Digital Camera Reviews

Sony today announced its Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T2  featuring 4GB of internal memory to help make image storage and sharing a snap. The sheer size of the built in storage - combined with its 2.7″ touchscreen and extensive in-camera organization and editing features - relegate removable media to back-up status.

Face-Detection, Smile Shutter and high ISO cover 2007s technology requirements whilst the overall styling - with its clean lines and surfaces uncluttered by buttons thanks to the touch-based user interface - gives it a touch of class, even in the green and pink color schemes. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T2 will be available from December 2007 for around $350.

The big issue to consider is the T2’s 4GB of onboard memory. Good or bad? Well, it depends. On the one hand, there’s the benefit of not needing to buy extra memory cards. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T2 does take Memory Stick Duos or Pro Duo cards, but the camera will save to the card only when the internal memory is full. So if you prefer using memory cards for any number of reasons, or want to swap a card between a few cameras, you’re out of luck. After all, the average user will take a pretty long time to snap up to 4GB. Another downside: In order to get the images off the camera, the included USB dongle must be used; although it’s not a huge burden to tote, it’s another thing to remember to take along if you plan on removing photos from the camera on the road. 

Like the T200, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T2 doesn’t include a dock and requires a dongle converter for the docking port to connect the USB cable, or to connect a cable for display on a TV. But as the third Law of Consumer Electronics states, “One smaller piece to lose: bad.” It’s doubly a problem with the T2; since it includes 4GB memory and will only write to an external card if the internal memory is full, you need that dongle. The alternative is springing for a standard or HD-capable Cyber-shot Station. 

Even the ways in which the T2 clearly distinguishes itself don’t present clear advantages. For instance, we really like the new aesthetic. Unlike its increasingly larger siblings, which have slowly outgrown the ‘ultra compact’ designation, the 156g, 87 by 57 by 20mm T2 remains firmly trouser-pocketable.You access the frequently used shooting settings via the display. These include resolution, self timer, exposure mode, focus, metering mode, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, macro and flash. 

Boot up was quick at 3.2 seconds, and recycle times were average. The low shutter lag, outstanding at 0.28 of a second, was very effective in reducing blur in successive action shots. The camera’s video mode captures in MPEG-1 and MPEG VX fine mode at 640-by-480 resolution at 30 frames per second. Video quality was only average, showing a little graininess and pixilation. But unlike with many point-and-shoots, you can zoom in and out while recording, and the 4GB of memory means you can shoot more footage. As for battery life, I found that the rechargeable lithium ion battery held enough charge to get me through a full week of lab and field testing. 

Features:-

# 8 megapixel resolution

# using Memory Stick Pro Duo expandable

# 2, 7-Zoll-Touchscreen-Display                      

# Light sensitivity up to ISO 3200 and the Sony now has normal facial recognition function

# zoomed be with a 3-Fach-Zoom-Objektiv by Carl Zeiss

# 4GB of internal memory 

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T2 Reviews:-

# Dpreview Review: - For the ultimate in photo viewing, you can gather family and friends around a high-definition television set and enjoy memories in full 1080 HD resolution. The T2 camera can be connected to the TV set via HD component cable or an HD cradle (both sold separately). Equipped with a built-in slide show function, the camera lets you view photos, complete with dynamic transitions choreographed to your choice of programmed music clips or by adding your own. 

# Pcmag Review: - Overall, the T2 looks great while taking crisp and accurate images. Its touch screen, although on the small side, is easy to use, and you get plenty of features—including Smile Shutter and face detection—in this tiny and attractive package. Whether you want to pay more for 4GB of onboard memory is a personal choice.

# Reviews.cnet Review: - The face-detection auto focus works very well at spotting multiple faces in a scene — the T2 will optimize focus and exposure for the face(s) — and one of the bonuses of the touch screen is you can use it to indicate the primary face. We still think that the Spot Focus feature, in which you touch the desired focus point is a faster, better solution, however. 

# Cameras Review: - What I really like about this photo are the colours. Sometimes when flash is used cameras can wash too much colours out of the shot. That is not the case here and I am pleased with the result. My original test shot showed red eye. This was quickly and easily fixed by the camera. I think this is a very useful feature.