DSC-QX30

Gadgets we love here @ Lnmovement.net. Today we are reviewing Sony DSC-QX30

Sony expands innovative lens-style camera line with new interchangeable-lens model and 30x zoom model.

I just love innovative concepts that inspire us to see the future beyond one’s imaginative thoughts. One can’t argue that Companies such as Sony, pushes boundaries when it comes to innovative concepts. Building on its strong history of innovation in the digital imaging market, Sony Electronics has announced two additions to their unique line of Lens-style Camera. Enjoy this week’s publication guys. Cheers. Lnmovement Pro Dj for this week: Name: kid basik. Country: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Designed for mobile photography enthusiasts, the new high-zoom DSC-QX30 and E-mount interchangeable-lens ILCE-QX1 models combine the power of a premium compact digital camera with the convenience and connectivity of today’s smart phones, utilizing Wi-Fi® connectivity to instantly transform a connected phone into an extremely powerful photographic tool.

The new cameras utilize the latest version of Sony’s Play Memories Mobile™ application (version 5.0 for Android and iOS devices) to connect wirelessly to a Smartphone quicker than ever, converting the bright, large LCD screen of the phone into a real-time viewfinder with the ability to frame shots, adjust zoom, release the camera shutter, start/stop video recordings and control other basic camera settings.   The new app version 5.0 features an updated user-friendly interface that adds gridlines for easy image framing and a mirror mode ideal for self-portraits.

For added convenience, the app can be activated using NFC one-touch with compatible devices.  Once pictures are taken, they are saved directly on both the phone and the camera, and can be shared instantly via social media or other common mobile applications.

New QX1 Interchangeable-lens Version

The new compact sized DSC-QX30 camera brings the power and versatility of a 30x optical zoom lens to mobile photographers, eliminating the frustration and poor quality commonly experienced when zooming-in using a Smartphone camera.  Additionally, the extensive 30x zoom is aided by Optical Steady Shot™ image stabilization to minimize camera shake throughout the zoom range.  Clear Image Zoom is also available, utilizing advanced color and pattern matching technologies to allow the QX30 to reach an impressive 60x magnification digitally without sacrificing pixel count.

Awesome zoom power is matched by lock-on AF and speedy continuous shooting at up to 10fps, letting photographers capture fast-moving action with an accurately focused burst of split-second images. For video enthusiasts, the QX30 model can also shoot Full HD video at a smooth 60p frame rate at the touch of a button.

Highlights

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Turn your Smartphone into 30x optical zoom camera

• NFC/Wi-Fi® allows simple, one-touch connection to Smart phones
• Shoot and enjoy images thru the Smartphone’s large LCD screen
• Conveniently save images on both camera and phone memory
• Use Apps to edit and share photos instantly online

Product Specifications

• Limited Warranty

Software

• Supplied Software: Supplied Software: Play Memories Home, Image Data Converter Version 4 (via software download from camera)

Advanced Features

• Image Stabilization: [Still Image] Optical Steady Shot (TM) image stabilization [Movie] Optical Steady Shot (TM) image stabilization with Active Mode
• Face Detection: Auto, Face Selection; maximum eight faces detected
• Priority setting (for Face Detection): Yes (eight faces max)
• Color: Black

Convenience Features

• Power Save Mode: 2 min

Drive System

• Continuous Shooting Speed : Approx. 10 fps (for up to 10 shots)
• Shutter Speeds: iAuto (1/1600 - 4) / Program Auto (1/1600 - 1) / Aperture Priority (1/1600 - 8) / Shutter Priority (1/1600 - 30)
• Self-timer: 10 sec. / 2 sec.
• Drive Mode: Single / Continuous shooting

Exposure System

• D-Range Optimizer: Yes
• Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
• Minimum Illumination: [Movie] Auto: 10lux (Shutter Speed 1/15)
• Exposure Settings: [Still] Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Movie Mode
• Metering Modes: Multi Pattern
• ISO: [Still Image] ISO 80-3200 (iAuto), ISO80-12800 (Superior Auto), Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (Program Auto), Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (Aperture Priority), Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (Shutter Priority)
• ISO Sensitivity (Movie): [Movie] Auto: (ISO 80-1000 level)
• White Balance Mode: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluor. (Cool White, Day White, Daylight) / Incandescent

