Is your body as beach worthy as the Sony Cyber-shot TX5, the thinnest and smallest underwater camera in the world? Hmmm, this Sony TX5, slimmest underwater camera is such an attention grabber it may be the diversion you need from that ‘holiday weight’ you’re trying to hide and shed.
Technology really is taking over real life when digital cameras, and an underwater one at that, is sexier than its owner. However, is there more to this Sony TX5 than just pure sexiness?
Yes! Sony made sure it’s first underwater camera is both brains and beauty. The Sony TX5, dubbed as the slimmest and thinnest certified waterproof camera, can go up to 10 feet deep, for an hour.
The TX5 may be as thin as a deck of cards but it’s a packed semi rugged camera. This means the Sony TX5 is also shockproof (it’ll survive a 5-foot drop), freeze proof (14°F), and dust proof. So you can use this point and shoot on the beach, on a rugged jungle trek, a safari or on your next snowboarding adventure.
The Sony TX5 also has a 3 inch touch screen LCD although it doesn’t have a viewfinder. But you can focus on your subject, operate the menu and share photos and videos with a touch of the screen—wet or dry.
The 10.2 mega pixel, thinnest underwater camera, has a 4x optical zoom.
The Sony TX5 also allows you to capture great underwater videos with its HD movie recording (1280 x 720 at 30p).
It is also Sony’s first digital camera with an “Exmor R” CMOS sensor.
Additionally, the 10.2 megapixel model is Sony’s first digital still camera with an “Exmor R” CMOS sensor.
Sony’s impressive “Exmor R” technology features a 10 frames-per-second continuous shooting burst mode. So the TX5 can capture that belly flop contest with much accuracy!
Another reason to buy the Sony TMX 5 is you can shoot panoramic photos of underwater or mountain views with the Intelligent Sweep Panorama™ feature.
The Intelligent Sweep Panorama™, another “Exmor R” sensor’s feature, combines separate captures, detects faces and subject motion and intelligently adjusts the width while stitching the images together, resulting in natural looking panoramic photos.
The “Exmor R” sensor also boast better light sensitivity for the Sony TX5.
It has a Backlight Correction High Dynamic Range (HDR. This allows for a better image in spite low light and backlight situations. HDR offers a solution for strong backlight situations which typically result in either dark shadows in the foreground or a washed out background. Sony’s “Exmor R” sensor and BIONZ® processor help to correct these issues.
Similar Sony’s newest point and shoot camera, the TX5 runs in both Memory Stick (PRO Duo) and class-four and above SD/SDHC memory cards.
Sony’s accessories for the TX5 underwater camera include a soft carrying case and a floating strap.
Priced at US$350 (it may be a bit hefty but you get what you pay for), it is available in silver, black, pink, red and green. You can get your hand on the Sony TX5 this April.
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Sony Cyber-shot 10.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver
This digital camera features a BIONZ image processor with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and face-detection technology for clear, detailed images.
4x optical/2x digital zoom; 3" Clear Photo LCD Plus touch-screen display; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization; face-detection technology; Smile Shutter technology
Product Features
- Picture Motion Browser software provided To help organize and add special effects to images.
- HD MP4 movie mode Records up to 1280 x 720p at 30 fps and 9Mbps. Continuous recording time limited to 29-minute segments (requires an HD output adapter cable VMC-MHC1, not included). HDMI connectivity for playback on a compatible HDTV.
- Compact camera body Measures just 0.7" thin and resists water, shocks and dust.
- 9-point autofocus With center-weighted AF, spot AF and flexible spot AF options for the clearest picture possible.
- Direct printing With any PictBridge-enabled printer, so you can connect the camera to a compatible printer and print photos without using a PC.
- >> Store more photos! Find compatible memory cards in our Memory Center!
- High-speed USB 2.0 port For easy connection to your computer.
- 45MB internal flash memory Along with a media reader that supports Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo, Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and SDXC formats (media not included).
