Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B On Its Way!

New camera is on it's way! WooHoo!

Finally, I can take pictures with geotagging without having to use my phone!

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Detailed Features

3.0" Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels)²

Compose and show off your images on the large 3.0” (230K) Clear Photo LCD ™ display, which features a special anti-reflective coating for sharp visibility, even in bright sunlight.²

10x (25mm equivalent) Professional-quality optical zoom G-Lens

G lenses are used in top of the line digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and advanced pro-sumer HD Camcorders. Capture the action up close with the 10x optical zoom, and with the 25mm equivalent wide angle lens the HX5V even allows you to capture more of the scenes in landscape or group portraits.

10.2 Megapixel Back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS Image Sensor

The DSC-HX5V features a 10.2 megapixel “Exmor R” CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera’s wide angle G lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. In addition, the combined “Exmor R” CMOS sensor and BIONZ™ image processor delivers extremely fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 1080i movie modes.¹

Anti-Motion Blur Mode

Capture cleaner and sharper images in low light for non landscape shots. When set in Anti-motion Blur Mode, the DSC-HX5V captures six images in a fraction of a second with higher shouter speed and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and eliminate subject blur, beyond the capability of traditional cameras.

Handheld Twilight

Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a tripod. When set to Handheld Twilight Mode, the DSC-HX5V captures six images in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter, and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise. With these modes, you can capture images in low light, without flash, beyond the capability of traditional cameras.

Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode

Capture expansive landscapes with Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode. Press shutter and sweep and the camera does the rest, continuously, shooting images and in one second stitching them together. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch intelligently different widths to avoid subject distortion.

High Speed Shooting (10fps)

The HX5V can capture full 10.2 megapixel resolution images at up to 10 fps, helping to ensure you never miss the decisive moment. What’s more, the HX5V employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.

1080i AVCHD Movie Mode¹

Record movies in 1080i AVCHD high definition at 60i¹. The AVCHD format captures a high degree of detail and smooth movement, and when footage is burned to disc, can be played back on Blu-ray Disc™ players, Sony^® PlayStation^®3 systems and compatible PCs and HDTVs^.7

HDMI™ output connectivity

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as a compatible camcorder, Blu-ray Disc™ player, a personal computer, a video game console, or an AV receiver to a compatible digital audio device and/or video monitor such as a digital television (DTV).

DVDirect® DVD recorder Compatible

With AVCHD capabilities the DSC-HX5V is compatible with the DVDirect® DVD recorder, allowing automatic playback of high definition footage. Simply insert your Memory Stick® media into the DVDirect® DVD recorder and enjoy your movies shot in high definition. (Recorder and media sold separately)

720p MP4 HD Movie Mode¹

In 720p MP4 movie mode the camera shoots 1280 x 720 high definition movies at 30 fps, which is the format when working with a PC. Users will create high quality movies with full use of optical zoom in their Cyber-shot^®DSCs in files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac^®. Once transferred to your computer you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket^® and YouTube^TM. (Compatible computer with internet capability required)

Compatible with PC and MAC Systems

Video captured with the DSC-HX5V can be used with the provided Picture Motion Browser software for PC and iMovie^® (sold separately) for Mac systems.³

Optical Steady Shot™ image stabilization

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.

Optical SteadyShot w/ Active Mode

Optical SteadyShot^TM with Active Mode gives you the freedom to shoot movies even while walking or running. By providing up to 10x the correction of standard mode, Active Mode can compensate for excessive camera shake so you can move along with your subject while shooting.

GPS and Compass

An integrated GPS receiver and compass record the location and direction of every shot you take and let you view your images on a map with compatible computer and internet applications, so you can remember where you took your favorite shots⁴.

Auchumpkee Creek Bridge

Taken on my way to Macon, GA.

Location:

Auchumpkee Creek Bridge - Phone: 800-821-4228 or 706-646-2437 - In Thomaston, GA
Bridge Description: Not open to traffic. It is 96 feet long with a town lattice truss. There is a parking and picnic area at the bridge. It was built in 1892 and rebuilt in 1997. The builder was W. Alford/Dr. J. Herring. It is over the Auchumpkee Creek in Upson County. Auchumpkee Creek Bridge also known as Zorn's Mill and Hootenville Bridge.

Directions: From 1-75 south in Atlanta, take exit 77 to Hwy. 19/41 to Griffin, Zebulon and Thomaston. Go 12 miles south of Historic Square on Hwy. 19 to Allen Road. It is adjacent to Allen Road. At Sprewell Bluff State Park in the Presidential Pathways Travel Region.

Dowdell's Knob

Dowdell's Knob at the sight where Franklin Delano Roosevelt had his barbecue on Pine Mountain in Pine Mountain, GA.


A bit of information on Dowdell's Knob:

A President's Place of Reflection
Near the northern end of Georgia's 10,000 acre Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park is a place where the presence of the American President who guided the country through the Great Depression and World War II can still be felt.
Dowdell's Knob, named for a 19th century farmer, was a favorite spot for picnicking and quiet thought for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. First attracted to the region by the nearby warm springs that he hoped might provide a cure for the paralysis he suffered as a result of a devastating bought with polio, Roosevelt fell in love with the beautiful country surrounding Pine Mountain. He built his Little White House, the only home he would ever known, nearby in 1932. That same year he was elected to the Presidency and went on to serve longer than any President in American history.
Roosevelt was a great lover of the outdoors and often drove his hand-controlled Ford car up Pine Mountain to picnic, enjoy the scenery and think in the quiet and solitude of the heights. In this manner he discovered the place that would become his favorite, Dowdell's Knob.

FDR's barbecue:

A Look Back

Took this on Friday (02/18/2011) on my way back from Valdosta, GA.

Had a great drive back geocaching along the way. It was a beautiful day all day!

Feb 2011 GGA Meeting

Yep, I went to the February GGA meeting for 2011.

I was kind of disappointed in this meeting. It was held in McDonough, GA in the Henry County Public Safety building. The room was way too small for a meeting like this (The Chili Cook Off).

I got there early and when we could go in, I went in a signed the even log and tried to move around the room. Beside the people standing in the isles having family reunions, people were in between the chairs so you couldn’t find a seat.

Finally, I went outside and started taking pictures of the travel bugs that were on the vehicles so I could later log them online. I went back to my truck after I was finished and the public safety building had WiFi access. I logged into geocaching.com and logged the travel bugs I took pictures of.
The meeting started at 2:00pm and by 2:30pm I was on the road heading back home.

The main part of the building is NOT where the meeting was held. It was a small room to the right at the end of the building.

A Panorama Picture

I went back to Florence Marina State Park and messed around for a couple hours.

I snapped off a few pictures with a panorama picture I mind and this is how it turned out.

This was a total of 7 pictures that made this panorama view.
I thought it turned out pretty good. It could have used a little tweaking, but it’s ok without it.