Sony has launched Cybershot called the DSC-T500. This is Sony’s first effort to bridge the gap between digital still cameras and digital camcorders by recording high-definition video suitable for playback on an HD TV, via an optional HDMI cable. This 10-megapixel camera features wide and full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in fine, standard and VGA recording modes. The movie function is based on the MPEG4 AVC/H.264 codec for video compression and stereo audio. Movie capture is further enhanced to include zoom while in recording mode and high-sensitivity shooting for natural- or low-light environments. Moreover in recording a video, The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 can continuously record a video clip up to 10 minutes in length, and can hold hours of clips by expanding the camera’s capacity with Memory Stick cards up to 16GB. It also features a dual photo and video capture mode, which can capture up to three photos without interrupting the recording.
The DSC-T500 comes with a 5x optical Carl Zeiss zoom lens, incorporates Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and high sensitivity settings up to ISO3200 as well as face detection technology capable of locking onto up to 8 faces in any one scene, and, naturally, given its 720p video capture capabilities, can be connected directly to HDTVs via an integrated HDMI port. It measures 3.875” wide, 2.375” high and 0.844” deep (97.0mm x 59.3mm x 21.4mm) and 6.4 oz (180g), and will be available in September for an estimated $400.
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