My camera SONY DSC W70 specifications

My camera Sony DSC W70

7.2 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
Higher megapixels gives you more detail and definition for large prints and cropping in on your subject. Sony’s advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.

Large 2.5"1 LCD Screen
The DSC-W70 has a bright 2.5” LCD screen for setting up and viewing images -- with a one touch “ Play” button that makes it quick and easy to view your photos.

Simple Controls, Function Guide
User-friendly controls and simple on-screen Function Guide text/icon display help you set up camera functions -- and you’ll have greater creative freedom to adjust color mode including “Natural” for subtle colors and “Rich” for more intense colors), sensitivity, brightness and image size.

High Sensitivity Mode
A new High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) allows you to shoot with great results in low-light conditions -- and Sony’s original Clear RAW NR™ (Noise Reduction) image processing technology helps suppress the color noise that can accompany high-sensitivity shooting.

Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical/2X Digital Zoom/6X Total Zoom
3X Optical Zoom helps the DSC-W70 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots for better composition; Sony’s precision 2X Digital Zoom provides an additional 2X magnification to zoom in close without jagged edges.

Stamina® Battery Power
With its powerful Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, the DSC-W70 can capture up to 3602 images -- enough for a week of shooting. The compact BC-CSG Battery Charger is also supplied for battery recharging on the go.

14X Smart Zoom™ Feature3
Sony's Smart Zoom feature lets you magnify your subject beyond the 3x optical zoom - to 3.6x (5MP), 4.5x (3MP), even 14x (VGA). By intelligently cropping into the central portion of the scene, it avoids the image distortion of other digital zooms.

Capture Images In-Camera
With 58 MB Internal Memory, the DSC-W70 allows you to shoot without a flash memory card -- then transfer your images to optional Memory Stick™ Duo media, upload to your computer or make prints on your digital printer.

Memory Stick Duo™ Media
The DSC-W70 has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo™ or higher-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media -- the ultra compact media for shooting, storing and sharing your photo images.

Product Profile
* Product Specs (PDF, 130KB)
* Warranty (PDF, 143KB)
* User Manual (PDF, 232KB)

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Product Specifications


Weights and Measurements

* Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 7/8" (89 x 57 x 23 mm)

* Weight (Approx.) : 4.7 oz (127 g) Body; 5.8 oz. (157 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick™ DUO Media


Convenience

* Burst Mode : 4 Shot at 1.11 fps (7.2MP JPEG fine), 100 Shot VGA at 1.25 fps (JPEG std.)

* Color Mode(s) : Black & White, Natural, Rich, Sepia

* Date/Time Stamp : No/ No

* Erase/Protect : Yes/Yes

* Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes

* Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 2GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity; does not support Access Control security function.

* Red-Eye Reduction : Yes (On/Off, all modes)

* Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)

* Still Image Mode(s) : Burst, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Multi-Burst

* White Balance : Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash


Hardware

* Docking Station : N/A

* LCD : 2.5"1 (115K Pixels TFT LCD Screen)

* Lens Construction : 6 Elements in 5 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements

* Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®

* Microphone/Speaker : Yes/ Yes

* Viewfinder : Optical


Convenience Features

* AF Illuminator Light : Yes

* Clear RAW NR : Yes

* Movie Mode(s) : MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16fps), Video Mail with Audio (160x112 at 8fps).

* Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes, 49-segment

* PictBridge Compatible : Yes

* Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)

* Real Imaging Processor™ Technology : Yes

* Scene Mode(s) : Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait

* SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : N/A


General

* Imaging Device : 1/2.5" Super HAD™ CCD

* Megapixel : 7.2 MP

* Recording Media : 58MB1 internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick™ DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO™ Media


Power

* Battery Capacity : 3.6V, 960 mAh

* Battery Type : Lithium-Ion NP-BG1


Optics/Lens

* 35mm Equivalent : 38 - 114 mm

* Aperture Range : f2.8-7.1(W), f5.2-13(T)

* Digital Zoom : 0-2.0X (Precision)

* Exposure Compensation : ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Step Increments

* Filter Diameter : 30mm (with VAD-WB Adapter Ring)

* Focal Distance : 4-3/4" (12 cm) (W), 19-3/4" (50cm) (T)

* Focal Length : 6.3 -18.9mm

* Focus : 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF

* ISO : Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000

* Macro Mode : Yes

* Minimum Focus Distance : 19.7" (50cm) Normal, 0.74" (2cm) Macro

* Optical Zoom : 3X

* Shutter Speed : 1/8-1/2000 sec. (Auto), 1-1/2000 sec. (Program Auto)

* Smart Zoom® Technology : Up to 3.6X (5MP), 4.5X (3MP), 5.6X (2MP), 14X (VGA Resolution)3

* Total Zoom : 6X


Operating Conditions

* Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: 7-7/8” to 12' (0.2-3.7m)(W), ISO 1000: 6” to 21’ (0.2-6.5m)(W)

* Flash Mode(s) : Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch, Daylight Fill


Inputs and Outputs

* Accessory Terminal : N/A

* Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes via Mutli-Use Connector

* USB Port(s) : Yes (Supports USB 2.04)


Software

* Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)

* Supplied Software : Cyber-shot® Viewer Vers 1.0 + USB Driver, (Windows®)


Service and Warranty Information

* Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor


Accessories Supplied

* NP-BG1 rechargeable battery
* BC-CSG battery charger
* A/V and USB multi-connector cables
* Wrist strap
* Software CD-ROM
* Note: No Memory Stick® DUO media or adaptors are included.

