Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 CMOS Digital Camera Review by Gene Wright

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 CMOS Digital Camera and 3.0-Inch Touch-Screen LCD

Red Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Digital Camera
Red Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Digital 10.2 MP CMOS Digital Camera

The Sony TX5 blends a stylish, waterproof shape with high tech. The camera provides stunning poor-light execution with the capacity to shoot amazing panorama images in Smart Sweep Panoramic mode. Don't ever miss another great image with 10 fps shooting, and flaunt all your pictures on a big 3-inch wide LCD touchscreen.

 

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Silver
Silver Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Digital 10.2 MP CMOS Digital Camera


If you are searching for camera that feels just as home in water as a night out on the town, the Sony TX5 is the camera for you! Only 3/4" thick, the trim and stylish Cybershot TX5 fits in the smallest purse or pocket, and in spite of that is waterproof to a 10 ft. depth, shockproof from tumbles up to around 5ft and thanks to its hermetically sealed construction is dustproof as well. This resilient camera can even endure severe weather environments, as it functions from 14- thru 104-degrees Fahrenheit temperatures.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Pink
Pink Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Digital 10.2 MP CMOS Digital Camera

The Sony TX5 features Sony's "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor for fantastic intelligent Sweep Panorama, poor-light performance, handheld Twilight shooting modes and Anti Motion blur, even the 3-inch LCD1 touch screen functions underwater! it Seamlessly shifts from underwater wonders to a big night out on the town, the Sony TX5 always makes it easier obtain the best shot!

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Grey
Grey Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Digital 10.2 MP CMOS Digital Camera

The Sony TX5 boasts a 10.2-MP " CMOS Exmor R" sensor that shows off the full resolving strength of the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar integrated lens to deliver blazingly quick speed, stunning poor-light sensitivity and high resolution, with enhanced image clarity and sweeping reduced grain. Additionally, the combined BIONZ image processor and "CMOS Exmor R" image sensor delivers Anti Motion Blur, exceptionally quick 10 frames per second, 720p video, and Hand-held Twilight modes.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Back
Black Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Digital 10.2 MP CMOS Digital Camera - Back LCD

Features

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 25mm equivalent wide 4x optical zoom
 

3-inch wide Clear Photo LCD Plus touch screen
 

Anti-Motion Blur Mode
 

Hand-held Twilight
 

Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode
 

Backlight Correction HDR
 

High speed shooting
 

720p MP4 HD Movie Mode


Self-Portrait Timer
 

Stylish Ultra-slim Design
 

BIONZ Image Processor
 

Intelligent Auto (iAUTO) mode
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Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode


Anti-blink Function
 

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
 

High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)
 

Face Detection technology
 

Motion Detection
 

Smile Shutter technology
 

Scene modes
 

Intelligent AF
 

Easy Shooting Mode
 

Function Guide
 

PHOTOMUSIC
 

Viewing modes - Find your photos using the simple folder or calendar viewing modes.

In-Camera Retouching Tools
 

Creative painting tools


Wide zoom display
 

PhotoTV HD
 

Lithium-ion battery
 

Media card slot
 

Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.02

Item Includes

• Sony DSC-TX5 Cyber-shot Still Digital Camera
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-BN1)
• Battery Charger
• AV Cable
• USB Cable
• Wrist Strap
• Paint Pen
• CD-ROM
• Multi Output Stand
• 1-Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty

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