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Cyber-shot® Digital Camera T90
Model number:
DSC-T90/P
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Series highlights: Just under 5/8" (15mm), 12.1 megapixel 4x optical zoom lens, 3.0" touch screen LCD, Intelligent Auto, Smile Shutter™, Face Detection, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization, 720p HD video.
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Slim and Stylish with Touch Screen
In addition to 12.1 megapixels and 4x zoom, the Cyber-shot T90 features a wide 3.0" touch-screen display with on-screen icons for easier camera control. When you're shooting, just touch the on-screen image at any point to adjust focus for your subject/object. In playback mode, you can touch a point on the screen to zoom in for a closer look.
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A Smarter Auto Mode
Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode goes beyond traditional auto settings by recognizing and adjusting to scene conditions and lighting, enhancing natural skin tones, and reducing blur.
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Take Better People Pictures
Face Detection technology detects up to eight faces and controls flash, focus, exposure and white balance to deliver natural skin tones with reduced red-eye while Smile Shutterª technology allows you to capture a smile the moment it happens. Simply activate by pressing the Smile Shutter button.
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Great Pictures regardless of the Condition
Eliminate the guesswork of choosing the right camera setting by using Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) which recognizes up to 8 scenes, or manually select from among 11 different scene conditions using Scene mode.
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Capture Your Memories to HD
Record movies in smooth, stunning high definition (720p) in MPEG4 format, ideal to view and share on your PC or upload to the web.
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Personalize Your Photos
Easily retouch and enhance your pictures with 10 in-camera tools or have fun decorating with pre-loaded stamps and frames. You can also write on your pictures using the supplied stylus. Quickly find your images via convenient Image Management feature.
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Take Control of Your Memories
Experience a simple way to transfer, manage, archive and share your images and video with the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) PC software.
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Cyber-shot Explained
Learn more about these and other features in this digital camera.
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.7 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 10 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
8 of 11 (72%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
it's amazing camera
Reviewer: ManMooN
Date: Oct 29, 2009
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it's amazing camera v.v.v.v.v.v. nice camera I'd like camera I'd like sony LIKE NO OTHER
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DSC-T90 disgital camera
Pros: Nothing Good
Cons: White Burr picture on iauto setting
Reviewer: chandu (Irvine, CA)
Date: Sep 28, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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I bought this DSCT90 camera recently. I went on vacation to Italy. Using iauto features, I started taking mostly outside sunny day. All my pictures came smeared with foggy and white blurry effect. Even when I took pictures with or without flashes inside the churches and museums, all pictures have same foggy and blurry whie effect. My wife using DSCT70 at the same spot and same time, she got perfect pictures. I did not get rid of foggy and white veil from my pictures. My italian trip is completely ruined. I am very disapointed for the performance of this DSCT90 camera.
Rated 3.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Nice Camera....
Pros: Compact Size and quality picture
Cons: Occasional whitebalancing problem
Reviewer: vid007 (San Diego)
Date: Sep 20, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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Nice compact camera...
Think thin. Measuring under 5/8" 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 (720p) and play it back on the 3 touch screen LCD.
12.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Image Sensor:
A powerful 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 12.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19”) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.
BIONZ™ image processor:
The BIONZ™ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony® digital camera.
Intelligent Auto Mode:
Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode goes beyond traditional auto settings by recognizing and adjusting to scene conditions and lighting, enhancing natural skin tones, and reducing blur. By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection, and Optical SteadyShot, iAuto lets you take advantage of the latest Sony Cyber-shot technology without leaving auto mode. Whether you’re shooting expansive landscapes, capturing playground action, or taking pictures at a birthday party or wedding shower, iAuto will optimize your camera’s settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot.
Face Detection technology:
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to deliver accurate, natural skin tones with reduced red-eye. It can also give priority to children or adults. Newly added Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and accelerates the shutter speed when facial movement is detected, reducing blur in the subjects face.
Double Anti-blur Solution:
The combination of Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization and High ISO sensitivity helps compensate for camera shake, minimizes blur, and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood.
Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus:
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus uses a sophisticated algorithm to determine the best exposure and contrast settings for almost any shooting environment. The result is more natural images with clearer details that more closely match what your naked eye sees. DRO is particularly effective when shooting backlit portraits or any scene with a dramatic contrast between background and foreground lighting. DRO Plus allows for even greater optimization by analyzing each region of an image and performing additional image processing.
Burst Mode:
You can fire up to 100 shots at approximately 0.57 second intervals (at any resolution; VGA to high resolution mode. Results may vary based on settings and Memory Stick™ media being used).
16:9 High Resolution Mode:
Using the 16:9 High Resolution Mode, you can record high resolution images in the 16:9 aspect ratio favored by HDTVs. This setting is ideal if you plan to view your images on a compatible HDTV6 and invite friends and family members over for a slideshow.
Easy Image Management:
Easy Image Management takes the hassle out of sorting through large volumes of image data, so you can quickly select and view your desired photos. Photos can be browsed in four convenient ways: by Standard Folder view, Date view, Event view, and Favorites showing only user-selected images. You can also harness the power of Face Detection technology to filter by face type (choices include All People, Children, Infants, and Smiles).
Wide Zoom display:
To use the entire image area of the compatible HDTV screen (sold separately), Wide Zoom display automatically expands standard 4:3 and 3:2 images to 16:9.
Creative Painting Tools:
Let your imagination run wild with the built-in Paint Pen, as well as more than 30 stamps and 15 types of picture frames. Painted images are saved separately from the original images, so you can have fun without having to worry about permanently altering your original images.
3.0" Clear Photo LCD™ Touch-Screen Display:
Compose and review images on a 3.0"1 widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ (230K) display, and use the touch screen to navigate menus, specify where you want the camera to focus, or zoom in on the pictures you've taken for a closer look at details.
Available in five sophisticated colors:
Available in five sophisticated colors: silver, black, blue, pink, and brown
Intelligent Scene Recognition:
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a Tripod, Portrait, Landscape, and Macro. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advance Mode, the camera takes a photo with the standard automatic settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with optimized setting so you can chose which to keep.
Smile Shutter™ Technology:
The popular Smile Shutter™ technology automatically detects and captures a smiling face. Simply activate by pressing the Smile Shutter button and the camera will capture a smile the moment it happens. You can also select subject priority (Adult or Child Priority or touch subject on screen) and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity to high (small smile), medium (laugh) or low (grin). Smile Shutter also makes a great substitute for the self timer. Just smile once everyone is ready, and the camera will automatically capture the shot.
High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200):
High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to eight ISO settings (Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.
9-Point Auto Focus:
Because an off-centered subject can make your shot more interesting, a 9-point auto focus system measures nine precision focus points, giving you greater creative freedom to compose your images.
Easy Shooting Mode:
With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings with iSCN so you can just take the photo without worrying about settings.
Stamina® Battery Power:
Provides extended battery life and shooting capacity when using a fully-charged lithium-ion battery. The included battery supports up to 200 shots7.
PhotoTV HD:
Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, high definition images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony® BRAVIA® HDTVs2. PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like actual printed photos.
In-Camera Retouching Tools:
Retouch and enhance your pictures on the go with 10 in-camera editing functions: Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, Soft Focus, Partial Color, Fisheye Lens, Cross Filter, Radial Blur, Retro, Happy Face and Unsharp Masking effects.
Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2.02:
Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser ) PC software7 provides a simple, easy-to-use way to transfer video and still images to your PC, as well as sort, edit, and output to data disc and the Web (compatible PC with internet connection required). Finding your images with PMB is easy with Calendar view and Face Search. Face Search allows you to filter by faces (one or many) and also a specific person’s face. Share images and videos on popular sharing sites with Media Services function.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens with 4x Optical Zoom:
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos.
Ultra-slim design:
The DSC-T90 packs a lot of performance into an ultra-slim design. Measuring at just under 5/8” (15mm), the DSC-T90 is slim enough to slip into a pocket, so you can take it with you wherever you go.
