Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Black)
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.
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- 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)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290/T 12.1 MP Digital Camera in Bronze + 4GB MEMORY STICK PRO DUO + Sony Digital Camera Case + Extra Battery + Deluxe Accessory Kit......
I bought this camera because of the 720p video. The video quality is really quite good. The picture quality was not as great as I expected. I believe my 3yr old Canon A610 has a better picture quality. I have returned the camera and purchased the Canon SD7800. Much better pictures, and just as good video.......
This is my fourth digital camera and I researched many point and shoot cameras before choosing the W290 and, after one month of use, I think I made the correct decision. I don't know what more you could ask of a point and shoot -- wide angle lens, 5X zoom, stabilization, simple to use, fast, small, etc. Picture quality is great - outdoor/daylight pictures beat many SLR's. ......
The camera is great! The picture quality is stellar. It is easy to use too! Unlike most other cameras, the on board menu options give you a description of what every option does - taking the guess work out the equation. It has excellent optical zoom that is better than average for its size and it is far better than my previous Canon PowerShot A640. As an added feature, you can shoot movies in HD. This is the best point in shoot that I have ever owned. The only thing it lacks is the ability to zoom while shooting a movie and the ability to rotate the pictures to fit the screen while in playback mode (unlike my old Canon). While this item was a refurb, it looks and operates like it is brand spanking new. A great buy for anyone who is looking for a higher end compact point-and-shoot camera. I would highly recommend it in comparison to any other camera in its class (including any of the Canons). Last, don't just take my word for it - [...]......
I recently used this camera to take pictures at California's Electric Daisy Carnival in Los Angeles. Some Pros: + Very sharp, high resolution photos when taken under broad day light + Very low fringing + Excellent wide-angle lens + Great menu system + Relatively fast start up and shot-to-shot time + Full 720p HD video recording produced outstanding video + In-camera editing features like red-eye removal, sepia, glitter, etc. + Compact, stylish design + Huge 3'' inch, high resolution, bright screen Some Cons: - Very difficult to get good night photos or long-exposure photos!! The Electric Daisy Carnival really comes alive at night and I think I missed a few great photos because it is difficult to get great shots with this camera at night! - I occasionally encountered an error message asking me to turn the camera on then back off. Maybe the mode knob got shifted around too easily during the carnival. - No zoom during HD recording, but I didn't use the zoom that much anyway during video recording. - Lack of shutter- or aperture-priority modes is *extremely* frustrating, especially if you're accustomed to having more control. - Textured surface tends to collect dirt and debris and is not easily cleaned. BOTTOM LINE: If you want a simple point-and-shoot, then this camera more than fits the bill. It's sleek and stylish and takes very good quality pictures in broad daylight. It's also pretty fast, has a wide-angle lens, and is a good compromise between a high-end dSLR and a low-end cheap camera. Camera produced pictures with natural, true-to-life colors. Night time shots, however, require that the user tinker around a bit with the Program Mode, potentially causing the operator to miss a shot. Overall, I'm not *completely* satisfied with this camera; it could be better, but I'd still recommend it to people looking for a general all-purpose point and shot. DevilDoc......
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