Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5

Sony has announced the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5, an ultraslim digital camera with a 3x zoom lens available in 4 different "autumnal" colors: red, champagne, silver, and black. The 5.1 megapixel digital camera features 32 MB of internal memory with support for Sony Memory Sticks, a 2.5" LCD screen on the back, and an increased battery life. The $350 digital camera goes on sale in September.

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Capture the Action and Color in Style With Sony's New Cyber-shot DSC-T5

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Why not spice up the color and activity
of fall with Sony's latest "always with you, always ready" compact camera that
easily slips in your pocket or smallest bag. The new Cyber-shot(R) DSC-T5
digital camera is ultra slim, yet delivers great pictures.

Great value and performance in a slim package

Like other cameras in Sony's T Series, this new model combines Carl Zeiss
Vario-Tessar(R) optics with 5.1 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom lens,
a 2.5" Clear Photo LCD screen, 32 MB of internal memory for storage and easy
transfer to an optional Memory Stick(R) media card*, and increased battery
life compared to previous T Series models, with up to 240 shots per charge.
The T5 has a vertical design: It features a lightweight, aluminum body
available in four autumnal colors -- red, champagne gold, silver and black --
with a sliding matte silver lens cover.
"This is the perfect 'next' camera for anyone who doesn't want to miss a
moment, whether out on the town or at family gatherings," said James Neal,
director of digital imaging products at Sony Electronics. "It's the most
affordable model in our T series and a great value given its enhanced
performance."

Get the shots you want

It is easy to get the shots you want with the Cyber-shot T5. Slide the
lens cover down and the camera is ready to capture images in less than a
second. Thanks to its folding-optical-path design, the lens never needs to
extend forward from the camera body. So you can enjoy the quality of Carl
Zeiss optics and the power of a 3x optical zoom in a compact body.
The T5 also comes equipped with Sony's anti-reflective Clear Photo LCD
screen, which significantly reduces unwanted glare in brightly-lit
environments and delivers vivid color reproduction. The camera's large 2.5"
screen is optimized for easy viewing and sharing of images with friends, even
at wide angles -- whenever, wherever.
Ten pre-set picture-taking modes also make it easier to get the perfect
shot, without having to make any adjustments. Select "Magnifying Glass" for
macro shooting up to 1 cm from your object or "High Speed Shutter" to catch
fast-moving action like your mom's tennis match.
And don't worry about your battery keeping up with you; Sony's Real
Imaging Processor power management system lets you shoot full resolution
images in seconds. At 240 shots per charge, the Cyber-shot T5's
InfoLithium(R) T series battery won't let you down.
With this new camera, you not only get the still image but the video too.
With an optional Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) media card, shooting high-quality
video is simple. MPEG-VX fine mode lets you record MPEG video with 640x480
pixel resolution at 30 frames per second, up to the capacity of a compatible
media card. A 1-gigabyte Sony Memory Stick card can hold up to 12 minutes of
VGA-quality 640 x 480 MPEG video and 384, 5-megapixel JPEG Fine images.

There's so much more you can do with your memories

Once you have captured the perfect pictures and MPEG videos, don't let
them sit in your camera or PC. Share them with your family and friends.
Connect the T5 to a Sony DPP-FP50 digital photo printer and view your favorite
photos as a slideshow on your television or turn them into postcards,
calendars and much more.
If you need to print tens or perhaps even hundreds of pictures or want to
share funny video clips, let Sony's online photo service make the job simple.
Visit http://www.imagestation.com and use your special memories to create your own
online photo and video albums, order prints, or make customized gifts from
coffee mugs and photo books to calendars and T-shirts.
The Cyber-shot T5 will be available in September for about $350 (red,
black and champagne gold options will be available in October) on
SonyStyle.com, at Sony Style retail stores (http://www.sonystyle.com/retail) and at
authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin on August 1st at
http://www.sony.com/T5.
The camera comes supplied with a NP-FT1 InfoLithium battery, BC-CS3
battery charger, multi-connector cable, wrist strap and software CD-ROM.
Optional accessories include the SPK-THB sports pack, CSS-TNA Cyber-shot
Station(TM) cradle, and LCS-THC form-fitting leather case.