tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84541694055310206532024-03-14T10:20:22.991+00:00Sony HX9V InsiderSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V / HX9V +++ Speculations +++ Facts +++ Previews +++ Reviews +++ TestsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger49125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-51565872950578817492012-06-28T16:50:00.000+01:002012-06-28T16:55:09.010+01:00Sony HX9V - Personal Log<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473063425033355026" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/S_Q6MAJLvxI/AAAAAAAACI4/HfLu1ricJSc/s400/personal+log.gif" style="float: left; height: 99px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 0pt; width: 100px;" /><strong>Well, I caved in.</strong><br />Too much positive reviews from the HX20v and the picture quality seems not too bad either. So as a step up from my HX5v I get all the improvements of the HX9v plus the improvements of the HX20v.<br />Not to mention that I got the HX20v for 279.46 Euro plus 2.99 for shipping and no tax from Amazon.es <br />So I really hat to get one...<br />Forget all my ramblings about the lunacy of the 18MP sensor and lets explore what results we can get out of the HX20v instead.<br />As with my http://hx5v.blogspot.com and this http://hx9v.blogspot.com , the new address is easy to remember: http://hx20v.blogspot.com<br />See you there...<br />
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<a name='more'></a><br /><br />Nearly got a Canon SX230 for 190 Euro today but than the camera guy tried to rip me off with high pressure SD card sales pitch that my class 10 would not be any good and I needed urgently to buy a card from him - that is when I left the store...<br />
Doing some more research on the Canon SX220 / SX230 I looked at digitalcamerainfo.com who has one of the most in depth reviews with image and video resolution and much more than you find in most reviews on the net. Comparing the <a href="http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-Digital-Camera-Review.htm">Canon SX230</a> to the <a href="http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-Digital-Camera-Review.htm">Sony HX9v</a> did raise some major points that resolution is not everything...<br />
Still the price below 190 Euro is quite tempting for a SX220 when the best deal on a HX9V is 315 Euro in my part of the world.<br />
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After seeing the comparison images from the Panasonics, Canon and Sony if I decide to buy a pocket superzoom in 2012 it will be a Canon SX220 after the SX260 comes out and the old model drops in price.<br />
I am still happy with the movie mode and the active stabilisation of my HX5 but I want something with better image quality. And since Canon did a "non significant update" this year I think a Canon SX220 for half the price of a Sony HX20v is the smart way to go.<br />
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From the first clips of the Sony HX20v/30v it looks like the recording start is back to HX5 (less than1 sec) speed and they finally have a much more instant play/ record switching. Also the zoom tricks down to VGA size combined with the digital looked quite <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://tanuki-digi.blogspot.com/2012/03/sony-dsc-hx30v.html&ei=hoBmT6bNFs27hAe1-q21CA&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CHoQ7gEwBg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsony%2Bhx30v%26hl%3Den%26newwindow%3D1%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dopera%26hs%3DiRm%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26channel%3Dsuggest%26biw%3D1261%26bih%3D653%26tbs%3Dqdr:w%26prmd%3Dimvns">impressive</a>.<br />
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If the rumors are true there will be a Sony HX10, HX20 and HX200.<br />
With a <b>18MP</b> sensor for the HX9V and HX100 replacement. Also a 20 x zoom for the HX20. If my <a href="http://hx9v.blogspot.com/2011/01/16-megapixel-loony-bin.html">prediction</a> comes true, then prepare for more soft grainy pixel madness.<br />
One feature for 2012 is while recording 1080 60fps video the cameras can capture 13MP stills.<br />
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So far it looks like the CES 2012 is a pocket super zoom non event.<br />
Japan is still not back on track after the tsunami and the constant growing and spreading radiation.<br />
The only camera what stands out so far is the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung">Korean</a> Samsung <a href="http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Samsung-WB850F-First-Impressions-Review/Product-Tour.htm">WB850F</a> with a 21x zoom, full HD, WIFI, GPS and some interesting creative options.<br />
The price of 379 I read so far seems a bit steep for a Samsung but we will see in several months since Samsung lately has a long time between showing and putting on the shelf in the western world.<br />
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It took until mid October until the HX9V finally hit the retail shelves here on the island - all other new superzooms were there many months ago and the HX9V is the most expensive camera by a wide margine even compared to the 24x Olympus and the Panasonic TZ20.<br />
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On my last visit to our local super stores I noticed at Worten a Fuji camera with 2 lenses for 199 Euro. The 3D W3 looked kind of nice and the price also.<br />
Doing some research on the net it appeared that the Fujifilm 3D W3 for 199 Euro is quite a bargain and also one of the better dedicated 3D cameras. <br />
Since I passed this year on the Sony HX9V and I am so looking forward to get the Epson EH-TW5900 I thought the W3 would be the perfect match to create my own content.<br />
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Over half a million visitors in 9 months for just one simple P&S model and good 3 months to go for the announcement of the replacement of the HX9V and maybe starting a new blog ...<br />
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A glimpse of 2012<br />
Samsung announced the new and fast S5K2P1 a 1/2.3" 16MP BSI CMOS image sensor. The new imager supports<b> native 16:9-format video at up to 8.3Mp resolution at 60 frames per second </b>(looks like the new <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphic_display_resolutions#QFHD_.283840.C3.972160.29">4k2</a> standard hits mainstream in a few months)<b> and maximum 16-megapixel-resolution for stills at up to 30 frames per second</b>. Mass production is scheduled to start in November.<br />
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After seeing some <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/galleries/reviewsamples/albums/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz150-preview-samples">samples</a> from the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 what by the way has now a lower Mega Pixel count with 12MP than the previous model it seems to me that 12MP is a good compromise for the small sensor cameras. I will not buy a 16MP HX9V anymore (still not available here) and will wait how much more of the camera producers will finally get IT and bring out 12MP models in 2012. <br />
And talking about coming to the senses Panasonic finally put an motor zoom into a big size sensor lens with a pocketable size also.<br />
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<li> a good readable outdoor screen (articulated if possible see the <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/news/1109/11090108samsungmv800firstlook%20.asp">Samsung MV800</a>) and in 16:9 like the computer and TV screens the captured movies and images will be viewed on, </li>
<li>less mega pixel (the 12MP cameras had superior results to the 16MP in 2011), </li>
<li>a mode what combines 4 pixel into one for superior sharpness, detail and low light results, </li>
<li>a standard USB cable charging port if the external charger is absent, </li>
<li>a HDMI out in at least 720p during shooting,</li>
<li>if 3D than <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI">HDMI 1.4a</a> compatible so it works on all newer 3D devices like the new <a href="http://ht3d.blogspot.com/">Epson EH-TW5900</a> a fullHD 3D projector for just 1149 Euro what I might find under the x-mas tree, </li>
<li>more adjustments, also in the video mode and </li>
<li>a 4 watt build in LED video light instead of the focus assist light.<br />I look forward to 2012. </li>
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I just had my first encounter with a <a href="http://www.pixmania-pro.co.uk/gb/uk/03934368/art/varta/4w-led-outdoor-pro-torch-strap.html">Varta 4W Outdoor Pro </a>what without the reflector (70 meter beam) has a near 180 degree light throw angle and is bright enough to illuminate a room up to 10 meters with light enough to shoot video with a Sony HX5. <br />
Right now I am in the process of combining the LED with a camera sized battery to see how well this works out and then I will look into a micro reflector what covers the 25mm wide angle.<br />
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Today, July 28 I got a call that there was a Sony HX9V and I could get it for the list price of 369 Euro (that is $583 American, tax included).<br />
For that ludicrous price, they can shove it where the sun don´t shine.<br />
It is now a bit over 6 months since I started this blog and nearly 400000 times someone was interested in what I had to write. The next model will be announced in 6 months and I will wait what the new models will bring. If the megapixel race continues I will get a HX9V when they are reduced to around $200 because of the next model.<br />
So I hope you all enjoyed the ride and I think I covered pretty much everything here and then some.<br />
See you all in 2012 for my next coverage of the <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>U</b>ltra <b>V</b>ersatile <b>P</b>ocket <b>M</b>ega <b>Z</b>oom Cameras.<br />Joe</span></span><br />
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A view into the future<br />
The megapixel race will continue but there will be tricks to battle the diffraction, sensitivity and some other problems.<br />
<a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fegami.blog.so-net.ne.jp%2F2011-07-11">Here</a> is one of them.<br />
Sony patented technology beyond the diffraction limit<br />
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It is now 3 months after the official launch of the Sony HX9V and in several countries she is still very hard to get.<br />
Here on the island <b>all </b>other competitors are available in abundance, including the 2 months later introduced Olympus SZ-30MR, except for the "no where to be seen" HX9V.<br />
Yesterday I checked Darcy´s, MediaMarkt, EL Corte Ingles, Hypercore, Alcampo, CarreFour and several small retailers. None had any of the new X models from Sony.<br />
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<b>Sony will announce new compact camera(s) 2011.7.20</b><br />
(what Sony needs to do is to cross breed the TX10 / TX100V with a smartphone)<br />
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A true hybrid<br />
Looks like Panasonic had a good idea how to combine a photo camera and a video camera transformer style.<br />
Micro Four Thirds lens mount with sliding grip and 270 degree rotating LCD what flushes to the side or the back.<br />
So maybe this will be the first DSLR hybrid with a real electric zoom (something the manufacturers were always forgetting to incorporate).<br />
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"I had 2 Canons: Canon 5D Mark II DSLR, and my old trusty Canon G9. After our trip to Disney World last summer, where I carried only my G9, I decided that small &amp;amp;amp;amp; light was way more important to me than near-perfect image quality... And sold the 5D Mark II. <br />
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Our G9 was getting long in the tooth, and I longed for a wider angle ... and chose the Sony HX5V.<br />
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Although the Sony wasn't as good at base ISO as the G9 when pixel-peeping, I found it had some serious strengths; chiefly among them better metering, better dynamic range (or tone curves for contrasty situations), and after I printed some 13x19's at Costco taken with both cameras on the same day.. The Sony's images were preferred by all I showed the prints, including myself. ... And exposure, color, and dynamic range of the HX5V far surpassed the G9... Which WAS noticeable at standard print viewing distances. Since I rarely print at anything over 13x19... I decided not to fret that the HX5V didn't look great when pixel peeping, and didn't look back."</i><br />
read the whole post on his <a href="http://ndjedinak.blogspot.com/2011/05/sony-hx5v-review.html">blog</a><br />
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Hoya <strike>dumped</strike> sold Pentax today to Ricoh.<br />
Now the lunatic price of the Pentax Q makes a tiny bit sense since Ricoh has some simmilar crazy prices with the GRX - change lens and sensor in an a package for a lot of money - system.<br />
As an owner of the Rico C(aplio) R6 I am still baffled by Ricoh´s stupidity to bring out a new model every 6 months but still not manage to incorporate an optical zoom or stereo microphones in the R7, R8, R10 then using the roman X for the 10 continuing with the C(aplio)X1, CX2, CX3, CX4, CX5 and soon CX6.<br />
8 new models and still only a 720p AVI video mode with mono sound and only digital zoom from a $330 camera. - You guys are muy loco.<br />
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Oh and according to the Pentax road map it looks like the Optio RZ-18 with 3" swivel display might show up in July 2011.<br />
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How retarded are people?</div>
There is a <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/sony-cyber-shot-dsc/4505-6501_7-34547260.html">review at cne</a>t about the Sony HX9V. The score is 3.5 from 5 (8 votes). 6 are a 5, one is a 1 because: <i>Pros: Has a body that looks like a Canon Camera - Cons: Expensive price for memory stick</i> - and this person does not even has the HX9v at all - the other 2 star review <i>Pros: Much, according to CNET review - Cons: No Viewfinder</i><br />
How do these kind of people even manage to get on the Internet?<br />
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If you thought the buying a Leica-V-Lux-30 for $750 was the ultimate in stupidity, Pentax can top that by a wide margin.<br />
How about around $1350 for a camera with the same 1/2.3" 12MP BSI CMOS sensor (made by Sony) as the Canon SX230, a f/1.9 47 mm "prime lens" ($799 as kit with the Pentax Q) a f/2.8 to f/4.5 3x zoom lens ($299) and a non zooming optical viewfinder ($249).<br />
Now we top this with a WALL-E look alike flash and the name of Star Treks weirdo number one - John de Lancie - better known as Q. <br />
A character who thought much higher of himself than the rest of the galaxy did.<br />
We have a winning combination for the loony of the year award.<br />
<b style="color: red;">That is <a href="http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr4-sony-a77-and-nex-7-coming-on-july-7-for-1099-including-the-kit-lens/">more</a> than for a <a href="http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-first-worldwide-picture-of-the-final-a77-and-a65-production-models/">Sony A77</a> with a 3 x zoom lens and way more than for a <a href="http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-first-worldwide-picture-of-the-final-a77-and-a65-production-models/">Sony A65</a> with a 3 x zoom lens!</b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: red;"><br />
<span style="color: black;">This is the best demonstration how the Fukushima radiation affects the brains from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax">Pentax</a> people in Tokyo.- Got a better explanation?</span></span></span><b style="color: red;"><br />
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Want to look cool?<br />
Have enough money to burn?<br />
Like to buy the best brand names?<br />
If you think Sony makes lousy cameras and it has to be a Leica <br />
How about the Leica-V-Lux-30 - the most expensive travel zoom for <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ILCVL30.html?kbid%3D63773">$750</a>?<br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">It is just a Panasonic TZ20 with a Leica front plate for the double price, but hey what is money or IQ when you have a Leica to show of?</span><br />
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Review with more images look <a href="http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/threads/913642-Review-of-the-Leica-V-Lux-30">here</a><br />
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As a user of the HX5 the step up to the HX9V is not that essential ( as it was from my mono VGA digital zoom movie mode <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/Ricoh.Caplio.R6">Ricoh R6</a> to the HX5) since I already have most functions and the HX9V is still no where to be seen here - there is also that I am looking towards to meet the A77 - but if a gold HX9V should cross my part I am not sure if I could resist if the price is right... <br />
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This is too good not tho share!<br />
You all have a nice weekend.<br />
more <a href="http://news.lucaswhitefieldhixson.com/2011/06/50-of-most-radioactive-posters-ideas.html#more">here</a><br />
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<b>Spanish village declared the first <a href="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/publish/article_30940.shtml">Smurf village</a> in the world</b><br />
It’s been chosen by Sony for the world premiere of The Smurfs 3D, which premieres in Spain in August, and has undergone a transformation which has needed 9,000 kilos of paint to turn the village blue. The Town Hall, the church and even the cemetery have changed colour.<br />
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Looking at some of the new cameras, is it just me who thinks some look like toy cameras with their tiny lenses ( yes I know about aspherical lenses)...<br />
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I just had a look at the new Sony SLT-A35 and Sony NEX-C3.<br />
The HX9V beats their panoramas with the panorama HD with more than double the resolution and the C3 still has only a 720p mode while the A35 still only has the 1080i mode and looses the articulated screen. <br />
Talking about useless upgrades or more downgrades but you have now so important features as: ‘Picture Effect’ options like Partial Color, Retro Photo, Pop Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Posterization, High-key and Toy Camera..<br />
Way to go Sony, way to go.<br />
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I can take a hint when they beat me over the head with it...<br />
My now ex camera guy told me today that they just sold the one HX9V they had ordered for me ( I placed that order end of February or so) to a customer who showed up before me. Media Markt who I checked today does not even have the HX9V listed in their computer. OK Murphy, you won an I give up.<br />
See you all in 2012 for the next models.<br />
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It looks like a HX9V has made it onto my island and I actually might have her in my hand on Saturday the 4th of June. I am not holding my breath and can not promise anything but if things work out I might be able to put the HX9V through the wringer for a week and tell you about it.<br />
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I stumbled today over an Olympus SZ-30MR today sitting next to a Canon SX230 for the same price of 329 Euro. For that price I thought I give it a test run and compare it with a 10 MP Sony HX5V and a 5 MP Canon S2 <br />
more at: <a href="http://sz30mr.blogspot.com/">http://sz30mr.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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This blog has come to an end.<br />
I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed making it but I decided against getting a HX9V.<br />
The reason is that I do not like how Sony "handles" its customer. No information why the western EURO LAND does not get any HX9V. Instead there are things like the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_BMG_copy_protection_rootkit_scandal">rootkit</a>, kicking the little guy who jailbroke his PS3. The following scene retaliation where over 50 million Sony customers and their data including their credit cards were exposed because of sloppy security. Again Sony not coming forward with the information fast enough to protect it´s customers. <br />
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On top of this all how Japan handles Fukushima (see the 4 links on the right column).<br />
To be quite honest I have enough. I saw how the the Gulf of Mexico disaster was handled and how much the industry forced their will upon the people. <br />
I will respond in the only way the industry will get the message. I will not buy anything from Japan until I see that things change towards the better.<br />
You will find me at my HX5 and other blogs.<br />
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Have a nice weekend and take a look at <a href="http://vimeo.com/23237102">this</a>.<br />
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I think I covered as much as possible of the HX9V without having one in my hands. The last weeks there is nothing new emerging on the net, so I guess who had one to write about, did it and it is posted here. Take your time to read through all posts, because even in the old ones there are some hidden gems. I will still monitor the situation and if there are changes will let you know. <br />
<b>Oh - and if you have a HX9V now it is your turn to tell me about it.</b><br />
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Sony Data Theft: What You Need To Do ... <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/sony-data-theft-you-need-do-right-now-news-19015.html">Right Now</a>!<br />
"Sony <u>is claiming</u> that there is no evidence to suggest the service's 77 million users' credit card details have been stolen (!). However, Sony isn't excluding the possibility that some users' card details may have been obtained by the hackers"<br />
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Over 200000 hits in good 3 months, thank you for your interest. <br />
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Today I went to my camera guy and got my deposit back since he has no idea when the HX9V will hit the shores of our island.<b> </b>I am sorry, but you have to wait a while longer until you can read here about my fist hand experiences.<b><br />
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</b>I joined the existing <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/hx9v/">Sony HX9V user group</a> at Flickr as an admin. If you want to see a lot of photos from the HX9V or would like to stay in contact after you got your new toy, head over there, view and post images and join the discussion or ask questions. <br />
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Happy whatever you celebrate in your part of the world.<br />
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Amazon Germany, UK and USA have now the HX9V listed but with no stock and no exact date when this will change. The same with a lot on on-line stores I checked.<br />
It seems Sony did not tell the truth what was / still is effected because of the earthquake / tsunami / Fukushima.<br />
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The more info I collect the worse the picture looks. If you could call your local Sony distributor and he can give you a clear answer, please share with us.<br />
Most the folks I called so far were a kind of Gupta (lot´s of talk, nothing concrete).<br />
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A loony person tries to sell a HX9V at the Amazon.co.uk store for the price of 558 Pound<br />
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It is Monday and after 9 AM in Japan (JST) and http://www.sony.jp/ shows:<br />
<i>We are very sorry. Our website is currently down for scheduled maintenance.</i><br />
Really Sony? If you need help doing that during the night and without content and connection loss give me a call.<br />
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This blog is now exactly 3 months on-line and over 160.000 times people like you wanted to read about the HX9V. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you found what you were looking for.<br />
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My HX9V is still in the big logistic nirvana and Olympus just <a href="http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?ie=UTF8&rurl=translate.google.es&sl=ja&tl=en&twu=1&u=http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20110415_440024.html&usg=ALkJrhiOrpqbrDPK6-mhkyutQhzR94julQ">moved the availability</a> of the new SZ-30MR from April to October 22. So if you are waiting for your camera, some are trickling in but all bets regarding delivery dates are off - no matter what country. There is no one who is able to give you an answer you can bank on right now. If you call somebody, it might as well be <a href="http://www.break.com/break-best-videos/outsourced----meet-gupta.html">Gupta</a> from Outsourced - and you know what you can expect from him. ;)<br />
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This was a quiet week around the Sony HX9V, no new tests not much of exiting videos but we could learn a bit more about her competitors and so far none of them is any real competition. They are mostly HX5 clones with a longer zoom, more megapixel and worse overall results. So in case you did not read this blog completely and just want a quick answer what is the pocket super zoom to have: <br />
Get the HX9V if you want the best mix out of performance, features and quality.<br />
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Got my hands dirty yesterday with a valve job for my Malguti Spidermax. My faithful HX5 protected with a kitchen paper towel did the documentation. I just love a camera where you pretty much can use all the shots you take.<br />
Wanna see how dirty I got? go <a href="http://malaguti-spidermax.blogspot.com/">here</a><br />
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I had the misfortune to watch / fast forward through the most boring HP movie ever. If you have seen Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 you know what I am talking about. If you have been spared so far, read <a href="http://www.imdb.com/user/ur22715170/comments">Harry Potter goes Camping</a> and you know what you not have missed. It is very well written.<br />
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I was interested in the NEX series, but no viewfinder, the user interface and just a 3 x lens made it a no go.<br />
Then the new A55 dazzled me with the big viewfinder and the nice display, but with the same features as my HX5, still 1080i and the sensor overheating issue in video mode made her not too attractive. My camera guy had a SIGMA 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC lens for 199 Euro for the A55 but the lens reviews were less than satisfying.<br />
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On my little island we have over 330 sunny days a year and nearly all my shooting is done in bright sunlight, so the low light issues from the HX9V very seldom apply to my shooting style.<br />
After now comparing the Nikon D7000, Sony Alpha SLT-A55 and Sony NEX-5 results with the HX9V I think the <strike>need</strike> want for a DLSR is greatly diminished.<br />
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If you are not too thrilled from the image quality of the pocket super zooms, take a look at the 12MP, 36x <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_coolpix_p500_review/sample_images/">Nikon Coolpix P500</a><br />
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In case you were wondering if Sony´s 50/60 fps is a god thing or not and did not believe my ramblings. Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. James Cameron:<br />
"James Cameron <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/james-cameron-ponders-48-or-60fps-shooting-of-future-avatar-film/">ponders</a> 48 or 60fps shooting of future Avatar films, because he's trendy like that"<br />
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So, wanna be trendy like Mr. Cameron, with the HX9V you have the future already in your pocket. (tm)<br />