Halo in the sky

Saw some halos in the sky. The beauty of nature.

My Mac Hardware Overview

Machine Model: iMac G5
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (3.0)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1.6 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 256 MB
Bus Speed: 533 MHz

System Version: Mac OS X 10.3.9

Did i mention that i won the iMac G5 in a contest 2 years ago? And i only paid $50 for it!
That was when i was on my lucky streak.

Photo Sharing Sites

The other day i discovered this new photo sharing site, YouREP with 2Gb memory space. YouREP stands for You Represent. Anyway, it is still in beta stage. And I am wary of these beta sites. But it was Time magazine top 10 websites for 2006.

I am still testing YouREP. So far so good. They do allow photos of quite sizable portions.

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The other time, i used another photo sharing site, Esnips also in beta stage. And after not logging in for few weeks, I found out that I just could not logged in anymore! And even after i clicked on the "Forgot Password" column, and changing my password, i still cannot get into my folders! Damn! All those photos and videos are lost somewhere!

The site do offer an attractive 5 Gb memory. But TRY AT OWN YOUR RISKS! Dun say you have not been warned!

Below is the email response they sent me after i emailed them my problem.

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Dear user,

Did you use the virification email to activate your account?

First of all let's make sure you haven't gotten the confirmation e-mail: Please go to the junk mail folder in your e-mail account and look for the confirmation e-mail there (your anti-spam software might have sent it directly to your 'junk mail' folder).

If the e-mail is nowhere to be found, try signing in to your eSnips account again, to prompt resending the confirmation e-mail.

If you don't receive it the second time (don't forget to check the junk mail folder), and have another e-mail account, I recommend that you open a new account with the other e-mail address.

(Preferably not a hotmail or your internet provider e-mail account).

Kind regards,
Meital Bichler
Technical Support

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What do they mean by open a new account? What about my old account? When a site loses the content of their users, they lose their credibility! And if it can happen once, it can definitely happen again!

And do they think I am some sort of retarded idiot? Of course, i read the verification email they sent me, clicked on it and changed my password! But the problem is that I still cannot logged in after that! All it appeared on screen is a blank page!

And they even spelled "verification" wrong! Where is this site operating from?

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Updated: Jul 2007

I have tried accessing the website of YouREP for quite a few days now. I think the website is GONE! So much for beta site!

Did it run short of funding? How on earth did it get selected for Time magazine top 10 websites then?

Screw you, You REP! I will never trust another beta site again!

Heaven and Hell

Where there is Heaven, there is Hell.
Where there is Good, there is Evil.

I came across this paragraph from a book, "The Thieves of Heaven" by Richard Doetsch, page 301.

Do u believe in Heaven?
Then why is it so hard to believe in Hell? They are just opposite sides of the same coin.

Hell is real and it is eternal. Hell is not some picture on the wall., some actor in a movie. (Satan) is not just a cloven-footed beast with horns.

Man has envisioned Satan and created Hell with his own thoughts: Dante's inferno, the nine circles of Hell, fire, and brimstone - they are all bullshit. That is all man's imagination.

As we cannot hope to comprehend the beauty and salvation of Heaven, we cannot hope to comprehend the torment and agony of Hell. It is dark, unrelenting, and viciously evil.

Hell is is undeserving if any name. You have no concept of pure evil but you will........Before we are through, you will know better than any man who walks this Earth what true evil is.

Plato's Cave

"Wicker" by Kevin Guilfoile
Page 211

Plato believed an idea was the idea state of being.

When a carpenter conceives of a table in his mind, it is perfect. His conception of the table is the real table. When he actually planes the wood and saws the legs and assembles it, when he crafts it into something we can see ad we can touch, the actual table is only a representation of the idea, an imperfect imitation.

He said that our experience is like that of a man in a cave, watching shadows projected on the wall from an unknown source. The shadows we see are only imperfect representations of the real human beings.

Response from NUH Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Centre.

Dear X

Good morning! Hope this e-mail finds you well. Thank you for your interest in our services. Our surgeon needs to see you so that he can perform a complete assessment and counsel you carefully before any decision is made.

Eyelid surgery or Blepharoplasty is a procedure used to create double eyelids, correct drooping upper lids or reduce puffy bags beneath the eyes. It is used to remove fat, as well as excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty can make a remarkable difference in the appearance of the face, alleviating the appearance of tiredness and old age by eliminating the excess, wrinkly skin beneath the eyes. The eyes appear fresher and more youthful, and the results may last for a number of years. The degree of improvement varies from patient to patient.

This surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis. It can take about one hour for the surgeon to complete the procedure. Blepharoplasty is usually performed with only local anaesthesia. You will be awake during the procedure, but relaxed and not affected by the pain. Bruising from this procedure can last up to a month, and patients should also expect to experience excessive tearing, sensitivity to light, and blurred and double vision for the first few days.

Most patients can return to work after 7 days. In some cases, however, patients experience difficulty in closing their eyes: in very rare cases, this can be permanent. Another rare risk is the occurrence of ectropion, which is the pulling of lower lids.

After surgery, the physician will apply eye ointment to your incision to reduce dryness in this area. Your vision may be blurred temporarily from the ointment. The first evening after surgery, you should rest quietly with your head elevated. It will help to apply cold compresses to your eyelids. Although you can be up almost immediately, you should limit your activities.


Recovery time from the surgery depends on individual health status and healing process. Normally, you may have some bruises around the eye, where the procedure is done, but this will go away after a few days. Medical leave is given for a few days to a week and you will be reviewed regularly.

The cost of consultation for senior consultant is $75 at first visit and $45 at repeat visit. The cost for consultant is $60 at first visit and $42 for repeat visit. For single blepharoplasty, the cost is from $2220 onwards. For double blepharoplasty, the costs is from $3600 onwards. Please note the above charges all exclude GST.

Our clinic session is from Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. Usually, surgery can be done on the same day if the case is not too complex or extensive.Once again, thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Please feel free to contact us at 6772 2022 if you have any enquiries.

We wish you and your family the best of health always.

Warmest Regards,

KC
NUH APSC Clinic Manager

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iWicked says
I emailed them about the eyelid surgery only. Detailed response but I think way too much information. There are no proven track record online, no review on the net. Price is still okay but NUH is located quite far away. Travelling there is a problem for me.

I am considering. Not that high on my preference priority list.

Response from NUH Dept of Ophthalmology

Approx cost is 2,500 - 3,500 S$ depending on type of surgery required and whether it is performed in Day Surgery Theatre with sedation or as an Ambulatory Surgery. Specific details may be provided/discussed upon consultation

GS
DO,FRCSEd,FAMS
Diplomate, The American Board of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery / Pediatric Ophthalmology
Director, Eye Aesthetic Services
Dept of Ophthalmology
National University Hospital
www.nuheye.com

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iWicked says
Rather expensive and no proven track record. No raves or reviews on the net.
Sorry, OUT!

Response from Aesthetic & Reconstructive Centre

Dear X,

There are two kinds of double eyelid surgery available. These are:
1. Suture blepharoplasty
2. Open blepharoplasty.

In a case such where there is some fat and the eyelid is full, an open blepharoplasty is indicated. However, if there is only a little fat, then the suture blepharoplasty is easier to do.

In both cases this is done under local anaesthesia and as a day surgery. The surgery lasts 1-1.5 hours. After an hour of observation, you can go home. Sutures come out in 5 days for the open method. You can expect swelling lasting 14-21 days on average.

The cost of surgery varies from $1800- 2500 depending on the complexity of your surgery. We usually treat both eyelids even if one side has a fold. This allows better matching of both eyelids.

Nose tip refining surgery is done as a day surgery and requires us to insert a solid silicone implant underneath your nasal skin to make it more prominent. The only side effects are swelling of the tip which lasts 2-3 weeks. Bleeding and infection are rare. Once healing has occurred, the implant usually lasts a lifetime as it is inert and is not subject to implant failure.

The cost varies from S$5000- 8000 depending on the form of your nose and whether other procedures are required- for eg, narrowing the nostrils. This includes general anaesthesia, surgeon's fee and operating room fee but excludes the cost of the implant, medication and GST.

It is best that you come for a consultation and I can show you some photos and discuss the surgery further with you.

I hope this is of help to you.

Best wishes

Dr AK,
Consultant Plastic & Aesthetic Surgeon,
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Centre,
URL: www.andrewkhoo.com

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iWicked says
Reasonable price for the eyelid surgery but the nasal augmentation is rather expensive, in fact it is in the middle range among plastic surgeons here. I was hoping get do both eyelids and nose, so my expectations are that both should be reasonably priced.

The doc was rather friendly in his email and bothered to give a detailed explanation.

So, yeah...this clinic is under consideration but my preference priority is low.

Response from Hong Plastic Surgery

Dear X,

You have asymmetrical eyelids which can be improved by doing bilateral double eyelid surgery to get better symmetry. The procedure takes about 1 hour under local anaesthesia.

For bulbous tip of the nose, it may be refined by tip rhinoplasty. The tip cartilage may be trimmed and reshaped. Sometimes a little ear cartilage may be inserted to enhance the tip.

The procedure takes about 1-2 hours and the cost ranges from $2000 to $4000.

Dr H
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Plastic Surgery

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iWicked says
Is that the price of the eyelid surgery or nose surgery? Or both surgeries are in that range? Will email him further to ask.

Clinic under consideration. There were some nice reviews on the net.