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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 review
The ultra-slim DSC-TX7 offers an impressive Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
25mm 4x zoom lens and a large, 3.5" (diag.) touch screen to easily
take and review photos. An advanced "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
provides stunning low-light images and sweeping panoramic photos with
iSweep Panorama mode. Plus, enjoy AVCHD Movie Mode (1920x1080 @ 60i) video
recording and playback.
3.5” Xtra Fine LCD™ touch screen display 1 w/TruBlack™ technology A
large 3.5” Xtra Fine LCD™ touch screen display 1 w/TruBlack™
technology (921K pixels), the largest of Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC line makes
it easy for viewing and sharing images with simple and fun touch screen
operation. With its Ultra AR film coating, which reduces reflections and
increases contrast and brightness, viewing images on the LCD even in bright
light is possible.
Handheld Twilight Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a
tripod. When set to Handheld Twilight Mode, the DSC-TX7 captures six images
in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter, and combines the
data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and low
noise. With these modes, you can capture images in low light, without
flash, beyond the capability of traditional cameras.
High speed shooting The DSC-TX7 can capture full 10.2 megapixel resolution
images at up to 10 frames per second, helping to ensure that you capture
the decisive moment such as the soccer ball flying into the goal. In
addition, the DSC-TX7 employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce
distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.
DVDirect ® DVD recorder Compatible With AVCHD capabilities the TX7 is
compatible with the DVDirect ® DVD recorder, allowing automatic playback
of high definition footage. Simply insert your Memory Stick ® media into
the DVDirect ® DVD recorder and enjoy your movies shot in high definition.
(Recorder and media sold separately)
Self-Portrait Timer Self-Portrait Timer helps take the guesswork out of
self portraits by utilizing Face Detection technology to recognize when
your face enters the frame. Once the camera detects your face, it triggers
a 2-second timer, and then snaps a picture.
BIONZ™ Image Processor The BIONZ™ image processor delivers the high
resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony ® digital camera.
Fast processing enables unique Sony features such as Sweep Panorama,
Handheld Twilight, Antimotion Blur, HDR, etc to take combine multi images
in less than a second to create wide panoramic image, reduced grain images
and less shadow or washout images resulting in a photo that looks just like
what you see with your eyes.
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. When the camera is set to Soft
Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo
with less squinting or blinking. If a blink is detected in other shooting
modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.
Face Detection technology Sony’s Face Detection technology can
automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection
technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus,
exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of
family and friends.
Scene modes The DSC-TX7 features 12 convenient scene modes: High
Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Portrait / Landscape / Beach /
Snow / Fireworks / High Speed Shutter / Underwater / Gourmet / Pet.
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.
Viewing modes Find your photos using the simple folder or calendar viewing
modes.
Wide zoom display To use the entire image area of your compatible HDTV
screen (sold separately), Wide Zoom display automatically expands standard
4:3 and 3:2 images to 16:9.
Includes Sony ® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.0 7 Sony
Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer,
sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In
addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold
separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of
popular video and photo sharing sites. 7
10.2 Megapixel Back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS Image Sensor The DSC-TX7
features a 10.2 megapixel “Exmor R” CMOS image sensor that brings out
the full resolving power of the camera’s Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar ®
lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning
low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced
grain. In addition, the combined “Exmor R” CMOS sensor and BIONZ™
image processor delivers extremely fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held
Twilight and 1080i movie modes 9 .
Easy Touch Screen Interaction The DSC-TX7 offers intuitive functions to the
multi-purpose touch screen, such as the ability to select the focus point
with a simple touch, scroll through images by sliding your finger across
the screen and one-touch access to the MENU. The display also features
improved readability with list view and index view.
Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode Capture expansive landscapes with
Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode. Press shutter and sweep and the camera
does the rest, continuously, shooting images and in one second stitching
them together. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch
intelligently different widths to help avoid subject distortion.
1080i AVCHD Movie Mode 9 Record movies in 1080i AVCHD high definition at
60i 9 . The AVCHD format captures a high degree of detail and smooth
movement, and when footage is burned to disc, can be played back on Blu-ray
Disc™ players, Sony ® PlayStation ® 3 systems and compatible PCs and
HDTVs 7. The convenience Movie start/stop icon makes it easy to access this
mode via touch screen.
