Sony Announce 9 New Digital Cameras!
I’m not sure how I missed this story yesterday, but Sony have announced no less than 9 new additions to its digital camera range. There are 6 new Cyber-shots, ranging from the DSC-P32 ($230), DSC-P52 ($280), DSC-P72 ($330), DSC-P92 ($500), the DSC-P8 ($400) and the DSC-P10 ($600). There are 2 new CD-based Mavica cameras, the MVC-CD350 ($500) and the MVC-CD500 ($700).
The most interesting new model is the Cyber-shot DSC-V1, which seems to be a direct replacement for the S85.
“Available in May for about $700, and barely larger than a deck and a half of cards, the Cyber-shot V1 camera will offer a 5-megapixel imager and a Carl ZeissŪ Vario-SonnarŪ lens with 4x optical zoom sharpness and color accuracy. It will also feature a hot shoe and accessory terminal. Plus, there are several Sony-only features, including a rechargeable InfolithiumŪ battery system, with to-the-minute awareness of remaining battery life, along with NightshotŪ and NightFraming features for taking crisp pictures in no or low-light conditions. “
Website: Sony Press Releases
Steves Digicams have a already posted a First Look at the Cyber-shot DSC-V1, which you can read here.



#1 Sue
OOOHHH!!! Want it, want it. Gotta go look.
9:33 pm - Tuesday, February 25, 2003
#2 Sue
It also uses this:
Sony Memory Stick & Memory Stick Pro compatible to 1GB, 32MB included
Hmmmm.. we'll finally get something that stores more than 128 meg?
10:57 pm - Tuesday, February 25, 2003
#3 Mark Goldstein
Only 32Mb included? Seems a bit mean to me! That's not going to hold many 5-megapixel shots...Mind you Minolta only supplied a 16Mb card with the Dimage 5...
So do you think you'll be buying the V1 then Sue?!
11:19 pm - Tuesday, February 25, 2003
#4 Sue
Dunno. It depends on what else becomes available.
It's a strong contender.
I really had wanted a 707, and then a 717, but when push came to shove, I didn't like how it felt. That's when I bought the s85.
2:26 am - Thursday, February 27, 2003
#5 Mark Goldstein
The 717 does look a little odd, more like a camcorder than a camera...
It looks like there's going to be a lot of choice, after all of the new cameras are unveiled at PMA.
2:38 pm - Thursday, February 27, 2003