Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Dark Blue)
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Manufacturer: SonyModel: DSC-W290/L
Color: Blue
Product features:
- 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
- 5x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
- 720p high-definition movie capture; BIONZ image processor
- 3.0-inch (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD; Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology
- 11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 8
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Dark Blue)
Customer Review: A slight step down from my old Cybershot
Summary: 4 Stars
CONS: No Manual Mode (you can't adjust shutter speed), Proprietary Battery, Proprietary Output Cable
My old DSC (Cyberhot) had manual mode with all options adjustable, my old DSC used any AA battery of my choice, my old DSC used the standard mini USB connection and a standard A/V output jack. These features alone kept me from rating this 5 stars. Additionally, it doesn't use the regular "memory stick" my old DSC used.
PROS: Pretty much everything else. Great price, very small and portable, easy to use, many options for taking pictures, surprisingly great video quality (though without zoom option) that I viewed on a 55" TV, picture quality is obviously not at the level of an SLR, but I am very happy with it.
Overall I recommend the W290 as a simple, easy to use, inexpensive point and shoot camera. I feel like it is a bit of a downgrade from my old DSC in terms of manual mode, battery type, output cable type, and memory stick type, but I still like it.
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Description of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Dark Blue)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 camera combines style with power and intelligence. The W290 comes in 4 sophisticated colors and has a stylish look. With the W290 taking great pictures is now easier than ever. The iAuto mode goes beyond the traditional auto mode, thinking and working for you; recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and automatically adjusts camera settings resulting in clearer images, and faces with more natural skin tones and less blur. The W290 also features HD Movie mode, recording in 720p for capturing your precious moments on video. Compose, review, and share your memories on the large 3.0" (230k pixels) LCD.Digital Cameras
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