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I set my blog to adult content to keep the people out who think a nipple, even it it is just 2 actual pixel big, might rob their sanity or what ever and complain at Google about that.<br />
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Now with these people out of the blog let´s have some fun!<br />
here is a screenshot from an old classic <b>boobs in the woods</b> starring DD and PP.<br />
enjoy<br />
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Impressive, had the 100000th visitor in less than one day. Thank you all for your interest in my simple HX9V blog.<br />
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WOW<br />
you people are really interested in the new Sony HX9V.<br />
This 10 week young blog surpassed my 13 months old HX5 blog today and is heading for 100000 visitors in 2 days.<br />
I enjoy seeing from what corners of the planet you are from, hope you find the info you are seeking and don´t be shy to just say hi.<br />
Also if you are interested in the Sony X series (HX, TX or WX) then you will find lots of valuable information what these cameras are capable of and how to get the best pictures in my HX5 blog.<br />
thanks for stopping by<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theenergycollective.com/barrybrook/53461/fukushima-nuclear-accident-simple-and-accurate-explanation" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UIVLAzqW8VI/TZIvDieUfjI/AAAAAAAADxo/QSJW2MWDdUQ/s1600/Blinky%252Bthe%252Bthree%252Beyed%252Bfish.gif" /></a></td></tr>
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I just stumbled over <a href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1301095100.html">this</a> contraption here and I guess somebody was inspired by my <a href="http://hx5v.blogspot.com/2010/04/hx5-tips-tricks.html#more">blog post</a> from 2010.<br />
I was working on a way to better stabilize the HX5 in video mode when she was shooting from a motorcycle.<br />
You also see one of my early wind filters what in this case was removable.<br />
Thankfully the tripod mount is now in the center of the HX9V and HX7V.<br />
I will work on a way to install a counter weight at the bottom of the grip, so the weight is balanced in the grip area.<br />
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If you work with the new Firefox 4, disable the menu bar, it looks much better. You can toggle the menu bar with the ALT key.<br />
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I got a little jumping spider visiting me, so out with the HX5, super macro activated and snap - got him.<br />
While checking the result, he wanted to have a look too. I called him Bart because of the spiky hair (now I have to find a Homer somewhere).<br />
... and that is why I enjoy the little camera so much, always handy and a set of great features like in this case a 20 x magnifier. <br />
The HX7V should have the same super macro function since it has an identical lens as the HX5. With the HX9V we have to see. In any case the results should be even better since we have now 60% more pixels to zoom in.<br />
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Ah - the joy of modern mumbo jumbo.<br />
Enjoy the computer translation from <a href="http://translate.google.es/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdc.watch.impress.co.jp%2Fdocs%2Freview%2Fnewproduct%2F20110301_430166.html&sl=ja&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8">Google</a>:<br />
<i>Overconfidence is a big no-no, but still life shooting low sensitivity in taking that can shoot a high-quality convenient. It would be helpful when shooting in dark places, such as when taken and cuisine in the restaurant.</i><br />
and <a href="http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?ref=Internal&from=&to=en&a=http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/newproduct/20110323_434425.html">Bing</a> who wants you to start shooting while cooking:<br />
<i>Overconfident but taboo, and if you shoot in low-sensitivity shooting still-life, high quality photography can be more convenient.<span style="background-color: yellow;"> If you want to cook at the restaurant and shooting would help</span>, such as when shooting in dark places.</i><br />
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If you think the pictures from these little sensor big zoom camaras are bad and everything is much better with the DSLR´s have some educated 10 minutes and read: “<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/tech-articles/this-lens-is-soft-and-other-myths/">This Lens is Soft”…and other Myths</a>.<br />
One of the most amazing information are at the end:<br />
... And stop looking at 100% images on your monitor ... 50% screen resolution is more resolution than your printer can reproduce anyway. <br />
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Early HX9 prototype discovered.<br />
I am glad they redesigned the pop up flash<br />
to make it less prominent.<br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xd8DRtHB0vU/TYNNnwuw8EI/AAAAAAAADrw/vRCg9ac-1OE/s1600/hx9+prototype.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xd8DRtHB0vU/TYNNnwuw8EI/AAAAAAAADrw/vRCg9ac-1OE/s1600/hx9+prototype.jpg" /></a><br />
Have a nice weekend.<br />
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I just viewed the HX7V and HX9V samples on the big screen zoomed in to match the projectors resolution. If you never have seen you photos on the big screen you have no idea what you missed. They are life-size, look gorgeous and give pixel peeping a full new meaning.<br />
If you ever were into slides projected big instead of looking at the little printed photos you know what I mean. This is the digital version of watching slides.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">comparing the ISO samples up to 200 everything is fine, then you can see the noise creeping in slowly</td></tr>
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I just started a new blog about Home Cinema if you are interested.<br />
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Home Cinema: 25 years imax@home</div>
<a href="http://tw3200.blogspot.com//"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-t5IhHNOV0vo/TYIc4E9bBkI/AAAAAAAADrA/QRl0UVbgqBY/s1600/Epson+EH+TW-3200+lens+e2w.jpg" /></a><br />
<a href="http://tw3200.blogspot.com//"> </a><br />
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<a href="http://tw3200.blogspot.com//"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Epson EH-TW3200</span></a></div>
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Got a nice deal yesterday.<br />
I am shopping for an Epson EH-TW3200 for some time and there was the issue with premature failing bulbs what were a no go for me - but Epson Europe has now 3 years warranty on the bulb apparently without hour limit (at least on the <a href="http://www.epson.es/Tienda/Proyectores-Multimedia-y-Home-Cinema/Epson-EH-TW3200/Especificaciones">website</a> and the <a href="http://www.epson.es/cs/ContentServer;jsessionid=C164A7FB21EF33333B94CDB8C54391D5.acc8-new?pagename=EpsonWTP/RenderBlob&TYPE=Document&OBJECTID=1227979380528&MIMETYPE=application/pdf">brochure</a> nothing is mentioned).<br />
So I went to our local <a href="http://www.mediamarkt.es/">MediaMarkt</a> to get the projector for 1199 Euro and right now they were on sale for 999 Euro. Also for the next 2 days more if you spend 1000 Euro you get a 200 Euro shopping card free. 800 Euro for that full HD projector with a 2.1x zoom is an absolute deal and the right companion for my HX9V what speaks 1080p 50 fps too.<br />
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If you in Europe and have a MediaMarkt nearby, you might want to check that out if they have the same kind of deal.<br />
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I did a lot of comparisons and reevaluating results from other reviewers the last years. One thing I learned was, there are often errors if something does not sound or look right. So if you do your own research for a product you want to buy and something looks not right try to confirm before you judge.<br />
Here a worse case scenario <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/duels.php?ty=1&ma1=16&mo1=1276&p1=9959&ma2=16&mo2=1122&p2=8727&ph=22">Sony A55 vs, Sony NEX-5</a><br />
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Today (2011-3-4) the visitors from Japan have taken over my blog.<br />
I am happy to have you with me, thank you for visiting Sony HX9V Insider and enjoy your stay.<br />
Also thank you for posting a link to me on <a href="http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/K0000226425/">bbs.kakaku.com</a><br />
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While doing a search for hx9v at the sonystyle.com the following error message popped up and made my day.<br />
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Why I ordered the Sony HX9V and not the Panasonic TZ20 / ZS10?<br />
Panasonic is chipping their battery so only original Panasonic batteries work - I never buy from companies who do that kind of thing. I never bought a camera who did not support the SD card standard with one exception the Sony HX1. There were so much positive features and a 8GB memory stick could hold more video as the Canon SX1 with a 16GB SD card.<br />
Also Sony is much more innovative and advanced with the HX9V functions like panorama HR and 1080p 50/60 fps and the Panasonic TZ20 / ZS10 is 14% more expensive than the HX9V.<br />
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I like to share a picture with you that was shot on this date (February 21) exactly 10 years ago.<br />
The camera: Nikon E950 with 0.8MP<br />
The place: Harlingen, Texas<br />
The object: two things I love<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">for some reason I did set the year in the camera one year advance</td></tr>
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if you find yourself ever desperate for money, here is a creative way to use an old Sony superzoom.<br />
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an add from our local pawn shop Ca$h Converters<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">give me your money now!</td></tr>
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Sony HX9V Insider<br />
on-line less than a month<br />
more than 30000 visitors from around the globe<br />
all the information you want<br />
thanks for stopping by<br />
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Since the Sony HX7V and HX9V use the same sensor, Bionz processor, firmware and 10 x or larger G lens I decided to cover both now. <br />
Also the Sony HX100V has the same sensor, Bionz processor and firmware so when any relevant info is available I will share this here also.<br />
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As you have noticed, I have a fable for looking into the things. That´s why I love the phantom pictures where you can see what is inside. Sadly Sony does not do a too good job with the pocket HX series (the one from the HX1 was much more detailed). <br />
So here is something to feast your eyes on. It is from an Olympus XZ-1 what has 11 elements with 6 aspheric surfaces in 8 groups. <br />
The Sony HX9V has 10 elements with 4 aspheric surfaces in 7 groups.<br />
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P&amp;amp;amp;amp;S - What zoom?<br />
It all started with a simple wish<b> </b>to be closer to the object of desire. So we needed a zoom. The simple zooms were up to 3x<b>, </b>then came the Super zoom and we could reach up to 12x. With the Mega zooms we could reach up to 20x and some of the Ultra zooms reach now beyond 35x.<b><br />
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Finally the Sony HX9V and the HX100V arrived on the Sony Japan website.<br />
All the info I provided a couple weeks ago are confirmed now, even changing the menu background color, the real rubber grip and the anti reflection coated display.</b><br />
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<b><b>... new Sony camera with a Zeiss lens, a 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor what is bigger than the 1/2.3" (6.2 x 4.6 mm), a 3.4 µm pixel pitch, a F2.0 - F2.4 zoom lens, laser hologram focus assist, nightshot, full metal case.<br />
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did you guessed it? this <a href="http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/SonyDSCF707/Images/allroundview.jpg">Sony camera</a> is already 10 years old! Happy weekend </span><br />
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Why we now need the V<br />
If you search for Sony HX9 you will discover that Sony has several products were part of the name is HX9. So to easy find relevant information, this time you need to use HX9V and not HX9 to find what you are looking for.<br />
Also while Sony named the HX5 HX5V they printed HX5 on the camera. <br />
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<b><b>With the HX9V they printed HX9V on the camera this time.<br />
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Sony HX9V and Sony HX100V officially announced. - told you so<br />
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We have come a long way over the years with all the new cameras and mega pixels.<br />
I like to share with you a picture to show you where we once have been.<br />
It is straight from the camera.<br />
Click on it for original resolution. How much did I crop from it? The EXIF is intact, you find out.<br />
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The Sony HX100V has been leaked a bit more today and the specs are pretty similar to the Sony HX9V.<br />
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Since I got my Sony HX5 the HX1 just sits and gathers dust. Except for the swivel screen, the viewfinder and the 20 x zoom there is nothing what I miss on the HX5. She is so much more convenient.<br />
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So for 2011 It has to be high megapixel, high zoom, high speed and lots of 3D.<br />
I was on the verge to convert my imax@home home theater to 3D and did some research. 3D full HD needs lots of processing power and HDMI 1.4 (99% of all HDMI ports in the world are 1.3 and below. Just a few 720p projectors support the 120 Hz what is needed to have 2 pictures at 60 Hz after another.<br />
And there is very few 3D material out worth watching.<br />
So the marketing guys in Japan came up with an idea. Let´s put 3D in the new cameras so people buy our new 3D capable TV´s. No matter it looks nothing like the 3D you will see in the theme parks on the big screen with passive glasses.<br />
So will 3D be something to stay?<br />
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read: <a href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2011/01/post_4.html">Why 3D doesn't work and never will. Case closed</a> and then make up your own mind.<br />
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Now I know why Sony wanted the 16MP sensor for the HX9V. <br />
The 2011 features and specs of the travel zooms will be nearly identical. <br />
They all have to reach at least the specs of the HX5 with full HD and high speed shooting. <br />
Canon (PowerShot SX220?), Samsung (WB750?) and Olympus (Stylus 9020?) will have to hop on the Sony Exmor sensor wagon too it they want to compete.<br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TT7xC7YsxYI/AAAAAAAADQQ/sF2c3wTMHQI/s1600/Homer+Drool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TT7xC7YsxYI/AAAAAAAADQQ/sF2c3wTMHQI/s1600/Homer+Drool.jpg" /></a>Maybe even Pentax RZ-18 with a <br />
3″ swivel LCD, 14MP sensor, 18X optical zoom (28-504mm) <br />
and a price tag of $300 will join this interesting group.<br />
(The camera is expected to be very small in size.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">anybody still remembers the Kodak Easyshare One? <br />
The year was 2005 and she had a three-inch touch-screen LCD and Wi-Fi transfer capabilities</td></tr>
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Madness does not come in small packages.<br />
I think the HX9 is the camera with the biggest pixel hike in p&amp;amp;amp;amp;s model history.<br />
6 Megapixel = 60% increase in one model jump.<br />
But wait, Sony can top that with the HX2 what is now called HX100V with a 7 Megapixel = 78% hike.<br />
And what is with the names? What ever happens to just counting up one number like H1, H2 or S2, S3 etc. <br />
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<b><b>Sony people, get of the sake and make some sense. There is a 12MP Exmor you could have used instead. Just because Canon did the 14 MP PowerShot SX210 in 2010 you do not need to top that in 2011. I and lot of other people got the HX5 because of the lesser megapixels and I come from a 7 year Canon user background.</b></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-51642489990373892672012-04-03T18:21:00.000+01:002012-04-03T18:21:24.072+01:00Sony DSC-HX20V and competition<span style="color: red;">NEW=></span> Sony Shop Osaka has some <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://sonyshop-satouchi.blog.so-net.ne.jp/">info</a> about the HX30v with 4 full size pictures.<br />If you want to see a 120x zoom from the Sony HX200v have a look <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBo1nEsxT_8&feature=fvwrel">here</a>.<br />
Here is an interesting video from the Sony HX30V: A<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py7r-Z0WsDo"> seagull in flight</a> with 20x optical plus 4x digital = 80x zoom in motion.<br />
digitalcamerainfo.com has a <a href="http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-Digital-Camera-Review.htm">Sony HX10v review</a>. (HX10v = Sony HX9v lens and HX20v sensor)<br />
digitalversus.com published a <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/digital-camera/face-off/aaa8670fc074902bdbfe436db61498eaaefefa04">Face-Off</a>: Sony HX20V vs Sony HX9V, Panasonic TZ30, Canon SX230 etc.<br />
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It is as I predicted a few weeks ago, the image quality from the 18MP Sony HX20v and the 15MP Panasonic SZ20 is quite bad while the 12MP Canon SX260 and the 13MP Panasonic SZ15 is quite acceptable, but judge for yourself.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX20v original <a href="http://www.chip.de//ii/grossbild_v2.html?grossbild=485602624_9932090a50.JPG&grossbild_bu=Testaufnahme%3A+Sony+Cybershot+HX20V&ivwkat=%28%5D317sonstig_bg%2F%28%5D108hardw_bg%2FDigitalkamera_bg&cxo_alphabet_pfad=%2F%28%7DTest+%26+Kaufberatung%2FDigitalkamera&R2_IR_CONTAINER_ID=54981473&R2_IR_BEITRAG_ID=14743915&R2_IR_LAYOUT_ID=3828&R2_TITEL=Bildergalerie%2520-%2520Fotostrecke%253A%2520Sony%2520Cybershot%2520HX20V&R2_IR_CONTAINER_URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chip.de%2Fbildergalerie%2FFotostrecke-Sony-Cybershot-HX20V-Galerie_54981473.html&bildergalerie_r2dius_name=%28%7DTest+%26+Kaufberatung">here</a> and more horror <a href="http://pliki.optyczne.pl/hx20/hx03.jpg">here</a><br />
Sony´s slogan <b>make</b>.<b>believe</b> was never more true</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon SX260 original <a href="http://www.chip.de//ii/grossbild_v2.html?grossbild=485602143_36b9e34027.JPG&grossbild_bu=Testaufnahme%3A+Canon+Powershot+SX260+HS&ivwkat=%28%5D317sonstig_bg%2F%28%5D108hardw_bg%2FDigitalkamera_bg&cxo_alphabet_pfad=%2F%28%7DTest+%26+Kaufberatung%2FDigitalkamera&R2_IR_CONTAINER_ID=54981441&R2_IR_BEITRAG_ID=14743911&R2_IR_LAYOUT_ID=3828&R2_TITEL=Bildergalerie%2520-%2520Fotostrecke%253A%2520Canon%2520Powershot%2520SX260%2520IS&R2_IR_CONTAINER_URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chip.de%2Fbildergalerie%2FFotostrecke-Canon-Powershot-SX260-IS-Galerie_54981441.html&bildergalerie_r2dius_name=%28%7DTest+%26+Kaufberatung">here</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic ZS15 original <a href="http://www.chip.de//ii/grossbild_v2.html?grossbild=481614408_3357f2c454.JPG&grossbild_bu=Testaufnahme%3A+Panasonic+Lumix+DMC-TZ25&ivwkat=%28%5D317sonstig_bg%2F%28%5D108hardw_bg%2FDigitalkamera_bg&cxo_alphabet_pfad=%2F%28%7DTest+%26+Kaufberatung%2FDigitalkamera&R2_IR_CONTAINER_ID=54222830&R2_IR_BEITRAG_ID=14286904&R2_IR_LAYOUT_ID=3828&R2_TITEL=Bildergalerie%2520-%2520Panasonic%2520Lumix%2520DMC-TZ25&R2_IR_CONTAINER_URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chip.de%2Fbildergalerie%2FPanasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ25-Galerie_54222830.html&bildergalerie_r2dius_name=%28%7DTest+%26+Kaufberatung">here</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic ZS20 original <a href="http://www.chip.de//ii/grossbild_v2.html?grossbild=486699576_ad023fedb8.JPG&grossbild_bu=Testaufnahme%3A+Panasonic+Lumix+DMC-TZ31&ivwkat=%28%5D317sonstig_bg%2F%28%5D108hardw_bg%2FDigitalkamera_bg&cxo_alphabet_pfad=%2F%28%7DTest+%26+Kaufberatung%2FDigitalkamera&R2_IR_CONTAINER_ID=54981457&R2_IR_BEITRAG_ID=14743913&R2_IR_LAYOUT_ID=3828&R2_TITEL=Bildergalerie%2520-%2520Fotostrecke%253A%2520Panasonic%2520Lumix%2520DMC-TZ31&R2_IR_CONTAINER_URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chip.de%2Fbildergalerie%2FFotostrecke-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ31-Galerie_54981457.html&bildergalerie_r2dius_name=%28%7DTest+%26+Kaufberatung">here</a></td></tr>
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Just for fun an ISO 800 from the Sony HX20v and the half price Canon SX220<br />
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The Sony DSC-HX20V / HX30V has the new 18MP CMOS sensor, most of the features what the HX9V had plus a improved dual shot with 13MP pictures during video shooting. The 1080p60 and GPS are there as will be the 3D "goodies". Some more in camera post processing options will grace the new model.<br />
The zoom is now 20 x (25 to 500 mm).<br />
It looks like the price will be even higher than with the HX9V around 400 Euro/$, but then you will have the total useless ISO 12800 mode and 18MP written on the camera case to impress your friends...<br />
The HX30V what has an additional WIFI function and cost 20 bucks more, That is <b>420 Euro what is $565 </b>American - tax included and of the lower spec HX model the HX10V what will recycle the HX9V 16x lens.<br />
The HX100V will be replaced with with the HX200V with the same retarded 18MP sensor and all the other HX20V goodies.<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.tested.com/news/sonys-wi-fi-camera-play-is-more-half-hearted-than-hail-mary/3664/">"Sony's big Wi-Fi camera play is both half-hearted and half-baked"</a></i><br />
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<a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://ctec3.blog.so-net.ne.jp/&ei=31FPT8u0CsLRhAeP0537Cw&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CGsQ7gEwBg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsony%2Bhx30v%2Breview%26hl%3Den%26newwindow%3D1%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dopera%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26channel%3Dsuggest%26biw%3D1261%26bih%3D653%26tbs%3Dqdr:h%26prmd%3Dimvns">here</a> is some more on the WIFI operation.<br />
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This is a way it should work: You set up a connection once what will be remembered and on a push of the (custom) button all the images you snap will be send. In playback mode on a push of the (custom) button one short press sends the image on screen or one long press and all the images will be send.<br />
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Panasonic joins the 20x club with the ZS20 (different names apply for different countries but NOT on Marklar)<br />
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the first Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 <a href="http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=4947&review=panasonic+lumix+zs20">review</a> is out and here is a 100% crop at full zoom and ISO 200<br />
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and if you check the second <a href="http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Panasonic-DMC-ZS20-Digital-Camera-Review.htm">review</a> from digital camera info and <a href="http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Panasonic-DMC-ZS20-Digital-Camera-Review/Sample-Photos.htm">compare</a> the ISO 200 shots with the Sony HX9V you will see that the HX9V resolves the fine print better and brings out more details in the figures face.<br />
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Canon joins the 20x club with the SX240 / SX260<br />
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With keeping the 12MP sensor the Canon SX240 / SX260 will have the best resolution pictures as in 2011 from all the new 2012 models (15 to 18 MP), sadly the movie mode is still at 24fps and they went back to a 4:3 screen what makes it a miss for me in my search for a Sony HX5 replacement.<br />
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Fuji joins the 20x club with the F770<br />
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Samsung joins the 20x club with the 21x WB850F<br />
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Nikon keeps the 18x from last year with the S9300<br />
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Olympus keeps their horrible 24x lens and 16MP sensor (see my SZ-30MR <a href="http://sz30mr.blogspot.com//">review</a>) with the SZ-31MR<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">If you think the the zoom and MP wars is the wrong direction, here might be an interesting alternative:</span></b></div>
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just 20 mm thick, <b>10MP</b> CMOS, 12x zoom, 16:9 touch screen and WIFIUnknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-32878356438747541072012-03-04T01:23:00.000+00:002012-03-27T19:31:22.286+01:00the horrible truth about the new Sony 18MP sensor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You find here the first samples from the HX20V / HX30V and the HX200V and some comparisons to other cameras.<br />
Updated with a HX30V ISO comparison, a HX30V vs HX200V ISO 800 overcast sample and an <u>indoor</u> purple fringing sample.<br />
Sony claims the 18MP sensor it has twice the sensitivity on a pixel level what results in one sixth of the image noise of the previous model (seen <a href="http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/news/531951/sony-cyber-shot-hx200v-hands-on-first-look-review.html">here</a>)<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NOVZ6Xym2pI/T1Jh_zHTC9I/AAAAAAAAEqs/F1PynQt0ZAI/s1600/Sony+Cyber-Shot+DSC-HX20V+iso+200+crop2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NOVZ6Xym2pI/T1Jh_zHTC9I/AAAAAAAAEqs/F1PynQt0ZAI/s1600/Sony+Cyber-Shot+DSC-HX20V+iso+200+crop2.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>really Sony - you think this is progress? you got to be kidding!</b></span><br />
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX20V ISO 200 original size lossless crop<br />
more horror <a href="http://www.ephotozine.com/article/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-hx20v-hands-on-sample-photos-18605">here</a></td></tr>
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now compare this to a 7MP pocket zoom from 2007, my <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/products/ricoh/compacts/ricoh_caplior6">Ricoh R6</a><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5_H1hIHBOf0/T1JrhuXdsFI/AAAAAAAAEq0/YteeAc6rVew/s1600/ricoh+r6+iso+161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5_H1hIHBOf0/T1JrhuXdsFI/AAAAAAAAEq0/YteeAc6rVew/s1600/ricoh+r6+iso+161.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ricoh R6 7MP ISO 161 original size lossless crop</td></tr>
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From 2005 when I decided between the Canon S2 and the Sony H1<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ES8M0Xh4wNE/T1LBQGOZsNI/AAAAAAAAErE/h4vOJuzV4-Y/s1600/sony+h1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ES8M0Xh4wNE/T1LBQGOZsNI/AAAAAAAAErE/h4vOJuzV4-Y/s1600/sony+h1.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony DSC H1 original size lossless crop</td></tr>
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From 2003 my trusty 2MP Canon A60
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon A60
original size lossless crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CopMuvQVYU0/T1LCjSCkJMI/AAAAAAAAErU/CEet1jqJN6w/s1600/canon+a60+eye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CopMuvQVYU0/T1LCjSCkJMI/AAAAAAAAErU/CEet1jqJN6w/s1600/canon+a60+eye.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon A60 original size lossless crop</td></tr>
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How about a 12 year old 1.2MP <a href="http://www.steves-digicams.com/sd4090.html">Panasonic PV-SD4090</a>?