HD Movie:
Capture more of your memories in high definition (720p) video. Record HD movies in 720p high definition MPEG4 format allowing for stunning large-screen home movie playback. Record up to 29 min in 720p format (or up to 2GB) per movie6.
Anti-blink Function:
It's frustrating to think you've captured that perfect shot, only to review it later and discover one of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. The new Anti-blink function works to help counter blinking and squinting. When the camera is set to Portrait, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.
Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization:
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.
Convenient Photo Modes:
Choose from 14 convenient photo modes to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions. Photo modes include Auto, Program Auto, Easy Shooting, and Scene Selection such as High Speed, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Soft Snap, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Underwater and Gourmet Mode. Gourmet Mode lets you capture mouth-watering culinary creations with all the color and clarity of images you see in gourmet magazines.
Function Guide:
This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience:
The Cyber-shot® DSC-T90 camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately).
HDTV Compatibility:
View your photos in glorious high definition on a Sony® BRAVIA® or similar HDTV using the optional VMC-MHC2 HD output adapter cable (sold separately).
PHOTOMUSIC feature:
PHOTOMUSIC3 combines images with music to produce fun and entertaining slide shows. The four standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active and Stylish). Select from four pre-loaded tracks on camera or transfer your own from your compatible PC (sold separately).
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Product Specifications
General
- Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD CCD
- Megapixel : 12.1 Megapixels
- Recording Media : 11MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor
Optics/Lens
- 35mm Equivalent : Still shots: 35-140mm / Movie 16:9: 38-152mm / Movie 4:3 :46-184mm
- Aperture Range : Auto(F3.5-F10) / Program Auto(F3.5-F10)
- Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
- Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
- Face Detection : 8 face(flash, focus, exposure, white balance, child/adult priority, blink, face motion detection)
- Focal Length : 6.18-24.7mm
- Focus : 9 points / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Flexible Spot AF (touch) / Semi Manual (.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / unlimited distance)
- Macro Mode : Auto Macro / Macro On / Close Focus Enabled
- Optical Zoom : 4x
- Shutter Speed : Auto(2" - 1/1,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1,000)
- Smart Zoom® Technology : 8M:Approx.4.9x(Total), 5M:Approx.6.2x(Total), 3M:Approx.7.8x(Total), VGA:Approx.25x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.8.3x(Total)
- Total Zoom : Approximately 8x
Software
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® 2000 Professional SP4, XP Home and Professional SP3; Vista SP1; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
- Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.2.02 + USB Driver (Not supported by Macintosh® Operating Systems)
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 19/32" (93.6mm x 57.2mm x 15.0mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 5.3oz. (151g) - With battery and Memory Stick media.
Power
- Battery Capacity : Approx. 110 minutes / Approx. 220 images
- Battery Type : LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM D type 3.6V
Convenience
- Burst Mode : Max 100 shots at approx. 1.8 fps
- Color Mode(s) : Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W
- Date/Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
- Dynamic Range Optimizer : Standard / Off / Plus
- Image Stabilization : Optical
- Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
- Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media capacity1; does not support Access Control security function.
- Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
- Scene Mode(s) : Intelligent Auto / Easy Shooting / Program Auto / Movie (Auto Adjustment / High Sensitivity / Underwater) / Scenes (High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Hi-speed Shutter / Underwater / Gourmet)
- Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
- Still Image Mode(s) : Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG) - AE(Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV)
- White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / Underwater White Balance Mode (Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2)
Processor
- BIONZ™ Engine : Yes
Control
- ISO : Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Hardware
- LCD : 3.0"1 Clear Photo LCD Plus touch screen 230,400 pixels
- Lens Construction : 12 elements in 10 groups(including 4 aspheric elements,1 prism)
- Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
- Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono
- Viewfinder : No
Operating Conditions
- Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: Approx.0.08-Approx.2.9m (Approx.0.26' - Approx.9.51') (W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.2.3m (Approx.1.64' - Approx.7.55') (T), ISO3200: up to Approx.5.9m (Approx.19.4') (W) / Approx.4.5m (Approx.14.8')(T)
- Flash Mode(s) : Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
Convenience Features
- AF Illuminator Light : Auto / Off
- Clear RAW NR : Yes
- Histogram Display : Yes
- In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Happy Faces
- 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)
- Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
- NightFraming System : No
- NightShot® Infrared System : No
- PictBridge Compatible : Yes
- Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
- Real Imaging Processor™ Technology : BIONZ™
Inputs and Outputs
- Accessory Terminal : Multi connector
- Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
- HD Output : Yes (1080i)
- USB Port(s) : Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed
In the Box
- Multi Connector Cable USB/AV
- CD-ROM Software
- Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BD1
- Wrist Strap
- Note: No Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media or adaptors are included.
