DSC-HX9V

[Vagosman]

Hello Sony,

Just got this great product (despite the bad grip) but I think there is a need for a firmware update. Although this piece of hardware is uber smart to distinguish between different photo modes, is not that smart to have an auto function for lcd illumination?

I would like to have the maximum backlight when I go outside but I would like to save battery when indoors. In my opinion this can be easily done by calculating the ambient light from the lens. I have 5 manual settings but I would mostly appreciate an auto function. My old Casio had 2 auto functions.

Please advice if possible since I dont know of any other Cybershots that have this kind of function.

[StartTheCar]

I am sure it’s 'technically' possible, although I am not in a position to confirm if it will happen or not.  That being said, I am more than happy to forward your enquiry/request onto the Digital Imaging team who are always very grateful for any and all feedback like this.

Thanks

Lee

[GoNz0-]

I did expect this as well for the spec of camera, would be nice if they could hack it into the firmware as it does not have a sensor on the screen like my A55

[badgerme]

Perhaps something could be incorporated into the 'DISP' position of the control wheel?

Perhaps hold down 'DISP' for an additional menu to select display brightness - AUTO-1-2-3-4-5

[totos1234]

Sony DSC-HX9V must receive a firmware update...

1) JPEG compression is very hard and results in a very disapointed images. Sony, please, add an option to try no-jpeg compression, low-jpeg compression, medium-jpeg compression and hard-jpeg compression(like now)

2) and please, desactive in the AUTO mode (green option in camera wheel) the Noise Reduction (NR) to take more sharp images (no more painted-like photos, please!)

Thanks in advance for considerate my opinion.

Totos.