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MOMl3koiuX0/T1K4hYi3RfI/AAAAAAAAEq8/HvjBqo3zxdw/s1600/panasonic+pv-sd4090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MOMl3koiuX0/T1K4hYi3RfI/AAAAAAAAEq8/HvjBqo3zxdw/s1600/panasonic+pv-sd4090.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic pv-sd4090 original size lossless crop</td></tr>
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Now we come to the Sony 18MP results - read on, but if you have a weak stomach get your barf bag ready...<br />
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Let´s compare the 12MP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 with the 18MP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V to see how much better the brand new Sony sensor is and how much truth in Sony´s claim is that this sensor is better than then 12 MP sensor they compare it with on their sensor <a href="http://www.1001noisycameras.com/2012/02/sony-semiconductor-published-details-on-18mp-123-sensor.html">website</a>.<br />
... and since this is a HX9V blog why don´t we add a couple HX9V images for good measure.<br />
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You find the original images and more on the German Chip.de website, links are below the samples.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g3bBfZWGRPQ/T04HDZNO_TI/AAAAAAAAEn8/j5ruyb_d21Y/s1600/c+fz150_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g3bBfZWGRPQ/T04HDZNO_TI/AAAAAAAAEn8/j5ruyb_d21Y/s1600/c+fz150_cr.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic FZ150 ISO 400 original size and quality crop<br />
original full size image <a href="http://www.chip.de/ii/435437606_d974b0359b.jpg">here</a> more images <a href="http://www.chip.de/bildergalerie/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150-Galerie_51207118.html">here</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yulRnwgd7Gg/T04WVTKVgGI/AAAAAAAAEo0/M7DViDaHFRc/s1600/c+hx9v+400_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yulRnwgd7Gg/T04WVTKVgGI/AAAAAAAAEo0/M7DViDaHFRc/s1600/c+hx9v+400_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 400 original size and quality crop<br />
original full size image <a href="http://www.chip.de/ii/397923058_ef90220dad.jpg">here</a> more images <a href="http://www.chip.de/bildergalerie/Fotostrecke-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-Galerie_49700071.html">here</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MP7UzjOH22I/T04HHaHrFaI/AAAAAAAAEoE/FZTKQovzxEY/s1600/c+hx200_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MP7UzjOH22I/T04HHaHrFaI/AAAAAAAAEoE/FZTKQovzxEY/s1600/c+hx200_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX200V ISO 400 original size and quality crop<br />
original full size image <a href="http://www.chip.de/ii/481853058_f405b4a4d2.JPG">here</a> more images <a href="http://www.chip.de/bildergalerie/Fotostrecke-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-Galerie_54792236.html">here</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hM-JXwsUcXM/T04K24kp5LI/AAAAAAAAEoM/j0ZuRjYeYwg/s1600/c+fz150+1600_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hM-JXwsUcXM/T04K24kp5LI/AAAAAAAAEoM/j0ZuRjYeYwg/s1600/c+fz150+1600_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic FZ150 ISO 1600 original size and quality crop<br />
original full size image <a href="http://www.chip.de/ii/435437470_2076548347.jpg">here</a> more images <a href="http://www.chip.de/bildergalerie/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150-Galerie_51207118.html">here</a>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4FSN42fM-Pw/T04WXaTU2UI/AAAAAAAAEo8/o6rEtLaoYxQ/s1600/c+hx9v+1600_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4FSN42fM-Pw/T04WXaTU2UI/AAAAAAAAEo8/o6rEtLaoYxQ/s1600/c+hx9v+1600_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 1600 original size and quality crop<br />
original full size image <a href="http://www.chip.de/ii/397923177_df083bf7ec.jpg">here</a> more images <a href="http://www.chip.de/bildergalerie/Fotostrecke-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-Galerie_49700071.html">here</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JKa5RnM3fBk/T04NsR6GVYI/AAAAAAAAEoc/FWrDwpB4Vs0/s1600/c+hx200+1600_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JKa5RnM3fBk/T04NsR6GVYI/AAAAAAAAEoc/FWrDwpB4Vs0/s1600/c+hx200+1600_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX200V ISO 1600 original size and quality crop<br />
original full size image <a href="http://www.chip.de/ii/481852869_d24f9927c1.JPG">here</a> more images <a href="http://www.chip.de/bildergalerie/Fotostrecke-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-Galerie_54792236.html">here</a>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ck9qvjvEBP0/T04QCU-vXTI/AAAAAAAAEok/NEXOLUyM2ko/s1600/c+hx200+12800_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ck9qvjvEBP0/T04QCU-vXTI/AAAAAAAAEok/NEXOLUyM2ko/s1600/c+hx200+12800_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and this is <a href="http://www.chip.de/ii/481852871_2d55ddec72.JPG">ISO 12800</a> in bright conditions, you can guess how much use it it in the dark when you would need it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-60olYqJx0tc/T04Q-vO1xVI/AAAAAAAAEos/J-64i1VHInA/s1600/y_HX30V_flashless_img.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-60olYqJx0tc/T04Q-vO1xVI/AAAAAAAAEos/J-64i1VHInA/s1600/y_HX30V_flashless_img.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and this is how Sony advertises ISO 12800 in the new HX cameras</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v95KMMGWL3s/T043ZvsQ2wI/AAAAAAAAEpE/rs5diK91NLM/s1600/hx200v+sample+1_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v95KMMGWL3s/T043ZvsQ2wI/AAAAAAAAEpE/rs5diK91NLM/s1600/hx200v+sample+1_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you thought ISO 100 of the HX200V would be better, behold the horror of the Sony 18MP sensor<br />
original <a href="http://www.magezinepublishing.com/equipment/images/equipment/Cybershot-DSCHX200V-4066/highres/DSC00172_1330469309.jpg">here,</a> website <a href="http://www.ephotozine.com/article/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-hx200v-hands-on-sample-photos-18599">here</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qpetdvb2LgU/T045BUgvhWI/AAAAAAAAEpM/s1SVGk7M_KE/s1600/hx200v+sample+iso+800_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qpetdvb2LgU/T045BUgvhWI/AAAAAAAAEpM/s1SVGk7M_KE/s1600/hx200v+sample+iso+800_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HX200V ISO 800 original <a href="http://www.magezinepublishing.com/equipment/images/equipment/Cybershot-DSCHX200V-4066/highres/DSC00177_1330469744.jpg">here</a></td></tr>
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<b>Here some Sony HX30V ISO samples under ideal light conditions</b><br />
There is no HX20V in Japan, so all samples will be from the identical HX30V (with WIFI)<br />
The original images are from <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-TW&u=http://www.eprice.com.hk/dc/talk/1411/3142/&ei=QjpOT4T7GqGe0QXZ3tyeBQ&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CFYQ7gEwAg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsony%2Bhx200v%2Bpreview%26hl%3Den%26newwindow%3D1%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dopera%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26channel%3Dsuggest%26biw%3D1261%26bih%3D653%26tbs%3Dqdr:h%26prmd%3Dimvns">here </a><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r4xlYNEeQxY/T05BDI9iL_I/AAAAAAAAEpU/OFUFFKt6urQ/s1600/sony+hx30v+iso+100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r4xlYNEeQxY/T05BDI9iL_I/AAAAAAAAEpU/OFUFFKt6urQ/s1600/sony+hx30v+iso+100.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX30V ISO 100</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KSDVpyLBL_U/T05BEyymEKI/AAAAAAAAEpc/UmhNKqHvR20/s1600/sony+hx30v+iso+400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KSDVpyLBL_U/T05BEyymEKI/AAAAAAAAEpc/UmhNKqHvR20/s1600/sony+hx30v+iso+400.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX30V ISO 400</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-swI80D5gmVk/T05BGij9TqI/AAAAAAAAEpk/SfUu1j3WzoU/s1600/sony+hx30v+iso+1600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-swI80D5gmVk/T05BGij9TqI/AAAAAAAAEpk/SfUu1j3WzoU/s1600/sony+hx30v+iso+1600.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX30V ISO 1600</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D2QmImt_xkM/T05BICkP4qI/AAAAAAAAEps/LMT-BCHuyhY/s1600/sony+hx30v+iso+6400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D2QmImt_xkM/T05BICkP4qI/AAAAAAAAEps/LMT-BCHuyhY/s1600/sony+hx30v+iso+6400.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX30V ISO 6400</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f6vQDii5jNE/T05BJ_qao9I/AAAAAAAAEp0/Qdn-EIXolks/s1600/sony+hx30v+iso+12800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f6vQDii5jNE/T05BJ_qao9I/AAAAAAAAEp0/Qdn-EIXolks/s1600/sony+hx30v+iso+12800.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX30V ISO 12800</td></tr>
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<b>Compare the Sony-DSC-HX30V at ISO 800 with the Sony-DSC-HX200V at ISO 800 in a real life overcast situation</b><br />
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.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-70773615287585612112012-02-28T00:56:00.001+00:002012-03-01T00:54:37.723+00:00Sony HX10V HX20V HX30V HX200V<br />
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<b>The 2012 Travel zoom cameras are pretty much the same thing than last year just with a bit more zoom and nothing exiting to talk about. <br />So the 12MP Canon SX240 will have again the best picture quality, Sony HX20V might be in the middle field, Panasonic has already shown with the SZ20 that the image quality is below that from the HX9V. <br />I don´t think that Fuji has learned to make better quality lenses this year with the Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR (see the <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/fuji/x10-assets/DSCF1166.JPG">orb disaster</a> and the way they react to it)...<br /><br />I will add a comparison from the HX20V to the HX9V here but there will be no new blog since it is pretty much the same camera just for more money.</b><br />
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The funny thing of this less exiting small update to the previous cameras HX100V and HX9V is, that last year Panasonic was much more expensive with the ZS10 than the HX9V and dropped quite fast in price way below the HX9V. This year the HX20V is already much more expensive then the ZS20 while bringing only mediocre enhancements (a bit larger zoom, 2 more MP, a bit faster low light focus and some more tiny things - but nothing is mentioned if the much criticised sluggish UI is finally replaced with a more snappy one)<br />
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After reading through some first (p)reviews from the HX200V the new 18MP sensor combined with the image processing can be summed up in one sentence. A tiny bit better in low light, less smothering, more noise and much more sharpening.<br />
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It looks like Sony found a way to recycle the Tsunami debris:<br />
Manufactured with “SoRPlas” – Sony recycled plastic – a durable plastic containing 99% recycled materials. I wonder if somebody checked for radiation before they put all the plastic in a shredder...<br />
...and do not worry about the 18MP sensor, Nokia packs a 41MP sensor into the 808 Pure View cameraphone - a 1/1.2" sensor with 1.75 micron pixels.
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<b><span style="background-color: yellow;">So if you are looking to buy something new this year, a heavily price reduced 2011 model is the way to go.</span></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.sony.net/Products/SC-HP/cx_news/vol67/pdf/imx118cqt.pdf">here</a> is a PDF about the new 18MP sensor.<br />
ISO is now up to 12800 just to play some more "dumb customers" number games.<br />
The new cameras will hit the stores in May.<br />
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There is already a first look at <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/digital-camera/sony-cyber-shot-hx200v-p12817/test.html">digitalversus</a> what compares the HX100V to the HX200V
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-67274889835875122012-01-14T10:43:00.000+00:002012-03-01T11:25:19.171+00:00Sony HX9V, Panasonic ZS10, Olympus SZ-30MR, Nikon S9100, Fuji F550EXR, Casio EX-ZR100, Canon SX230 - Compared<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>U</b>ltra <b>V</b>ersatile <b>P</b>ocket <b>M</b>ega <b>Z</b>oom</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Imaging Resource <a href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/TRAVELZOOM/TRAVELZOOMA.HTM">Travel Zoom Shootout</a> 2011</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><i>"The results of our Shootout place the Sony HX9V in first place, followed by the Panasonic ZS8, Canon SX230, Nikon S9100, Casio ZR100, and Fujifilm F550."</i></span><br />
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<b>dpreview Compact Camera Group Test: <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q311travelzoomgrouptest/">Travel Zooms </a></b><br />
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<i>"The Canon Powershot SX230 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9100 are run very close (and in some respects surpassed) though by the Sony Cyber-shot HX9V ... the only black marks against the HX9 are relatively slow operational speed and slightly smeary noise-reduction at medium and high ISO settings. <br />Our biggest concern is the rather slow operation, which is frustrating in a camera which is otherwise such a fine performer."</i><b><br /></b>You hear that Sony! It is a joke that a camera what can process 16MP @10 fps and 1080 @ 60fps needs nearly 2 seconds to switch from shooting to viewing.<i><br /></i>If you would have put the 12MP BSI sensor you sold to the 2 winners in the HX9V (a logical step from the 10MP sensor of the HX5) and fixed the lag what was already a bother with the HX1 and HX5 you would have blown the competition away and would have been the clear winner in 2011.<i><br /></i>I hope you will be so clever and do what Canon did with the SX220/SX230, G11/G12 and Panasonic did with the Lumix DMC-FZ47 (Lumix DMC-FZ48) - <u>reduce</u> the mega pixel and create a winner in the HX9V successor. <i><br /></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">ePHOTOzine <a href="http://www.ephotozine.com/article/sony-vs-canon-vs-panasonic-vs-fujifilm-gps-zoom-cameras-16660">GPS Travel Zoom Comparison</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">PCWorld <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/collection/1705/top_pocket_megazooms">Top 10</a> Pocket Megazooms</span></b><br />
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<i><br />"These powerful compact cameras offer more optical-zoom range than the average point-and-shoot. It's a dead heat between the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS, Nikon Coolpix S9100, and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V at the top of our chart. If you crave simplicity, go for the Nikon; if you need manual controls, opt for the Canon. If you want superb video and fun modes, the Sony should be your pick."<br />
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<b> <span style="font-size: large;">Digital Versus has all the cameras ready to <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/digital-camera-reviews-choose-best-compact-camera-article-360.html">compare</a></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;">and now the only question remains:</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Olympus SZ-30MR: <b><br />
16MP BSI C-MOS</b>, <b>24X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25 - 600 mm</b>, 9 frames/sec to 5 shots, <b>1080p video and 16MP stills at the same time</b>, sweep panorama, puf, 3" 460k screen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon SX320 HS: <br />
12MP, 14x, 8pfs@3MP, 1080p 24fps,<b>120fps at 640x480</b>, <b>GPS logger</b>, puf, 460k <b>16:9 screen</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Casio Exilim EX-ZR100: <br />
12MP, <span style="color: #990000;">12.5x</span>, 1080 30pfs, <span style="color: #990000;">no GPS</span>, <b>360 degree panorama</b>, <b>PRERECORD CS</b>, 460k screen<b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fujifilm F550 EXR: <b><br />
16MP</b>, 15x, 8pfs, 1080p 30fps, <b>GPS with track back</b> , panorama, <b>RAW</b>, puf, 460k screen <b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon S9100: <br />
12MP, <b>18x</b>, 5pfs, 1080p 30fps, <span style="color: #990000;">no GPS</span>, panorama, puf, <b>920k anti-reflection screen </b><b><br />
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14MP, 16x, <b>10fps</b>, 1080i 60fps, GPS, <b>460k anti-reflection touch screen</b><b><br />
</b><span style="color: red;">Panasonic is the only manufacturer to use a non-backlit MOS sensor (they are less effective in low light)</span><b><br />
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16MP</b>, 10x,<b> </b><b>10fps</b>, 1080i 60fps,<b> GPS with compass</b>, <b>42MP panorama</b>, <b>HDR and mutli stacking now automatic</b>, <b>920k anti-reflection screen </b><b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony DSC-HX9V: <b><br />
16MP</b>, 16x, <b>0.1 sec AF, </b><b>10fps</b>, <b>1080p 60fps</b>, <b>2MP 60pfs</b>,<b> GPS with compass</b>, <b>42MP panorama</b>, puf, <b>HDR and mutli stacking now automatic</b>, <b>920k anti-reflection screen </b><b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Samsung WB750: <b>16MP</b>, <b>18x</b>, 1080, GPS, <b>RAW</b> <span style="font-size: x-small;">- this was released for the WB700 but then changed </span></td></tr>
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The Pentax Optio RZ-18 with 3″ swivel LCD, 14MP sensor, 18X optical zoom (28-504mm) was rumored to show up at the CP+ but nothing to see so far, it seems that the new date will be around June 2011.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pentax Optio RZ-18<br />
drawing courtesy of photorumors.com</td></tr>
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<b>No full HD and no GPS<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Olympus SZ-10: 14MP, <b>18x</b>, <span style="color: #990000;">720p</span> 30fps <span style="color: #990000;">mono</span>, <span style="color: #990000;">no GPS</span>, panorama, puf, 460k screen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Samsung WB700<br />
16MP, <b>18x</b>, <span style="color: #990000;">720p</span> 30fps stereo, <span style="color: #990000;">no GPS</span>, 460k screen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ricoh CX5: <br />
10MP, <span style="color: #990000;">10.7x</span>, <b>0.2 sec hybrid AF system</b>, 5 fps, <span style="color: #990000;">no GPS</span>, <span style="color: #990000;">720p AVI mono no optical zoom</span>, <b>920k anti-reflection screen</b></td></tr>
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puf=pop up flash<br />
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So the highlights for 2011 in travel zooms are:<br />
14-18x zoom<br />
full HD in stereo<br />
high speed shooting like the fastest DSLR<br />
high res display min 460k with anti-reflection coating<br />
GPS<br />
panorama mode<br />
HDR<br />
multi shot modes<br />
pop up flash<br />
help menu<br />
HDMIUnknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-74162954401517757092011-10-01T18:51:00.000+01:002012-03-01T11:24:40.138+00:00Sony HX9V as a pro video camera<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />In the last weeks I saw more and more pros taking an interest in the Sony HX9V and the class leading 60/50 fps @1080p mode.<br />
So let´s have all the info in one spot. Comments from the pros are very welcome.<br />
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Below you find some video add-ons but what about audio?<br />
Sure the HX9V has a better audio than the HX5 but what if you want a kick ass audio to the class leading video?<br />
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Maybe this will get you on the right track!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">for best video: Sony HX9V - for best audio: Zoom H1</td></tr>
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Jamie Lidell, no Circo Voador, em show do @Queremos.<br />
Cam: <b>Sony HX5V</b> Mic: <b>Zoom H1</b> Mix e Edição: PowerDirector 9
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Aloe Blacc - Festival Back2Black Estação Leopoldina - RJ - 28/08/11
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Camera: <b>Sony HX9V</b> Audio: <b>Zoom H1</b> +<b> </b>Sony HX9V Editing: Cyberlink PowerDirector 9 Ultra 64 (video), Sony Vegas 10 Platinum HD (audio)
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Looks kick ass enough for you?<br />
How much? - how about <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/699403-REG/Zoom_H1_H1_Ultra_Portable_Digital_Audio.html">$99</a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ocuIygeJCOQ/TinFW7fODkI/AAAAAAAAEH8/yBAv4I5_5vo/s1600/zoom+h2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=2053&brandID=4">more</a> info<br />
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Want surround sound, 360° recording maybe even 5.1 sound?<br />
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How much? how about <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/480163-REG/Zoom_H2_H2_Ultra_Portable_Digital_Audio.html">$30</a> more<br />
<a href="http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1916&brandID=4">more</a> info<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/25955235">Canon 5D Mark II with Sony HX9v One Man Multicam Test</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1591920">Ryan Czaplinski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
By no means was this an elaborately planned setup. <br />
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I decided to try out both cameras today, not doing a side-by-side comparison, but more a test to see if I could be a lightweight run and gun one-man multicam!<br />
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Basically I took the new Sony HX9v camera and mounted it on top of my Canon 5D Mark II in attempt to be able to shoot both the safe wide shot while getting the roving zoom in/out shots to edit between.<br />
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Of course if I were to have spent more time on this I would have ideally set this up with a shoulder or steadycam mount along with an L bracket and external mic, but this setup consisted of just the 2 cameras and an LCD Viewfinder. <br />
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Sony was set on daylight white balance setting and the Canon was shot using Technicolor profile and then a quickie color correct. I was pretty happy with the results, despite it being an uncontrolled situation.<br />
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I look forward to trying this in a different event and intercutting some slow motion with it. <br />
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Lens: Canon 24-105 EF L USM w/IS on<br />
Sony was set at widest angle 24mm<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/25995434">Canon 5D Mark II with Sony HX9v One Man Multicam Test #2</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1591920">Ryan Czaplinski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
Just as the last time, I took the new Sony HX9v camera and mounted it on top of my Canon 5D Mark II in attempt to be able to shoot both the safe wide shot while getting the roving zoom in/out shots to edit between.<br />
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What is different about this test is that I decided NOT to color correct this and go with a color preset with the intent to use as a quick edit. Surprisingly the colors were not very far off and cut together pretty darn nice!<br />
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Sony was set on daylight white balance setting with -1.0 EV and the Canon was shot using Faithful profile (daylight WB) and then a quickie color correct. <br />
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Gear used for this test:<br />
Canon 5D Mark II w 24-105 EF L USM w/IS on<br />
Sony HX9v - set at widest angle 24mm<br />
Camera shoemount<br />
LCD Viewfinder<br />
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Shot in 1080p but uploaded to Vimeo in 720p<br />
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This was a fun test and I had several people approach my setup and ask, "What the heck is that thing?" HAHA! Thanks for watching!<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/25954509">Sony HX9V Run and Gun Solution!!</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/carretti">Tony Carretti</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
I'm loving my new Sony HX9V 1080p60 camera!<br />
Video quality in good lighting is extremely good, and it's not terrible in low light considering the size of the sensor. It's a small camera and I wanted to try and figure out a solution to make it more comfortable to shoot with as well as come up with a solution for viewing the LCD screen in bright sunlight. This is what I came up with...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V goes cinema with an anamorphic lens as seen on <a href="http://www.eoshd.com/content/3237/discount-on-my-anamorphic-book-this-week-sony-hx9v-anamorphic-test">EOSHD</a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/25271915">Sony HX9V + viewfinder + Zoom H1 + LCD monitor (lol)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1003027">ton van kan</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
Sony DSC-HX9V + viewfinder, Hoodman HoodLoupe 3.0 + audiorecorder, Zoom H1 + LCD monitor, Lilliput + LED light HDV Z96<br />
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Andrew Reid - EOSHD.com after: <br />
<a href="http://www.eoshd.com/content/3152/berlin-running-and-gunning-with-zacuto-z-finder-sony-hx9v-compact">running and gunning with Zacuto Z-Finder / Sony HX9v compact through Berlin</a> <br />
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"When you pair it with the Z-Finder, the HX9 is a serious tool for pros. There’s no doubt about it. It’s capable in the right hands of getting one decisive moment after another with aplomb. Frankly you should be ashamed if you miss it, such is the coverage of the lens, the stabiliser, the screen, the Z-Finder and the AF system – it all adds up to a real beast for journalists, artists and documentary makers. It has even more stealth factor than a DSLR, certainly more than a video camera. It has a better lens and stills mode than a camcorder, and it’s pocketable. The Z-Finder makes for perfect handheld video. No need to set up sticks, a shoulder rig, or adjust anything – it just works...."</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Johnnie Behiri HX9V and the Zacuto Z-Finder<i><br />
My aim was to test Hand held shooting, the optical stabilizer, <br />
the "follow focus" function and "how nice the slow motion is".</i></td></tr>
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<b>Sony HX9v <a href="http://www.dslrnewsshooter.com/2011/06/19/sony-hx9v-tested-for-run-and-gun-by-johnnie-behiri/">tested</a> for run and gun by Johnnie Behiri</b><br />
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<i>"So how is it to film with this little camera? It is a mixture of fun and frustration…Fun, because it is so small and together with the Z-finder it is almost like the “ultimate run&gun” ENG-style camera (sure, I’m exaggerating, but look at the footage and see those amazing smooth, steady shots). Also, the zoom lens works a treat. Frustrating because there is no real control of anything..."</i><br />
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Take a look at his video and how he uses the 50p converted to 25p slow motion for effect.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from Andrew Reid - EOSHD.com </td></tr>
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<i>"...the HX9v's video mode is to compacts what the 5D Mark II was to DSLRs.<br />
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It's way beyond what we've seen from crappy compacts so far. It does 1080/60p 28Mbit AVCHD and out resolves a Canon DSLR in video mode. The high bitrate keeps compression artefacts down.<br />
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Detail is cleanly resolved, and the lens is also a cut above the usual compact optics with nice flare and an amazing 24-385mm range. I love the look of 24mm wide angle so much more than 28mm.<br />
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The ACT stabiliser is another strong point, it is the most effective I've ever used whether that be a professional video camera, a DSLR or a compact.<br />
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The creative possibilities of this camera are fantastic. But bare in mind it is still a compact and has it's limitations versus a DSLR in low light and for shallow DOF of course. Although surprisingly dynamic range isn't bad! You can actually get shallow depth of field as well with the HX9v just not in as many kind of shot setup." <br />
</i>More see:<br />
<a href="http://www.eoshd.com/content/2754/sony-hx9v-initial-thoughts">http://www.eoshd.com/content/2754/sony-hx9v-initial-thoughts</a><br />
<a href="http://www.eoshd.com/content/2930/canon-600d-dslr-beaten-by-compact">http://www.eoshd.com/content/2930/canon-600d-dslr-beaten-by-compact</a><br />
Sony HX9 1080/60p -VS- Canon 600D <a href="http://vimeo.com/24747873">http://vimeo.com/24747873</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-62577803510428620492011-08-05T20:22:00.001+01:002012-03-01T15:01:58.492+00:00Sony HX7V / HX9V - Previews and Reviews<div style="color: black;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0N1tmT91E18/TWOY-AB4vaI/AAAAAAAADcQ/i4uygXWAbkQ/s1600/sony+hx9v+magnifying+glass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0N1tmT91E18/TWOY-AB4vaI/AAAAAAAADcQ/i4uygXWAbkQ/s320/sony+hx9v+magnifying+glass.jpg" width="320" /></a><b>The limitations of standardized reviews</b></div>
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All the bells and whistles the HX9v has go mostly unnoticed in the reviews. Like the amazing HD panorama, the undocumented super macro function (around 2.4x), using HHT on a tripod to get better night shots, the 3 image HDR, the industry leading 1080p 50/60fps, filming and shooting together without interruption, the joystick white balance and some other nifty features.<br />
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Camera Labs has a HX9V <a href="http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Sony_Cyber-shot_DSC_HX9/">review</a><br />
<i>"Looking at the Cyber-shot HX9V in its own right, it's a hugely capable compact that improves on earlier Cyber-shot pocket super-zooms in virtually every area with a much bigger zoom, higher resolution sensor, higher resolution video, higher resolution screen, better composite modes, better panoramic modes and, to top it off, excellent image quality" </i><br />
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Endless Gadget has a HX9V <a href="http://endlessgadget.com/sony-cybershot-dsc-hx9v-review/">review collection</a><br />
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imaging-resource has a HX9V <a href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/HX9V/HX9VA.HTM">review</a><br />
<i>"It delivered good-quality stills at sensitivities up to ISO 800 and exhibited impressive autofocus and tracking for a non-DSLR. Ironically, however, it's the camera's seemingly more gimmicky features that ultimately prove its worth. The panorama mode, burst & stitch features, and instant HDR composites come through on their ambitions and produce stylized snapshots worthy of consideration among enthusiasts...and tower over typical high-performance point-and-shoots, making it a Dave's Pick."</i><br />
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Macworld has a HX9V <a href="http://www.macworld.com/article/161052/2011/07/sony_cybershot_dschx9v.html#lsrc.rss_main">review</a><br />
<i>" It's a superb still camera for shooting video, and it's one of the best pocket megazooms of 2011."</i><br />
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Trusted review has a HX9V <a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-review_Digital-Camera_review">review</a><br />
<i>"The HX9V is an outstanding travel compact, albeit one with a somewhat premium price tag. It’s easy to use, feels great in the hand and delivers fantastic image quality ...there is very little to moan about and plenty to like. Sony’s Sweep Panorama technology is the best there is for in-camera ultra wideangle imaging, while the HX9V’s HD movie capabilities are also class leading."</i><br />
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Chip Germany has a HX9V <a href="http://www.chip.de/artikel/Sony-Cyber-shot_DSC-HX9V-Digitalkamera-Test_49644697.html">review</a> <a href="http://translate.google.es/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chip.de%2Fartikel%2FSony-Cyber-shot_DSC-HX9V-Digitalkamera-Test_49644697.html&sl=de&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8">translated</a><br />
best in it´s class<br />
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cnet has a HX9V <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/sony-cyber-shot-dsc/4505-6501_7-34547260.html#reviewPage1">review</a><br />
<i>"The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V is overflowing with shooting features, and has excellent photo and video quality and solid shooting performance."</i><br />
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Photographyblog has a nice <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/sony_cybershot_dsc_hx9v_review/">review</a> with many pictures in original size and quality.<br />
<i>"The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX9V is the best travel-zoom camera that we've reviewed to date (June 15), taking on and beating the market-leading Panasonic DMC-TZ20. The HX9V offers a compelling mix of advanced features, excellent still image quality, and a class-leading video mode, all at a price that is competitive with its main rivals."</i><br />
