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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70, 8.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical/2x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Silver)

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The Super-slim styling of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Digital Camera incorporates an impressive range of high tech features including a high quality super sharp 3x zoom Carl Zeiss lens that utilizes Sony's acclaimed Steady-Shot image stabilization, 8 megapixels of image resolution for astounding photo detail, and a large 3.0" widescreen touch-panel LCD dispaly. The camera also includes other exclusive innovative technologies like Face Detection-2, Smile Shutter Mode, in-camera retouching, D-range optimization and HD (high definition) output to expand the possibilities of digital photography, while making the camera extremely easy to use for photographers at any skill level.

Sleek, Ultra-Slim Design
The Ultra slim design of the DSC-T70 easily slips into your pocket, or handbag, while the styling is so clean and sharp that you won't want to keep it there. Furthermore the touch-panel LCD simplifies the cameras appearance and operation by replacing cumbersome function buttons with easy on-screen icons.
8.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD
The advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD is specially designed to allow more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity while reducing noise, so your images will look gorgeous - even when taken under low light conditions. Furthermore, the high resolution ensures that your photo prints will look sharp, even at printouts of 20x30" in size.
Carl Zeiss 3X Optical Zoom Lens
The world renowned quality of the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens ensures that your images will be sharply focused while the 3x zoom range ensures that you will be able to obtain intimate images without disturbing the scene. The optical zoom is also available while the camera is shooting video - making the T70 an excellent camcorder replacement. Moreover, the macro and magnifying glass modes are provided for super-sharp close-ups and miniature hobby photography.
Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization
Sony's exclusive Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization combined with a high sensitivity (ISO 3200) means that the DSC-T70 compensates for shaky hands, minimizes blur and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood, plus Sony Clear RAW Noise Reduction reduces the picture noise that can ruin low-light or high ISO shots.
9-Point Auto Focus
The DSC-T70 can measure auto-focus at 9 points over the image, giving you greater creative freedom to compose your image, and place your subjects off of the center of the image, yielding a more interesting composition.
15X Smart Zoom (at VGA Resolution)
The Cyber-shot DSC-T70 intelligently "crops into" the central portion of interest in your photo without sacrificing full CCD resolution - avoiding the image degradation of digital zooms.
D-Range Optimization
The exclusive Sony Bionz high-speed processing engine provides the T70 with D-range optimization that preserves image data in bright highlights and reveals more detail in shadows or backlit areas.
Face Detection-2 and Smile Shutter Mode
Sony latest Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces in a photo and automatically controls focus, exposure, color and flash to bring out the best in everyone. The Smile Shutter Mode helps you capture more smiles by shooting automatically when your subject laughs, smiles, even grins after the focus has been fixed. You select the person to watch and the expression to catch and the Face Detection system and intelligent Smile Shutter algorithm do the rest!
MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
The DSC-T70 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second), with length limited only by the capacity of your media. The camera can also record standard quality and presentation quality videos for viewing on your computer screen or using video clips on web pages.
Built-in and Removable Memory
With 31MB of built in memory, the DSC-T70 allows you to shoot photos without a flash memory card so you can always get your shot even if you forgot your card. You can easily transfer your images from camera memory to optional Memory Stick Duo media, upload shots to your computer or make prints on your digital printer.
3.0" Widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus Display with Touch-Screen Operation
The impressive 3.0" Widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus displays photos in superb clarity and natural color, and incorporates an AR (anti-reflective) coating for excellent visibility even in bright sunlight. Furthermore, the touch-panel LCD replaces small buttons with simple on-screen icons and a user-friendly interface that make camera operation faster and simpler.
In-Camera Retouching and Red-Eye Reduction
