Jul 3, 2009
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Silver)
From the ManufacturerThe Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 digital camera features Intelligent Auto mode, 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. Also, now record high-definition videos in 720p HD and enjoy your memories on your HDTV. Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Highlights 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor A powerful 12.1-megapixel, 1/2.3-inch 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+ (13×19-inch) size, or crop your images and still come away with high-resolution shots. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 5x Optical Zoom The professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos. Wide-angle lens A 28mm wide angle lens shows more of the scene you’re shooting, helping you capture more complete images when shooting indoor group portraits, expansive landscapes, or architectural scenes. 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD display (230k pixels) Generous 3.0-inch (230K p (more…)
1.0 out of 5 stars
720p video clips does not play in PS3
I bought a Sony CyberShot (DSC-W290) specifically because it records 720p video (MPEG4). I recorded few clips and inserted the Memory Stick Pro-Duo into PS3 (and on Sony HDTV).
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
I think I’d rate myself as a pretty average camera user. I need a camera that will take nice clear pictures without a lot of programming, or selecting the right settings.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent point and shoot..
Managed to drop my old camera on the beach on holiday, and the zoom became unsurprisingly temperamental, so I needed a replacement in a hurry.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sony DSC-w290
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Silver)
We are very pleased with this camera.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Going back to the store, goodbye restock fee
We needed to replace our trusty Canon SD700 with something less beaten by age. With a baby blog, indoor picture quality and fast flash reload were a must.