Sony Launches Compact Digicam With 6x Zoom

Sony has launched the Cybershot S800, a copact digital camera with a powerful 6x optical zoom.

Pulling you closer to the action, the 6x optical zoom lens offers the highest magnification ever from a compact Cyber-shot model—boosted further still to 12x with digital zoom. In macro mode it's possible to focus right down to 2cm for fantastic close-up views of any subject.

The 6x zoom lens is naturally complemented by the camera's imaging capabilities. Experienced photographers will value the 8.1 effective megapixel resolution 1/1.8 inch Super HAD CCD sensor for crisp, clear images that look great even when enlarged to A4 sized prints.

Novices and photo experts alike will also appreciate the camera's high sensitivity that makes it easier to grab blur-free images with fast-moving subjects or when shooting in low light without flash. The S800 features a special high sensitivity mode of ISO 1250, selectable via the mode dial.

Despite its imaging capabilities, you don't have to be a photo enthusiast to get the best out of the S800. The easy-to-follow Function Guide offers simple advice on picking the optimal shooting mode for any subject. There’s also on-screen guidance that shows a suggested size for printing paper and the number of images remaining, dependent on remaining memory space.

The supplied NiMH AA battery pack allows 390 shots between charges. 54MB of internal memory provides plenty of capacity for storing your shots and is expandable by adding Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo removable media for even more shooting space.

The Cyber-shot S800 will be available throughout Europe from end of May 2007. No price or Indian launch date has been announced yet.