Add creative effects to photos after you shoot. Included effects are soft edge filter to soften backgrounds, cross filter to place starry "dazzles" at highlight points, partial color filter to mute surrounding colors and fish-eye filter to create interesting results. The red-eye reduction feature reduces irritating "glowing eyes" that can ruin even the most creative photos at the touch of a button.
HD Output
View your still photos from your DSC-T70 Camera with spectacular clarity and detail directly on a Sony Bravia HDVT or other compatible HDTV screens with an optional HD solution such as a Cyber-shot cradle/charger with component cable output, or component cable directly to your HDTV. Then watch as your photos come alive, accompanied by your choice of visual effects and any of four preset musical selections stored in memory or your favorite MP3 tunes downloaded from PC to your camera for use as background music.
Stamina Battery Power
The supplied NP-BD1 InfoLithium rechargeable battery lets you shoot up to 250 pictures on a full charge, recharges quickly and easily, and shows you about how much shooting capability remains.
Picture Motion Browser Software
The supplied Picture Motion Browser Software makes it easier to upload, organize and search photos on your PC. The software also provides a convenient map view function to sort photos by location and display their origin on a world map by using an optional GPS unit.
Camera Type Ultra Compact point-and-shoot Digital Camera
Image Quality
Image Sensor 1/2.5" 8.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD
Effective Resolution 8.0 million pixels
Color Depth 24-Bit RGB output
Color Modes Natural, Vivid, Sepia, Black & White
Image File Formats JPEG (Fine, Standard)
Recorded Resolution 3264 x 2448
3264 x 2176 (3:2)
2592 x 1944
2048 x 1536
1920 x 1080 (16:9)
640 x 480
Video Recording MPEG Movie Mode with Audio
MPEG VX Fine (640 x 480 @ 30 fps)
MPEG VX Standard (640 x 480 @ 16.6 fps)
Presentation Mode (320 x 240 @ 8.3fps)
MPEG VX Fine Requires Memory Stick PRO media
Clip Length limited only by available memory
Audio Recording Yes
Optics
Lens Type Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens (11 Elements in 9 Groups with 3 Aspheric Elements and prism)
Optical Zoom 3x (up to 15x Smart Zoom at VGA resolution)
Lens Focal Length 6.3mm - 19mm (38mm - 114mm equivalent)
Digital Zoom 2x
Minimum Focus Distance 0.4" (1cm)
Maximum Aperture f/3.5-4.4
Optical Image Stabilization Yes (SteadyShot Image Stabilization)
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount No
Focus Control
Focus Type TTL AF with AF illuminator lamp
Focus Modes 9 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF
Focus Range Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity
Macro: 3.2" (8cm) - infinity wide
Magnifying Glass: 0.4" (1cm) - 7.9" (20cm) wide only
Exposure Control
Sensitivity Auto ISO
Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200)
Shutter Type Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Speed 1 - 1/1000 seconds
Aperture Range f/3.5-4.4 to f/10.0
Exposure Metering Multi-Pattern Measuring
Exposure Modes Auto, Program Auto, Exposure Compensation (±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV increments)
White Balance Modes Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash
Scene Modes Beach, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Smile Shutter
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes (Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch)
Effective Flash Range 0.3' (0.1m) - 10' (3.0m)
Up to 20' (6.0m) @ ISO 3200
External Flash Connection No
External Flash Control Not Applicable
Performance
Start-Up Time Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Lag Not Specified by Manufacturer
Time Between Shots Not Specified by Manufacturer
Burst Capability 2.2 fps up to 100 shots (all resolutions)
Self Timer 10 seconds or 2 seconds
Interval Recording No
Date & Time Stamp No
Memory & Power
Built-in Memory 31MB
Compatible Memory Cards Memory Stick DUO PRO Media (up to 8GB)
Recording Capacity Not Specified by Manufacturer
Battery Type NP-BD1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Power Adapter AC-LS5K Portable AC Adapter (optional)
Input/Output
Computer Interface USB 2.0 via Multi-Use Connector
Direct Print Capable Yes (PictBridge)
Remote Control No
Video Output NTSC & PAL via Multi-Use Connector
HD Output (1080i) with optional accessory
Web-Cam Capable No
System & Software Requirements Microsoft Windows 2000, Me, XP
Macintosh OS 9.1 & 9.2; OS X (10.0-10.4)
Display
Viewfinder No
LCD Display 3.0" Widescreen Clear Photo LCD plus (230,000 pixels) with Touch-Screen Operation
Language Options English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Swedish
Playback Options Full frame, Thumbnail, Playback zoom (5x), Resize, Trim, Slideshow, Slideshow with music, Video playback (with sound), Video Edit, Image erase/protect
Physical
Dimensions (HxWxD) 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8" (90 x 57 x 21mm)
Weight 4.5 oz (128 g) without battery