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PC Advisor has a HX9V <a href="http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/photo-video/3284078/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-hx9v-review/">review</a><br />
<i>"You'd be hard-pressed to find a camera that offers more features than the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V."</i><br />
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</i>PCWorld<i> </i> has a HX9V <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/229364/sony_cybershot_dschx9v_review_long_zoom_innovative_extras_and_superb_video.html">review</a><br />
<i>"The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V holds a lot of appeal for photographers who won't mind a camera that does things differently from the norm. If you're willing to trade away RAW shooting, aperture-priority mode, and shutter-priority mode for a range of innovative in-camera modes that cover everything from low-light shooting to 3D panoramic images, the HX9V is a top-notch option. It's a superb still camera for shooting video, and it's one of the best pocket megazooms of 2011."</i><br />
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V <a href="http://www.ephotozine.com/article/sony-cybershot-hx9v-gps-camera-review-16476">review</a> from ePHOTOzine with samples and a 43MP panorama in original size.<br />
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cnet <a href="http://www.cnet.com.au/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-hx9v-339312086.htm">review</a><br />
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Amazon.com customers <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cyber-Shot-DSC-HX7V-Wide-Angle-Panorama/product-reviews/B004H8FNDA/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1">opinion </a><br />
Amazon.co.uk customers <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B004I5C3RG/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending">opinion </a><br />
Amazon.de customers <a href="http://www.amazon.de/product-reviews/B004K35GNY/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending">opinion </a><br />
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DC Watch has a <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/longterm/20110406_437698.html&ei=30ecTbaULYKp8APk77zrBg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC8Q7gEwADgU&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhx9v%26start%3D20%26num%3D10%26hl%3Den%26newwindow%3D1%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dopera%26hs%3Dl0l%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26tbs%3Dqdr:d%26prmd%3Divns">second Sony HX9V review</a> on-line with some more samples, like this one.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BWtgwudC5jg/TZx3jduA-gI/AAAAAAAAD6E/qnCgxripJ20/s1600/bird.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BWtgwudC5jg/TZx3jduA-gI/AAAAAAAAD6E/qnCgxripJ20/s640/bird.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V 16x - image post processed - click for original size crop<br />
...and with this sample you can see where the tiny sensor bites you in the butt. While concentrating to bring out the shadow area around the eye and enhance the feathers a bit with sharpening I did not look at the breast shadow area what looks now much worse than the original. </td></tr>
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Sony HX9V vs Panasonic ZS10 / TZ20 vs Canon SX230 <br />
The DCRP review what <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/comparisons/2011-compact-gps-ultra-zoom-cameras">compares our 3 P&S contestants</a> is on-line<br />
<i>"The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V is all about bells & whistles and solid performance."</i><br />
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V <b>pre-production </b><a href="http://translate.google.es/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.quesabesde.com%2Fnoticias%2Fsony-hx9v-hx9-analisis-muestras-videos%2C1_7423&sl=es&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8">review</a> with many fullsize samples from quesabesde.com, Spain<br />
<i>"the HX9V is a camera that will really enjoy those who have clearly not meant for purists quality review each shot with a magnifying glass."</i> - Iker, I could not have phrased it better.<i><br />
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://sonyshop-satouchi.blog.so-net.ne.jp/">review</a> from Sony Shop in Osaka, Japan <br />
<i>"In that sense, HX9V also say it is one of those recommended to everyone."</i><br />
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V <a href="http://translate.google.es/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdc.watch.impress.co.jp%2Fdocs%2Freview%2Fnewproduct%2F20110323_434425.html&sl=ja&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8">review</a> from DC Watch, Japan with an original 1,080p 60fps, two 1,080i 60fps clips and a lot of original size photos <br />
use <a href="http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/newproduct/20110323_434425.html">original site</a> for easy photo download<br />
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V <a href="http://www.mytechbase.de/">user review</a> on mytechbase.de <br />
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V hands-on from Pocket-lint, go to the mini <a href="http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/39019/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-hx7v-hands-on-review">preview</a><br />
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V hands-on from Pocket-lint, go to the mini <a href="http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/39021/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-hx9v-digital-camera">preview</a><br />
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Sony HX9V simple review from ITmedia, Japan.<br />
If you can not see the samples in the <a href="http://translate.google.es/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcamera.itmedia.co.jp%2Fdc%2Farticles%2F1103%2F16%2Fnews026.html&sl=ja&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8">translated</a> version, open another window with the <a href="http://camera.itmedia.co.jp/dc/articles/1103/16/news026.html">original </a>version.<br />
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Sony HX9V mini review from <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.call-t.co.jp/blog/mt/archives/entry/012286.html&ei=2Jd5TeWVA9COswax6OnhBw&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBoQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.call-t.co.jp/blog/mt/archives/entry/012286.html%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1697%26bih%3D849%26prmd%3Divns">Shikoku</a>, Japan<br />
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finally <a href="http://www.lesnumeriques.com/sony-cyber-shot-hx9v-p322_10568_16.html">lesnumeriques</a> and <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/sony-cyber-shot-hx9v-p360_10599_16.html">digitalversus</a> have the Sony HX9V review ready. <i>"The Sony Cyber-shot HX9V is a decidedly top-of-the-range camera. It's nice to use, user-friendly, reliable and has a selection of manual settings for users who don't want to rely on auto modes. The quality of the lens is a cut above most competitors and advanced image processing gives shots that are ready to use with no post-editing required."</i><br />
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<a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-TW&u=http://www.eprice.com.hk/dc/talk/1231/2502/&ei=kqdvTY-NG9CQswa50vH_Dg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=12&ved=0CHIQ7gEwCw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsony%2Bhx9v%26num%3D10%26hl%3Den%26newwindow%3D1%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dopera%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26tbs%3Dqdr:d%26prmd%3Divns">ePrice</a>, Hong Kong has a info about the Sony HX9V with some blurry ISO 800 full size photoshop??? samples from the CP+ and we see that the HX9V has not the nice hinged HDMI port door the HX7V has.<br />
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<a href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/HX7V/HX7VA7.HTM">imaging-resource.com</a> has the Sony HX7V ISO and resolution photos on-line. You can <a href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM">compare </a>with all other cameras in their database.<br />
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A <b><u>pre-production</u></b> Sony HX7V <a href="http://translate.google.es/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdc.watch.impress.co.jp%2Fdocs%2Freview%2Fnewproduct%2F20110301_430166.html&sl=ja&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8">review</a> from Nagoya, Japan.<br />
The reviewer had a HX5 for several months and finds that the sound quality has noticeable improved from the HX5. Also the video barrel distortion is gone.<br />
brightness settings (5 steps) and on screen info are now 2 separate menus<br />
no problem with the scroll wheel was reported.<br />
You find lots or full size samples and also 4 original quality videos to download.<br />
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lesnumeriques has the Sony HX9V and you can <a href="http://www.lesnumeriques.com/duels.php?ty=1&ma1=16&mo1=1321&p1=10463&ma2=16&mo2=1332&p2=10568&ph=26">compare</a> some results with the HX7V, HX5 and lots ot other cameras.<br />
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Sony HX7V mini review from lesnumeriques and now translated from <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/sony-cyber-shot-hx7v-p360_10537_16.html">digitalversus.com</a><br />
Results: <br />
screen is a big improvement but not perfect with the colors<br />
confirms that video and <u>sound</u> quality are identical to the Sony HX5V<br />
a different noise handling, more contrast and sharpness improves visual image quality <br />
effective auto+ mode<br />
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Sony HX7V review from <a href="http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://sonyshop-satouchi.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2011-02-17&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsony%2Bhx7v%2Bcp%252B%26num%3D10%26hl%3Den%26newwindow%3D1%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dopera%26sa%3DX%26tbo%3D1%26rls%3Den%26tbs%3Dqdr:d%26prmd%3Divns&rurl=translate.google.com&twu=1&usg=ALkJrhiZDVLYpvlzn-8ZyR1C_xLaOZbViA#more">sonyshop-satouchi.blog.so-net.ne.jp</a> Osaka Japan.<br />
with full size photos to check out the quality from the 16MP sensor<br />
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V preview from <a href="http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-First-Impressions-Review.htm">digitalcamerainfo</a><br />
who absolutely hate the scroll wheel <br />
(what I can relate to, I disliked the one on the Canon SX10 when I tested her so much that it was a no buy for me and I choose the HX1 instead)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-79684646006269634712011-07-16T00:58:00.000+01:002012-03-01T11:23:49.037+00:00Sony HX9V - useful things to have<a name='more'></a>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zpEAyOGDbvM/ThtDha3iODI/AAAAAAAAEHY/eN2VztWfuo4/s1600/clearview+viewfinder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zpEAyOGDbvM/ThtDha3iODI/AAAAAAAAEHY/eN2VztWfuo4/s1600/clearview+viewfinder.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">reminds me a bit of a folding magnifying glass I once had...<br />
I might be tempted to try something like that in combination with my <a href="http://hx5v.blogspot.com/2010/04/sony-hx5-pluto-explains-super-magic.html">SM-mirror</a></td></tr>
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So you really miss an optical viewfinder with your Sony HX9V?<br />
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Let me help you out here. How about a gadget for $35 what does the trick?<br />
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<i>"The ClearViewer is a folding high-diopter lens which lets you view and focus on the LCD screen with your eye right up to the lens, less than 2 inches away from the LCD. You can use the LCD screen almost as you would an electronic viewfinder, and can see fine detail very clearly, in all sorts of lighting."</i><br />
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Head over to <a href="http://www.clearviewer.com/">clearviewer.com</a> for more info.<br />
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<dt class="comment-author " id="c6830887329157599039">JohnWho said... </dt>
<dd class="comment-body" id="Blog1_cmt-6830887329157599039"><i>OK then - I ordered the ClearViewer for my HX9V and would like to offer a "mini" review:
<br />First, it works exactly as advertised. I attached it and went outside in very bright, direct sunlight. Even with the screen brightness on High, it was still very hard to frame an image when I used the camera where the sun was at its worst on the screen. Then I flipped up the ClearViewer and using it the screen image was very bright and clear - not quite as good as an integrated optical viewfinder, but arguably only a slight step down. In fact, at the highest zoom, the camera is easily useable as a "pocket" telescope, especially with the anti-shake feature. I'm sure that at certain angles a little additional shading on the screen would be helpful, but in my quick test I didn't find it necessary.
<br /><br />As an added bonus, holding the camera with your elbows in and the camera up to your eye, I believe you impart less shake to it and you hold it steadier.
When not using the ClearViewer, you can leave it attached and folded down so it extends down from the camera. In this manner you now have a place for your left hand to hold the camera instead of holding the top upper left where the pop up flash resides. Just be careful not to touch the glass lens on the ClearViewer. (Hmm...wonder if a small felt pouch would be <br />available for just the lens?) <br /><br />I see no reason why this would not be possible with the tripod socket mounted version on any camera.
In short, this is the next best thing to actually having an optical viewfinder - and maybe even better since it shows exactly what is on the screen which should also be exactly what will be on you image.
It does what it says it will do, and it does it very well. </i><br />
Thanks John<i><br /></i></dd></dl>
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Add a grip, a wide angle lens adapter and a 3x eye piece <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">instructions <a href="http://youtu.be/3OKTXWs83V4">here</a></td></tr>
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When we tried shooting from the backseat of the motorcycle with the Sony HX1 the results were not usable. Too much fast movement made you motion sick to watch. Then Sony came out with the HX5 and the 10 times more stabilized active mode. These ride videos were mostly a joy to watch. <br />
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But how to shoot if you are alone?<br />
Then a Chest Mount Harness comes in handy.<br />
As usual, there are several solutions, read the user reviews to find out for any weaknesses.<br />
Here is a DIY Camera Chest Mount <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fcbTzLFsIs&feature=related">video<br />
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On a bicycle with a Sony HX9V in a chest harness<br />
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Want to go swimming with your HX9V?<br />
Put it in a bag, put it in a bag<br />
like this one <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gomadic-Clean-n-Dry-Waterproof-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V/dp/B004R2FD8G/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1303653308&sr=1-8">here</a> for $25<br />
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To clarify about the bags, there are different qualities out there and it is always a good thing to read some user reviews to see if there is a problem with the bag, like the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Delkin-Jellyfish-Floating-Waterproof-Accessory/dp/B003E3FYK6/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1303653308&sr=1-10">Delkin Jellyfish</a>, or not. It is also a good idea to have a little pouch with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiccant">desiccants</a> (highly absorbent material) inside the bag to catch any moisture what tries to sneak in.<br />
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Protects against rain, sand and dust great for the beach, playgrounds or amusement parks (splash zones and rides).<br />
Take pictures underwater while snorkeling. For diving you will need to shop for a marine case as we discussed earlier here. Look for something like the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ikelite-Underwater-Housing-Digital-Cameras/dp/B003UKEJ2C/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt">Ikelite</a> Underwater Camera Housing.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/S-qvFGNVFrI/AAAAAAAACE8/DWaXBnATIzo/s1600/hx5+super8+hand+grip+1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470377199495616178" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/S-qvFGNVFrI/AAAAAAAACE8/DWaXBnATIzo/s400/hx5+super8+hand+grip+1.jpg" style="height: 400px; width: 316px;" /></a> And if you need to get a grip for video like I <a href="http://hx5v.blogspot.com/2010/04/hx5-tips-tricks.html">showed</a> you on my HX5 blog, there are now several people who offer you something like that like this guy <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/antitango/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686">here</a> for just $18 straight from Oregon.<br />
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* transfer grip from camera body to the Super Grip camera handle <br />
* steady you hand, clarity of the picture quality is greatly improved <br />
* reduce the chances your camera will get dropped in the dirt <br />
* quick to attach and remove, just a simple thread-on action <br />
* the anti-slip rubber grip is easy to hold, even when wet <br />
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Features:<br />
* an attractive grip made of quality products, unmatched by others <br />
* the lanyard will provide safety in the most challenging situations<br />
* completely water-proof and submersible in fresh or saltwater <br />
* includes a stainless steel screw, won't rust or deteriorate<br />
* lightweight handle at the approximate weight of 4ozUnknownnoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-57035119396764606612011-07-14T11:15:00.000+01:002012-03-01T11:25:57.735+00:00The Sony HX9V on the net<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a name='more'></a><b style="background-color: yellow; color: red;">HX9V from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004I5C3RG/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwdigitalver-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B004I5C3RG">Amazon UK</a> with free shipping after <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_160349087_4?ie=UTF8&docId=1000527033&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=0PJG9RWKPNCYP1A96YQA&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=244897667&pf_rd_i=B004I5C3RG">mail in rebate</a> £259.99</b><br style="background-color: yellow;" /><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">Sony is offering UK customers up to £40 cashback</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">* DSC-TX10 £30 cashback</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">* DSC-HX7V £30 cashback</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">* DSC-WX7 £30 cashback</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">* DSC-WX10 £30 cashback</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">* DSC-HX9V £40 cashback</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">* DSC-HX100V £40 cashback</span></div>
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Another enthusiast created a Sony HX9V website with an easy to remember name: <a href="http://sony-hx9v.com/">sony-hx9v.com</a><b><br /></b><i><br /></i><br />
<i><br />"The Sony has better ergonomics than the ZS10. It feels really comfortable to hold.</i><br />
<i>The real shortcoming is the failure to include shutter priority and aperture priority on the command dial.</i><br />
<i>Its hard to imagine why this product went to market without these two features, but the omission is serious. It seems to be what happens when products are designed by computer geeks rather than serious photographers.</i><br />
<i>It took Panasonic three generations of the Z - series before they corrected the issue, which is now included in the ZS 10."</i><br />
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Why on earth would anyone who understands a bit about photography, refraction and the Airy Disk further restrict the little amount of light what reaches the small sensor with the high MP?<br />
The reason there is no <i>shutter priority and aperture priority</i> is you just have 2 parameters to work with:<br />
The aperture is fixed by the zoom range (3.3 to 5.8)<br />
The ISO should be as low as possible<br />
That leaves only the shutter speed what the camera uses to adjust the right settings.<br />
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If the shutter speed goes too low the camera has to rise the ISO. If the shutter speed goes too high the ND filter gets activated as a counter measure.<br />
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An aperture makes only sense if you have a bigger sensor, less MP and at least 3 aperture steps to work with. - And none of the pocket superzooms not even the TZ20 has this.<br />
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That is the reason why <i>shutter priority and aperture priority </i>does not make sense and is not implemented in the HX9V.<br />
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<b>GroovyVlog Sony DSC HX9V Video Review</b> <br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9-Digital-Panorama/dp/B004HYFX0C/?tag=1001nc3-20">Amazon.com</a> has the HX9V for $349 direct from Amazon shipping now<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B004K35GNY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d6_i1?pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1Y7SR2ERCTNE3XMRZ0EF&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463375173&pf_rd_i=301128">Amazon.de</a> does not have the HX9V but lowered the price to EUR 329,90 <br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Cybershot-DSC-HX9-Digital-Camera/dp/B004HYFX0C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1303149191&sr=8-2">Amazon.co.uk</a> no price and don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.fr/Sony-DSC-HX9V-Appareil-photo-num%C3%A9rique/dp/B004K35GNY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1304100809&sr=8-1">Amazon.fr</a> takes orders and offers the black HX9V for EUR 395 and the gold for EUR 379<br />
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Sony HX9V user manual as <a href="http://grancanariaconnections.com/HX9V_Full_User_Guide.pdf">PDF</a> and as <a href="http://esupport.sony.com/docs/dvimag/DSCHX9V_guide/eng/index.html">HTML</a>, also if somebody wants the <a href="http://grancanariaconnections.com/HX100V_Full_User_Guide.pdf.zip">HX100V manual</a> as a zipped PDF<b> </b>all courtesy of the work from Craig.<br />
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<b>HX9V users share their experience and results</b><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/hx9v/">Sony HX9V user group</a> at Flickr<br />
<a href="http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1009&thread=38087562">Chris</a> - <a href="http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1009&thread=38108028">Hirsti</a> and on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hirsti/sets/72157626401139250/with/5579317325/">Flickr</a> - <a href="http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1009&thread=38151257">Pauls898</a> and on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/17065957@N05/sets/72157626303873963/">Flickr</a> - <a href="http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1009&thread=38173490">dereham</a> - Picture IQ with HX9V/using PS3 (<a href="http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1009&thread=38280953">Mini Review</a>) - <a href="http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1009&thread=38303605">Brian S Kerr</a> - <br />
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<b> <a href="http://www.sony.es/product/dsc-h-series/dschx9vb.cee8">Sony Spain</a> just moved the price for the black HX9V from 370 Euro to 400 Euro, the golden HX9V is still at 370 Euro.</b><b><a href="http://www.sony.fr/product/dsc-h-series/dschx9vb.cee8"><br />
Sony France</a> just moved the price for the black and gold HX9V to 399 Euro.</b><b><a href="http://www.sony.de/product/dsc-h-series/dschx9vb.cee8"><br />
Sony Germany</a> is still for the black and gold HX9V at 369 Euro </b><b><br />
</b><b><a href="http://www.sony.at/product/dsc-h-series/dschx9vb.cee8">Sony Austria</a> is still for the black and gold HX9V at 379 Euro </b><b><br />
</b><b><a href="http://www.sony.co.uk/product/dsc-h-series/dsc-hx9v">Sony UK</a> is on preorder for the black HX9V for £349.99 Incl Vat </b><b><br />
</b><b><a href="http://www.sony.co.uk/product/dsc-h-series/dsc-hx9v">Sony USA</a> is ready to deliver the black HX9V for $349.99</b><b></b><br />
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</b>The 400 Euro in France and Spain include around 20% sales tax. <br />
with the exchange rate of today that is: 400 Euros = 585.24 U.S. dollars<br />
or the other way round: 350 U.S. dollars = 239.218099 Euros<br />
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People there is something major wrong with this picture.<br />
I was content with 299 Euro what my HX9v should cost, but to tell you the truth, everything over 300 Euro is too much for my taste all things considered.<b> <br />
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Dear Sony, if this charade continues my HX5 will be good for another year of excellent service and you will be again on my no buy list as you were when you tried to force your memory stick on the camera buyers. Start people telling the truth what is going on!<br />
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<b>Expect major delays in most European countries because of the situation in Japan. </b><br />
It looks like in the USA Best Buy stores have got some of the initial shipment. I got a report that Jessops, UK has also stock. In Canada you still can even get it from Sony on-line.<br />
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Sony HX9v Camera: Stuck in Japan?<br />
Les Numeriques <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/sony-hx9v-camera-stuck-japan-news-18976.html">talked to Sony France</a> about the situation. (English via digital versus)<br />
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Sony Germany quotes a 2 months delay and has now June as a scheduled availability.<br />
Sony Spain, France and Poland think they get the next delivery in June. (confirmed with several sources)<br />
In central Europe is the situation the is the same - even local official agency of SONY is not able to say when the HX9V will be exactly on the market.<br />
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The best indicator you have when things will be back to normal is checking the Amazon stores. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HYFX0C/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d1_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=17R8AY05Y9ZYGBX6211J&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846">Amazon</a> USA, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Cybershot-DSC-HX9-Digital-Camera/dp/B004HYFX0C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1303149191&sr=8-2">Amazon</a> UK, <a href="http://www.amazon.de/Sony-Digitalkamera-Megapixel-24-mm-Weitwinkel-Full-HD-Videoaufnahme/dp/B004K35GNY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=ce-de&qid=1303299217&sr=8-3">Amazon</a> Germany<br />
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Did you find the HX9V available somewhere? Please share your discovery here.<br />
If you need urgent a camera with most of the HX9V features, have a look at the heavily discounted Sony HX5V like for $199 at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5V-Digital-Stabilization/dp/B00328HR76/?tag=1001nc80-20">Amazon</a><br />
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Chris uploaded the on-line <a href="http://www.monmouthweather.co.uk/HX9V/index.html">manual</a> for the HX9V.<br />
If you prefer, you also can download the <a href="http://grancanariaconnections.com/HX9V_manual.zip">off-line version</a> as a zip file, just unzip anywhere, open the folder and click on index.html to start the manual.<br />
<span style="color: red;">A part of the off-line manual was missing, get the updated version.</span><br />
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I just got confirmation from <a href="http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1009&thread=38049408">Chris</a> that <b>the HX9V also has the Super Macro</b> ability.<br />
<i>"it will allow you to zoom in up to about 2.8x at the same distance (as full wide angle) and obtain an image larger than the TZ7 can achieve at 1cm (and with less distortion)!"</i><br />
Also the wheel seems a bit of a getting used to item:<br />
<i>"The control wheel is, to put it bluntly, not easy to use. You can press it rather than rotate for most things but, in M where adjusting shutter speed/aperture requires rotation, it is difficult to do so without pushing in at the same time. <br />
Incidentally, the detent on the Mode Dial is firm and will not get knocked out of your chosen mode accidentally."<br />
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I think a few 100 revolutions with the finger or a rotary tool should loosen the wheel up nicely<br />
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Some Sony HX9V <a href="http://www.sony-asia.com/support/manual/product/dsc-hx9v">manuals</a> are on-line, but sadly just for what button does what. So for now you can skip on that one.<br />
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1/2.3 Exmor R CMOS sensor 16.8 million pixel - used pixels 16.2 million, a 16x zoom from 24 mm to 384 mm f:3.5 to 5.9, 0.1 sec. focus time, Intelligent Sweep Panorama HR up to 43MP with 10480 x 4096 resolution and the new party-shot now also works with the HX9V.<br />
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The Sony G lens got a bit faster in the wide angle and a bit slower in the tele. <br />
Moving the flash to the other side makes it impossible now to cover by accident. The hand-grip is confirmed as rubberized.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I found some shots from the new menu on the 920k screen and superimposed them onto a couple HX9V backs.</i></span><br />
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on the right you can see the door with the mini-HDMI and the USB port, the wrist strap holes are under the thumb rest.<br />
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original shot from a working Sony HX9V<br />
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The 4 way controller has a scroll wheel now and the positioning of the buttons is better. <br />
Press the ?/garbage can button to question the all knowing garbage can. <br />
Rumors say it is to summon <strike>Santa´s</strike> Sony´s Little Helper (the help menu).<br />
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A look at the 920k dot screen (from the Sony HX7V what has an identical screen)<br />
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as you can see from the pre-production model, the microphone area got modified with the double amount of holes also the modes on the mode dial got changed.<br />
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MR = memory recall - The HX9 will remember your favorite setting(s) <br />
The custom button will make things more easy at customs inspections at the airport. ;)<br />
The well pronounced hand grip with the rubber like texture and the rubber thumb rest improves the grip very well.<br />
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The <u>mini</u> HDMI port.<br />
So you will need either a mini HDMI to HDMI cable or one of the mini HDMI to HDMI adapters.<br />
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The wrist strap holes are not as I first presumed under the thumb rest, that might be the speaker opening. <br />
Sadly the USB port is part of the Multi Port at the bottom, so we need a proprietary cable to charge the HX9V. <b>That is retarded Sony! If we loose the cable or it breaks then we are ...</b><br />
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some Sony HX9V & HX100V Cyber-shot Questions Answered<br />
how few question can you answer in 6 minutes...<br />
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Technical specifications <span class="ModalName">DSC-HX9V</span></h2>
Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country.<br />
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<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Optical Zoom</a> </td> <td>16x</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Smart Zoom</a> </td> <td>up to 115x (with VGA)</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">F </td> <td>3.3-5.9</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Focal Length</a> (f= mm) </td> <td>4.28-68.48</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Macro</a> (cm) </td> <td>iAuto (W:Approx.5cm(0.16') to Infinity, T:Approx.120cm(3.94') to Infinity) <br />
<b style="color: red;">I hope that the lens allows for the same 2.4 x super macro as the HX5 did (see my HX5 blog)</b></td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Filter Diameter (mm) </td> <td>NO</td></tr>