- Battery Charger BC-CSD
- Paint Pen
Camcorder Flash/Light
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Marine Pack Arm Kit
$199.99
Camera Cable
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Multi-use Terminal Cable
$39.99
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HD Output Adapter Cable
$39.99
Camera Case
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LCJ-THE/B
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Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case
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Soft Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case
$19.99
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Carrying Case
$19.99
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Flip-top Carrying Case
$29.99
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Carrying Case
$19.99
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Carrying Pouch
$14.99
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Soft Leather Carrying Case
$39.99
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Soft Carrying Case
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Soft Leather Carrying Case
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Leather Cover with Stylus
$39.99
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Soft Carrying Case
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Soft Carrying Case
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Soft Leather Carrying Case
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Soft Carrying Case
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Semi-soft Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Carrying Case
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Soft Leather Carrying Case
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Leather Cover with Stylus
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Leather Cover with Stylus
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Leather Cover with Stylus
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Hard Carrying Case
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Flip-top Carrying Case
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Soft Carrying Case
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Leather Cover with Stylus
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Carrying Case
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Soft Leather Carrying Case
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Soft Carrying Case
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Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W
$19.99
Camera Flash/Light
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Ring Light for Macro Photography
$99.99
Camera Power
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InfoLithium® T Series Charger
$59.99
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AC Adapter
$39.99
Camera Water Housing
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Cyber-shot® Waterproof Case
$69.99
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Marine Pack
$229.99
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Spare O-Ring
$19.99
Camera Battery
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Rechargeable Battery Pack
$49.99
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media
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16GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media
$119.99
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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REFURBISHED - 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media
$20.99
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REFURBISHED - Rechargeable Battery Pack
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REFURBISHED - 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media
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REFURBISHED - Carrying Case
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REFURBISHED - 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media
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REFURBISHED - Carrying Case
$14.99
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REFURBISHED - Carrying Case LCS-TWE/W
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REFURBISHED - Lightweight Tripod
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REFURBISHED - Soft Carrying Case
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Tripod/Remote Control
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Tripod
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VCT-R100
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Portable Tripod Kit
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Lightweight Tripod
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GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
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GPS Image Tracker
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Product Reviews
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Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer: ManMooN
Date: Oct 29, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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it's amazing camera
it's amazing camera v.v.v.v.v.v. nice camera I'd like camera I'd like sony LIKE NO OTHER
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Reviewer: chandu (Irvine, CA)
Date: Sep 28, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
5of 8 people found this helpful
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DSC-T90 disgital camera
Pros: Nothing Good
Cons: White Burr picture on iauto setting
I bought this DSCT90 camera recently. I went on vacation to Italy. Using iauto features, I started taking mostly outside sunny day. All my pictures came smeared with foggy and white blurry effect. Even when I took pictures with or without flashes inside the churches and museums, all pictures have same foggy and blurry whie effect. My wife using DSCT70 at the same spot and same time, she got perfect pictures. I did not get rid of foggy and white veil from my pictures. My italian trip is completely ruined. I am very disapointed for the performance of this DSCT90 camera.
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Reviewer: vid007 (San Diego)
Date: Sep 20, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
1of 6 people found this helpful
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Nice Camera....
Pros: Compact Size and quality picture
Cons: Occasional whitebalancing problem
Nice compact camera...
