Sony DSC-WX1 Cyber-shot

“The Sony WX1 delivers impressive results in a fun and easy way.”

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 [QuickPrice Check], a 10.2M resolution (1/2.4-in. CMOS) ultra compact digital camera with 5x optical zoom (24-120mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. (230K dots) LCD, Easy Shooting Mode, iAUTO, iSCN, Intelligent AF, Sweep Panorama, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Continuous Shooting 10fps (10.2M full resolution), Anti Motion Blur mode, Handheld Twilight Mode, Face Detection, Smile Shutter Technology, Pet Mode, PHOTO MUSIC, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Sony WX1 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

“The Cyber-shot DSC-W220 is a good value compact.”

Camera Labs has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220, a 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD) ultra compact digital camera with 4x optical zoom (30-120mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus, Smile Shutter™ technology, Face Detection, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Sony W220 Review at: Camera Labs ]

Sony Reader Daily Edition

SONY READER DAILY EDITION NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SALE AT SONYSTYLE.COM

SAN DIEGO – November 18, 2009 — Delivering on its promise to give consumers a variety of choices, Sony today announced its newest addition to the Sony Reader Family — the Reader Daily Edition™ — is now available for pre-order on SonyStyle.com. The Reader Daily Edition, a highly-anticipated wireless model with 3G connectivity, will ship next month.

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Sony Reader Touch Edition

Canadian high school is first in the world to announce the supply of Sony Readers in place of printed textbooks

Blyth Academy, Sony Canada and Pearson Canada make digital textbooks a reality

TORONTO, Nov. 17 – Embracing the benefits of electronic reading, students at Blyth Academy are today beginning the transition from using traditional printed textbooks to digital textbooks read on the Sony(R) Reader Digital Book. Blyth Academy is the first high school in the world to announce that each student will be supplied with an e-Reader in place of printed textbooks.

From history class to political science, each student will have access to all of his or her course content using leading edge digital technology from Sony and publishers like Pearson Canada. The students will use Sony Readers that are pre-loaded with course textbooks, outlines, assignments, reference materials, background reading and personal timetables.

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Sony DSC-WX1 Cyber-shot

“The DSC-WX1 didn’t live up to the hype.”

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 [QuickPrice Check], a 10.2M resolution (1/2.4-in. CMOS) ultra compact digital camera with 5x optical zoom (24-120mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. (230K dots) LCD, Easy Shooting Mode, iAUTO, iSCN, Intelligent AF, Sweep Panorama, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Continuous Shooting 10fps (10.2M full resolution), Anti Motion Blur mode, Handheld Twilight Mode, Face Detection, Smile Shutter Technology, Pet Mode, PHOTO MUSIC, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Sony WX1 Review at: DCRP (dcresource) ]

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

“The Sony Cybershot W220 is a good camera overall.”

DigiCamReview has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220, a 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD) ultra compact digital camera with 4x optical zoom (30-120mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus, Smile Shutter™ technology, Face Detection, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Sony W220 Review at: DigiCamReview ]

SONY Family Portrait Weekend

November 14 & 15, 11 am – 4 pm

Status: Available (No registration required)

Get ready to strike a pose! For one exciting weekend, professional photographers from SONY will be on site at the Royal Ontario Museum for a range of fun family activities.

Presented in cooperation with Sony of Canada Ltd., children and their parents will hone their photography skills using a SONY Digital SLR camera to take great portraits.

Activities will include an interactive photo shoot, a dress-up zone, a scavenger hunt and an opportunity for families to print out their portraits and take them home. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913 – 2008, presented by the Bay.

Location: Level 1 – Queen’s Park Rotunda

Cost: Free with general admission

Contact Information:
Tel.: 416.586.8000
E-mail: info@rom.on.ca

Date/Time: Sessions (2):

* Saturday November 14, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
* Sunday November 15, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

[ View the invite at: ROM ]

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

“The image quality [of the Sony H20] is among the best I’ve seen in a small camera.”

Imaging Resource has published their review (with sample images) of the Sony H20 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra zoom with 10.1M resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 10x optical zoom (38-380mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), P, Manual, Easy Shooting mode, iAuto, iSCN, Scene Modes, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Selected Face Memory, Smile Shutter Technology, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Sony H20 Review at: Imaging Resource ]

Sony DSC-TX1 Cyber-shot

“The [Sony] TX1 produces impressive results up to ISO 800.”

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 [QuickPrice Check], a 10.2M resolution (1/2.4-in. CMOS) ultra compact digital camera with 4x optical zoom (35-140mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. (230K dots) Touch Screen LCD, Easy Shooting Mode, iAUTO, iSCN, Intelligent AF, Sweep Panorama, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Continuous Shooting 10fps (10.2M full resolution), Anti Motion Blur Mode, Handheld Twilight Mode, Face Detection, Smile Shutter Technology, Pet Mode, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Sony TX1 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 with optional battery grip

“The Sony A850 is an absolute bargain … [and] it’s not lacking a single important feature.”

Photocrati has posted their review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 [QuickPrice Check], a full-frame DSLR with 24.6MP resolution, in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Shake Technology, 3.0-in. LCD (921K dots), Continuous Shooting 3fps. There’s no Live View and no video capability.

[ Read the Sony A850 Review at: Photocrati ]