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Sony announces new combination printer and photo frame
PUBLISHED: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Sony took the wraps off a new S-Frame digital picture frame today at PhotoPlus. The multi-tasking DPP-F700 digital frame doubles as a photo printer, spitting out glossy 4x6 inch prints at 300x300 dpi resolution. Sony gave us a brief demo on the show floor.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Review
PUBLISHED: 10/15/2009  BY: David Rasnake
Our first look at the Sony Cyber-shot HX1 came nearly a year ago at PMA 2009. A lot can change in the camera world in nine months, but with the ability to fire off full-res frames at 10 fps, the HX1 hasn't lost much of its allure since then. With 1080p HD video and a 20x zoom lens, our tests proved it to be a veritable Swiss army knife of a midsize camera.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Review
PUBLISHED: 10/2/2009  BY: Theano Nikitas
Nobody could accuse Sony of skimping on features for their Cyber-shot DSC-G3. With built-in WiFi, web browser, 4GB internal memory, and a sizable 3.5 inch touch screen, this slender camera differentiates itself from every other consumer digicam on the market. But is the G3 just a techno novelty, or is it worth its premium price tag?
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 joins flagship A900 as full-frame Alpha DSLR
PUBLISHED: 8/27/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
Sony launches their second full-frame DSLR today, the Alpha DSLR-A850. Like the flagship Alpha A900, the new A850 will feature a 35mm 24.6 megapixel CMOS sensor and a 3.0 inch 921k dot LCD. With a few exceptions, it's nearly identical to its predecessor. The A850 will start at $2000, a sweet price for a full-frame system.
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A500, Alpha DSLR-A550 unveiled
PUBLISHED: 8/27/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
Sony announces the Alpha DSLR-A500 and DSLR-A550 this morning sporting the latest generation of CMOS sensors. Coupled with their BIONZ image processor, the 12.3 megapixel A500 and 14.2 megapixel A550 are optimized for low-light performance and boast shooting at up to 12800 ISO.
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Sony issues service notice for Cyber-shot DSC-W170
PUBLISHED: 8/22/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
Sony is offering free service on certain units of its Cyber-shot DSC-W170 cameras affected by peeling of the metal plating on the bezel.
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Sony introduces Party-shot, an automatic photographer
PUBLISHED: 8/6/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
Sony has introduced the Party-shot personal photographer, a camera dock that pans 360 degrees automatically detecting faces, adjusting composition and snapping photos for you.
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX1 and DSC-WX1 hit the ground running
PUBLISHED: 8/6/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
Sony brings the high-speed sensor technology of the Cyber-shot HX1 to two slimmer and smaller new packages with the announcement of the Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The new EXMOR R sensor in each model promises better low-light performance and high-speed shooting at up to 10 fps.
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Sony announces 32GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX
PUBLISHED: 7/13/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
In a July 13, 2009 press release, Sony announced its 32GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX.
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Sony announces beginner-friendly Alpha A230, A330 and A380 DSLRs
PUBLISHED: 5/18/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
Sony has just introduced three new cameras to their Alpha DSLR series. The Alpha DSLR-A230, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A380 have been styled to appeal to first-time SLR users moving up from digital compacts. From new menu guides to SD/SDHC memory card compatibility, Sony has given the existing Alpha model a real makeover in order to attract a new crowd.
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Sony unveils Cyber-shot HX1 ultrazoom with CMOS sensor
PUBLISHED: 3/2/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
At a pre-PMA press conference today, Sony announced another player on its roster of high zoom, compact cameras. This time, they've introduced a CMOS sensor to the lineup in the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. With high-speed burst shooting of 10 fps and a 20x Sony G zoom lens, Sony hopes to make this a fast camera with a big zoom range.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 features high resolution, small price point
PUBLISHED: 2/19/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 debuted earlier this week in a flurry of pre-PMA camera announcements. It's a basic point-and-shoot, but Sony has managed to equip it with a couple of user-friendly tech goodies and a sizable 12.1 megapixel sensor.
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Sony expands ultrazoom line with Cyber-shot DSC-H20
PUBLISHED: 2/17/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
In an announcement this morning, Sony showed off plans to update its compact ultrazoom. The new camera, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20, builds on the popular H10, with more intelligent auto features, more resolution, and HD video capture capabilities.
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