720p HD MP4 Movie Mode 9 In 720p MP4 movie mode the camera shoots 1280 x
720 high definition movies at 30 fps, which is the format when working with
a PC. Users will create high quality movies with full use of optical zoom
in their Cyber-shot ® DSCs in files small enough to transfer to compatible
PC or Mac ® . Once transferred to your computer you can effortlessly
upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as
Photobucket ® and YouTube TM . (Compatible computer with internet
capability required)
TransferJet™ technology TransferJet™ technology, developed by Sony ®
and advanced and promoted by consortium of 18 other companies, allows you
to transfer up to ten files between two TransferJet enabled devices just by
touching them together, without the hassle of hunting for cables or the
complication of pairing. 11
Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent
Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions,
and faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clearer images, faces with
more natural skin tone, and less blur. By incorporating advanced features
such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization, iAuto mode lets you take
advantage of the latest Sony ® Cyber-shot ® technology without leaving
auto mode. Whether you’re shooting landscapes, capturing a beautiful
flower, or taking pictures at an in-door birthday party or wedding shower,
iAuto mode will optimize your camera’s settings to help ensure you come
away with a great 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.
Motion Detection Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection adjusts
ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected,
reducing blur in moving subjects and faces.
Intelligent AF Thanks to Intelligent AF technology, capture fleeting
moments like a child’s adorable expression with the ultra-quick AF which
locks focus in as little as 0.3-sec.
Lithium-ion battery Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience
with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries (capacity of 230 images
or aprox 115 minutes for shooting still images).
In-Camera Retouching Tools Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with
in-camera Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, and Unsharp Masking functions
PhotoTV HD Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, high
definition images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony ® BRAVIA ® HDTVs. 10
PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your PhotoTV HD enabled BRAVIA HDTV, such
as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like
printed
Includes Sony ® PMB Portable software With the pre-installed Picture
Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software 3 the DSC-TX7 makes it easy to
pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them
from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites 5
without the need for any additional software or install.
Carl Zeiss ® Vario-Tessar ® Lens with 25mm equialent wide 4x Optical Zoom
The high-performance Carl Zeiss ® Vario-Tessar ® 4x optical zoom lens
brings distant subjects closer for video recording as well as for outdoor,
sports, and travel photos, and Close Focus shoots close-ups up to just
under ?” from the subject. A wide angle of 25mm equivalent wide-angle
lens allows you to take wider shots of the scene or group in crowded
spaces.
Anti-Motion Blur Mode Capture cleaner and sharper images in low light for
non landscape shots. When set in Anti-motion Blur Mode, the DSC-TX7
captures six images in a fraction of a second with higher shutter speed and
combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary
detail and eliminate subject blur, beyond the capability of traditional
cameras.
Backlight Correction HDR Shooting high-contrast scenes can often lead to
washed out backgrounds and/or details lost in shadow. Backlight Correction
HDR helps correct for this by taking two pictures at different exposure
settings and processing the best elements of both into a single image for
more natural looking shots.
HDMI Output The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) is a compact
audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital
streams. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as a compatible
camcorder, Blu-ray Disc™ player, a personal computer, a video game
console, or an AV receiver to a compatible digital audio device and/or
video monitor such as a digital television (DTV).
Compatible with PC and Mac Systems Video captured with the DSC-TX7 can be
used with the provided Picture Motion Browser software for PC and iMovie ®
(sold separately) for Mac systems. 2
Stylish Ultra-slim Design Measuring at just 3 7/8" x 2 3/8" x
23/32", the DSC-TX7 is slim enough to slip into a pocket or purse, so
you can take it with you wherever you go.
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode Intelligent Scene Recognition
(iSCN) Mode automatically detects nine 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, Macro, and Close Focus. iSCN has two modes:
Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the
optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the
optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light)
immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can
choose which to keep.
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
seven ISO settings (Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in
Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.
Smile Shutter™ technology Smile Shutter™ technology captures a smile
the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter™ button and the
camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and
indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene
Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter™ mode. This means
that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the
particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and
backlighting.
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, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on
just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene
Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In
addition the easy mode simplifies preview mode.
PHOTOMUSIC PHOTOMUSIC combines images with music (4 tracks, 5 minutes per
track) to produce fun and entertaining slide shows with standard visual
effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Select from pre-loaded
tracks on the camera or transfer your own from your compatible computer
(sold separately). 8
Creative painting tools Decorate your photos with words and drawings using
the included paint pen or your finger. Have fun using more than 30 stamps
and 15 types of picture frames and save new images at up to 5 megapixel
resolution.
Media card slot For convenient storage and sharing of your images, the
DSC-TX7 accepts Memory Stick Duo™/Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC/SDXC media. 13
Colors Available The Cyber-shot ® DSC-TX7 camera is available in silver,
red, and dark blue.
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