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Sony Cyber shot DSC W290 12 1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization Black

Sony Cyber-shot(R) DSC-W290 is a compact and stylish digital camera. Featuring Intelligent Auto mode, the W290 with a 28mm wide-angle lens, automatically detects 8 scene conditions and selects the appropriate camera settings. Face Detection captures faces more naturally and helps prevent blur. The large, bright 3″ TFT LCD display makes it easy to compose shots, check results, and read menus in sharp natural color, even in bright sunlight. Also, now record high definition videos in 720p HD and enjoy your memories on your HDTV. Face Detection captures faces with natural skin tones Smile Shutter mode automatically captures a smile DRO Standard and Plus optimizes exposure and contrast Anti-blink Function and Red-eye Reduction Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 5x optical zoom (35mm Equivalent 28-140mm) 12.1 megapixel Super HAD(TM) CCD image sensor BIONZ Imaging Processor High Sensitivity ISO 3200 for low light shooting 14 Convenient Photo Modes Easy Shooting Mode simplifies the menu 16 – 9 High Resolution Shooting Mode Easy image management helps find your pictures PHOTOMUSIC feature combines HD slideshow with music HDTV Compatibility for sharing picture in hi-definition PhotoTV HD Mode with compatible BRAVIA HDTVs In-Camera Retouching Tools Creative Painting Tools on touch-screen panel Wide-Zoom Display resizes images to 16 – 9 Bundled PMB Software to manage images on compatible PC Movie Mode(s) – 1280 x 720(Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 1280 x 720(Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 640(Fine) (VX Fine, 640 x 480, Approx.30fps) Recording Media – 11MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick(R) Duo Media, optional Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo Media Dimensions (Approx.) – 3 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 29/32 (97.6mm x 57.4mm x 22.6mm) Weight (Approx.) – Approx. 6.1oz. (174g) – With battery and Memory Stick(R) media

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great But No Viewfinder
Image display is fine, but I prefer a viewfinder to compose my shots. Sony has decided to eliminate the veiw finder, perhaps because amateurs like to hold the camera in front of them and check the display to see what they will get from the shot. Am I getting old school?

2 Stars easy to get a messy image in-doors
For out-doors picture, with good light conditions, the pictures are great and sharp. Amazing video capture.

But I was really disappointed when taking pictures in-doors. In its Intelligent Auto Ajust Mode, the camera usually picks a high iso configuration when there’s not a bright light inside a room (and I mean really bright), resulting in a bad quality picture. Looks like you’re using a 0,5 Megapixel camera.

Too bad I didn’t know much about the ISO settings before buying this camera. High ISO yields bad quality pictures, because the idea is to obtain a brighter picture in low light conditions. I wish I had bought a lower ISO camera.

5 Stars Great camera
I can’t believe this Sony camera is so easy to use, takes great picture and it costs much less than in the military base. I would recommend to anyone.

1 Star No zoom while recording kills it
I don’t care how great the quality or photos are, not being able to zoom while recording is a big problem. I’m very disappointed Sony decided to take this route because I have Sony digital cameras from 2004 that allowed you to zoom while recording so I do not understand why they took this huge step backward. I’ve sold my camera for this reason and told people to stay away. All the Kodaks that have been doing HD video since 2007 have been able to use full zoom while recording.

5 Stars Excellent feature packed smart camera
The DSC-W290 is a amazing little camera. Its feature packed and easy to use.To be honest, I needed a camera just to point and shoot and take excellent pictures whether day or night. The DSC-W290 fits the bill perfectly with its Intelligent mode which identifies all different shooting modes and environments automatically, day or night and adjusts appropriately. The LCD screen at the back is large and clear. The picture quality is amazing with crisp pictures and life-like rich colors. Even more amazing is the high-def video in 780i, total treat to watch on the big screen. The shoot-when-smiling mode actually works great too.

Another little thing – On the second day I bought the camera, I dropped it while it was still turned on. It fell hard, lens first on a rock and went bouncing. The impact bent the cylinder holding the lens. Once retracted it was stuck for good with the motor whirring trying to extend out the lens anytime I turned it on. It also suffered some dings and scratches. Even though it was my fault and the warranty was void as it was an accident, Sony service center repaired it for free and shipped it back within a week. I have to commend Sony on the quality and timeliness of the service provided. The camera worked like new and I couldn’t be happier with this product and Sony’s service.

Cons – The battery life is just around an hour or probably less when you are in video mode quite a bit. But you should be able to get a replacement battery for about $15. There is no zoom while in video mode.

A good add-on would be a 8Gb Sandisk memory card and a replacement battery to extend your shooting experience.

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Sony Cyber shot DSC H20 10 1 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization

Zoom in on the 10.1-megapixel DSC-H20 Cyber-shot digital camera and get the best shot. With its impressive Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar wide-angle lens with a 10x optical zoom, it’s easy to capture the moment with impeccable detail. A 3.0″ touch screen makes reviewing your shots a breeze and the ingenious iAuto mode takes the guesswork out of choosing the best camera settings when you’re not sure which one to pick. There’s also built-in technology like Optical SteadyShot image stabilization that reduces blur and Smile Shutter mode that automatically captures a smile as it happens. Feel like recording HD video? The H20 captures crisp, 720p video that can be viewed on your HDTV. There’s even an anti-blink function to help everyone look their best and in-camera photo retouching tools.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great for the price
Camera is all that I expected. Have not yet used it alot but from what I can tell so far its great.

