The latest additions to Sony’s camera line focus more on accessibility than on actual shooting performance.debuted earlier DSC-HX99 RNV It is a set of shooting solutions for the visually impaired. It is essentially composed of two parts, namely DSC-HX99 Small cameras and laser projection viewfinders that project images onto the retina. Among them, the HX99 was published in 2018. It has an 18MP back-illuminated photoreceptor, a 24-720mm zoom lens and provides built-in shock resistance. The viewfinder is the Retissa Neoviewer from Japanese manufacturer QD Laser. By projecting digital images directly into the eyes, it can help users see faces, signs and shooting content clearly.
“Retissa Neoviewer’s laser retinal projection is a brand-new technology, and it is the first time it has been put into practical use in the world.” Said Dr. Mitsuru Sugawara, president of QD Laser. The DSC-HX99 RNV is expected to be released this summer at a price of US$600, which means that its price will not exceed the DSC-HX99 camera itself. In a show of support for the visually impaired, Sony will bear “most” of the production costs. The kit needs to be purchased directly from Sony, and there will be a purchase limit of one per person. In addition, Sony also plans to cooperate with schools in Japan and the United States to provide this product for visually impaired students.
