant landscape views and dramatic portrait shots. 28mm Wide Angle Lens: Widen your view and capture more of the city, landscape, or group with a 28mm wide angle G lens. 3.0" Clear Photo LCD tilt display (230k pixels): Compose and show off your images on the large 3.01 (230K) Clear Photo LCD Plus display, which tilts up or down approximately 90 degrees for easier high and low angle shooting and features a special anti-reflective coating for sharp visibility, even in bright sunlight. CMOS Sensor: Enjoy extremely high resolution, fine tonal gradation and fast speed that faithfully reproduces every detail of your subject and reduces visual noise. The Exmor CMOS sensor brings out the full potential of the lens to ensure clear, high-precession image quality. BIONZ image processor: The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera. Colors available in: The Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 camera is available in black. High Speed Shooting (10fps): The HX1 is the worlds first digital still camera that can capture full 9.1 megapixel resolution images at up to 10 fps, helping to ensure you never miss the decisive moment. Whats more, the HX1 employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Sweep Panorama Mode: Handheld Twilight Mode: Anti-Motion Blur Mode: HD Movie (1080p): Intelligent Auto Mode: Intelligent Scene Recognition: Face Detection technology: Selected Face Memory: Anti-blink Function: Red-eye Reduction: Smile Shutter Technology: Double Anti-blur Solution: Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization: High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200): Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus: Convenient Photo Modes: 9-Point Auto Focus: Function Guide: Intelligent Auto Focus: Functional Button Layout: Simplified Buttons: Easy Shooting Mode: 16:9 High Resolution Mode: Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience: Stamina Battery Power: Easy Image Management: HDTV Compatibility: BRAVIA Sync : PhotoTV HD: Wide Zoom tilt display: PHOTOMUSIC feature: In-Camera Retouching Tools: Multi-purpose Resize function: Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2.02:

Specifications

General
Megapixel: 9.1 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.4 type(7.63mm) Exmor CMOS Sensor Recording Media: 11MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Face Detection: Detects up to 8 Faces - with Touch Priority / Auto Priority / Child Priority / Adult Priority
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM H type 6.8V Battery Capacity: Approx. 195 minutes / Approx. 390 images

Software

Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.2.02 + USB Driver (Not supported by Macintosh Operating Systems) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)

Convenience

White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / Underwater White Balance Mode - Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2, Flash Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO media capacity ; does not support Access Control security function. Still Image Mode(s): Normal/High Speed Burst (High/Med/Low)/Bracketing(JPEG)-AE (Plus/Minus0.3EV/0.7EV/1.0EV)/WB/Color Red-Eye Reduction: Auto / On / Off Burst Mode: Approx 10 fps (10 shots) Date/Time Stamp: Available in the included PMB software. Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes Color Mode(s): Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W / Real

Processor

Bionz Engine: Yes

Dimensions

Weight: Approx. 1.8oz. (504g) - With battery and Memory Stick media. Measurements: W x H x D: 114.5mm x 82.8mm x 91.8mm (4 5/8" x 3 3/8" x 3 5/8")
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor

Supplied Accessories

Rechargeable Battery - NP-FH50 Battery Charger - BC-VH1 Multi Connector Cable - USB, AV Power Cord Shoulder strap Lens Cap Lens Cap Strap HDMI Adaptor CD-ROM Software Note: No Memory Stick PRO Duo Media or adaptors are included.

Convenience Features

Histogram Display: Yes Real Imaging Processor Technology: BIONZ AF Illuminator Light: Auto / Off PictBridge Compatible: Yes Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Optical NightShot Infrared System: No NightFraming System: No Clear RAW NR: Yes Scene Mode(s): iAuto, Easy, Program, Handheld Twilight, Anti-Motion Blur, Sweep Panorama, Manual Exposure, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority and Scene Selection such as High Sensitivity, Landscape, Soft Snap, Advanced Sports Shooting, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, and Gourmet Movie Mode(s): 1280 x 720(Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 1280 x 720(Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 1440 x 1080(Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 1440 x 1080(Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / VGA (640 x 480, Approx.30fps, Progressive) Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity) In-Camera Editing: Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Smile Dynamic Range Optimizer: Standard / Off / Plus

Optional Accessories

GPS Unit Kit (GPS-CS1KA Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MS-MT2G) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MS-MT4G) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MS-MT8G) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MS-MT16G) Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (MSAC-M2) Memory Stick Duo USB Adaptor (MSAC-US40) Color: Black UPC Code: 027242767171

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: Multi connector Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use Connector USB Port(s): Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed HD Output: Yes (1080i)

Hardware

LCD: 3.0" Clear Photo LCD Plus (230,400 pixels) Viewfinder: Yes - Electrical Lens Construction: 13 elements in 10 groups (including 1ED glass element and 1aspheric element) Microphone/Speaker: Stereo / Mono Lens Type: Sony G-Lens

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - Approx. 9.2m (Approx. 0.98' - Approx. 30.2') (W) / Approx. 1.5 Approx.5.1m (Approx. 4.92' - Approx. 16.7') (T), ISO3200: up to Approx.16m(Approx.52.5')(W) / Approx.10m(Approx.32.8')(T)" Flash Mode(s): Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off

Optics/Lens

Focal Length: 5.0-100.0mm 35mm Equivalent: Still shots: 28-560mm / Movie 16:9: 31620mm / Movie 4:3 :38-760 Focus: 9 points / Center Weighted AF / Flexible Spot / Semi Manual / Manual Aperture Range: Auto(F2.8-F8.0) / Program Auto(F2.8F8.0) / Manual(F2.8-F8.0) Shutter Speed: Auto(2" - 1/4,000) / Program Auto(1" 1/4,000) / Shutter Priority(30" - 1/4000) / Aperture Priority(8" - 1/2000) / Manual(30" - 1/4000) Exposure Compensation: Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step ISO: Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 Smart Zoom Technology: 5M:Approx.26x(Total), 3M:Approx.33x(Total), VGA:Approx.108x(Total), 16:9 (2M):Approx.36x(Total) Digital Zoom: Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off Optical Zoom: 20x Macro Mode: Macro On/Auto: W:Approx.1cm(0.03') to Infinity, T:Approx.150cm(4.92') to Infinity Total Zoom: Approx. 40x
1.Viewable area, measured diagonally 2.Compatible BRAVIA HDTV, and component cable (sold separately) required for PhotoTV HD viewing. Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV shown vary according to market region. 3.Four preset music tracks stored in internal memory. Imported music tracks can be up to five minutes long. When using Music Transfer to download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be reduced to five minutes when uploading to the Cyber-shot camera. 4.Requires Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported by Mac OS. 5.HD Viewing requires an HD output adapter cable (VMC-MHC2), sold separately. 6.Maximum of 29 minutes continuous recording per video clips, limited to available capacity on storage media. 7.Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use. 8.Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to BRAVIA and/or Remote owners manual to determine compatibility. 11.For uploading movies to Internet sharing sites, movies can be converted to SD image quality with Picture Motion Browser, or record in VGA resolution (640 x 480, 3Mbps). 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, Xtra Fine LCD, BIONZ, Smile Shutter, Optical Steadyshot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, HDNA, Super HAD, Stamina, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.

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