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Top Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 Camera Reviews
Steve's Digicams
reviews the
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 and said: "Image quality is
very good. Noise is essentially absent at sensitivity settings
of ISO 80 and 100. At ISO 200, you have to look hard to find
noise in shadow areas, but it becomes more evident at ISO 400.
Noise becomes detectable in highlight areas at ISO 640, but the
overall image is more than acceptable and quite usable."
DC Resource reviewed the
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 and said: "The most notable feature
on the DSC-T9 is its optical image stabilizer. The T9 is one of
only a small handful of ultra-compacts with image stabilizers
(the others being from Panasonic and Konica Minolta), and it
sure comes in handy when you're taking shots in not-so-great
lighting. While it won't work miracles (like stopping motion
blur), it will allow you to use slower shutter speeds than you
could otherwise. The stabilizer can be used in movie mode, as
well."
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 News Release Summary:
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 1, 2005 — Sony is stepping up the picture
quality of ultra-slim digital still cameras with the
introduction of its new Cyber-shot® DSC-T9 model, the first in
this category to offer both Super Steady Shot® optical image
stabilization and high light sensitivity.
With these Sony technologies, the new six-megapixel DSC-T9
delivers more detailed images with significantly less blur and
graininess than typical point-and-shoot cameras. Optical image
stabilization reduces image blur from hand movement, while high
light sensitivity helps to lessen blurriness resulting from
low-light conditions. The end effect is better-focused,
expressive images that look more like the way you see them,
imitating the human eye.
"Our T Series set the standard for slim, stylish,
point-and-shoot cameras with fine image quality," said James
Neal, director of digital imaging products at Sony Electronics.
"Now the use of this category of cameras is pervasive. With the
DSC-T9, we are taking this category a step further by
incorporating advanced imaging technologies that ensure that you
get the shot, even in unfavorable light conditions, like
nightclubs and restaurants."
Get a Clear Shot
Sony is the first manufacturer to incorporate an advanced
lens-shift optical image stabilizer into a camera with a
folded-path lens system. This is what allows for a compact form;
the lens does not have to extend from the body of the camera.
The model is equipped with a newly-developed lens-shift system
with two gyro-sensors that detects hand movement, and
automatically calculates the compensation needed to provide a
clear, crisp image.
The new model's high light sensitivity (up to IS0 640) allows
you to capture clearer pictures in available light, giving you
the option to not use a flash, which sometimes creates unwanted
glare or harsh highlights. As a result, images have greater
atmosphere and more detail, even when reflective surfaces like
glass and mirrors are in the pictures.
Enhanced Photo Sharing Brings Your Photos to Life
With a slim body less than one-inch wide, this compact
powerhouse not only takes great pictures but also brings them to
life with Sony's new Clear Photo Plus® LCD screen and slide show
function. The 2.5-inch LCD features astonishing vividness and
greatly improved color reproduction compared to previous models.
It is the perfect screen to show off your pictures as a slide
show, which the camera creates for you -- without having to use
a PC.
You can select up to four themes, such as "Stylish" or "Active,"
to play back your images, complete with dynamic transitions
choreographed to your choice of music clips. Depending on your
PC configuration, you can also upload your own music with the
supplied software.
Big Features, Small Body
The DSC-T9 camera offers mega resolution at six megapixels for
high-quality images, a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar® optical zoom
lens, MPEG movie recording, and 58 MB of internal memory for
storage and easy transfer to an optional Memory Stick® Duo or
Memory Stick PRO Duo media card, now available in capacities up
to two gigabytes.
As with other T-series cameras, you simply slide the lens cover
down and the camera is ready to capture images in seconds.
Despite the power consumption of the optical image stabilizer,
Sony's Real Imaging Processor® power management system helps
this model to achieve exceptional battery life, up to 240 shots
per charge.
More For Your Memories
With the DSC-T9's slide show feature, sharing your photos right
on the camera's LCD is more enjoyable. You can even connect
directly to your television with supplied cables. However, if
prints are what you want, then you can connect the model to a
Sony DPP-FP50 digital photo printer and print from the
convenience of your own home. Don't think that you're limited to
basic prints with this camera; you can even create postcards or
calendars using the printer's supplied software.
Perhaps you need to print tens or even hundreds of pictures, or
want to share funny video clips, then there is the option of
using Sony's online photo service. At www.imagestation.com, you
can create your own online photo and video albums, order prints,
or make customized gifts from coffee mugs and photo books to
calendars and T-shirts.
The Cyber-shot DSC-T9 camera will be available in January for
about $450 online at SonyStyle.com, at Sony Style retail stores
(www.sonystyle.com/retail) and at authorized dealers nationwide.
Pre-orders begin on Nov. 1 at www.sony.com/T9.
The camera is supplied with an InfoLithium™ battery, battery
charger, multi-connector cable, wrist strap and software CD-ROM.
Optional accessories include the Cyber-shot Station™ cradle for
about $80, a sports pack for about $100, and leather carrying
case for about $40.
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Editor's Note: Available storage capacity of Memory Stick Duo™
and Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media may vary. A portion of the
memory is used for data management functions.
For additional information about Sony products, your readers can
call toll-free at (888) 222-SONY, or visit Sony's web site at:
www.sonystyle.com. Press releases and digital images are
available for the news media at Sony Electronics' news and
information web site at:
www.sony.com/news.
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