Sony Party Shot
The IPT-DS1 Party Shot "Automatic Photographer" camera accessory was announced on August 5, 2009 (read the Party Shot press release) and is a portable camera dock which you can set up on a tripod or any flat surface.
Once switched on, the IPT-DS1 starts panning and tilting up to 360 degrees and 24 degrees respectively, automatically detects faces, adjusts composition and takes photos for you.
At the time of launch, the IPT-DS1 is only compatible with the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 and TX1 cameras, which were announced simultaneously with this product.
The Party Shot requires two AA batteries, and can operate up to 11 hours.
Availability is around September 2009. Check for the latest stock information and price.
See a video demonstration of the Sony Party Shot.
Here's how the Party-shot looks like on a mini, table-top tripod.
EPrice has some detail photos of the Party-shot and a snap of a mounted-on TX1 with face detection in action.