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<tr> <td class="left">Effective Pixels (<a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Megapixels</a>) </td> <td>Approx. 16.2</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Bionz Processor </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Face Detection</a> </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Smile Shutter</a> </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Soft Skin Mode </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Background Defocus</a> </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">GPS </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Waterproof </td> <td>NO</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Backlight correction </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left"><br /></td> <td><br /></td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Intelligent Sweep Panorama </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">3D Sweep Panorama</a> </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Clear <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">RAW NR</a> </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Auto Focus Area (Multi Point) </td> <td>9 points (Under Face Undetected)</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Auto Focus Area (Centre weighted) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Auto Focus Area (Spot) </td> <td>NO</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Auto Focus Area (Flexible Spot) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Manual Focus</a> </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Aperture Auto Mode </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Aperture Priority Mode </td> <td>NO</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Aperture <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Manual Mode</a> </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Shutter Speed Auto Mode (sec) </td> <td>iAuto(2"" - 1/1600) / Program Auto(1"" - 1/1600) / Manual(30""-1/1600)</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">NR Slow Shutter</a> </td> <td>1/3sec or slower</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Hand Shake Alert </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Exposure Control </td> <td>± 2.0EV, 1/3EV step</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">White Balance</a> </td> <td>Auto (intelligent), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, One Push Set, White Balance Sift</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Automatic <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">White Balance</a> </td> <td>YES (Intelligent)</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Light Metering (Multi Pattern) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Light Metering (Centre weighted) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Light Metering (Spot) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Sharpness Setting </td> <td style="color: red;"><b>YES</b></td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Saturation Setting </td> <td style="color: red;"><b>YES</b></td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Contrast Setting <br />
<b style="color: red;">So we did scream loud enough that ist was missing at the HX5 </b></td> <td style="color: red;"><b>YES</b></td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">ISO Sensitivity</a> (<a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">REI</a>) </td> <td>Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Scene Selection</a> </td> <td>11 (Auto / Portrait / Backlight Portrait / Twilight Portrait / Twilight / Backlight / Macro / Landscape / Infant / Spotlight / Low Light )</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">SteadyShot</a> capability </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Optical <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">SteadyShot</a> capability </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">AF Illuminator</a> </td> <td>Auto / Off</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Flash Mode</a> </td> <td>Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Pre-flash </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Red-Eye Correction </td> <td>Auto / On / Off</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Distance limitations using Flash (m) </td> <td>ISO Auto: Approx.0.25-Approx.5.6m (Approx.0.820'-Approx.18.4')(W) / Approx.1.2-Approx.3.0m(Approx.3.94'-Approx.9.84')(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.7.9m(Approx25.9')(W) / Approx.4.4m(Approx14.4')(T)</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">LCD Screen</a> Size (inches) </td> <td>7.5cm (3.0 type)</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">LCD</a> Total Dots Number </td> <td>921.600</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">LCD</a> Monitor Type </td> <td>TFT</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Auto Bright Monitoring </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Optical Viewfinder</a> </td> <td>NO</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Electrical Viewfinder</a> </td> <td>NO</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left">Recording Media </td> <td>Memory Stick™ Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo™(Mark2 only) / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ High Speed (No Speed Advantage) / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ (No Speed Advantage)</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Recording Media II </td> <td>SD Memory Card(<span style="color: red;">Class4</span> or Higher for movie), SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class4 or Higher for movie)</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Recording Format </td> <td>JPEG</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">DPOF</a> (Digital Print Order Format) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Burst Mode</a> (shots) </td> <td>Approx.10 fps(10 shots)</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Burst Interval (approximately sec) </td> <td>Approx.0.1 sec.(10 shots)</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Still Image size (16M 4608 x 3456) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
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<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Still Image size (10M 3648 x 2736) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
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<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Still Image size (5.0M, 2592 x 1944) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
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<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Still Image size (VGA, 640 x 480) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Still Image size (16:9 mode, 1920 x 1080) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Still Image size (16:9 mode, 4,608 x 2,592) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
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<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">2D Panorama </td> <td>7,152 x 1,080(204deg) / 4,912 x 1,080(140deg) / 4,912 x 1,920(149deg) / 3,424 x 1,920(104deg) / <b><span style="color: red;">HR (10,480 x 4,096, 196deg</span></b>)</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">3D Panorama </td> <td>7,152 x 1,080(204deg) / 4,912 x 1,080(140deg) / 4,912 x 1,920(149deg) / 3,424 x 1,920(104deg) / 1,920 x 1,080(55deg)</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left"><b style="color: red;">Hey Sony, you forgot the:<br />
(<a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">AVCHD</a> 1920 x 1080(50p) Approx.28Mbps(Average <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">bit</a>-rate)) </b></td> <td><b><span style="color: red;">YES</span></b></td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Moving Image Size (<a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">AVCHD</a> 1920 x 1080(50i, Interlace) Approx.17Mbps(Average <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">bit</a>-rate)) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Moving Image Size (<a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">AVCHD</a> 1440 x 1080(50i, Interlace) Approx.9Mbps(Average <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">bit</a>-rate)) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Moving Image Size (MP4/AVI 1440 x 1080 Approx.25fps Progressive) Approx.12Mbps(Average <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">bit</a>-rate)) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Moving Image Size (MP4/AVI 1280 x 720 Approx.25fps Progressive) Approx.6Mbps(Average <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">bit</a>-rate)) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Moving Image Size (MP4/AVI 640 x 480 Approx.25fps Progressive) Approx.3Mbps(Average <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">bit</a>-rate)) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Moving Image Size (<a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">AVCHD</a> 1920 x 1080(50i, Interlace) Approx.24Mbps(Average <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">bit</a>-rate)) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left">HD (<a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">High Definition</a>) Playback </td> <td>Under 16M(4,608 x 3,456)</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Slideshow Playback </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Slideshow with Music</a> </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Slideshow Movie </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Trimming </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Playback Zoom</a> </td> <td>YES (8x)</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Cue & Review (<a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">MPEG</a>) </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Index Playback</a> </td> <td>16 / 25 images (Date / Folder-Still / Folder-Movie / AVCHD)</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Image Rotation </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Auto Image Rotation </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Auto grouping and & Best Picture Recognition </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left">Battery Remaining Indicator </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Histogram Indicator </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Exposure Warning</a> Indicator </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Disk / Memory Stick remaining indicator </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) </td> <td>NO</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Print Image Matching </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">PictBridge </td> <td>NO</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Shop Front Mode </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Start up time (approximately sec) </td> <td>Approx. 2.3 sec.</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Menu Language </td> <td>English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian , Turkish, Greek, Bulgarian, Croatian, Romanian</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left">Multi use Terminal with HD<br />
<b style="color: red;">is this the HDMI port ???<br />
I don´t think so!</b><br />
<br /></td> <td>Type3b, AV ( SD ) / USB / DCIN</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Multi use Terminal<br />
<b style="color: red;">for Party-shot</b><br />
<br /></td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">AV Out<br />
<b><span style="color: red;">this is opposite to the </span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">Multi use Terminal with HD</span></b> </td> <td>NO</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">USB 2.0</a> Hi-Speed </td> <td>YES</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td class="left">Battery System </td> <td>Lithium N</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Supplied Battery </td> <td>NP-BG1</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left"><a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Stamina</a> (battery life) with the supplied battery(s) in normal shooting condition </td> <td>410 shots, 205min (CIPA standard with LCD screen on)<br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Sony Japan shows different shots per charge: 300 shots / 150min - 70min video<br />
that is more realistic since display, processor and battery are the same as in the HX7V.</span></b></td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Battery for Clock </td> <td>Manganese-Lithium (MS614SE)</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Weight (g) </td> <td>Approx. 215g (7.6oz.)</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Weight with Accessories (g) </td> <td>Approx. 245g (8.6oz.)</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Supplied <a class="popUpBubble" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8454169405531020653&postID=5703511939676460661">Software</a> </td> <td>Picture Motion Browser (Windows only), PMP Portable, Music Transfer</td> </tr>
<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Supplied Accessories </td> <td>Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-BN1), USB charger(AC-UB10/10B), USB cable, Wrist strap, CD-ROM</td> </tr>
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<tr class="alt"> <td class="left">Height (mm) </td> <td>59.0</td> </tr>
<tr> <td class="left">Depth (mm) </td> <td>33.9</td></tr>
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The DSC-HX9V features a 16.2 megapixel “Exmor R” CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera’s Sony® G lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain.</div>
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In addition, the combined “Exmor R” CMOS sensor and BIONZ™ image processor delivers extremely fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 1080p movie modes.</div>
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V has separate buttons for shooting video and stills, and ‘Dual Rec’ mode allows simultaneous capture of crisp still images (3mp in avchd or 2 mp in mp4 mode) without interrupting video recording. (Dual Rec is not supported in 60p/50p mode).</div>
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Capturing no less than 60/50 Full HD (1920 x 1080) progressive frames per second, this assures even smoother video playback with sports and other fast-moving action.</div>
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<b>With the 1080 50/60p video mode you have a 2mp 50/60 fps picture shooting mode at your disposal. Just pick what ever frame you want at home.</b><br />
<b>To get an idea about the quality, go to my <a href="http://hx5v.blogspot.com/2010/05/sony-hx5-video-encoding.html">HX5 blog</a> and click on the top 2 pictures. These are screen shots from a 720p 25 fps video stream. The pictures are 1mp. Now think how good 2 mp and 50/60 fps will look.</b></div>
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The new Hi-Speed Linear AutoFocus feature makes it easy to focus on your subject with DSLR-like speed. Instead of a mechanical gear to drive the AutoFocus, Sony uses a magnetic coil (like those used in an audio speaker) to move the lens linearly and achieve AutoFocus in a straight back-and-forth motion—not rotationally.</div>
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<b>Superior Auto mode</b></div>
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V has improved Superior Auto™ and Intelligent Auto™ modes </div>
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Get cleaner, more dynamic pictures and fewer missed shots. The camera automatically recognizes the correct scene mode, then quickly shoots and combines up to six shots to produce images with greater clarity, optimum dynamic range using backlight correction HDR technology and lower image noise using 6 shots layering technology. Superior Auto intelligently detects 33 scenes for still images and 44 scenes for movies, making it easy to get the best shot.</div>
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In addition to recognizing 12 different scenes, the situation of the photographer and the subject (condition) is also recognized. Total of 36 combinations of patterns, the optimal setting automatically adjusts precisely to fit the scene.<i><br />
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</i>Don’t miss a single detail in high contrast shots. The built in backlight correction analyzes the image and automatically adjusts accordingly to give you a perfectly lit shot. Backlight Correction HDR helps correct for this by taking three pictures at different exposure settings and processing the best elements of each into a single image for more natural looking shots<i>.</i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TTVxBuxS8kI/AAAAAAAADI4/lSYAD6TCbyQ/s1600/hx9v+backlight+hdr.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TTVxBuxS8kI/AAAAAAAADI4/lSYAD6TCbyQ/s1600/hx9v+backlight+hdr.jpg" /></a></div>
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<i>Shooting against the sun, the shutter exposure time in a (light), shooting three images are changed. While these three overlapping pieces, made the best gradation for each part to generate a single photo. This prevents the generation of bright and dark portions, finish the picture you see is natural.</i></div>
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<b>Select the shooting mode </b><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TTVyIa_pA4I/AAAAAAAADI8/lNemj3f4kVY/s1600/hx9v+scene+mode.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TTVyIa_pA4I/AAAAAAAADI8/lNemj3f4kVY/s1600/hx9v+scene+mode.jpg" /></a></div>
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<b>Scene modes <br />
• High Sensitivity<br />
• Soft snap<br />
• Landscape<br />
• Twilight Portrait<br />
• Twilight<br />
• Gourmet<br />
• Beach<br />
• Snow<br />
• Fireworks<br />
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• Soft Skin<br />
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<b>The very effective low light stacking mode</b><i><br />
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<b>This mode is very effective as numerous tests with Sony Cyber-shot and NEX cameras have proven it will give you up to 2 ISO steps more. </b></div>
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With iSweep Panorama just press the shutter, pan the landscape and let the camera do the rest. It automatically links together each frame to produce a panoramic image. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch intelligently different widths to help avoid subject distortion.</div>
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V also include the 3D Sweep Panorama™ feature, which lets you take panoramic pictures in one press-and-sweep motion. The high-speed burst of frames is stitched together to automatically create detail-packed 3D panoramas.</div>
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3D images can be captured using 3D Sweep Panorama™ mode or the new 3D Still Image mode. In 3D Still Image mode, the 3D digital camera takes two consecutive shots in different focus positions to calculate the depths, creating left-eye and right-eye images to produce a 3D effect. Images can be enjoyed in 2D or stunning 3D on compatible 3D televisions like the new BRAVIA KDL-HX820 (3D-compatible HDMI cables and 3D active shutter glasses are also required).</div>
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The DSC-HX9V can capture full 16.2 megapixel resolution images at up to 10 frames per second, helping to ensure that the decisive moment is captured such as the soccer ball flying into the goal. In addition, the DSC-HX9V employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.</div>
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DSLR photographs are often beautiful because they blur the background, putting the emphasis on your subject. Now our point-and-shoot cameras can deliver this signature DSLR benefit. The system takes two shots, identifies the background and applies a defocused background keeping the subject crisp and clear.</div>
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Your portrait subjects will thank you for this. Soft Skin mode recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles without affecting the rest of the shot.</div>
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Conventional point-and-shoot camera flash shots just don't capture colors the way the eye sees them. Natural Flash mode takes a reference shot without flash and then uses that reference to correct the color, for far more lifelike images.</div>
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<b>I am very happy with the flash results of my Sony HX5.</b></div>
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It’s frustrating to think you’ve captured that perfect shot, only to review it later and discover one of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting or blinking. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.</div>
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Smile Shutter™ technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter™ button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter™ mode. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.</div>
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An integrated GPS receiver and compass record the location and direction of every shot you take and let you view your images on a map with compatible computer and internet applications, so you can remember where you took your favorite shots.</div>
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V has easily accessible from the cameras’ menu button, an In-Camera Guide what lets users get on-screen help without thumbing through paper instruction manuals. <i>If you are unsure or operation is useful when you want advice on how to use shooting mode guide "in camera" with. And how to use each feature, so you explain to them how to shoot even when the operation is difficult to understand the road can be resolved on the spot.<br />
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<b>The microphones have digital wind filter.</b></div>
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<i>To reduce wind, clear sound recording <br />
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<b>No more HDMI dongle thanks to mini HDMI port</b></div>
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<i>Too easy video viewing high-definition televisions. Equipped with HDMI jack <br />
HDMI output, so you can enjoy watching more easily in high-definition TV pictures. HDMI cable (sold separately), a book, simply connect the camera and high definition TV, full HD movie (*) can play. Of course, the photographs also enjoy high-definition televisions.</i><b style="color: red;">But now you need either a mini HDMI to HDMI cable or adapter. </b><i><br />
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<b>Imprint a date stamp onto your photo.</b></div>
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<i><b>3.0” XtraFine LCD</b><br />
3.0” (920K) XtraFine technology gives you brilliant-quality still images and movies with easy focus.</i><i>Details and subject to subtle gradations can be displayed clearly. 3.0 Since a large screen and wide viewing angle type checking done comfortably focus and image.</i></div>
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<b>Photo is from a HX7 with the same resolution screen.</b></div>
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<b>You can now change the screen menu background color. (I always had big problems with black screen and white fonts in the bright sun, so black fonts on white will be much better to read)</b></div>
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AVCHD 60i/60p: 28M PS (1,920 × 1,080 / 60p) / 24M FX/17M FH (1,920 × 1,080 / 60i) / 9M HQ (1,440 × 1,080 / 60i), MP4: 12M (1,440 × 1,080 / 30fps) / 6M (1,280 × 720/30fps) / 3M VGA (640 × 480/30fps) </div>
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4:3 mode: 16M (4,608 × 3,456) / 10M (3,648 × 2,736) / 5M (2,592 × 1,944) / VGA), 16:9 mode: 12M (4,608 × 2,592) / 2M (1,920 × 1,080), Swing Panorama :wide (7,152 × 1,080 / 4,912 × 1,920), Standard (4,912 × 1,080 / 3,424 × 1,920) and <b>in HD 10480x4096<br />
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a more sturdy battery and storage door with extra lock, the multi port is replaced by the party-shot connector and the tripod mount is moved from the corner to the center and a bit more towards the center of the lens.<b><br />
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</b>Compatible with the HX9V and several other Cyber-shot™ models, the latest Party-Shot™ IPT-DS2 is a docking base that automatically shoots smiling, relaxed portraits of everyone in the room. The new model features enhanced styling, touch sensitive activation for ‘on demand’ shooting and support for Intelligent Sweep Panorama with compatible Cyber-shot™ models. Supplied with a protective cover and a tripod.</div>
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<i>Firmly to prevent blur when shooting video<br />
Compared with optical image stabilization, 10 times (*) Non-compensation angle is achieved, "Optical Image Stabilizer / Active mode" chip. While walking or shooting, or even shoot while chasing kids and pets, you can leave the brake firmly suppressed images.</i></div>
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Here is a sample with the active mode in action from a SONY HX5V.</b></div>
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<b>For more information about the different modes and to get an idea what the HX9V will be capable of, take a look at my <a href="http://hx5v.blogspot.com/">HX5V blog</a>.</b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">This is just one posting, there are much <a href="http://hx9v.blogspot.com/">more</a>.</span></b></div>
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With the selection below I tried to cover most shooting situations you might encounter. If you want to see more, check YouTube and Vimeo for the newest clips. <b>Vimeo has a 1080p 50/60 fps group where you also find some Sony HX9V original clips to download</b> (you have to be registered). <span style="color: red;">There is now also a HX9V <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/groups/95929/videos">group</a> on Vimeo</span><br />
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Sony HX9V Race Day<br />
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have a look how well the focus tracking works.<br />
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Wide Angle Conversion Lens Adaptor/holder for the Sony HX9V<br />
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Following on from the success of the adaptor with the panasonic lumix TZ7 and TZ20 cameras I wanted to build a similar adaptor for the HX9v. Its dimensions were almost the same as for the lumix models, the only difference is 2 lugs on the sony lens flange which meant milling out corresponding notches in the adaptor flange. At the end of the video i have included some aspect from "the making of" this adaptor showing some of the build of this design. The includes 24 mm still image followed by the 24mm vide clip shows the amount of wide angle lost when in video mode due to sensor crop and the conversion to 1080. You will notice also a colour shift plus some contrast change. The 0.45x lens does vignette slightly but if you use a "wide screen" letterbox format this would be masked out. There is a slight amount of edge distortion. The 0.8 lens has no such problems and gives back the 24 mm plus a little more.<br />
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Wide Angle Conversion Lens Tests on the Sony HX9V<br />
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<i>"A few test video clips and stills using my adaptor to hold in place wide angle conversion lenses on the Sony HX9V. The Konica Minolta 0.8X gives almost perfect results, just minor out of focus image at the corners. The Sony only has 2 apertures, around f3.3 and f9. There seems to be more distortion when the f3.3 aperture is selected. The Neweer 0.45 lens shows vignetting and more chromatic aberration especially at the extreme edges. As with all wide angle lenses any tilt on the camera will exaggerate converging verticals on buildings, for example."</i><br />
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<i>"Have this little cam now since 10 days and spent a very nice time in Provence. The overall performance is very good. Especially i liked the combination of high quality video and decent picture quality. I came from a HX5V and like the new toy a lot more. My Canon 7D stayed in my bag all the vacations. I found no need, to use it. </i><br />
<i>Best regards from Germany, Daniel" </i><a href="http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1009&message=38771395&changemode=1">forum post</a><i><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/25686159">Provence 2011</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user983861">Daniel Denzi</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Summer in Germany - Sony HX9V Test on Suzuki Burgman<br />
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<b>Here are several Sony HX9V <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKM-Xl5_Sbo">Ke$ha</a> clips in 1080 LIVE from Budapest </b><b>and some Sony HX9V</b><b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDJPArldNTg">Herbert Grönemeyer</a> clips in 1080 LIVE from Frankfurt</b></div>
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the next 3 videos are pros having fun with the HX9V<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/25293447">"LOVE". A Sony HX9V test</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/johnniebehiri">Johnnie Behiri</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
Finally Got the Sony HX9V. Wanted to put my hands on this camera since it was out and test if this modestly priced tool can be a legitimate alternative for serving as a "B" camera In case of a need especially when on assignment away form home.<br />
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On paper the little Sony though being (almost) fully automated while in video mode captured my eyes because of its high resolution (1080), progressive frame rate (50p for PAL countries and 60p for NTSC), and I won't deny, the price was right.<br />
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Jeen shot a beautiful short piece demonstrating the power of this camera in professorial hands. (http://www.dslrnewsshooter.com/2011/06/15/little-sony-hx9v-compact-punches-above-its-weight-test-video-by-documentary-shooter-jeen-de-vos/)<br />
His demo was shot from a tripod and proved that in certain conditions this camera can deliver surprising results. <br />
My aim was to test the following: Hand held shooting, the optical stabilizer, the "follow focus" function and "how nice the slow motion is".<br />
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First I had to find a solution to "how to view the LCD during day light". It was almost an instinct to take the Zacuto Z-finder and see if it fits the little Sony. So it does, sort of....the VF will seat a bit higher then the camera and a 1mm away from the screen. It was fine for that test.<br />
I could now have a better camera stability by holding the VF against my eye while griping the camera and shoot.<br />
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Luckily, Today in Vienna it was the "Rainbow parade". It gave me the opportunity to check all I wanted.<br />
Unfortunately the day was very gray and the parade started late afternoon so it became darker earlier. The consequence was that this automatic camera boosted the ISO/noise, affecting the overall picture quality. Later it started to rain...that was the time to end the test since the camera is not weather/dust protected.<br />
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So how is it to film with this little camera?. It is a mixture of fun and frustration...Fun because it is so small and together with the Z finder it is almost like the "ultimate run&gun" ENG style camera (sure I am exaggerating but look at the footage and see those amazing smooth steady shots). Also the zoom lens works like a treat. Frustrating because there is "no control on anything" but the "exposer starting point". The possibility is to assign the "custom button" on top of the camera to adjust the image brightness (+) or darkness (-). If only there was a way to lock exposure and lock focus this camera would have been a real jewel but I hear you saying, what do you expect from..... <br />
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So here we go. A 6:30 minutes long rainbow parade made with the little Sony. Some of the scenes are a bit longer then I would normally edit. The reason is to show how focusing holds. <br />
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Footage (1080/50p) was converted with "Cineform" and dropped into Adobe Premiere CS2 1080/25p timeline for "slow motion" editing. No color correction was done so you are able to see what came out of the camera.<br />
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Photo on the right taken by Nino Leitner<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/25396445">Across the green lake (Sony HX9 test)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/jeendevosproducties">Jeen de Vos Producties</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
Another short film to test the Sony HX9v compact camera.<br />
This time I wanted to test some overexposure and underexposure capabilities. And how it works handheld. The film ended up a bit dramatic and gloomy...<br />
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Filmed with Sony HX9v<br />
Edited on Adobe Premiere CS5<br />
1080p 50 frames (50% slowed down in post)<br />
No color correction<br />
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Music: "Queen of the wind" by Roger Subirana<br />
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<i><a href="http://vimeo.com/25088008">The Harbour (Sony HX9 test)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/jeendevosproducties">Jeen de Vos Producties</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</i><br />
