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Sony introduced an amazing new electronic viewfinder for visually impaired users\u00a0at this year\u2019s\u00a0CP+<\/a>\u00a0Camera & Photo Imaging Show in Japan<\/strong>. The Sony RETISSA NEOVIEWER uses a QD Laser to help people with low vision to use a camera. Let\u2019s have a closer look at this unique and revolutionary new product.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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\u2019t have the eyesight that most of us take for granted?<\/p>\n\n

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 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n

Sony DSC-HX99 RNV RETISSA NEOVIEWER kit<\/h2>\n\n

The Sony DSC-HX99 RNV RETISSA NEOVIEWER camera kit was developed as part of the \u201cWith My Eyes Project<\/a>\u201d 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 enables individuals with low vision to capture a range of scenes using a camera and is a significant advancement in accessibility technology.<\/p>\n\n

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Sony DSC-HX99 RNV RETISSA NEOVIEWER kit – source: Sony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

The DSC-HX99 is a small compact camera with a ZEISS\u00ae Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 24-720mm zoom, an 18.2 Megapixels sensor, and the capability of recording 4K videos in 3840\u00d72160. The RETISSA NEOVIEWER housing wraps around the back side of the camera and is connected with an HDMI cable at the bottom. For further information about the small compact camera, please check out\u00a0Sony\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Sony DSC-HX99 – source: Sony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Sony DSC-HX99 RNV RETISSA NEOVIEWER kit. Credit: CineD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Saved still images and videos can also be shared by retrieving the data using a USB cable. The combination of the DSC-HX99 camera and RETISSA NEOVIEWER provides people with low vision a unique shooting experience \u2013 a new visual experience that was previously difficult to achieve with the naked eye alone.<\/p>\n\n

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Sony DSC-HX99 RNV RETISSA NEOVIEWER kit – source: Sony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

How does it work?<\/h2>\n\n

Laser retinal projection is a completely new technology. Colors are created using semiconductor laser projection of the three primary colors of light: red, green, and blue. The laser light is guided through the center of the pupil by a small mirror (MEMS mirror) that moves at high speed onto the retina, where a full-color image is projected. It\u2019s an ultra-compact projector that uses the retina as a screen, but it uses a scanning method similar to old CRT TVs, and the image is recognized as an afterimage.<\/p>\n\n

By projecting directly onto the retina, it is less susceptible to myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, etc., and you can see without using the focus adjustment function. Additionally, the sense of resolution in the periphery of the visual field increases, so even those who have lost central vision (retina function) can make the most of the remaining part.<\/p>\n\n

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