August 7, 2009

High Definition (HD) of Sony Cybershot T90 and T900

-New 720p High Definition (HD) Movie shooting capability of the Cybershot T90 and T900, you can start saying goodbye to the hassle of having to bring around both a still camera and a video camera! A quick flick of the mode dial and you can switch instantly between photo and movie settings. You can then capture your own HD videos at 30fps and 1280 x 720 pixel resolution and share the excitement with your friends! You can even shoot a movie and a photo at the Sametime with with this remarkable feature.
-Then view your stunningly detailed HD movies and still images on HD TV or upload then to your computer or online sites with ease! With the supplied Picture Motion Browser Version 4.2.02, you can easily edit HD movies and export them to WMV files. Its Highlight Index function, allows you to conveniently locate favourite scenes, while the Movie Tracer function lets you construct a stunning panoramic image from a number of movie frames. It's time to start Shooting your own HD movies today!
-High Definition (HD) Slideshow with music Relive thoose special moments in High Definition (HD) on the big screen. Upload your images by connecting the camera to Sony's BRAVIA HD TV with the optional HDMI cable. Using the built-in PhotoMusic feature in the Cybershot T90 and T900, you can create entertaining slideshows by choosing froom the visual effects and music tracks stored in the camera memory.

June 23, 2009

Sony Cybershot DSC T90 Review

There are two main reasons for buying the Sony Cybershot DSC T90. The first is the design of the camera, including the very small and slim body size. The second is the fact that all controls are accessed through the touch controlled LCD screen. This feature also feeds into the design as it removes more or less every button from the Cybershot DSC T90 helping to give the camera pleasingly aesthetic straight lines. One or two other features worth noting at this point are the inclusion of optical image stabilisation and the ability to shoot High Definition movie clips.
Optical image stabilisation is the best type of stabilisation available. It helps to insure sharp looking images without the introduction of any noise to the photo as you might find with digital stabilisation.
In my view a digital camera offering High Definition movies does not really replace a camcorder, but this is a useful feature to have if all you want is the occasional movie clip and you do not have a camcorder easily to hand.
With a 12 megapixel sensor you have plenty of pixels at your disposal. In theory poster sized prints should not be a problem. Alternatively you may wish to utilise the available pixels by cropping your photos before printing. The other advantage with the Cybershot DSC T90 is that additional zoom power becomes available if you decrease the number of pixels you are shooting at. When shooting at the maximum resolution 4x optical zoom is available. Shooting at lower pixels will also save you room on your memory card.
At 15mm wide this is the slimmest digital camera I am aware of that is available for spring / summer 2009. The sleek look is accentuated by a sliding lens cover. This gives the cameras in this part of the Sony range a distinctive look. If you find the standard silver and black versions dull or predictable you can shop around for blue, pink or brown models.
The LCD screen is 3 inches in size. A touch controlled LCD screen does not necessarily make the camera easier or faster to use. I always think it is a matter of personal choice whether you prefer selecting menu options through a touch screen interface or through more standard buttons and dials. One point to keep in mind is that selecting menu options though a touch controlled LCD screen can be a touch fiddly for anyone with larger hands and fingers. I do appreciate the fact you can select the focusing area by touch control though.
To help you take better pictures Sony has included features such as intelligent scene recognition and a face detection mode for better portraits. Perhaps a more gimmicky feature is a smile shutter that fires off a shot if the Cybershot DSC T90 detects someone is smiling.
Close up photography is catered for by a macro mode that lets you get in as close as 8cm away from the subject.
Sony has built just 11mb of storage into the Cybershot DSC T90. With so many megapixels this means there is only going to be room for two or three test photos before the memory becomes full. Therefore you will need to include a good sized memory card in your initial budget.
When it comes to picture quality you will find the Sony Cybershot DSC T90 to be a decent snapshot camera. I was impressed by the quality of photos taken. You may be able to find ultra compact digital cameras that take marginally better photos, but on the whole this camera does a very good job.
Andy writes and reviews digital cameras for Cameras.co.uk. See his test shots and ratings for the Sony Cybershot DSC T90
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