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Reviewer: Beowulf (Reno, NV)
Date: Aug 26, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
15of 16 people found this helpful
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Good travel companion
Pros: Small , HD video zoom, self contained zoom lens
Cons: No panoramic stitch mode, sliding case, battery life
I normally shoot with a Nikon D300 & D200, and I own numerous compact cameras from Nikon, Canon and Kodak for travel. I bought this camera specifically for the HD video function and it's small size. It's one of the few cameras that will let you use the zoom function while recording HD video (Canon Powershots lack this ability). I miss the landscape stitch function in the Kodaks which is great for panoramic shots while travelling. Battery life could be better. 50 pics and 10 minutes of video and it's done. Get the second battery. I'm using the Aqua Pack for protection from the fine alkali dust of the Black Rock desert. Works well. The dive housing is expensive compared to Canon but at least it is available. I've used the Canon's on numerous dives and with it's small size you can actually enjoy the dive instead of fighting your camera's bouyancy. I expect the same with the Sony housing. Picture quality is OK. Colors are good but the small sensor shows lots of noise in low-light situations. The steady shot function works well. Smile function works as advertised. Not having a lens poke out when zooming is good for getting candid shots since people don't know you've zoomed in. It's common for users to put their finger in front of the lens when they use it since it's tiny and on the edge of the camera body. Make sure you review shots before you move on if somebody else uses it. The flash is limited, 9 ft seems about the max distance. Great camera for travel. Having optical 4x zoom while recording in 720p is it's strongest feature in my book. You can get great spontaneous video of the kids with practically no effort because you just pull it out of your pocket when needed. Check YouTube for samples.
Rated 3.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: May 27, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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Not that great
Pros: compact, looks great
Cons: battery life, resolution/pixels doesnt translate on prints
I purchased this camera in march for my trip to paris in April, knowing that sony cameras are unmatched as far as quality is concerned my 5 year old p-100 stiil takes great shots. the first thing i noticed was that the battery life was not what it says it is after a couple of hours on a fully charged battery and less than 100 pictures taken the battery died on me, this hapened several times. the pictures i developed came out poor the resolution is actually horrible! a pic of the eiffel tower while it was lit came out very dark and dull. i would not recommend this camera, its not what its cracked up to be.
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Reviewer: Newm (Tuscaloosa, AL.)
Date: May 25, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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"Great Camera!"
Pros: Great Pictures, Lots of Options, 1280x720/30p movies, and Full HD 1080 Pics!
Cons: Very Small Camera
I got this camera for my wife for our anniversary. She loves it, showing it off to family and friends, and taken loads of pictures already. She likes everything about it, especially the touch screen. Although she hasn't caught on to all the options yet, she loves the fact that there are so many modes to chose from. Gourmet, beach, and snow to name a few. The automatic mode set's up everything for you if you're not to familiar with how to set up certain modes for certain conditions. Overall, I like the camera to. Even though I would have choosen the T-700 if they still had it availble, or the G3 if it wasn't so high. This camera was pretty high to if you ask me, but all worth it to put a smile on my wife face at the end of the day. Knowing she a pretty hi-tect, beautifully designed camera to have and show, and take awesome pictues along the way!
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Reviewer: eidoj (Hollywood, FL)
Date: May 14, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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love it
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
the camera is sooo cuteee its really small it fits right in ur back pocket i got the pink because i thought it would be a change from the boring black colour i always get, and i'm so right and the pictures comes out bright and beautiful its a must get trust me spend the money and get something that will last
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Reviewer: Azab (LA)
Date: May 7, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
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Totally outstanding
Abseloutely terrific Digital Camera.According to my calculations and my deep searches this camera appears to be the best camera accordint to its quality and price.
- Viewable area, measured diagonally
- Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV, HDMI or component cable (sold separately) required for PhotoTV HD viewing. Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV shown vary according to market region.
- Four preset music tracks stored in internal memory. Imported music tracks can be up to five minutes long. When using Music Transfer to download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be reduced to five minutes when uploading to the Cyber-shot® camera.
- Requires Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported by Mac OS.
- HD Viewing requires an HD output adapter cable (VMC-MHC2), sold separately.
- Maximum of 29 minutes continuous recording per video clips, limited to available capacity on storage media.
- Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use.
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