Will they believe me if I don’t have pictures or the pictures I have aren’t very good?
There are so many phone pictures that just don’t come out and the Tortuga was looking for something better. Great pictures, durable, easy to use and easy to transfer to the computer were just part of the list of criteria for a camera. So after much consternation and exploring what others have done on Expeditions Portal the Cyber-Shot found it way into the Tortuga Family.
Here are just a few details to tide you over until we can give you an assessment.
Specifications:
20.2-megapixel effective recording
large 1″ (13.2 x 8.8mm) CMOS sensor makes for low noise and exceptional sensitivity
light sensitive f/1.8-4.9, 3.6X optical zoom lens (7.2X with Clear Image interpolation)
records photos and video onto optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, and Memory Stick® PRO Duo™ media
10 frames-per-second continuous image capture at full 20.2-megapixel resolution
ultra-high resolution 3″ LCD screen (1,229,000 dots) has superior visibility in bright daylight
delivers 1080/60 progressive frames-per-second HD video
simultaneously records 1080/60p and 17-megapixel still shots
35mm equivalent lens focal length: 29-105mm (16:9 still mode)
Special Features:
Superior Auto and P/A/S/M modes for both video and stills accommodate any skill level
Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization for shake-free videos even while walking
saves pictures as both JPEGs and RAW files
advanced Exmor® 1″ CMOS sensor for sharp photos even in low light
manual focus assist via a “peaking” display that detects in-focus edges
face detection controls focus and exposure for accurate portraits
built-in flash
digital level gauge to allow easier leveling of the camera
scene recognition chooses the appropriate scene mode based on your subject and shooting environment
Photo Creativity functions include: Picture Effect, Background Defocus, Color, Brightness, and Vividness
multi-frame noise reduction shoots multiple images and layers them to produce a single noise-free image
Intelligent Scene Recognition Mode detects 33 different types of scenes for photos and 44 scenes for movies, and then selects the appropriate camera settings
Connections and Dimensions:
micro HDMI output (HDMI cable not included)
high-speed micro USB interface
4″W x 2-3/8″H x 1-7/16″D
weight (without battery or memory): 7.5 oz.
warranty: 1 year
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UPDATE: 17 June 2016 The Tortuga was out running across the Texas Country Side last weekend and ended up at Pedernales Falls State Park. There has been significant amount of rain in Texas and the rivers and streams are running at levels that have not been seen in a very long time. During a short walk across the falls, a natural spring appeared. After just a little investigation it turned out to be more like a fountain coming out of the river bed, a perfect time to try out the video capacity of the camera.
The quality of the film and audio are impressive for such a small camera. With a little practice and an editing program short film clips of the next mile down the road will be in the Tortuga’s future.
Not only does the camera take great video, this thing has so much capability it is a little overwhelming at times. There is a rotary control on the top that will lead you through many of the camera’s function to include: Super Auto, Intelligent Auto, Scene Selection, Seep Shooting, Movie, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority and on and on. A nice feature is that every time you change functions, the screen gives a brief explanation of the function you are now on.
The more you learn about this little camera the more impressive it becomes.
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100
Pros
- Under Evaluation
- Video
- Quality of pictures
Cons
- Under Evaluation
- Transfer from Camera