Sony Camera Robot Loves to Party

Sony has introduced a camera robot that sits quietly on a table during a party and takes great pictures of partygoers. The Party Shot is a Sony camera dock that can tilt and zoom a mounted camera, seeking out party goers using motion detection. The built-in face detection feature of Sony Cybershots cameras then zooms in on partygoer faces. Once a face is found, the camera will wait until it detects a smile before clicking the shutter. The Party Shot will also compose photos using the “rule of thirds.” Since candid party pictures are known to often be out of focus and full of fake smiles, the Party Shot promises to be a welcome guest at any party. Two AA batteries or an AC adaptor may be used to power the Party Shot. The Party Shot is priced at about $150.