Sony introduced an amazing new electronic viewfinder for visually impaired users at this year’s CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show in Japan. The Sony RETISSA NEOVIEWER uses a QD Laser to help people with low vision to use a camera. Let’s have a closer look at this unique and revolutionary new product. We here at CineD talk a lot about the technical details of new cameras, exciting fast lenses, and all sorts of tools that help you cultivate your unique creative expression. This comes from a love of visual storytelling. But what about visually impaired people who don’t have the eyesight that most of us take for granted? Did you know that an estimated 250 million people worldwide suffer from low vision? There is a range of conditions that can significantly affect daily life – difficulty seeing clearly, sensitivity to glare, and limited mobility because of a narrow visual field. Even with the use of corrective eyewear like glasses or contact lenses, visually impaired people still may not be able to use a camera in a conventional way. Sony DSC-HX99 RNV RETISSA NEOVIEWER kit The Sony DSC-HX99 RNV RETISSA NEOVIEWER camera kit was developed as part of the “With My Eyes Project” project aiming to improve the visual experience of people with low vision. The kit comprises the digital Sony camera Cyber-Shot DSC-HX99 in combination with the RETISSA NEOVIEWER. The RETISSA NEOVIEWER projects the scenery captured by the camera directly onto the retina, skipping the focusing of the eye. This...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 6 March, 2023