<i>Short film to test the Sony HX9v. <br />
A compact camera that fits in your pocket and produces an amazing 1080p 50 frs.<br />
No colour correction in post. Just removed some sharpness en reduced the contrast a bit.</i><br />
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Thanks Jeen for the link<br />
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Sony HX9V goes concert: Kylie Minogue - Aphrodite Les Folies<br />
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Words from a non Sony blog: "Sony HX9V – Oh my … the video is astounding …"<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/22642588">Robert Plant & The Band of Joy - Ramble On - Portland, OR - Sony HX9V</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/ml71">ML71</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/22686229">Robert Plant</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/ml71">ML71</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
Medley includes portions of: In the Mood, Houses of the Holy, Ramble On, and Harm's Swift Way.<br />
and <a href="http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1009&thread=38254474">here</a> is the discussion about the clips<br />
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Live @ Kink Earth Day Concert at Aladdin Theater Portland, OR - Shot with Sony Cybershot HX9V<br />
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Sony HX9V - Yoyogi 04/16<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/22659468">Yoyogi 04/16</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1070791">ausfj</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Hirsti and his HX9V go skiing and paragliding <br />
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HX9V Tokyo Sky Tree in the clouds<br />
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Something the HX9V can not do<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V Zoom mode 60p<br />
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You are in for a treat to start the Monday<br />
Go on top of the highest building in the world.<br />
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Burj Khalifa sky elevator to AT THE TOP [1080/60p recording by DSC-HX9V]<br />
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Burj Khalifa view of AT THE TOP [1080/60p recording by DSC-HX9V]<br />
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The Dubai Fountain view from AT THE TOP Burj Khalifa [1080/60p recording by DSC-HX9V]<br />
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The Dubai Fountain view at the front of Dubai Mall [1080/60p recording by DSC-HX9V]<br />
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Dubai Aquarium at Dubai Mall [1080/60p recording by DSC-HX9V]<br />
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not the HX9V but since we are already there:<br />
Ski Dubai at Mall of The Emirates top2base [720p recording by DSC-WX1]<br />
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now let´s leave Dubai for some beautiful flowers in Japan<br />
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Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Cherry blossoms at night and Matsumoto Zyou<br />
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Sony HX9V night focus and zoom test<br />
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Sony HX9V in graffiti alley<br />
a walk through dark graffiti alley lit by one streetlight, HD 1080 60i, in-cam active stabilization<br />
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this video is part of a test group for the new youtube stabilisation feature<br />
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Sony HX9V Spring in Japan<br />
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Sony HX9V video comparison against the Panasonic<a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/camcorders/review/2009/02/07/Panasonic-HDC-HS300/p1"> HS300</a> 3 sensor mos camcorder<br />
Hirsti brings another video to show the capabilities of the HX9V.<br />
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<i>"The game started with floodlights on and low light, majority of footage was shot at night with floodlights on. Both camera and camcorder were on a monopole. Beginning of video show the HX9V, the end of the footage is the Panasonic HS300. HX9v was shot in 50p, HS300 was shot in 50i. All footage has been put into Sony vegas, no adjustments just re-rendered to 1920x1080 50i avchd (Sorry vegas will not render to 50p)"</i><br />
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Sony HX9V plane landing - and here you hear why the windfilter I made for my HX5 will be installed on my HX9V too.<br />
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Sony HX9V - JB4020 Geiger counter shot from China<br />
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Sony DSC-HX9V 50p low light football<br />
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compared to: Sony DSC-HX9V 50p football shot at night under floodlights<br />
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and how about taking the kids to the zoo? on Hawaii - in 7 parts<br />
Sony HX9V Hawaii 04/04/2011 Honolulu Zoo Part 1<br />
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The Red Chevy: MD Photographer Sony HX9V & YouTube Stabilizer test<br />
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sending a picture from the Sony HX9V to the Galaxy S via Eye-Fi<br />
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Sony HX9V Cherry Blossom in Hamamatsu Castle Park (nicely edited)<br />
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Sony HX9V driving through Tokyo International Airport<br />
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Sony HX9V St.Martin Maho Bay Beach<br />
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Sony HX9V dog<br />
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Sony HX9V on the bicycle<br />
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Sony HX9V tree<br />
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Sony Hx9v original MTS <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/comparisons/2011-compact-gps-ultra-zoom-cameras/page-0,5">sample</a> 1920x1080p 60fps<br />
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Sony DSC HX7V Zeit in Ihrer schönsten Form<br />
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Sony DSC-HX9V wind noise reduction Audio Test OFF<br />
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Sony DSC-HX9V wind noise reduction Audio Test ON<br />
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Sony DSC-HX9V Valley Railway<br />
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Sony DSC-HX9V Valley Railway<br />
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Sony DSC-HX9V Valley Railway<br />
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Sony DSC HX7V The Five Sisters-Band<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V Okayama Pref Yagiyama<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V in car sound check<br />
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Sorry, no subwwoofer in car. Nor do I have anything with a loud bass. The sound is picked up pretty well by the camera and replay sounds good as well<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V low light focus and zoom check<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V Yokogawa Hiroshi river cruise<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V Hamamatsu Fruit Park<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V videos on <a href="http://www.viduba.com/video:QVlV1lleSt2UGplcU1GcaNWMKlVVn1TP">VIDUBA</a><br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V Movie Test in the night situation <br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V Movie Test in the night situation (pool side)<br />
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 Camcorder Movie Test in the night situation (for DSC-HX9V comparison)<br />
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sony hx9v 50p<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V shot from a motorcycle<br />
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Let´s go back to the Bangkok Motor Show for a bit of eye candy - and you know what would have been awesome? These cute girls doing the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWRCFsw2P5M">Candyman</a><br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V Movie Test in 32nd Bangkok Motor Show 2011 (MITSUBISHI Booth)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HX9V original size crop from a 1920x1080 frame</td></tr>
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SONY DSC-HX9V Movie Test in 32nd Bangkok Motor Show 2011 (16x optical zoom)<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V Movie Test in 32nd Bangkok Motor Show 2011 (SUZUKI Booth)<br />
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Sony HX7V 2 polar bear cubs<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V Shizuoka Hobby Fair<br />
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Sony HX9V snow drive<br />
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Let me take you on this nice Sunday to the 32nd Bangkok Motor Show<br />
SONY DSC-HX9V Movie Test in 32nd Bangkok Motor Show 2011 (YAMAHA Booth)<br />
Ahhh chicks and nachos - you bring the nachos<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V Movie Test in 32nd Bangkok Motor Show 2011 (checking Active Mode)<br />
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SONY DSC-HX9V Movie FT-86 Concept in 2011 32nd Bangkok Motor Show<br />
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(1080/60p) SONY DSC-HX9V Movie Test in 32nd Bangkok Motor Show 2011<br />
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(1080/60i) SONY DSC-HX9V Movie Test in 32nd Bangkok Motor Show 2011 <br />
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Sony HX9V - Behold! The Moon - shaken not stirred - from 64x digital zoom over 16 x to 1 x<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size video crop (click for full size)</td></tr>
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Just to show what is possible with the newest digital video zoom<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zy6ejJwjcw4/TY38akA0XGI/AAAAAAAADw8/0bR4bog77l8/s1600/Canon+EOS+600D.mp4_000106573.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zy6ejJwjcw4/TY38akA0XGI/AAAAAAAADw8/0bR4bog77l8/s640/Canon+EOS+600D.mp4_000106573.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon EOS 600D <a href="http://vimeo.com/21325003">sho</a>t with a 300mm lens and added 10 x digital zoom makes with the 1.5 crop factor a 4500mm equivalent. (... and I only downloaded the 720p version)</td></tr>
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there was more here and now it is gone ???Unknownnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-52528040201458081592011-07-02T16:25:00.000+01:002012-03-01T15:03:08.519+00:00Sony HX9V vs HX5 photo and video comparison<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a name='more'></a><b>After all the comparisons let´s not forget the star from 2010 the Sony HX5</b></div>
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<b>How much does the Sony HX9V improve - or not.</b><br />
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Kodachrome 21 blog checks out the HX9V and compares with the HX5.</div>
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<a href="http://ndjedinak.blogspot.com/search/label/Sony%20HX9V">Sony HX9V - The Everywhere Pocket Rocket</a></div>
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check out the Sony HX9V vs HX5V at least in 720p (better in 1080p)<br />
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Top is the HX9V, bottom is the HX5.<br />
You are the judge.<br />
In some images you might need to swivel your screen a bit to see the full detail.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">check the scales from the dragon and the area under the roof</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">check the clarity of the writing and the detail in the bright part of the stones</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">check out the detail in the shadow area</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">compare the detail underneath and on the right side of the picture </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">check out the diagonal lines</td></tr>
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The more advanced image processing of the HX9V brings out more details, smooth out "imperfections", has a higher dynamic range and brings out more details in dark areas like the church scene where I would have expected the HX5 would be better.<br />
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But you can get a lot more out of the HX5 images via post processing than you are able get out of the HX9V since Sony already did most of the post processing for you.<br />
With the in camera processed images of the HX9V Sony walks a thin line of keeping the noise in check without loosing too much detail and sharpening only selected areas and not the whole image.<br />
I would love to see how this kind of advanced image processing looks with a NEX camera.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-44585071997989157662011-06-25T16:24:00.002+01:002011-07-12T10:22:41.504+01:00Sony HX9V the improved video modeYou have 2MP at 50/60fps and here is how that will kind of look like <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">in fact it will look even better than this since these are from recompressed youtube clips, but you get an idea.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a couple frames advanced you get a different facial expression. You see the huge advantage here, you never miss the right moment, because you can just pick the perfect one out of a stream from 50/60 fps<br />
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No, not nachos!<br />
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<b>Focus Tracking - focus where you want it</b><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/25456103">Sony HX9V - DOF Rack Focus/Tracking Focus workflow</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3032351">ADAM MADA</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
DOF etc. with focus tracking - Focus moves from front to back . . .<br />
manual Focus workflow HX9V<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TU_QH3v-A6I/AAAAAAAADUs/v-SomGYcQcA/s1600/sony+HX9V+v1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TU_QH3v-A6I/AAAAAAAADUs/v-SomGYcQcA/s1600/sony+HX9V+v1.jpg" /></a><b>Beautiful photos and videos, too.</b><br />
Close to the camcorder and full HD quality "Handycam" developed by introducing video technology. <br />
Achieved the same full HD camcorder movie. In addition, HX9V the "60p" also supports high definition recording, the quality has improved significantly in dark scenes.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">So we have now most of the goodies regarding video modes and resolution from the Sony Handycam inside the HX9V.</span></b><br />
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"Handycam" terrestrial digital broadcasting and the same quality, full HD (1920 × 1080/60p) image quality. In addition, the highly compressed AVCHD by scheme, the frame rate (number of frames) and bit rate (by volume) is greatly improved, you can shoot high-quality video much smoother than for a long time.<br />
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1920 × 1080/60p video capture "PS" mode </b><br />
with Full HD progressive format (1920 × 1080/60p) provides video recording. Conventional interlaced (60i), unlike a video frame is 1920 × 1 frame can be recorded in 1080, you can leave on a high-definition video and smooth quick movement of athletes and animals.<br />
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<b style="color: red;">For all who are in doubt what 60p wold be good for just 2 words: fluid movements</b><br />
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Significantly improve the quality of dark scenes. </b><br />
The noise from the information to determine the reference frame, greatly improves image quality in low light while shooting video. In a dark room prone to noisy and can shoot clear video.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">This I have to see, if it is really an improvement from the Sony HX5</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">update: I saw, and yes it is! </span><br />
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Pattern Recognition 44 automatic scene </b><br />
Will automatically adjust the settings according to the scene, "Random Scene Recognition" can also shoot video. The movie is a total of 44 combinations of patterns, automatically adjust the settings to match the scene closely. Difficult to leave a beautiful picture, such as spotlights or backlit scenes.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">I had never a problem with the video the HX5V was shooting, so if there is now an improvement I need to do a side by side test.</span></b><br />
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<b>Safe while walking to the movie also Burezu </b><br />
10 times shake during movie recording (*) to compensate for further advances in active mode. Also compensates for camera shake in the direction of rotation can be suppressed to film viewing shake shaky shooting hand in the way and trotted pieces.<br />
<b style="color: red;">As I confirmed several times, the active mode is fantastic.</b><br />
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<b>Also subject is moving, tightly focusing </b><br />
Continue focusing on the subject aimed at the "focus track" for the movie as well. In a moving subject, you can shoot well in focus.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">and now with focus tracking while moving the camera, nice!</span></b><br />
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<b>Even when shooting movies, Satoru Akira 16X zoom is available</b> <br />
Approached the subject in a large zoom 16x optical HD video you shoot of power. The firm also reduces camera shake when you zoom anxious.<br />
<b><span style="color: red;">nothing new here but the already known zoom while recording, what might be more interesting is the faster focus while zooming thanks to the new super fast focus.</span></b><br />
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<b>To reduce wind, clear sound recording</b> <br />
Pick a wind noise reduction feature from the Settings menu can be infiltrated by all means would reduce the wind while shooting video.<br />
<b><span style="color: red;">and here as promised the digital wind filter</span></b><br />
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<b>A picture can be recorded during movie recording </b><br />
If you press the shutter button during the movie but can also shoot photos at the same time. The moment I come to leave a photo in the movie, never miss a moment.<br />
<b><span style="color: red;">also confirmed, no interruption in the video stream while capturing a 3MP shot</span></b><br />
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<b>Cut in from the videos you have taken beautiful photographs</b> <br />
Video playback, you can still choose to record the decisive moment. 1920 × 1080/60p video capture "PS" mode, then one frame of a video frame is 1920 ×, so that is recorded in full HD 1080 still pictures in a high-quality cut scenes like As can leave.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">also confirmed, the Sony DSC-HX9V has now a nearly unlimited 2MP 50-60/fps mode</span></b><br />
<b> Too easy video viewing high-definition televisions. Equipped with mini-HDMI jack </b><br />
HDMI output, so you can enjoy watching more easily in high-definition TV pictures. HDMI cable (sold separately), a book, simply connect the camera and high definition TV, full HD movie (*) can play. Of course, the photographs also enjoy high-definition televisions.<br />
<b style="color: red;">and here is the mini-HDMI jack <br />
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<a name='more'></a>The Hx9V can capture a lot of detail in dark areas but it is easy to destroy the detail in the bright areas by blowing them out. Focus and exposure is set for the whole panorama when you press the shutter halfway for the first time before pressing it full.<br />
I had a look at some panoramas and noticed often the blown out highlights.<br />
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Let me give you a tip how to avoid that and still capture everything.<br />
1. make a test sweep of the panorama you want to shoot and locate the brightest area.<br />
2. frame the brightest spot, press and hold the shutter half way.<br />
3. move the camera to the start position while still holding the shutter half pressed.<br />
4. shoot the panorama<br />
5. on the computer you might notice that some areas are to dark<br />
6. use faststone image viewer to get the detail out of the shadows - see <a href="http://hx9v.blogspot.com/2011/04/sony-hx9v-getting-most-out-of-you-photo.html">here</a> and stay below 50.<br />
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<b>Finally the quality I wanted in a sweep panorama!</b><br />
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<span style="color: red;">NEW</span> quesabesde.com just published a pre-production HD <a href="http://images.quesabesde.com/camaras_digitales/noticias/cyber_shot_hx9v_dsc00437.jpg">sample</a> where you can see the limits of auto stitching from the panorama function.<a href="http://images.quesabesde.com/camaras_digitales/noticias/cyber_shot_hx9v_dsc00437.jpg"></a><br />
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Here is a <a href="http://2c.zol-img.com.cn/product/60/194/ceqXXns4nSAjY.jpg">link</a> to a panorama HD shot from a Sony HX100V<br />
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A friendly fellow send me this full size 43MP panorama HR to share with you.<br />
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When Sony introduced the sweep panorama, the results from my HX1 and HX5 were a bit disappointing. The stitching was good and the new motion detection worked well in most situations but the quality was the one from a stitched video feed - too low res for most uses.<br />
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Sony did listen to the users who demanded a better resolution.<br />
They took my favorite sweep panorama size (portrait large 4,912 x 1,920 149 deg 10MP) and quadrupled size and quality to 10,480 x 4,096, 149 deg 43MP.<br />
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I asked Chris <span class="postbody">if he could get me a sample from his pre-production Sony HX9V and like to share the results with you now.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pre-production HX9V - top normal panorama mode - bottom HR panorama mode (original size)<br />
the top part has been enlarged 200% to match the exact frame.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the nice thing with the HR panorama is that with the right adjustments you can actually improve the image what with the standard panoramas was mostly futile</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pre-production Sony HX9V panorama original size crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bID9QnEIFGI/TWPPFNdIL5I/AAAAAAAADcY/DPYUqyPclFk/s1600/Panorama+HR_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bID9QnEIFGI/TWPPFNdIL5I/AAAAAAAADcY/DPYUqyPclFk/s1600/Panorama+HR_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pre-production Sony HX9V HR panorama original size crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bJ_K1yytL08/TWPPHDkjmeI/AAAAAAAADcc/0PRoS-VjA0o/s1600/Panorama+Standard_cr1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bJ_K1yytL08/TWPPHDkjmeI/AAAAAAAADcc/0PRoS-VjA0o/s1600/Panorama+Standard_cr1.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pre-production Sony HX9V panorama original size crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--pf2vxhXbxg/TWPPJERzExI/AAAAAAAADcg/02Dvgh7WRZI/s1600/Panorama+HR_cr1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--pf2vxhXbxg/TWPPJERzExI/AAAAAAAADcg/02Dvgh7WRZI/s1600/Panorama+HR_cr1.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pre-production Sony HX9V HR panorama original size crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pTHDd4ifjKU/TWPPKmVpKPI/AAAAAAAADck/sws6hDheDdA/s1600/Panorama+Standard_cr2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pTHDd4ifjKU/TWPPKmVpKPI/AAAAAAAADck/sws6hDheDdA/s1600/Panorama+Standard_cr2.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pre-production Sony HX9V panorama original size crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7eSOuAwGuas/TWPPOrfEMUI/AAAAAAAADco/4pX13A1pBYI/s1600/Panorama+HR_cr2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7eSOuAwGuas/TWPPOrfEMUI/AAAAAAAADco/4pX13A1pBYI/s1600/Panorama+HR_cr2.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pre-production Sony HX9V HR panorama original size crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k23A7q2AQS4/TWPiQAl_N5I/AAAAAAAADcw/Ntdc1C-Aqwg/s1600/Panorama+Standard_cr3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k23A7q2AQS4/TWPiQAl_N5I/AAAAAAAADcw/Ntdc1C-Aqwg/s1600/Panorama+Standard_cr3.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pre-production Sony HX9V panorama original size crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CXto4PR1lno/TWPiGqYXg8I/AAAAAAAADcs/_SoVzdpMg1c/s1600/Panorama+HR_cr3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CXto4PR1lno/TWPiGqYXg8I/AAAAAAAADcs/_SoVzdpMg1c/s1600/Panorama+HR_cr3.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pre-production Sony HX9V HR panorama original size crop</td></tr>
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<span class="postbody">This are not longer the video stream panoramas, this is full sensor resolution quality now.<br />
Great job Sony and a big thank you to Chris.<br />
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... oh you want a link to the originals?<br />
no problem <a href="http://forum.sony.pl/download/file.php?id=40850&sid=18afabc7a459293a9f09c42dc7ed050f&mode=view&customview=true">here</a> and <a href="http://forum.sony.pl/download/file.php?id=40851&sid=18afabc7a459293a9f09c42dc7ed050f&mode=view&customview=true">here<br />
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</a>You will find the new HR panorama in this new cameras:</span><br />
Sony HX7V<br />
Sony HX9V <br />
Sony HX100V<br />
Sony WX7<br />
Sony WX10<br />
Sony TX10<br />
Sony TX100V</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-30588886081493574762011-06-19T16:59:00.005+01:002011-07-12T10:21:07.005+01:00Sony HX9V Super MacroAs most of you know the Sony HX5 has a non documented macro function I <a href="http://hx5v.blogspot.com/2010/05/sony-hx5-macro-zoom.html">discovered</a> in my tests on the HX5 blog. It is like to have a 60 mm macro lens.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DOyaQsbqn30/Tf4X2-L-z8I/AAAAAAAAEF4/9L5YXBur7nA/s1600/hx5+praying+mantis+baby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="432" id=":current_picnik_image" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DOyaQsbqn30/Tf4X2-L-z8I/AAAAAAAAEF4/9L5YXBur7nA/s640/hx5+praying+mantis+baby.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">praying mantis baby around 22 mm (a bit less than 1") long - shot with Sony HX5V Super Macro<br />
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Most P&S cameras have their closest macro position at full wide angle. This not only means you have to get very close to your object, but you also have all the negative lens effects from the full wide angle to deal with and if you need the flash it will mostly not illuminate the full object since part of it is covered by the lens tube.<br />
The Sony HX9V has, as the HX5, a minimum distance from 50 mm or 2" to shoot macro. <br />
With the Super Macro you can zoom up to 2.4 x with the HX5 and, as confirmed by a user, also the HX9V and the camera still focus sharp at the same 50 mm or 2".<br />
That means the real closest distance is 20 mm or 0.8"<br />
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I would love to show you some HX9V samples of this function, but I need your help. If you have a HX9V and manage a nice Super Macro shot, please send me the link the comments so I can post the result here.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had some problems to get her sharp from the front since she kept moving. I used the high speed scene mode for continuous focusing and overcompensated a bit with the sharpening in pp.</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-71308846448345416242011-06-15T20:55:00.003+01:002012-03-01T11:27:02.693+00:00Sony HX9V vs HX5 sound comparison<br />
<a name='more'></a>by Manfred Jarvis<br />
<i>I had a Sony HX5V before I decided to upgrade to the HX9V, I thought the HX5V was superb for picture and video, but i am really surprised at how much more better the HX9V is, ok it's still only a pocket point and shoot camera so don't expect professional dslr type pics, but in my oppinion it comes damd close and has many features to play with.</i><br />
<i>As for video quality, this beats many high end dedicated camcorders which are frankly crap to use and a stills camera even if they state so.</i><br />
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<i>so here you get an excellent stills camera with an excellent 1080p camcorder thown in!</i><br />
<i>As for sound quality on videos, I was always finding that my HX5 was weak and flat in that department, but the new HX9V dose an excellent job. to judge this for yourself, please take a look at my sound comparison video for the two cameras: http://vimeo.com/25054905 </i><br />
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<i><a href="http://vimeo.com/25054905">Sony DSC-HX5V -vs- DSC-HX9V Sound comparison</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3040936">Manfred Jarvis</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</i><br />
<i>Both cameras are placed side by side in front of the hifi with the speakers seperated to the left and right by 2.5m</i><br />
<i>The speaker balance was turned fully to the left then fully to the right, in order to test the stereo seperation of the two cameras microphones.</i><br />
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<i>both cameras were recording the sond at the same time and both cameras were set to exactly the same shooting modes.</i><br />
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<i>Judge for yourself, but the HX9 definately sounds much richer with more bass and crisper treble. Also there is much less noise and a brighter sharper picture on the HX9.</i><br />
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Thank you Manfred<br />
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To learn more about the sound quality from the Sony HX9V check out <a href="http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1009&thread=38374897">this</a> forum post.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-53278351773220913192011-06-12T01:03:00.002+01:002011-07-12T10:56:17.713+01:00Sony HX9V vs Panasonic ZS10 / TZ20 vs Canon SX220 / SX230 vs Fuji F550EXR vs Nikon D7000 vs Sony A55 and NEX-5 vs Panasonic GH2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a name='more'></a>Welcome to the battle of the Titans, in one corner the replacement of last years surprise the new kid on the block the Sony HX9V, in the second corner with a reduced mega pixel count the Canon SX230 and her cheaper GPS-less twin the SX220, in the third corner we meet the champion of many years the new Panasonic ZS10 / TZ20 now with a MOS sensor and as surprise contestants the Nikon D7000 and 3 other DSLR cameras I was interested in.<br />
This comparison is made possible by the great work from Jeff Keller, <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/">DCRP</a> Founder/Editor.<br />
Check out his reviews and original photos and if you want to purchase something he is grateful if you click on the vendors from his review site.<br />
Thank you Jeff<br />
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Let´s get ready to rummmmbleeeeeeeee.<br />
I added the Fuji FinePix F550EXR to this comparison courtesy of dcresource.com <br />
After viewing the <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/fuji/finepix_f550exr-review/gallery">images</a> I first decided against it. Either the tester had a faulty camera or the lens from the F550 is very bad. I never saw so much corner softness and distortions before. But then checking the dcresource.com website it was stated:<i><br />
"After taking <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/fuji/finepix_f550exr-review/gallery">sample photos</a> with the Fuji FinePix F550EXR, I had assumed it was defective, due to the strong blurring on the right side. <b>Fuji examined the photos and said the camera was not defective</b>, so here's the gallery for you!"<br />
</i>If this is the kind of camera you can get by chance from Fuji ... but see for yourself (scroll down until after the food court sign to see them all). <i><br />
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In this posting I will take original size and quality crops from several pictures and display them in an order that the SX230 picture is always on top, HX9V always the second and ZS10 / TZ20 is always the third, after that you see what camera the pictures are from. <br />
Press the page up or down key to easy flip between 2 pictures.<br />
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When I choose a crop, what is important for me?<br />
First the detail in bright and dark areas, then how the camera handles high contrast situations, what might be recovered in dark areas and what can be improved by sharpening or other post processing, how is the over all composition, are there blown out areas, how is the noise in dark areas.<br />
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Enjoy you pixel peeping and remember how <b>you</b> will normally watch your pictures.<br />
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Update: I already have 3 unhappy visitors who dislike what they see, from:</div>