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Digital Camera (Silver)
 
4.3

(based on 6 reviews)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Simple controls (5)
  • Easy to setup (4)
  • Large clear LCD (4)
  • Strong construction (4)
  • Easy to keep clean (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Fun (5)
    • Travel (5)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    4.0

    Fun and easy to use camera.

    By ET

    from Seattle

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy Setup
    • Easy to Keep Clean
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Picture Quality
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Fun
      • Travel

      Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Digital Camera (Silver):

      I bought this camera because I wanted a small camera that would easily fit in my pocket. I enjoy the touch screen which is very easy to use, photo quality is great and it offers many options if you don't want to use the auto setting. It also has a very short lag time when turning on and between photos.
      One downside is I wish the casing offered a better grip, it is easy to hold but I just like a "sticker" surface.

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      4.0

      Great Little Camera

      By Atillathetom

      from San Diego, CA

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Bright LCD
      • Comfortable Controls
      • Easy Setup
      • Easy to Keep Clean
      • Short Lag Time
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Marginal Low Light Perf

      Best Uses

      • Fun
      • Travel

      Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Digital Camera (Silver):

      Touchscreen is nice, images are crisp. As with all of these P&S cameras, the flash could be better, the sensor could do better in low light, etc. The T-70 is at the top of its class.

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      4.0

      I like it

      By videographer

      from Friendswood, TX

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Bright LCD
      • Comfortable Controls
      • Easy Setup
      • Easy to Keep Clean
      • Short Lag Time
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Memorycard is small

      Best Uses

      • Art
      • Documentary
      • Fun
      • Travel

      Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Digital Camera (Silver):

      I've got a new born baby so I buy it to take the pictures of my baby. I really like it because it easy to use, the picture is sharp and the color is great. It is super-lim so I put it in my pocket and take it with me anywhere, thus, I can take picture of anything I like. The only thing I want more from this product that is the memory card could save more pictures instead of 14 pictures as it is now.

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      5.0

      Get it while its hot!

      By Paolo The Don

      from Daly City, CA

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Bright LCD
      • Comfortable Controls
      • Easy Setup

      Cons

      • Battery Life

      Best Uses

      • Fun
      • Travel

      Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Digital Camera (Silver):

      This camera is so nice..Me my mom and two sisters have it..so easy to navigate, pictures are so clear, touchscreen is amazing and the size is perfect, not too big and not too small either..can't go wrong with this camera..

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      4.0

      i like it

      By tani

      from new york, ny

      Verified Buyer

      Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Digital Camera (Silver):

      overall i like the camera - but i prefer buttons to a touch screen - it's still a fairly new product for me - so that's all i can say so far

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      A Whole Lot of Fun

      By Gordo

      from NY, NY

      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Bright LCD
      • Comfortable Controls
      • Short Lag Time
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Art
        • Documentary
        • Fun
        • Travel

        Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Digital Camera (Silver):

        The touch screen is fun, the quality great and the shape and size even better

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        Batteries & Power

        Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.

        Sony -  NP-FD1 D-Series Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (3.6v, 680mAh)
        • Price: $32.95
        • GBP 20.99
         

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        • Price: $9.95
        • GBP 6.34
         

        Filters & Adapters

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        What's in the Box

        Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70, 8.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical/2x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Silver)
        • NP-BD1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
        • BC-CSD Battery Charger
        • A/V & USB Multi-connector Cable
        • Wrist Strap
        • Software CD-ROM (Picture Motion Browser 2.0, USB Driver)
        • User Guide
        • 1-Year U.S.A. Limited Warranty
         
         
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