5 Stars Refurbished
In the short time owned seems absolutely fine. Haven’t been able to rate battery life because not owned long enough

5 Stars I Did My Homework. This Is The Best Deal For The Price!
I read every review on the internet and compared all prices. I previously had a Kodak that I was happy with but needed a camera with more optical zoom for sports and inside school events. I was down to two choices the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 or the Kodak Easyshare Z1015IS. AFter reading all the reviews I bought the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 because this camera had better user reviews, was smaller, less money, and rated high by Consumer Reports. The camera is small enough to carry in your pocket but is a little heavy. The optical zoom, picture quality, and movie video are amazing. I am a very picky person and I love this camera.

5 Stars Tons of bang for your buck!!!
I purchased this camera for my recent trip along California Hwy 1. After reading the reviews here I chose this over the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. I’m no pro but the proof is in the pictures. I took over 1100 with an 8GB card and every single picture came out awesome!! Even those with low light were nice and clear. People have commented how clear and bright the pictures were. I really like the large screen so you can get a better view of what you just shot. The camera is super to easy to use especially with the EASY setting (duh!!). If you prefer using some of the Scene features like gourmet food, beach, or landscape those really enhance the shot. The 10x Zoom lens can’t be beat. Overall a great purchase. I would suggest upgrading your battery to the NP-FG1. It seems to hold a charge better than the NP-BG1 which comes w/the camera

5 Stars The Bomb!
I bought this camera for a week-long trip to D.C., NYC and Niagara Falls in September ‘09. I reviewed many cameras and got a number of recommendations from friends. Then I came upon this little guy while on Amazon.com. I am over the top happy with this camera. Battery charges fast & holds charge for hours in spite of off/on, zoom, movies, play back, etc. I was really pleased. Never once did I have any problems with the camera. Power up to 1st shot is very quick. Clarity of 3″ LCD screen is incredible. I put one of those screen protectors on since I knew I’d be haulin’ it everywhere. That works great as well. I used an 8GB data card and it holds tons of shots & vids. The only thing I was worried about was the lens caps and what a “hassel” it would be. But it really wasn’t a problem at all. The on/off action of the lens cap becomes an automatic action. When taking movies, remember to move the mode back to pics to avoid delays. I made that mistake a couple of times. Hopefully this helps those who are on the fence. No it’s not micro-compact but it’s small enough to slip into a jacket pocket, purse, etc. Placement of the data port is odd and the PC cable is bulky but for the quality I don’t care. My friends carried a Nikon P90 and a Canon is1000 – This Sony H20 outperformed them 90% of the time (simple point & shoot use) indoors & out. Especially on zoom shots. Did I mention how much I love this camera?

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Sony Cyber shot DSC T90 12 1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization Black

Think thin. The ultra-chic DSC-T90 Cyber-shot digital camera is perfect for stashing in your pocket or a small purse. But the T90 doesn’t just impress on the outside. Built into its compact body are powerful features that make taking great pictures a cinch. Not sure which mode to use at sunset or when shooting sporting events? The iAuto mode does the work for you. It automatically adjusts the settings for fantastic results no matter what you’re shooting or where you are. There’s also Face Detection mode for capturing subtle detail and natural skin tones in faces. And when still photos aren’t enough, you can record HD video clips and play it back on the 3 touch screen LCD.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Very pleased.
I had not owned a camera in a long time and am quite happy with this one. It has multiple picture functions and the camera auto selects the right one for you based on your surroundings and subject, which is awesome, since I know as much about photography as I do aerospace engineering (zilch). I highly recommend this product to both newbies and photo geeks since it is super-easy to use and takes great pics.

5 Stars Sony Cyber-shot
I love this camera – excellent picture quality, easy to use, and very light weight. Sony products are always of the highest quality and the DSC-T90 is no exception. Highly recommended!

3 Stars nice handy camera
camera is nice and very handy, but there is a lot of time lag between the time the photo is clicked and it actually shoots.

5 Stars Excellent Value Excellent Picture Quality
My daughter got this camera for a trip to France. She found it easy to use and the picture and video quality was excellent! It is a good value for the money.

5 Stars Awesome!!!
This Sony Cybershot DSC-T90 camera is the best item I have bought from Amazon. It was sent to me in top condition and I was absolutely thrilled to recieve it. The best part about this camera is that I got the cheapest deal with a 4GB memory card and a carrying case. Amazon is a great place to buy many products online and I love it!!!

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SanDisk SDMSPD 4096 A11 4 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo Retail Package

The SanDisk SDMSPD4096A 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo is a high-performance digital memory solution. It offers serious videographers and photographers the right combination of high storage, high transfer speeds and durable design. The fast write speed means less time between shots and the optimized controller technology lets you save large image files faster. Compatibility tested with a broad range of high-end digital cameras.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars it is what it is
what can i say it’s a memory card and it does exatly what it says and its cheap i am satisfied very with this purchase.

5 Stars Awesomness
This product is amazing. It was conveniently priced and arrived on time.Furthermore it holds a ton of memory.I use it for my psp and holds way more memory that my old 1GB.Just make sure you format it first before using it. Great buy!!!!

5 Stars Great Memoty Deal
Everything it is supposed to be at a great price. Works flawlessly with my Sony Cyber-Shot camera.

1 Star junk
My memory card worked for about a month and then mysteriously stopped working, company doesn’t care to help when you have a problem. It may be cheap but you get what you pay for. very disappointed.

4 Stars As advertised
While I haven’t used this memory stick that much yet (I purchased it as a back up to my other 4GB memory stick), it seems to be functioning just fine. 4GB is quite a lot of space, and it is very rare that I need to touch the backup, even when we are on vacation for an extended period of time. The memory stick that I purchased this as a back up for is the exact same size and company, and I am happy with it. It can also fit into an adapter to be used on older cameras that come with longer memory sticks, but you need to purchase that separately.

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