- Burst shooting mode Captures 10 fps (maximum 10 shots) for fast-action shots.
- White balance modes Include auto, daylight, cloudy, incandescent, flash, one-push and 3 fluorescent options to achieve natural tones under different lighting conditions.
- Flash modes Include auto, on, slow syncro and off.
- Scene modes Include high sensitivity, twilight, twilight portrait, soft snap, landscape, beach, snow, pet, fireworks, underwater, hi-speed shutter and gourmet. Also features intelligent auto mode and intelligent scene recognition mode.
- Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode Continuously shoots images and, in 1 second, stitches them together. Also detects faces and moving subjects.
- Backlight Correction HDR Simplifies shooting high-contrast scenes by taking 2 pictures at different exposure settings and merging them into a single image.
- Face-detection technology Isolates up to 8 subjects in-frame and optimizes conditions for ideal images. Also features motion detection and antiblink functions. Smile Shutter mode ensures your subjects are smiling when the image is captured.
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization Along with a BIONZ processor reduces blur due to hand shake to capture clear photos. High ISO sensitivity (up to 3200) for improved image capture in low-light conditions.
- 4x optical/2x digital/8x total zoom Through a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens for precise zooming and accuracy.
- 3" Clear Photo LCD Plus touch-screen display With 230K pixels and a wide zoom function for a clear, easy-to-use display.
- 10.2-megapixel 1/2.4" Exmor R CMOS image sensor Captures high-resolution images.
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| Manufacturer | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | DSCTX5 |
| Width | 3.75" |
| Height | 2.25" |
| Depth | 0.7" |
| Weight | 5.1 oz. with battery and memory card (4.5 oz. without) |
| Shockproof | Yes |
| Coldproof | No |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Smile Mode | Yes |
| HD Movie Mode | Yes |
| Color Category | Silver |
| Imaging Sensor Size | 1/2.4" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Software Included | Picture Motion Browser 5.0, Picture Motion Browser Portable 5.0, Picture Motion Browser Portable 1.1, Music Transfer |
| Imaging Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Digital Magnification | 2x |
| Batteries | 1 rechargeable lithium-ion NP-BN1 (included) |
| Video Outputs | HDMI |
| Image Storage Capacity | Varies |
| Camera Dock | Not included |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Self-Timer | 10 sec. or 2 sec. |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| ISO Equivalent | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| External Flash Mount | No |
| Focus Range | iAuto: 0.39" - infinity (wide), 19.7" - infinity (telephoto) |
| Orientation Sensor | No |
| Flash Range | ISO Auto: 3.1" - 9.5' (wide), 1.6' - 7.9' (telephoto); ISO 3200: 19.7' (wide), 15.4' (telephoto) |
| Flash Modes | Auto, on, slow syncro, off |
| Aperture Range | iAuto: f/3.6 - f/6.3 (wide); Program auto: f/3.6 - f/6.3 (wide) |
| White Balance | Auto, daylight, cloudy, fluorescent 1, fluorescent 2, fluorescent 3, incandescent, flash, one-push |
| Text Overlay | Date and time |
| Shutter Speeds | iAuto: 2 - 1/1600 sec.; Program auto: 1 - 1/1600 sec. |
| Internal Memory | 45MB |
| Compatible Memory Formats | Secure Digital Expanded Capacity (SDXC)|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)|Memory Stick Duo|Memory Stick PRO Duo|Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo|Secure Digital (SD) |
| Image Stitching | No |
| Panorama Mode | Yes |
| Burst Mode | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes, optical |
| Viewfinder | LCD only |
| LCD Screen Size | 3" |
| LCD Screen Features | Clear Photo LCD Plus touch screen with 230K pixels |
| Lens Focal Length(s) | 35mm equivalent 4.43-17.7mm |
| Digital Zoom | 2x |
| Lens Features | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar with Smart Zoom technology; 12 elements in 10 groups |
| Vista Compatible | Home Basic |
| Optical Zoom | 4x |
| Megapixels (Effective) | 10.2 |
| Included Items |
|---|
| Wrist strap, paint pen, software CD-ROM |
| Battery charger |
| Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NP-BN1) |
| Sony Cyber-shot 10.2-Megapixel Digital Camera |
| Main Features |
|---|
| Card slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media and SD media |
| iSweep Panorama Mode captures stunning panoramic images; fast capture with 10fps at full 10.2MP resolution |
| 10.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for enhanced low-light performance |
| 3.0-inch wide touch screen for easy operation and viewing of images and movies |
| Certified waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freeze-proof |
| Optional Accessories |
|---|
| AmazonBasics SDHC Class 4 32GB Secure Digital Card |
| Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod |
| Pixelmator |
| Aperture 3 |
| Manfrotto 7302YB M-Y Tripod with Ball - Replaces 725B |
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Disappointed with Sony....
