18MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor

With the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500, you’ll find that it sports an impressive 18.2MP, 1/2.3” Exmor R CMOS Sensor to ensure that superb images can be taken over and over again. The sensor utilises a Back-Illuminated design – enabling light to enter four times more than your conventional sensors. Additionally, its much more sensitive to light and it features Sony’s Column A/D Conversion technology which is used to minimise image noise.

BIONZ X Image Processor

Utilising the BIONZ X Image Processor in the Sony WX500, it ensures that data will be processed much faster, along with high-resolution images. The BIONZ X Image Processor integrates diffraction-reducing, area-specific noise reduction technologies and detail reproduction. Having all this merged into this powerful compact camera, its guaranteed to produce realistic images with accurate colours and textures.

30x Optical Zoom Lens

Sony incorporates the ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T, 30x optical zoom lens. A lens that features high-precision optics to ensure that you capture clear, and sharp images which is ideal when capturing portraits, close-ups, and landscapes. The lens also utilises special anti-reflective coatings to ensure that you won’t come across any surface ghosting and flare on your images.

180-Degree Tiltable LCD Monitor

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Camera features a 180-degree tiltable LCD monitor; which is something cool to feature on the camera, especially for vlogging and to get the perfect selfie shot captured. Easily tilt the monitor upwards to check the framing before you shoot a selfie. Having this incorporated onto the design – ensures a comfortable and stress-free posture while monitoring a scene from a much higher angle.

WiFi Connectivity

Having a WiFi connectivity, surely allows you to easily transfer files over to your device. It also enables a One-touch Remote feature – allowing you to utilise your smartphone as a viewfinder and a remote to control your camera. This can easily be achieved by downloading the Imaging Edge Mobile App onto your NFC smartphone where you can then connect, by simply tapping your phone to your camera. Once the connection has been established – you are now ready to control your camera from your smartphone to take photos; and then quickly transfer them over to your device.

Flexible Video Recording Formats

Beautiful video can be recorded on the Sony WX500 Camera in AVCHD format; and it allows you to record video with extra-smooth action details, along with high-quality sound and also holds to the original sources in XAVCS format.

Intelligent Active Mode

The Intelligent Active Mode is always a great feature to have in every camera as it eliminates blurriness from taking place when capturing photos, and also ideal for handheld video recording. The advanced frame-analysis technology, and 5-axis image stabilisation that’s been added to this compact camera ensures that you achieve sharp looking photos.

Fast & Precise Intelligent AutoFocus

Capture your precious moments with ease as it sports an enhanced spatial object detection algorithm that realises a more optimal and precise lens drive to achieve an Autofocus that so much faster.

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Digital Camera (Black)
• NP-BX1 Battery
• AC Adapter
• Micro-USB Cable
• Wrist Strap

PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION

1.  What warranty comes with the goods purchased ?

All products excluding batteries sold by Orms are covered by a minimum of a one year local warranty, reckoned from the date of purchase, to protect you against manufacturing defects.

CANON

Canon IXUS, PowerShot compact cameras are covered by a full 1 Year Warranty
Canon DSLR and Mirrorless cameras are covered by a full 2 Year Warranty.
Canon video cameras including Legria and X-series are covered by a full 1 Year Warranty.

NIKON

Nikon compacts excluding the Coolpix P900 are covered by a full 1 Year Warranty.
Nikon DSLR's including the CoolPix P900 and are covered by a full 2 Year Warranty.

Panasonic

Panasonic cameras and lenses are covered by a full 2 Year Warranty.

FUJIFILM

Fujifilm cameras  are covered by a 2 Year Warranty.

SIGMA & TAMRON LENSES

Sigma and Tamron products are covered by a 3 Year Warranty.

LEXAR & SANDISK MEMORY CARDS

Lexar and Sandisk memory cards are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

LOWEPRO BAGS

Lowepro's Limited Original Owner Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship during the useful life of the product.  The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper care.