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<i>WOW they look horrable!</i> to</div>
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<i>wow, the ones with the grass (below the boat pics) show what was already shown with the preproduction camera: the hx9v has huge problems with detail. very disappointing :-(</i> and</div>
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<i>Grass, fruits in the photo from SONY awful art painting Picasso. In terms of noise Canon better. But Canon Chromatic aberration is worse</i>. <br />
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I can not have unhappy visitors, so how to make them happy again?</div>
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Why don´t we compare these horrible results with the actual darling of reviewers?</div>
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<b>Bring on the Nikon D7000 with the F3.5-5.6, 18 - 105 mm VR Nikkor lens for $1499</b></div>
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And now the big question? Are the pictures 4 times better? Can we make out the single grass stalks, does the fruit look fruitier? Will we have clear, crisp unsmudged, beautiful pictures what blow these puny point and shoot cameras out of the way? </div>
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You be the judge</div>
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Thanks to the great work from <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/">DCRP Review</a> we can now compare identical photos from the <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/comparisons/2011-gps-travel-zooms/canon-powershot-sx230-hs-gallery">Canon PowerShot SX230 HS</a>, <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/comparisons/2011-gps-travel-zooms/panasonic-lumix-zs10-gallery">Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10</a> and the <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/comparisons/2011-gps-travel-zooms/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-hx9v-gallery">Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V</a> side by side. Get the originals at these links. Compare <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/nikon/d7000-review/gallery">Nikon D7000 pictures</a>, compare <a href="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/slt_a55-review/gallery">Sony A55 pictures</a>.<br />
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There are over 150 image crops to compare and the overall size is over 27 MB, so loading them all might take a while.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic GH2 </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the Sony and Panasonic picture have a higher dynamic if you compare the front and side wall </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuji FinePix F550EXR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony A55</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pSUaag71Z6o/TZ36oUZ7EmI/AAAAAAAAD6c/6AgDevT87d4/s1600/nex5+bush.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pSUaag71Z6o/TZ36oUZ7EmI/AAAAAAAAD6c/6AgDevT87d4/s1600/nex5+bush.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic GH2 </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuji FinePix F550EXR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Bsm5-KhDeg/TZsc1wgCbNI/AAAAAAAAD4o/Bseg9oft07g/s1600/a55+ct.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Bsm5-KhDeg/TZsc1wgCbNI/AAAAAAAAD4o/Bseg9oft07g/s1600/a55+ct.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony A55</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic GH2 </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">check out the detail in the shadow area</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuji FinePix F550EXR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony A55</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic GH2</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the ZS10 is a bit soft here</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuji FinePix F550EXR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony A55</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic GH2 </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">they look all good to me</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuji FinePix F550EXR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony A55</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_DQhf5WXCg/TZ36tFZhTlI/AAAAAAAAD6k/UCsPSyC-ImI/s1600/nex5+clock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_DQhf5WXCg/TZ36tFZhTlI/AAAAAAAAD6k/UCsPSyC-ImI/s1600/nex5+clock.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic GH2 </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the HX9V captures good the detail like the brown foot stool? </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuji FinePix F550EXR resized from the 8MP original to 16MP </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eEJLcqJIG6M/TfPA1eBXrGI/AAAAAAAAEEU/BCSPfiwhfis/s1600/fuji+church.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eEJLcqJIG6M/TfPA1eBXrGI/AAAAAAAAEEU/BCSPfiwhfis/s1600/fuji+church.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuji FinePix F550EXR 8MP (binned mode?)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000 - and here is it where the much bigger sensor shows the real strengths </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony A55 - a big difference to the D7000</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_qHIpwhiC08/TZ36qaRFGKI/AAAAAAAAD6g/LYwL4XrsY-M/s1600/nex5+church.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_qHIpwhiC08/TZ36qaRFGKI/AAAAAAAAD6g/LYwL4XrsY-M/s1600/nex5+church.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZuuSe0KYD8o/TZ8wdAl21qI/AAAAAAAAD7c/hASawubsDPw/s1600/p+church.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZuuSe0KYD8o/TZ8wdAl21qI/AAAAAAAAD7c/hASawubsDPw/s1600/p+church.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic GH2 - different lighting - overhead lamps are on</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">corner crop - the HX9V keeps it nice and sharp </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuji FinePix F550EXR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XNCfBmTzIII/TZsdDmzETkI/AAAAAAAAD5A/cdcKyl0R494/s1600/a55+tower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XNCfBmTzIII/TZsdDmzETkI/AAAAAAAAD5A/cdcKyl0R494/s1600/a55+tower.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony A55</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SZre5bQGu1g/TZ365850I9I/AAAAAAAAD68/n0oHwdNHe44/s1600/nex5+tower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SZre5bQGu1g/TZ365850I9I/AAAAAAAAD68/n0oHwdNHe44/s1600/nex5+tower.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4x9hneHTewY/TZ8wtm5xHjI/AAAAAAAAD70/opdtyd-saVA/s1600/p+tower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4x9hneHTewY/TZ8wtm5xHjI/AAAAAAAAD70/opdtyd-saVA/s1600/p+tower.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic GH2 </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">center crop - they are all looking good</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuji FinePix F550EXR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3O9AA3kYSyo/TZscsDKoL9I/AAAAAAAAD4Y/oTO_oDDURuU/s1600/a55+windows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3O9AA3kYSyo/TZscsDKoL9I/AAAAAAAAD4Y/oTO_oDDURuU/s1600/a55+windows.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony A55</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J5YO9BNaCao/TZ36jYnhSaI/AAAAAAAAD6U/5WuISgQj1Ho/s1600/nex5+windows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J5YO9BNaCao/TZ36jYnhSaI/AAAAAAAAD6U/5WuISgQj1Ho/s1600/nex5+windows.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZtA8uZN9SU/TZ8wXG7GtkI/AAAAAAAAD7Q/sXxiO3onxRc/s1600/p+windows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZtA8uZN9SU/TZ8wXG7GtkI/AAAAAAAAD7Q/sXxiO3onxRc/s1600/p+windows.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic GH2 </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">look at the windows and the white water</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the hedge and grass has a bit more detail here</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HX9V and ZS10, the smothering smoother kills off a lot green detail here</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with 28mm instead of 24 the Canon is closer and therefor can pick up a bit more detail (hand rail wires).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the horizontal wires (in this 90 degree rotated pictures) look cleaner in this picture</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the TZ20 struggles here with the roof and shows lots of noise</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">very nice detail pick up from her HX230 here</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the smothering smoother goes for a beauty shot here and eradicated the "imperfections" of the pear skin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000 - different framed and different fruit order - for my eye worse than the P&S cameras</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">best controlled fringing from the bunch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000</td></tr>
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check out the area under the little roof of the menu and the detail in the wall above. (you might need to adjust the angle of your monitor for full detail) <br />
also check out the store sign, what camera can make out the neon tubes behind it best.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SX230 shows some purple fringing on the top of the window frame</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fuji FinePix F550EXR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony A55</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panasonic GH2 </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">on the left side of the shot were no people, so we have here instead a shot from the right side, same distance</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000 - oh come on, you can´t do that better Nikon?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony A55</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">just to compare Sony HX5 original size crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">can you see any big difference between these shots?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the TZ20 shows again a bit of grain</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D7000</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony A55 </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MS7orZ8aGME/TZ361aM29OI/AAAAAAAAD60/4f8RjN5QM-k/s1600/nex5+mm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MS7orZ8aGME/TZ361aM29OI/AAAAAAAAD60/4f8RjN5QM-k/s1600/nex5+mm.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony NEX-5</td></tr>
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OK, I spend the whole day working on this post and doing some serious comparison, here is my gist.</div>
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Panasonic is the looser for me in this contest, pictures less pleasing, wrong sensor, too expensive not enough progress.</div>
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Canon did show that less can be more and gets the finest details, if you look on top of the bridge, you can see the thin handrail wires or the way it captures extra detail in the pear shot.</div>
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The Sony show some good detail and sharp photos but looses the detail in the low contrast areas like the fruits. It would be interesting to see if you switch to food mode if ther more detail gets picked up.</div>
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Naturally the Nikon is the top dog especially when the light is less than bright but for me there is no 4 times the quality or resolution and no way that combination would fit in my pocket. Also I am pretty impressed how much detail the little p&s cameras pick up.</div>
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Snapshot from 2011-4-4 Amazon Germany - no HX9V is listed so far</div>
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If the cameras all had the same features I would pick the Canon (if I would judge just for the detail).</div>
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But they don´t, reading again through the SX230 info and checking a couple reviews, comparing all the features and playing a bit with the SX210 (who is the identical from the outside to the SX230 except for the zoom rocker and the on switch) there is no way I would choose the Canon over the Sony. Before choosing the SX220 I would rather get an HX5 (what I already have).</div>
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But that is just me, I always had a soft spot for the underdog, especially when you know that overall he can blast the competition away with his unique features.</div>
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<b>If you are interested in the Canon and do not need a GPS then the SX220 is a very tempting offer.</b></div>
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<b>Please read <a href="http://hx9v.blogspot.com/2011/01/sony-hx9v-think-4mp-not-16mp-and-be.html">this post</a> to understand why the results look that way.</b></div>
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I just took some time and reviewed the the original photos from all 5 cameras on my 120" full HD screen (see my Epson blog).</div>
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First in full screen, then zoomed in to match 16:9, then zoomed in to 50% and then further zoomed in to original pixel size (the projector pixel match the photo pixel).</div>
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The Canon pictures have a bit too cold tone for my taste, Panasonic and Sony have an overall more pleasing color space.</div>
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Except for the church photo there is nearly no visible difference in all 5 cameras up to 50% and in original size it is still not much (I was checking the scenes where people were in similar spots on all 4 photos).</div>
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Also the pears what look worse from the Sony camera, when I compare to the D7000 or the A55 I see not too much difference. The HX9V likes to smooth out imperfections and the pears fell victim to that decision. </div>
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There is a big difference between watching the photos zoomed in from 40cm on a 15" screen to watching them from 3.5 meter on a 120" screen.</div>
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It is like looking at the brochure from something to being there and seeing it with your own eyes.</div>
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In case of doubt, print out a couple if that is how you view your pictures and compare then or put a slide show of the pictures on your lcd or plasma tv., rename the pictures that the same motive comes after another and be sure to include the Nikon. Then sit back and tell me if you see a difference. </div>
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<b style="color: red;">If you want to send Sony and Panasonic a message, go buy the Canon SX220 instead, because nothing tell these people better that the megapixel race is plain stupid then lots of users buying the camera with the least megapixels.</b><br />
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Don´t get mad pixel peeping, resized to the way you use the photos and with a little post processing it´s all good. Enjoy a nice session, discover something new every time you and your camera go out, take that crazy snap shot even if it is crocked and fuzzy in the end it is just all about fun and memories.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bart the 3mm big jumping spider comes for a visit on top of my notebook lid - Sony HX5 original size crop</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-17373070178433640232011-05-04T20:26:00.001+01:002011-05-04T20:31:15.257+01:00Sony HX9V - new owners experiencesOK this is your post, tell me and the rest of the world what you like and do not like about your new Sony HX9V. Please if possible join the HX9V Flickr group and post your results there.<br />
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If you already posted something about your HX9V put a copy of it in the comments below so we have them all in one place.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-6153003507706449292011-04-16T18:16:00.002+01:002011-07-12T18:49:55.640+01:00little Sony HX9V vs the big boys: Canon SX30, Fuji HS10 / HS20, Sony HX1 / HX100V, Panasonic FZ100<b>Is the more than double zoom and the hinged display worth loosing the pocketability? </b><br />
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</i><span style="color: red;">All the camera comparisons are in now.</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">The best 20x and above camera is the Sony HX1 by a wide margin. All the other bridge cameras are worse to much worse compared to the Sony HX9V. </span><i><br />
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Since I had my Sony HX5, my HX1 just collects dust and that was pretty much the same case when I had the choice between my Canon S2 and the A60.<br />
For everyday <a href="http://www.canarias7.com/multimedia/galeria.cfm?id=5066&n=1">snap</a> shooting nothing beats a versatile and easy to carry pocket camera.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Canon S2IS<br />
Sony HX5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Canon A60</td></tr>
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With my HX1 I never used Aperture mode, because the tiny sensor and the slow lens already getting only a small amount of light and there is no sense in restricting it further. <br />
Most special settings did produce less than desirable effects and were better applied in post processing. I missed the swivel display and the longer zoom when shooting with the HX5, but with a 16 x zoom and a 16MP sensor the HX9V has roughly the same magnification than the 20 x zoom and 9MP sensor HX1. Also the new display has much wider viewing angles and in combination with my <a href="http://hx5v.blogspot.com/2010/04/sony-hx5-pluto-explains-super-magic.html">SM Mirror</a> I can simulate a hinged display.<br />
</i>Now let´s see how much better are the big boys regarding image quality.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V (left) vs Fujifilm HS20 (right)<br />
see for <a href="http://www.lesnumeriques.com/duels.php?ty=1&ma1=16&mo1=1332&p1=10568&ma2=24&mo2=1381&p2=10852&ph=1">yourself</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V vs Sony HX100V - and as I suspected the 16x lens captures more detail<br />
see for<a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/duels.php?ty=1&ma1=16&mo1=1338&p1=10599&ma2=16&mo2=1375&p2=10817&ph=1"> yourself</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V (left) vs Canon SX30 (right)<br />
see for <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/duels.php?ty=1&ma1=16&mo1=1332&p1=10568&ma2=1&ph=22">yourself</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V (left) vs Fujifilm HS10 (right)<br />
see for <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/duels.php?ty=1&ma1=16&mo1=1332&p1=10568&ma2=24&mo2=1132&p2=8774&ph=22">yourself</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V (left) vs Sony HX1 (right)<br />
see for <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/duels.php?ty=1&ma1=16&mo1=1332&p1=10568&ma2=16&mo2=703&p2=5127&ph=22">yourself</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V (left) vs Panasonic FZ100 (right)<br />
see for <a href="http://www.digitalversus.com/duels.php?ty=1&ma1=16&mo1=1338&p1=10599&ma2=60&mo2=1234&p2=9662&ph=4">yourself</a></td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-54513891000559443202011-04-07T13:11:00.001+01:002011-07-12T10:54:13.565+01:00Sony HX9V - getting the most out of you photo and video<a name='more'></a><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/S_1x5zFrg-I/AAAAAAAACQU/sTCHBgnGTE8/s1600/HX5+pirate+dino+compare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/S_1x5zFrg-I/AAAAAAAACQU/sTCHBgnGTE8/s320/HX5+pirate+dino+compare.jpg" /></a><br />
<ul><li>for quick and easy work, I prefer <a href="http://www.faststone.org/">Faststone</a> Image Viewer</li>
<li>if you really want to get the best out of your photo look at <a href="http://sagelighteditor.wordpress.com/">Sagelight</a> Image Editor - some hands on action and the older free edition are <a href="http://hx5v.blogspot.com/2010/05/sony-hx5-advanced-image-manipulation.html">here</a></li>
<li>have a look at: <a href="http://hx5v.blogspot.com/2010/04/hx5-tips-tricks.html">TIPS & TRICKS</a></li>
<li>about <a href="http://hx5v.blogspot.com/2010/08/hx5-video-workflow.html">video workflow</a> </li>
<li>and <a href="http://hx5v.blogspot.com/2010/05/sony-hx5-video-encoding.html">video encoding</a></li>
</ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-9630886374123580722011-03-29T14:41:00.004+01:002011-07-12T10:19:55.614+01:00Sony HX9V - what´s new doc?a short overview of the new features <br />
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<b>The control wheel</b> <br />
seems more like a hit and miss according to some users but the good thing is that you can use the 4-way controller in most cases instead.<br />
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MR setting</b><br />
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Can save 3 favorite settings<br />
According to the scene<br />
zoom position <br />
white balance <br />
exposure compensation <br />
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Fast focus and subject tracking</b><br />
Minimum of about 0.1 seconds faster auto-focus <br />
In combination with high-speed CMOS sensor and image processing engine, the shortest about 0.1 seconds, achieves high-speed autofocus. <br />
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<b>Warning: do not activate the smile shutter while shooting a video in a place where people have to smile the whole time (sales people, conventions, the circus etc.)</b><br />
<i>When the Smile Shutter function is set to [On], the shutter releases automatically each time the camera detects a smiling face. You cannot switch [On] or [Off] for Smile Shutter during movie recording.</i><br />
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Lot´s of 3D</b><br />
Realistic to take a photograph. 3D photography features <br />
Can take a photo realistic 3D, three shooting modes 3 "3D Still" "3D Panorama" swing "Suingumaruchianguru" chip. After taking a 3D picture, television cameras and 3D (*) with an HDMI cable, 3D pictures can enjoy watching. <br />
* HDMI-compliant <b><u>3D</u></b> TV <br />
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Leave the scene of daily life in 3D "3D Still" <br />
"3D Still" is used, easy to enjoy the simple 3D shooting. Simply press the shutter button once to analyze images captured by the camera, 3D image is generated. 3D too difficult shooting closeup photography. <br />
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Dynamic 3D scenes can be shot in "3D Panorama Swing (*)" <br />
"3D Panorama" swing is used, the only great power in the wave of the camera for shooting a 3D panorama. Up to 100 images taken from high-speed communication between a camera to shake, and automatically generates a panoramic image at left and right eye for two. <br />
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<b>Pseudo-3D camera to enjoy photos "Suingumaruchianguru (*)" </b><br />
"Suingumaruchianguru" is used, 3D TV without the pseudo-3D can enjoy pictures in the camera's LCD. When you shake the camera, multi-view (multi-angle) of 15 auto-generated images of 16:9. Alternating right and left body is tilted to the LCD to play this pseudo-3D three-dimensional look at the subject. Also, when shooting the video also to be recorded, so 3D ornamental, HDMI TV connected to a 3D compatible 3D can also watch a photo.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Looks like this mode works only in the camera. The camera senses the swiveling motion and swivels the picture accordingly.<br />
Would be interesting to see if this would work over the HDMI port also to watch on the big screen.</span></b><br />
Yes works on a TV but has to be a 3D TV.<br />
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<b>Choose your favorite color LCD screen with color, background color 3 </b><br />
Background color LCD screen, choose from black white pink. Color selection can be done easily from the menu settings.<br />
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</b>Finally the menu gets visible in bright sun.<br />
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<b>White balance shift </b><br />
White balance and color mode can be set. Change the color of the picture, do the shooting from the image. The shooting modes are also equipped with manual exposure and shutter speed can be set.<br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TU_tKv_hcrI/AAAAAAAADVk/ymPQ0SHkHLA/s1600/sony+HX9V_manual.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TU_tKv_hcrI/AAAAAAAADVk/ymPQ0SHkHLA/s400/sony+HX9V_manual.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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thanks to the manual it gets clear now</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">so now you can generate the optimal white balance for your eye</td></tr>
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Can take SLR camera like a portrait. "Blur the background" mode </b>Highlight the subject in a beautiful bokeh in the background. You can easily shoot portraits such as single lens reflex camera taken. "Blur the background" two continuous shooting with a shutter time setting mode. From these two pictures to detect the distance between subject and background, do the blurred background.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">This one I really like to see! </span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">How Sony pulls off to shoot 2 pictures, mask what appears the foreground, pastes it into the background picture, add some feather to the masked object and does this in a very short time.</span></b><br />
It works surprisingly well in the samples I have seen so far.<br />
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<b>Solid hold in pursuit of a sense of design, beauty and functionality </b>Using a resilient rubber material to grip, hold a sense of seeking to get fit in nicely. In addition, the functional buttons are placed, to achieve a compact yet comfortable operation<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TVCMz19LXyI/AAAAAAAADVw/RQrUmMw6Axo/s1600/sony+HX9V+rubber+grip.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HXaPyG-SY44/TVCMz19LXyI/AAAAAAAADVw/RQrUmMw6Axo/s640/sony+HX9V+rubber+grip.jpg" width="640" /></a><b>Getting operations also resolved on the spot. Guide "in camera" </b><br />
<b style="color: red;">you got to love these automatic translations, this Sony HX9V now comes with it`s own surgical team.</b><br />
If you are unsure or operation is useful when you want advice on how to use shooting mode guide "in camera" with. And how to use each feature, so you explain to them how to shoot even when the operation is difficult to understand the road can be resolved on the spot..<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">With the USB port in camera charging you can use every simple emergency USB power-up to recharge or operate the Sony HX9V.</span><br />
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Party-shot (TM) (Shot Party) supported </b><br />
Cyber-shot automatic enjoy "Party-shot" (sold separately) are available. Cyber-shot is set to pan (rotation), tilt (angle adjustment), while the zoom, finds the subject's face, captured for us automatically. In addition, HX9V is "taken orders" are also supported. So you know when the camera shutter, but also enjoy commemorative photo pose with friends.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">It would be interesting to see if this could be converted for surveillance <br />
pictured the HX7V</span></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-49267639083900212142011-03-22T19:49:00.003+00:002011-07-12T10:51:28.516+01:00Sony HX7V / HX9V analyzing the 16MP sensor pictures - Part 7<br />
<a name='more'></a>In this post we analyze the results from a <b>pre-production</b> Sony HX9V.<br />
The samples are from <a href="http://translate.google.es/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.quesabesde.com%2Fnoticias%2Fsony-hx9v-hx9-analisis-muestras-videos%2C1_7423&sl=es&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8">quesabesde</a>.com, Spain<br />
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This time we use the provided ISO test to see how much detail we are loosing if the ISO goes up. Adjust the angle of your screen so that the border of the money looks brownish,<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G1gwxpS8MC0/TYo9IPY4kuI/AAAAAAAADug/yegUfp-xRCA/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_hx9v_100iso_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G1gwxpS8MC0/TYo9IPY4kuI/AAAAAAAADug/yegUfp-xRCA/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_hx9v_100iso_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 100 original size and quality crop<br />
for best results I have my HX5 set to ISO 100 for most shooting situations and will do the same with my HX9V</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 200 original size and quality crop<br />
the first fine lines starting to disappear and the overall sharpness declines</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oRx9Peme-yk/TYo9N1Cf5eI/AAAAAAAADuo/T4Oz56bEGN8/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_hx9v_400iso_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oRx9Peme-yk/TYo9N1Cf5eI/AAAAAAAADuo/T4Oz56bEGN8/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_hx9v_400iso_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 400 original size and quality crop<br />
further slight detail loss but the BIONZ processor counters with added smoothing, sharpening and enhancing brightness and contrast </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iSDH8PGAf-g/TYo9QY8n5kI/AAAAAAAADus/EpwNS2R9wI4/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_hx9v_800iso_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iSDH8PGAf-g/TYo9QY8n5kI/AAAAAAAADus/EpwNS2R9wI4/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_hx9v_800iso_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 800 original size and quality crop<br />
major loss in detail and sharpness</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 1600 original size and quality crop<br />
the fine detail is gone and countures in the medium detail are enhanced</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gy86Z4TVkLo/TYo9TF2SU_I/AAAAAAAADu0/bRCBI0_qqDM/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_hx9v_3200iso_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gy86Z4TVkLo/TYo9TF2SU_I/AAAAAAAADu0/bRCBI0_qqDM/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_hx9v_3200iso_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 3200 original size and quality crop<br />
massive loss from medium detail and overall softness</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V 16 x original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1ZjYPVbaQ-I/TYo-LKl5GCI/AAAAAAAADvY/UTqjrnzBM8c/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00267_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1ZjYPVbaQ-I/TYo-LKl5GCI/AAAAAAAADvY/UTqjrnzBM8c/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00267_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop<br />
wide angle top right corner</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop<br />
wide angle center</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rn2X2Xd7EwI/TYpCbQ-rRBI/AAAAAAAADwg/Y90CjuNdqwg/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00267_cr2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rn2X2Xd7EwI/TYpCbQ-rRBI/AAAAAAAADwg/Y90CjuNdqwg/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00267_cr2.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop<br />
wide angle bottom left corner</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ED-CDrR9p98/TYo-NdU102I/AAAAAAAADvc/zK4jNhyxXPY/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00270_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ED-CDrR9p98/TYo-NdU102I/AAAAAAAADvc/zK4jNhyxXPY/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00270_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ErMBEYRp6FA/TYo-P1sW7BI/AAAAAAAADvg/18aVvSAXoDo/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00271_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ErMBEYRp6FA/TYo-P1sW7BI/AAAAAAAADvg/18aVvSAXoDo/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00271_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V wide angle original size and quality crop </td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KCIjrbnhmT4/TYq5163VuqI/AAAAAAAADwo/N_-KMThTbm8/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00271_crsa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KCIjrbnhmT4/TYq5163VuqI/AAAAAAAADwo/N_-KMThTbm8/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00271_crsa.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V wide angle original size and quality crop </td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2Uh3prr31Ic/TYo-SEY0hpI/AAAAAAAADvk/x5jl_ZNtFbU/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00272_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2Uh3prr31Ic/TYo-SEY0hpI/AAAAAAAADvk/x5jl_ZNtFbU/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00272_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V 16x original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5WvwaTH2q14/TYo-T3yEvCI/AAAAAAAADvo/l8c4lsMOjNs/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00273_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5WvwaTH2q14/TYo-T3yEvCI/AAAAAAAADvo/l8c4lsMOjNs/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00273_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V - the horror of digital zoom - original size and quality crop<br />
