The TX5, Sony's "tough" camera; Will it Blend? phht, probably, those Blendtec Blenders are STUPID evil, but Will Sony's little "tough" point and shoot happy snapper survive the torture test of Blunty? A man KNOWN to not just void warranties, but violate them with the thick end of a baseball bat... lets see. Blunty3000 puts the SONY Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 camera he was offered for review, through it's hoops to see if it really IS as tough as sony have been telling people... by giving it several Drop tests, submersion in water, freezing it solid and setting it on fire* Oh, and in case you were wondering, the time-lapse footage was shot on my iPhone 3GS using the ReelMoments app, and I had it mounted to the tripod using my OWLE Bubo (reviewed here; www.youtube.com ) *note; Sony don't actually claim that it's fire-proof... at all... but it felt like a fun idea heh.
This camera is actually really cool. In this video I unbox it, drop it in a bucket of water and generally find myself impressed with this neat little touchscreen compact camera
here is a quick clip of the high def video and underwater performance you can expect from the Sony TX5 digital point and shoot. I couldn't find too many videos when i was researching...so here is another to consider. overall i am pleased with the camera.
The TX5 is touted to be the thinnest waterproof camera in the world, measuring under 1" thin and yet is able to survive up to 10 feet underwater, boasting a 10-megapixel, back-illuminated CMOS sensor, a tough exterior that can shrug off drops from 5 feet, the ability to survive winter temperatures as low as 14F, a 4X wide-angle piece and 720p video recording.
Show your camera some tough love with Sony's first ever water, shock, dust and freeze proof digital camera. Tougher than it looks, the Cyber-shot TX5 is durable enough to withstand the elements, yet retains Sony's high style and design standards and quality digital imaging attributes. The TX5 is as rugged as it is stylish, offering waterproof functionality of up to three meters, giving you peace of mind when at the beach or poolside. Able to withstand drop shocks from a height of 1.5m, the camera is shock proof for added protection. The TX5 is also freeze proof to -10 degrees Celsius and dust proof, providing the perfect combination for the ultimate outdoor camera. Key Features: • Capture 10.2 megapixel images and HD video with the large 3" touch screen • Zoom in on the action with a 4x optical zoom lens or fit more into your frame with the 25mm equivalent wide angle • Shoot clear images even in low light with the back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor • Experience ultra-wide, 243-degree Panoramic Shots with the iSweep Panorama Mode • Available in four colours: silver, black, pink or red with brushed metal finish • RRP: $399.00 For more information please visit www.sony.com.au
Just announced, we're getting our hands on the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5, a new tough camera that looks just like any other camera. There's no "special armour" look like other brands, and Sony has even packed in a touchscreen that works underwater too! For more about this, check out the website at www.gadgetguy.com.au
I shoot some video, drop the camera in water. All in all, it's very cool. I also discovered that this particular camera accepts Sony's proprietary MS format as well as SDHC!!
