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| Click photo for more images of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T2. |
Sony has introduced a new 8-megapixel point-and-shoot with 4GB internal memory and advanced photo-organizing functions for sorting and viewing shots that are stored on the device. The ultracompact Cyber-shot DSC-T2 is equipped with a 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot touchscreen LCD and an f/3.5-4.3, 38-114mm 3x zoom lens, and will be available in December for about $350.
The T2's numerous photo-sharing features include the ability to display images in chronological order, in a calendar view, and by event. Photos can also be saved as favorites and then sorted into categories within the favorites folder for quick retrieval, and in-camera slideshows can include selectable transitions and music. The T2 can also output images to an HDTV with an optional HD component cable or HD cradle, and it's loaded with Sony PMB Portable software, which allows it to publish photos and videos directly to online image sharing sites such as Flickr and YouTube.
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This Cyber-shot is designed for automatic snapshot photography and allows few manual adjustments. However, the touchscreen can be used for spot focus and metering, and the camera has a top light-sensitivity setting of ISO 3200. The T2 offers Sony's recently introduced Smile Shutter mode, which automatically snaps a picture when someone in front of the camera smiles. It allows the photographer to track a specific person in a group by selecting the person's face on the touchscreen, then releases the shutter when the subject smiles. Non-Smile-Shutter face detection is available as well.
The T2 will retail for about $350 starting in December and will be sold with blue, green, pink, white, and black sliding lens covers.
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