USED GEAR PURCHASED FROM ORMS

 All used gear sold by ORMS is supplied with a 6 Month Warranty.

REFURBISHED GEAR PURCHASED FROM ORMS

 All refurbished gear sold by ORMS is supplied with a 12 Month Warranty.

2.  My product has gone faulty, now what ?

Please contact our service division straight away on 021 - 469 1962 and notify them of the fault. You may also e-mail them at repairs@orms.co.za

   1. If a product is defective / faulty, ORMS will replace the product within a 10 day period deemed from the date of receiving the product.  ORMS will also cover the shipping costs within the borders of South Africa.

   2. During the warranty period, Orms will arrange collection of the faulty item, facilitate the repair and then ship the product back to the customer, bearing all risks and costs.

   3. Please see our policies under Return Policy and Servicing & Repair Policy for further information

Orms is not obliged to repair products that fall outside of the manufacturers warranty period, or products that are damaged accidentally, however Orms in seeking to deliver the highest standard of customer service will gladly assist the customer in having the product repaired via the network of repair agents with which Orms has business dealings.

1.  FREE Standard Shipping 

Free Economy Shipping is available on all orders exceeding R1 000. (T&C's apply)

*Terms and conditions to qualify for free shipping:

• Shipping may only be to a physical address within the borders of South Africa. No P.O Box's allowed.
• Shipping to outlying or remote areas like farms and game reserves may attract an additional fee.
• The delivery time to city areas is usually between 2 and 4 working days*. This excludes weekends and public holidays.

*Reckoned from time of dispatch to time of arrival to client. This is an estimate and not guaranteed.

2.  Aramex Courier Service (local)

We use Aramex couriers as our preferred method of delivery.

With sophisticated track and trace equipment, you can pinpoint exactly where your parcel is, from the moment it is dispatched by us, until it's safely handed over to you the recipient.

Your parcel is well packaged and bubble wrapped before delivery. We also fully insure your parcels contents for the journey to your door.

Delivery Charges:

We charge a flat-rate for shipping and the charges are per order. 

• Express Shipping to Main Cities @ R 150.00 incl. VAT (ETA of 1-2 Business Days)* - Main Cities are: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London. Other cities/towns will take more than 1-2 delivery time.
• Standard Shipping @ R 80.00 incl. VAT (ETA of 2-4 Business Days)* - To all areas.

*Reckoned from time of dispatch to time of arrival to client. This is an estimate and not guaranteed. This period does not include Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The base price of R80.00 incl. VAT is for a parcel up to 10kg in Volumetric and Physical weight. Should the item/s exceed this weight, we reserve the right to increase the shipping charge accordingly. 

Please Note: The above prices quoted are for ordering online through the ORMSdirect website only. A different rate will be quoted if handled manually through our camera sales department. Our delivery service only runs from Monday to Friday. Saturday morning deliveries can be done by special arrangement only and at an additional charge. Please contact info@orms.co.za to arrange. We reserve the right to re-quote the delivery fee should this become too expensive. 

3.  DHL Express Courier Service (International)

Please note:

International orders are generally subject to local import duties and taxes (VAT)

Orms is not responsible for, nor can we offer, any specific advice regarding any customs related fees that you may incur. For specific information, please consult with your local government import office.

Privacy: Your privacy is important to us. We strive to exceed your expectations for privacy. Cross-border shipments are subject to inspection by customs authorities. We may also be called upon to provide certain order, shipment, and product information to our international carriers. Carriers may communicate such information to customs authorities for the purpose of facilitating customs clearance and compliance with local laws.

Delivery Charges:

International shipments are quoted on a per order basis depending on the size and weight of the parcel shipped.

4.  Collect & Collect from Orms Shop in Cape Town / Bellville

You are welcome to place your order online, pay for it and collect it from our Cape Town or Bellville branches. You will need to bring in a print out of the order for collection. Please ask for online sales on arrival. 

Orms Shop - Cape Town