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Dubai, January 2004: A stylishly sleek and compact digital still camera, it is one of the slimmest digital camera to feature 5.0 Mega Pixel resolution for high precision imaging. With a large 2.5-inch Hybrid LCD screen and the revolutionary Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom, the Cyber-shot T1 is the ideal combination of sophisticated style and exceptional features.
"The Cyber-shot T1 with 5.0 Mega Pixels fills the need for those waiting for an ultra-slim and compact camera with high definition resolution in their pursuit of outstanding picture quality and convenient portability," said Mr. Yasuhide Yokota, Managing Director, Sony Gulf FZE.
The large 2.5-inch Hybrid LCD screen is a breakthrough in shooting ease and viewing pleasure in such a compact model. Importantly, picture quality is not compromised by the slim, compact size. The camera is equipped with one of the industry's best lens, the Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar, and multiple Zoom options for great close-ups, including 3x Optical Zoom, 6x Precision Digital Zoom and the unique Smart Zoom which achieves zoom ratios up to 12x in VGA. Also fitted with Sony's most advanced Real Imaging Processor, the Cyber-shot T1 is the perfect choice for the executive with an eye for fashion, functionality, portability and quality.
Sleek Beyond Comparison
The Cyber-shot T1 measures only 17.3mm in depth and features highly advanced technologies compacted into its chic silver stainless steel body. It is one of the thinnest 5.0 Mega Pixel digital still camera currently on the market, making it an ideal choice for individuals who are looking for a stylish, sophisticated camera that is easy to handle and carry around.
The unparalleled slimness is achieved through a unique folded path optical system, high density packaging within the camera and the utilization of small devices, including InfoLITHIUM Type T NP-FT1 battery and Memory Stick Duo.
Unrivalled Picture Quality in a Compact Digital Still Camera
The 5.0 Mega Pixel SUPER HAD CCD, precision 3x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens and a newly developed Real Imaging Processor all contribute to the outstanding picture quality delivered by this pocket-sized package. The Cyber-shot T1 carries the Real Imaging Processor, which not only achieves high picture quality, but also accelerates the speed of capture and reproduction of precious images and greatly reduces power consumption to prolong picture-taking pleasure.
Featuring a large Hybrid 2.5-inch LCD screen - the size of most LCD screens featured on camcorders - the Cyber-shot T1 offers a host of exciting benefits and applications, which, until now, were restricted to the domain of far larger cameras.
Users no longer need to peer into small playback screens to check on pictures. With the large Hybrid 2.5-inch LCD screen, the Cyber-shot T1 can be used as an album to share your precious images with family and friends. The large display also allows for ease in framing images and the Hybrid technology improves the clarity of the menu display. The nature of the screen allows for clear viewing from any angle and under any light conditions.
Aside from the large display of single images, the Cyber-shot T1 features a 16-picture index display function instead of the standard 9-picture index display, allowing a faster search of pictures and the picture per sheet increases by 156% (area ratio), optimizing easy view.
Magnifying Glass Mode also empowers the user with the ability to take close- ups (approximately 1 cm close-up) of any part of an image by up to 3.4 times the size of the actual subject, more than triple that of any other compact digital still camera.
Quick Start-up, Quick Response
Accelerated start-up and quick response time means users never need miss those once-in-a-lifetime shots. The Cyber-shot T1 is ready for shooting in approximately 1.4 seconds, with a simple push of the cover. In addition, the camera's Real Imaging Processor technology, allows a Burst shooting of 4 rapid shots with an interval of approximately 1.0 sec per shot.
Memory Stick Duo Compatibility
Compact storage is another feature of the Cyber-shot T1. Choose to save images to Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo (at one third the size of standard Memory Stick).
New Battery
With the new slim InfoLITHUM T (NP-FT1) battery, the Cyber-shot T1 has the stamina for approximately 140 shots when fully charged. Users can monitor battery life displayed on the LCD screen, and save the power to take more of the important moments.
Additional Advanced Features
6x Precision Zoom / 12x Smart Zoom - enables digital enhancement of distant objects by up to 6 times using Digital Precision Zoom, or SMART zoom in up to 12 times closer when shooting at VGA resolution, without losing picture quality.
MPEG Movie VX (Standard/ Fine) - shoot high-resolution video continuously at 640 x 480 resolution at a 4:3 size ratio, then experience full-screen playback on your TV. Switch the setting from Standard to Fine mode for even finer picture detail and smoother reproduction at 30fps/10.5MPS.
Multi Point Auto Focus / Centre-weighted Auto Focus - identifies five key focus points on the image, ensuring every detail is sharply captured, even if it is not in the centre of the frame. Ideal when the subject is off-centre or there are multiple objects in the frame.
Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast - offers the flexibility to adjust these settings according to your shooting conditions and personal preferences. Saturation allows adjustment in colour vividness. Contrast brightens or darkens images and Sharpness increases or decreases the definition of image edges.
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
