Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 User manual

DSC-HX1
Cyber -shot® Digital Still Camera
PRELIM
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 LCD and Intelligent Auto mode
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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
camera’s 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 Sony’ s
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 HX1 ’s 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 high-
magnification 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 3.0”(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.
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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 world’s 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. What ’ s 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:

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Last Updated: 07/21/2009
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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
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
Dynamic Range Optimizer: Standard / Off / Plus
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
Image Stabilization: Optical
Convenience Features
Histogram Display: Yes
Real Imaging Processor™Technology: BIONZ™
AF Illuminator Light: Auto / Off
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Multi - Pattern Measuring: Yes
NightShot® Infrared System: No
NightFraming System: No
Clear RAW NR: Yes
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
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)
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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: 31-620mm / 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
(F2.8 - F8.0) / 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
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
Face Detection: Detects up to 8 Faces - with Touch
Priority / Auto Priority / Child Priority / Adult
Priority
Power
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM H type 6.8V
Battery Capacity: Approx. 195 minutes / Approx.
390 images
Software
Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Vers
4.2.11 + 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)
Processor
Bionz™ Engine: Yes
Control
ISO: Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Dimensions
Weight: Approx. 1lb 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.
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
1.Viewable area, measured diagonally
2.CompatibleBRAVIA® HDTV,andcomponentcable(sold separately)
requiredforPhotoTVHDviewing.SpecificationsoftheBRAVIAHDTV
shownvaryaccordingtomarketregion.
3.Fourpresetmusictracksstoredininternalmemory. Imported music
trackscanbe up to five minutes long. When using Music Transfer to
downloadmusic,trackslongerthan five minutes will be reduced to
fiveminutes when uploading to the Cyber - shot ® camera.
4.RequiresWindows2000ProfessionalSP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows
Vista.Not supported by Mac OS.
5.HDViewing requires an HD outputadapter cable(VMC - MHC2),sold
separately.
6.Maximumof29minutescontinuousrecordingpervideo clips, limited
to available capacity on storage media.
7.Underaverageconditions;whenfullycharged,actual results may vary
based on camera settings and conditions of use.
8.RequiresBRAVIA®Sync™ featureineachproduct.Please refer to
BRAVIAand/orRemoteowner ’ smanual to determine compatibility.
11.Foruploadingmoviesto Internet sharing sites, movies can be
convertedto SD image qualitywithPictureMotion Browser, or
recordin VGA resolution (640 x 480,3Mbps).
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Non - metricweights and measurements are approximate and mayvary.