The only time I use the digital zoom is when I use the camera as a telescope. Then I set the camera to the lowest resolution (VGA), smart zoom and full digital zoom. It is amazing what you can make out far away. </td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oE8Sn61z-Bo/TYo-bJUB21I/AAAAAAAADvs/Og7oF7BJjl0/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00278_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oE8Sn61z-Bo/TYo-bJUB21I/AAAAAAAADvs/Og7oF7BJjl0/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00278_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop<br />
I remember this shot from the HX5 last year, and this one looks better.</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UtibOpq7-cs/TYo-eu2IrzI/AAAAAAAADvw/lPsFbJVz17M/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00280_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UtibOpq7-cs/TYo-eu2IrzI/AAAAAAAADvw/lPsFbJVz17M/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00280_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ucBTGGlTCPI/TYo-g1wrFyI/AAAAAAAADv0/co0zzsmBN2g/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00289_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ucBTGGlTCPI/TYo-g1wrFyI/AAAAAAAADv0/co0zzsmBN2g/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00289_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-D0emTbwk3_0/TYo-iDnvh6I/AAAAAAAADv4/PwmsRwF-Jfg/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00302_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-D0emTbwk3_0/TYo-iDnvh6I/AAAAAAAADv4/PwmsRwF-Jfg/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00302_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 250 9 x original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0BEmMWe_XZY/TYo-n6By_vI/AAAAAAAADv8/tgXOpP-6DFc/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00330_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0BEmMWe_XZY/TYo-n6By_vI/AAAAAAAADv8/tgXOpP-6DFc/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00330_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 3200 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jcu4fnyDYzw/TYo-wnJklaI/AAAAAAAADwA/esYoEy82gZk/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00307_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jcu4fnyDYzw/TYo-wnJklaI/AAAAAAAADwA/esYoEy82gZk/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00307_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V 8 x original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_7wq00WdPGI/TYo-0ZmWCyI/AAAAAAAADwE/-oVEfDHgZTs/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00336_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_7wq00WdPGI/TYo-0ZmWCyI/AAAAAAAADwE/-oVEfDHgZTs/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00336_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 800 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oY6NBz_6xXA/TYo-44-K44I/AAAAAAAADwI/nNiNnmFq9Tw/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00352_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oY6NBz_6xXA/TYo-44-K44I/AAAAAAAADwI/nNiNnmFq9Tw/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00352_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 400 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pFl1cprMWUg/TYo_GHcQeiI/AAAAAAAADwM/efgmJPhVfWc/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00321_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pFl1cprMWUg/TYo_GHcQeiI/AAAAAAAADwM/efgmJPhVfWc/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00321_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 3200 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j2yMq6Hhz14/TYo_HnginTI/AAAAAAAADwQ/FzKksF08cQo/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00345_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j2yMq6Hhz14/TYo_HnginTI/AAAAAAAADwQ/FzKksF08cQo/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00345_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 3200 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BuvDGldl_H8/TYo_XUo8I6I/AAAAAAAADwU/hcfi-M4DDL8/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00365_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BuvDGldl_H8/TYo_XUo8I6I/AAAAAAAADwU/hcfi-M4DDL8/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00365_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-E8nnE7PdkfI/TYo_ZcOCtTI/AAAAAAAADwY/NLXv7gjBBU8/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00399_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-E8nnE7PdkfI/TYo_ZcOCtTI/AAAAAAAADwY/NLXv7gjBBU8/s1600/sony_cyber_shot_dsc_hx9v_dsc00399_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 800 HDR original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-38751317718408558862011-03-22T18:19:00.002+00:002011-07-12T10:50:55.785+01:00Sony HX7V / HX9V analyzing the 16MP sensor pictures - Part 6<br />
<a name='more'></a>In this post we analyze the results from a production Sony HX9V.<br />
The samples are from <a href="http://translate.google.es/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdc.watch.impress.co.jp%2Fdocs%2Freview%2Fnewproduct%2F20110301_430166.html&sl=ja&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8">DC Watch</a>, Japan<br />
<span style="color: red;">updated also with a video result</span><br />
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I did choose this part of the picture because there are some low light areas where you can get an good idea about the noise handling.<br />
Also I do not care much about well lit ISO tests. Nearly no one uses high ISO in bright conditions. <br />
A real ISO test has to be in low light conditions.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jqhPvsbm3iw/TYlVTFTyaAI/AAAAAAAADso/vQcX0GkyQE8/s1600/047_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jqhPvsbm3iw/TYlVTFTyaAI/AAAAAAAADso/vQcX0GkyQE8/s1600/047_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 100 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rWSN7lWnSZU/TYlVUYQOoYI/AAAAAAAADss/oAxDIR811Xg/s1600/048_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rWSN7lWnSZU/TYlVUYQOoYI/AAAAAAAADss/oAxDIR811Xg/s1600/048_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 200 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YP-EwezMhqs/TYlVWGVnUiI/AAAAAAAADsw/MvjlfQ7d9C8/s1600/049_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YP-EwezMhqs/TYlVWGVnUiI/AAAAAAAADsw/MvjlfQ7d9C8/s1600/049_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 400 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4_4Aibl_LTU/TYlVYvMiVtI/AAAAAAAADs0/m5I7L5piKBo/s1600/050_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4_4Aibl_LTU/TYlVYvMiVtI/AAAAAAAADs0/m5I7L5piKBo/s1600/050_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 800 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vMhBaMkPUQw/TYlVa39lHEI/AAAAAAAADs4/lZkduSvEnuk/s1600/051_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vMhBaMkPUQw/TYlVa39lHEI/AAAAAAAADs4/lZkduSvEnuk/s1600/051_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 1600 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VH6V15YROj8/TYlVdCYNAeI/AAAAAAAADs8/sIaSWwNaXzg/s1600/052_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VH6V15YROj8/TYlVdCYNAeI/AAAAAAAADs8/sIaSWwNaXzg/s1600/052_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 3200 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UEfRcm1qTaE/TYndo6kYI2I/AAAAAAAADtA/poES0uJ6O0s/s1600/053_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UEfRcm1qTaE/TYndo6kYI2I/AAAAAAAADtA/poES0uJ6O0s/s1600/053_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V green auto mode original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YB2ax3bhCvc/TYndrmXEJ5I/AAAAAAAADtE/4CfbwSC-3vg/s1600/054_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YB2ax3bhCvc/TYndrmXEJ5I/AAAAAAAADtE/4CfbwSC-3vg/s1600/054_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V gold auto mode original size and quality crop (it did not recognize this as an HDR scene)</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aF5tG1RKPCA/TYndtqprFsI/AAAAAAAADtI/FbGhImxXh_8/s1600/055_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aF5tG1RKPCA/TYndtqprFsI/AAAAAAAADtI/FbGhImxXh_8/s1600/055_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V HDR mode original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Cc12lAZDyiE/TYndvcP2bwI/AAAAAAAADtM/UpyoU8eml3A/s1600/064_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Cc12lAZDyiE/TYndvcP2bwI/AAAAAAAADtM/UpyoU8eml3A/s1600/064_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HdSA5W9v-wI/TYndxR2p6xI/AAAAAAAADtQ/1F-W36k9HgU/s1600/065_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HdSA5W9v-wI/TYndxR2p6xI/AAAAAAAADtQ/1F-W36k9HgU/s1600/065_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V background defocus original size and quality crop (a part from the front object gets defocussed by mistake)</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ik3QlkZVm04/TYndzr1n8iI/AAAAAAAADtU/3Xq-Z_SaEc0/s1600/074_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ik3QlkZVm04/TYndzr1n8iI/AAAAAAAADtU/3Xq-Z_SaEc0/s1600/074_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop<br />
the captured color nuances are quite good </td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X_aIL_STdEg/TYnd2i6hIjI/AAAAAAAADtY/XsgOMLpYG5o/s1600/075_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X_aIL_STdEg/TYnd2i6hIjI/AAAAAAAADtY/XsgOMLpYG5o/s1600/075_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop<br />
nice clarity and detail</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-A_pjRx72wSQ/TYnd6IEkJtI/AAAAAAAADtc/SJv40R_5-_Y/s1600/076_cr2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-A_pjRx72wSQ/TYnd6IEkJtI/AAAAAAAADtc/SJv40R_5-_Y/s1600/076_cr2.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ip0aJSwAWlY/TYnd87ArozI/AAAAAAAADtg/2eTWYrsrTPY/s1600/077_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ip0aJSwAWlY/TYnd87ArozI/AAAAAAAADtg/2eTWYrsrTPY/s1600/077_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xpD5m2XpoDU/TYnd_QAEZhI/AAAAAAAADtk/iPcUFp4Oeo4/s1600/078_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xpD5m2XpoDU/TYnd_QAEZhI/AAAAAAAADtk/iPcUFp4Oeo4/s1600/078_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop<br />
the dynamic range is quite astonishing - if you wiggle your display, you can see the detail in the bright and dark areas</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XaQrshhJQJY/TYneCn2pElI/AAAAAAAADto/440QwbJu0fg/s1600/079_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XaQrshhJQJY/TYneCn2pElI/AAAAAAAADto/440QwbJu0fg/s1600/079_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop<br />
a lot of detail gets picked up</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6bqdGbGd48E/TYneERMH70I/AAAAAAAADts/nnLUPJv4xYA/s1600/080_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6bqdGbGd48E/TYneERMH70I/AAAAAAAADts/nnLUPJv4xYA/s1600/080_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nU6VUAnfPpI/TYneGXpaNcI/AAAAAAAADtw/VyTHtkv-G8w/s1600/081_cr2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nU6VUAnfPpI/TYneGXpaNcI/AAAAAAAADtw/VyTHtkv-G8w/s1600/081_cr2.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop<br />
The little 16MP sensor struggles to get the detail in the low light areas</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gGC3gA7Yukk/TYneIeE-SkI/AAAAAAAADt0/GN4kxaC404U/s1600/081_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gGC3gA7Yukk/TYneIeE-SkI/AAAAAAAADt0/GN4kxaC404U/s1600/081_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop<br />
the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromatic_aberration">chromatic aberration</a> is very well controlled</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8HeaZplNl9A/TYneLNC-1oI/AAAAAAAADt4/P5ntKKSQCM0/s1600/082_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8HeaZplNl9A/TYneLNC-1oI/AAAAAAAADt4/P5ntKKSQCM0/s1600/082_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PpyxKITTplo/TYneNuZo_0I/AAAAAAAADt8/A09rVi8UrvM/s1600/083_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PpyxKITTplo/TYneNuZo_0I/AAAAAAAADt8/A09rVi8UrvM/s1600/083_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V close up original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s2CnVCWGFnU/TYnePsdp2qI/AAAAAAAADuA/wxT8ZrJgsoo/s1600/084_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s2CnVCWGFnU/TYnePsdp2qI/AAAAAAAADuA/wxT8ZrJgsoo/s1600/084_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V ISO 800 original size and quality crop<br />
the noise in the dark areas is very well controlled</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jfoW28ypC-A/TYneVybPX_I/AAAAAAAADuE/rPC7v4onO2w/s1600/087_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jfoW28ypC-A/TYneVybPX_I/AAAAAAAADuE/rPC7v4onO2w/s1600/087_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V 16 x ISO 200 original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A2q9x0mVu1Y/TYnebCrBK9I/AAAAAAAADuI/O3x_JeCdkRg/s1600/085_cr2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A2q9x0mVu1Y/TYnebCrBK9I/AAAAAAAADuI/O3x_JeCdkRg/s1600/085_cr2.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V 16 x original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N8fYFldc4qQ/TYnefgS-nNI/AAAAAAAADuM/Z3Xw-2jni_I/s1600/088_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N8fYFldc4qQ/TYnefgS-nNI/AAAAAAAADuM/Z3Xw-2jni_I/s1600/088_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V 16 x original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-m5L84IjmhW0/TYnl8rxwddI/AAAAAAAADuQ/vFeh5c06kPg/s1600/088cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-m5L84IjmhW0/TYnl8rxwddI/AAAAAAAADuQ/vFeh5c06kPg/s640/088cr.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V 16 x resized to 8MP and enhanced - click on picture for full size</td></tr>
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In case you were wondering about the 3 video samples because the meaning was lost in translation. 56.6MB / 1,920 × 1,080 / 60p active mode, 55.9MB / 1,920 × 1,080 / 60i active mode, 49MB / 1,920 × 1,080 / 60i standard stabilisation. <br />
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What most people do not recognize, is the big impact the 50/60p mode has.<br />
If you ever tried to capture a frame of the original interlaced stream you know this result:<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sKfujsReKi4/TYnyDE91PwI/AAAAAAAADuY/o7a9pRYeFBo/s1600/Sony+HX9V+60i+vs+60p+capture+066.mts_000006906_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sKfujsReKi4/TYnyDE91PwI/AAAAAAAADuY/o7a9pRYeFBo/s1600/Sony+HX9V+60i+vs+60p+capture+066.mts_000006906_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V 60i captured frame original size</td></tr>
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How much more appealing is this result from a progressive stream.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jsLzWPclo9s/TYnx_u_yvCI/AAAAAAAADuU/CpARUgPiIXQ/s1600/Sony+HX9V+60p+vs+60i+capture068.mts_000006439_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jsLzWPclo9s/TYnx_u_yvCI/AAAAAAAADuU/CpARUgPiIXQ/s1600/Sony+HX9V+60p+vs+60i+capture068.mts_000006439_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V 60p captured frame original size</td></tr>
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If I had not already ordered a Sony HX9V, after these results I sure would have. The 16 x lens is of good quality and the usual faults like purple fringing, barrel distortion and soft corners are very well controlled.<br />
If you aware of the limitation of this camera as I pointed out in several posts then you will be happy with the Sony HX9V.<br />
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You did a good job here Sony.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-25168001065709892192011-03-22T17:43:00.002+00:002011-07-12T10:50:35.581+01:00Sony HX7V / HX9V analyzing the 16MP sensor pictures - Part 5<b><span style="color: red;"></span></b><br />
<a name='more'></a><b><span style="color: red;">added 2 original very bad images in a restored way</span></b><br />
Our thanks go out to Photographyblog.com who took 39 full-size sample photos with the Sony HX9V and share the results <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/previews/sony_hx9v_photos/">here</a> with us.<br />
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Keep in mind they are all pre-production samples and for some reason all the images from Warwickshire, England shot with the Sony HX100V, HX9V and WX10 produced the worst images I have seen so far. (see <a href="http://hx9v.blogspot.com/2011/03/sony-hx100v-tx100v-tx10-wx10-wx7.html">here</a>)<br />
So we have bad quality, soft and blotchy images, let´s see what we can do about that. <br />
In cases like that resizing and post processing might save the image.<br />
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As usual all post processing is done in Faststone Image Viewer. <br />
Resized 50% each side, Auto Adjust Colors and USM Sharpen 18 / 1.0<br />
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bhfeHIXzSmc/TXYpmgcCweI/AAAAAAAADkA/IWkQwVO0xH8/s1600/sony_hx9v_02_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bhfeHIXzSmc/TXYpmgcCweI/AAAAAAAADkA/IWkQwVO0xH8/s640/sony_hx9v_02_cr.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V pre-production - click image for full size</td></tr>
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- and suddenly they look crisp, full of detail and quite vibrant. <br />
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3c-DQaw_5fI/TXYpqCS4RYI/AAAAAAAADkE/n3tY74jc8Oc/s1600/sony_hx9v_12_cr1400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3c-DQaw_5fI/TXYpqCS4RYI/AAAAAAAADkE/n3tY74jc8Oc/s640/sony_hx9v_12_cr1400.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V pre-production - click image for full size</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rT7yKDfQa8I/TXYpu2TQ65I/AAAAAAAADkI/O6HpP0l9o9w/s1600/sony_hx9v_17_cr1600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rT7yKDfQa8I/TXYpu2TQ65I/AAAAAAAADkI/O6HpP0l9o9w/s640/sony_hx9v_17_cr1600.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V pre-production - shadows brightened - click image for full size</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-dh_jZA6Lf2U/TXYpwVV5MtI/AAAAAAAADkM/LIONHo8e3sc/s1600/sony_hx9v_23_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-dh_jZA6Lf2U/TXYpwVV5MtI/AAAAAAAADkM/LIONHo8e3sc/s1600/sony_hx9v_23_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V pre-production </td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jHZ0ezIenQU/TXYp09v2U2I/AAAAAAAADkQ/v1bV24SjTVY/s1600/sony_hx9v_24_cr1600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jHZ0ezIenQU/TXYp09v2U2I/AAAAAAAADkQ/v1bV24SjTVY/s640/sony_hx9v_24_cr1600.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V pre-production - click image for full size</td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eLC3J21ro9o/TXYp4HRZSJI/AAAAAAAADkU/RBc6Adeb1M0/s1600/sony_hx9v_29_cr1600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eLC3J21ro9o/TXYp4HRZSJI/AAAAAAAADkU/RBc6Adeb1M0/s640/sony_hx9v_29_cr1600.jpg" width="554" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V pre-production - click image for full size<br />
ISO 400 - 15.4 X zoom - F:5.6 pretty impressive</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DAN3ThuSSP4/TXYp5MBmVTI/AAAAAAAADkY/SCWdXWo4RTU/s1600/sony_hx9v_39_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DAN3ThuSSP4/TXYp5MBmVTI/AAAAAAAADkY/SCWdXWo4RTU/s1600/sony_hx9v_39_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V pre-production</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-diXiRgE4PWc/TXYrn1P3b_I/AAAAAAAADkc/idWAE5go9rA/s1600/sony_hx9v_34_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="447" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-diXiRgE4PWc/TXYrn1P3b_I/AAAAAAAADkc/idWAE5go9rA/s640/sony_hx9v_34_cr.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX9V pre-production - click image for full size</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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2 pictures were so bad that I had to resize to 2MP or 1 MP to let them look acceptable.<br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mkcx4fcvV3s/TXe7OzRUDgI/AAAAAAAADks/xreccoqArBk/s1600/sony_hx9v_38+2mp_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mkcx4fcvV3s/TXe7OzRUDgI/AAAAAAAADks/xreccoqArBk/s640/sony_hx9v_38+2mp_cr.jpg" width="484" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">resized to 2MP click image</td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zx7lrYOV9Kg/TXe7R6PGnGI/AAAAAAAADkw/Rk8BZ_SCMfc/s1600/sony_hx9v_19+1mp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zx7lrYOV9Kg/TXe7R6PGnGI/AAAAAAAADkw/Rk8BZ_SCMfc/s640/sony_hx9v_19+1mp.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this one was so out of focus and grainy 2MP still looked bad resized to 1MP and did some Faststone magic click image</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-107258146629853542011-03-22T16:20:00.002+00:002011-07-12T10:50:20.567+01:00Sony HX7V / HX9V analyzing the 16MP sensor pictures - Part 4<br />
<a name='more'></a>A Sony HX7V comparison thanks of the work and <a href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/HX7V/HX7VA7.HTM">images</a> from imaging-resource.com<br />
Get more info and all the images in full resolution at their website.<br />
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This short analysis answers the questions:<br />
How much does the color suffer in high ISO?<br />
Do we actually get more usable resolution with the 16MP sensor compared with the 10MP sensor and an identical lens?<br />
How good is the Hand Held Twilight mode compared to a tripod shot in low ISO?<br />
And just for fun lets battle the 16MP Sony HX7V against the 16MP Sony A55<br />
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<b>Sony HX7V ISO comparison from 125 to 3200</b><br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dSu7_FvPLIM/TW-ASWPjR9I/AAAAAAAADhI/WRenN-YzfGU/s1600/SONY+HX7V+ISO+COMPARERISON+crayola.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dSu7_FvPLIM/TW-ASWPjR9I/AAAAAAAADhI/WRenN-YzfGU/s640/SONY+HX7V+ISO+COMPARERISON+crayola.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V 16MP - click on image for original size and quality crop (1600x1600) </td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sdN3Gi25ZMM/TW-JY0nlmoI/AAAAAAAADhM/UeMb33OB468/s1600/SONY+HX7V+ISO+COMPARERISON+crayola+res+to+8mp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sdN3Gi25ZMM/TW-JY0nlmoI/AAAAAAAADhM/UeMb33OB468/s640/SONY+HX7V+ISO+COMPARERISON+crayola+res+to+8mp.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V 16MP crop reduced to 8MP - click on image for original size </td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N-G2zvyn6qI/TW-JafyhDJI/AAAAAAAADhQ/LcA5L40L_fc/s1600/SONY+HX7V+ISO+COMPARERISON+crayola+res+to+4mp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N-G2zvyn6qI/TW-JafyhDJI/AAAAAAAADhQ/LcA5L40L_fc/s640/SONY+HX7V+ISO+COMPARERISON+crayola+res+to+4mp.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V 16MP crop reduced to 4MP - click on image for original size </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<b>Sony HX7V vs HX5 resolution comparison</b><br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q3kMqjCDZFc/TW-AJHCZvPI/AAAAAAAADhA/G4c6T575r-U/s1600/SONY+HX7V+VS+HX5+COMPARE+RESOLUTION.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q3kMqjCDZFc/TW-AJHCZvPI/AAAAAAAADhA/G4c6T575r-U/s1600/SONY+HX7V+VS+HX5+COMPARE+RESOLUTION.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V horizontal resolution original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AikBIjx6NK0/TW-ALSYt-lI/AAAAAAAADhE/snN2OjtL6dE/s1600/SONY+HX7V+VS+HX5+COMPARE+RESOLUTION+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AikBIjx6NK0/TW-ALSYt-lI/AAAAAAAADhE/snN2OjtL6dE/s1600/SONY+HX7V+VS+HX5+COMPARE+RESOLUTION+1.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V vertical resolution original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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So we really getting more usable resolution with the 16MP sensor.<br />
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<b>Sony HX7V Hand Held Twilight mode compared to a low ISO </b><b>tripod shot </b><b>and High ISO</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uWJptnPkkCg/TW-Jd54yvVI/AAAAAAAADhU/WbgLsQGYBYA/s1600/SONY+HX7V+HHT+comparison.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uWJptnPkkCg/TW-Jd54yvVI/AAAAAAAADhU/WbgLsQGYBYA/s640/SONY+HX7V+HHT+comparison.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V 16MP - click on image for original size and quality crop (1600x1600) </td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DdDPpv4PuZU/TW-Uxc6ButI/AAAAAAAADhY/asTIsldOOPM/s1600/SONY+HX7V+HHT+comparison+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DdDPpv4PuZU/TW-Uxc6ButI/AAAAAAAADhY/asTIsldOOPM/s640/SONY+HX7V+HHT+comparison+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V 16MP - click on image for original size and quality crop (1600x1600) </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
From the sample above it looks to me to rather shoot with a higher ISO (ISO 800 would have been OK) to preserve the detail and color better.<br />
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just for fun lets battle the Sony HX7V against the Sony A55<br />
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_baRl5490FA/TW-gPjaZ85I/AAAAAAAADhc/8z95hFfSOLM/s1600/sony+hx7v+vs+A55+house1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_baRl5490FA/TW-gPjaZ85I/AAAAAAAADhc/8z95hFfSOLM/s1600/sony+hx7v+vs+A55+house1.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V vs Sony A55 - big areas of low contrast gray and the smothering smoother at work <br />
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</tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mnR68Xvuyv4/TW-gRb_o5fI/AAAAAAAADhg/tq94jezhxIg/s1600/sony+hx7v+vs+A55+house2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mnR68Xvuyv4/TW-gRb_o5fI/AAAAAAAADhg/tq94jezhxIg/s1600/sony+hx7v+vs+A55+house2.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V vs Sony A55 - instant astro-turf thanks to the smothering smoother</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-U_74c__PzwU/TW-gSh8DIsI/AAAAAAAADhk/eduee6giiyQ/s1600/sony+hx7v+vs+A55+house3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-U_74c__PzwU/TW-gSh8DIsI/AAAAAAAADhk/eduee6giiyQ/s1600/sony+hx7v+vs+A55+house3.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V vs Sony A55 - the bright areas in the center are quite good and have lot of detail<br />
only the dark areas tell us about the sensor size</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454169405531020653.post-62796500606687974392011-03-22T15:59:00.002+00:002011-07-12T10:50:08.359+01:00Sony HX7V / HX9V analyzing the 16MP sensor pictures - Part 3<b></b><br />
<a name='more'></a><b>The truth about the Sony HX7V and HX9V image quality.</b><br />
This post analyzes the <a href="http://translate.google.es/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdc.watch.impress.co.jp%2Fdocs%2Freview%2Fnewproduct%2F20110301_430166.html&sl=ja&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8">pictures</a> provided by a <b><u>pre-production</u></b> Sony HX7V review from Nagoya, Japan.<br />
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Nagoya is between Ichinomiya and Toyota. Some pictures include GPS coordinates, just let Google Earth take you there. <br />
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Let´s have a closer look at the provided samples, shall we?<br />
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<b>Background defocus</b> <br />
has 3 settings and is a new function on some 2011 models from Sony like the HX100V, HX9V, HX7V, WX10, TX100V and others.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-nPx0rukiiuQ/TWvamSn5HjI/AAAAAAAADfM/im6z2tNkzUs/s1600/sony+hx7v+background+defocus+setting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-nPx0rukiiuQ/TWvamSn5HjI/AAAAAAAADfM/im6z2tNkzUs/s1600/sony+hx7v+background+defocus+setting.jpg" /></a></div>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tQzJeQWTmMw/TWzqbqPhJ3I/AAAAAAAADfY/B6pQGKuXjC0/s1600/sony+background+defocus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tQzJeQWTmMw/TWzqbqPhJ3I/AAAAAAAADfY/B6pQGKuXjC0/s1600/sony+background+defocus.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">for best results look for maximum contrast between the foreground object and the background</td></tr>
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<b><br />
HX7V ISO comparison from 100 to 3200</b><br />
I did choose the worse case scenario: shot a night, low contrast gray areas not well lit in the background with fine detail.<br />
Up to ISO 400 the results look promising.<br />
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_fcv4c2lXv8/TWzzvQB0MiI/AAAAAAAADfc/nDwQKiwQYTY/s1600/sony+hx7v+iso+comparison+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_fcv4c2lXv8/TWzzvQB0MiI/AAAAAAAADfc/nDwQKiwQYTY/s1600/sony+hx7v+iso+comparison+6.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">beginning at ISO 800 color is starting to dim a bit and is nearly gone at ISO 3200 for small badly lit areas<br />
detail is well kept up to ISO 400 and usable up to ISO 1600</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<b>Purple fringing</b><br />
is very well controlled in high contrast areas against a white, black or colored background <br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TK-hEJnXswk/TWz5vFLI2fI/AAAAAAAADfg/lETjLeBt8ic/s1600/sony+hx7v+purple+fringing+062_cr+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TK-hEJnXswk/TWz5vFLI2fI/AAAAAAAADfg/lETjLeBt8ic/s1600/sony+hx7v+purple+fringing+062_cr+.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp original size and quality crop - no purple fringing</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3OJXMcRG0Bw/TW0Tmtz9oHI/AAAAAAAADgQ/UqTbCifB_nM/s1600/sony+hx7v+purple+fringing+060_cr+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3OJXMcRG0Bw/TW0Tmtz9oHI/AAAAAAAADgQ/UqTbCifB_nM/s1600/sony+hx7v+purple+fringing+060_cr+.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp original size and quality crop - no purple fringing</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XYf76PMBGOo/TW0Uz0sWAiI/AAAAAAAADgU/O0gLBQb6Smk/s1600/sony+hx7v+purple+fringing+059_cr+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XYf76PMBGOo/TW0Uz0sWAiI/AAAAAAAADgU/O0gLBQb6Smk/s1600/sony+hx7v+purple+fringing+059_cr+.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp original size and quality crop - no purple fringing</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b><br />
Resolution</b><br />
the level of detail captured on the 16MP sensor all light situations is not too bad, but as always with an overenthusiastic image processing engine the low contrast areas get a bit of a good smoothing.<br />
But hey, for a pocket super zoom and 16MP on a tiny sensor, I am quite impressed.<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7oNAAB1eQwA/TWz8LtaDDWI/AAAAAAAADfk/XHfoHh6kEA0/s1600/sony+hx7v+level+of+detail+051_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7oNAAB1eQwA/TWz8LtaDDWI/AAAAAAAADfk/XHfoHh6kEA0/s1600/sony+hx7v+level+of+detail+051_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp original size and quality crop</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VXU257UwDv4/TWz-DDyasaI/AAAAAAAADfo/RskYhxfMu9U/s1600/sony+hx7v+level+of+detail+053_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VXU257UwDv4/TWz-DDyasaI/AAAAAAAADfo/RskYhxfMu9U/s1600/sony+hx7v+level+of+detail+053_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp original size and quality crop</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aIIlDGEbmjI/TWz-EqJV5OI/AAAAAAAADfs/812h_daCSnE/s1600/sony+hx7v+level+of+detail+054_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aIIlDGEbmjI/TWz-EqJV5OI/AAAAAAAADfs/812h_daCSnE/s1600/sony+hx7v+level+of+detail+054_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V6jctAlEPho/TWz-JXDuCHI/AAAAAAAADf0/wuDTAnbAoIs/s1600/sony+hx7v+level+of+detail+056_cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V6jctAlEPho/TWz-JXDuCHI/AAAAAAAADf0/wuDTAnbAoIs/s1600/sony+hx7v+level+of+detail+056_cr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp original size and quality crop</td></tr>
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the quality and resolution of these images are not worse than the ones I took with my Sony HX5 in fact they are mostly overall better. <br />
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<b>Color and detail captured in low light</b><br />
so how good is that BSI sensor really in low light?<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xc4t_0yyr5s/TW0GZv5jLtI/AAAAAAAADgA/7Z2ok3xvCC0/s1600/sony+hx7v+low+light+detail+044sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xc4t_0yyr5s/TW0GZv5jLtI/AAAAAAAADgA/7Z2ok3xvCC0/s1600/sony+hx7v+low+light+detail+044sm.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp reduced to VGA original</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WDVB46t56HI/TW0Gaj3nz7I/AAAAAAAADgE/AqoKWyFW3n0/s1600/sony+hx7v+low+light+detail+044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WDVB46t56HI/TW0Gaj3nz7I/AAAAAAAADgE/AqoKWyFW3n0/s1600/sony+hx7v+low+light+detail+044.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp reduced to VGA lets see what lurks in the shadows.<br />
Not bad at all what is captured.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9vdu5la0Ex4/TW0JJHOhEcI/AAAAAAAADgI/ENMDnAhZKig/s1600/sony+hx7v+low+light+detail+org.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9vdu5la0Ex4/TW0JJHOhEcI/AAAAAAAADgI/ENMDnAhZKig/s1600/sony+hx7v+low+light+detail+org.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp original size crop</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-H4rif4e4Zj4/TW0JKeNfG6I/AAAAAAAADgM/qBRbL9tXZvk/s1600/sony+hx7v+low+light+detail+pp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-H4rif4e4Zj4/TW0JKeNfG6I/AAAAAAAADgM/qBRbL9tXZvk/s1600/sony+hx7v+low+light+detail+pp.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sony HX7V pp original size enhanced to see whats with the tower in the back </td></tr>
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