I bought my DSC-TX5 from Sony's website. This is the fourth Sony subcompact I have owned...I have loved all of them but this little dog. The first time I used it was at a friend's wedding. I noticed that when I turned the camera vertically to get a shot of two people standing next to each other, it distorted the picture making the lower half of their bodies about half the height it should be. I also noticed that when holding the camera horizontally, that many of the images were distorted on the upper corners of the picture...as if someone took ahold of the upper corners of the picture and "pulled" them outward. :-( I contact Sony's customer service and asked for a replacement. They suggested that I sent it to their Laredo, TX repair center to have it looked at. I followed their suggestion. Three weeks later, they returned the camera saying it met factory specs and that there was nothing wrong with it. So, I tried it again and the pictures were the same. I called Customer Service again and asked for the camera to be replaced....here comes the great part: They told me that since I had the camera over 30 days, they couldn't replace it BUT the offered to have me send it to Laredo again. Go figure. I told them the only reason I had the camera over 30 days was because 3 weeks had been eaten up sending to their bogus repair facility...and WHAT did they expect the repair facility would do THIS time since they told me the camera was fine??? In net, I got the same runaround the other reviewer of this product got. I have purchased uncountable numbers of electronics products from Sony in the past, but this one did it for me. Never a Sony in my home again. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA.
DO NOT BUY.
Do not buy this camera. If you have bought it, do whatever you can to return it. Here's why: 1- The CAMERA: -During my second time using it under water (shallow depth), water crept in after half an hour. I got multiple error messages and then it just died. I had NEVER dropped it, even though you are technically allowed to. Honestly, when compared to a Canon of similar price range (that my friend bought for the trip), the photo quality was inferior as was the LCD screen. It's only superior feature was the underwater advantage, which FAILED with disappointing colors. 2- The SERVICE: -When I contacted customer service about the warranty coverage, they required that I send it to the Laredo Repair Center in Texas. This was quite inconvenient, especially b/c I had bought the camera for a 1 year trip abroad and was in Asia at the time. They gave me all the information I needed to include. They told me I did not need a reference number during our online chat. I called customer service just to verify, and they confirmed. So I sent the camera back. I had not heard anything for nearly 6 weeks, when I finally called. Besides placing me on hold for thirty+ minutes and then hanging up on me on THREE different occasions, each time I called I got a different story. 1) "the camera was never delivered." 2)(After I sent them the delivery confirmation), "the camera was delivered, but we can't fix it so we are either sending you a new one or a refurbished one. we'll call you back in five minutes." 3) (when they never called back), "this was human error and we won't be replacing it" (more nonsense that I don't have the energy to type ensued, including him mixing up my file with two other people) "um, a supervisor will call you back by the end of the day" (never received call back). JUST BUY A CANON. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. SONY- I HOPE YOU READ THIS AND 1) CONTACT ME TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE 2) CANCEL YOUR MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH THE LAREDO REPAIR CENTER (I HAVE TO ASSUME THAT YOU WOULDN'T ALLOW THIS LEVEL OF INCOMPETENCY WITHIN YOUR OWN ORGANIZATION).
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