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I got this camera to replace my Cybershot dsc-w70, which I thought was dead (turned out to be a bad memory card). The image quality is very good, the menu is much easier to navigater than the w70, the program wheel is better (doesn't inadvertently turn). However, there are two things I don't like: The shutter button does not stick up enough to feel and is rectangular (weird) so I have to hunt for it (missing shots), and the zoom lever is on the back of the camera, meaning I have to hold the camera with both hands. The zoom lever on the w70 was on the frnt, and easily operated with the right index, leaving the left hand completely free to hold the reins (I use these cameras on horseback rides in the mountains.)
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The camera had a bad image ccd great thru view finder however was bad on capturing image to storage. Nothing but bad image distortion.... Not happy at all....
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I purchased this camera after a lot of research & internal debate. My daughter dropped my other point & shoot into our pool & I was in dire need of a new one. I wouldn't call myself a pro but I do take candids & head shots of some friends & family members & have had some training. I already have 2 DSL cameras & they are SO bulky that I never want to drag them with me. I chose this camera based on many reviews on the wonderful sales people at Ritz camera. It features 12.1 megapix (which you probley will never need taking snapshots) & the feature I love - the HD video. Picture quality is very good - the photos pop out at you - bright life-like colors. This camera also has a "smile" button where if pressed it will automatically snap pictures for you if it detects a smile - a wonderful feature if you have small children. There are only a couple flaws I have come up with so far - in video mode it tends to lose focus if your subject is moving around ie: swimming or running. The flash isn't all that powerful either but in light of the fact it is so small - it would easily fit in your pocket, these are a couple things I can live with. Will it be my only point & shoot? I doubt it - I already have my eye on the panasonic FZ28 & the canon S1 - but for now it fits the bill. Not to mention my husband isn't afraid to pick it up. Would I recommend this - yes, in a heart beat - happy shooting!Read full review
Good machine, dont regret to buy it. I love your design, light, very beautiful, with the front pattern with striated (wue pretty easily but retains dirt, because the surface is not flat -but compensates for beauty). Takes photographs of very good quality, ... and videos in HD quality is impressive, I was amazed with the quality of the recorded video. The only negative, is the recording of video, you can not use the zoom during filming - very bad for Sony - I was furious! ... and, only you can make video recordings of over 30min for about! ... if you want to make a film that will use the program PMB, that is included in the package w290, and add the videos of several 30mm and saves them all together - but it is offset by the recording quality. Some people have been disappointed with this machine in general use, but I do not agree, perhaps because they think the w290 is a PROFESSIONAL machine and have a professional expectations - but the w290 is not a machine for professional use. Against another, is the battery life, very poor - I advise you to buy another extra battery. In conclusion: on a scale from 1 to 5, I give 4 values. If I could go back ... I buy a Sony w290 again.Read full review
Decided to buy this camera for my first 10 day trip to Italy. All of the various options for taking pictures and the ease of use are fantastic reasons to purchase this camera. If you have been looking at the Digital SLRs but can't afford their price this is a compact budget friendly camera with a lot of the amenities of a DSLR. I was also looking at the 10MP version, but after all was said and done the bells and whistles on this 12MP camera (which I have already been using) was the primary reason I purchased the camera. Do your research and find out what you need out of your camera; don't buy a 12MP camera if all you are doing with your photos are emailing them to family and friends (you have not plans on printing or having the pictures printed on photo paper).
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