Focus Control

• Focus Area: Multi Point AF
• AF Modes: Single-shot AF / Touch AF
• Focus System: Contrast-detect AF

Imaging Sensor

• Processor: BIONZ® X image processor
• Pixel Gross: 21.1M pixels (approx.)
• Color Filter System: RGB primary color mosaic filters
• Effective Picture Resolution: 20.4 M pixels (approx.)
• Imaging Sensor: 1/2.3" (7.82mm) Exmor R® CMOS sensor

Interface

• NFC: Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• A/V Remote Terminal: Multi/Micro USB Terminal*8, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)

Optics/Lens

• Optical Zoom: 30x
• Minimum Focus Distance: iAuto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.16 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 200cm (6.56 ft.) to Infinity) / Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.16 ft) to Infinity, T: Approx. 200cm (6.56 ft) to Infinity)
• Lens Groups-Elements: 11 elements in 10 groups (including 5 aspheric elements)
• Lens Type: Sony G® Lens
• Aperture (Max): F3.5 (W) - 6.3 (T)
• Steady Shot Mode: Active: Yes
• Clear Image Zoom: [Still image] 20M Approx. 60x / 10M Approx. 85x / 5M Approx. 120x / 0.3M Approx. 486x / 15M (16:9) Approx. 60x / 2M (16:9) Approx. 162x [Movie] Approx. 60x
• Aperture: iAuto (F3.5-F6.3(W)) / Program Auto (F3.5-F6.3 (W) / Aperture Priority (F3.5-F8.0(W)) / Shutter Priority (F3.5-F6.3 (W))
• Focal Length (35mm equivalent): [Still Image 3:2] f=25-750mm [Still Image 4:3] f=24-720mm [Still Image 16:9] f=26-780mm [Still Image 1:1] f=28.5-855mm [Movie 16:9] f=26.5-1080mm
• Aperture Blade: Iris diaphragm (5 blades)

Power

• Battery Type: Info-LITHIUM® NP-BN (3.6V)
• Power Consumption (in Operation): Approx. 1.4W
• Number of Still Images: Approx. 200 images
• Battery Capacity: Typical: 2.3Wh (630mAh) Minimum: 2.2Wh (600mAh)
• Supplied Battery Charger: NP-BN (supplied) / NP-BN1 (not supplied)
• Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation): [Still Images] Approx. 200 / approx. 100min [Movies] Actual shooting: approx. 25min Continuous shooting : approx. 45min. (In [MP4 28M PS] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15 min. and max. file size is 4GB.)

Recording

• Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Stereo Microphone Monaural speaker
• Still Image Size 1:1: 15M (3,888 × 3,888) / 7.5M (2,736 × 2,736) / 3.7M (1,920 × 1,920)
• Audio Format: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
• Video Format: MP4
• Video Mode: MP4: 28M PS (1920 x 1080, 60 fps) 16M HQ (1920 x1080, 30 fps)
• Color Space: sRGB
• Still Image Size 16:9: 15M (5,184 × 2,920) / 7.5M (3,648 × 2,056) / 2.1M (1,920 × 1,080)
• Still Image Size 3:2: 18 M (5,184 × 3,456) / 8.9M (3,648 × 2,432) / 4.5M (2,592 × 1,728)
• Still Image File Format: JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0,Exif Ver.2.3,MRF Baseline compliant)
• Media Type: Memory Stick Micro / Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) / microSD, micro SDHC, micro SDXC Memory Card
• Still Image Size 4:3: 20M (5,184 × 3,888) / 10M (3,648 × 2,736) / 5M (2,592 × 1,944) /0.3M (640 x 480)

Viewfinder

• Type: Segment LCD

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.): 2 3/4" x 2 5/8" x 2 3/8" (68.4mm x 65.1mm x 57.6mm)
• Weight (Approx.): With Battery and Memory Stick-micro 0lb 6.8oz. (193g)
• Weight (Approx) (Main unit only): 0lb 6.3oz. (178g)

In The Box

• Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BN
• Micro USB cable
• Wrist Strap
• Smartphone attachment
• Quick Start Guide
• Reference Guide

Notes:

• Requires Mount Adaptor when attached with A-mount lens