Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 User manual

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Latvia
DSC-W290 This document was created on
Mar 23, 2009
http://www.sony.lv
Compact camera with 12.1 megapixels and 720p HD movie recording. 5x optical
zoom Carl Zeiss lens with 28mm wide angle , Optical SteadyShot and large 3-
inch LCD.
Variations
DSC-W290B DSC-W290L DSC-W290T
Features
Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country.
• 12.1 effective megapixels resolution for very high quality imaging and
detail-packed enlargements
• 5x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 28mm wide angle for
panoramic landscapes and large group shots
• 720p HD movie recording captures crisp, detail-packed HD video clips plus
stereo sound at 30 frames per second
• Enhanced Smile Shutter automatically fires shutter when subject smiles:
now easier to use with adjustable smile threshold
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• Enhanced Face Detection with selectable adult/child priority high-speed
subject tracking for clearer portraits. Includes Face Motion Detection and
Selected Face Memory
• Intelligent Scene Recognition simplifies shooting by choosing best settings
for difficult conditions such as twilight portraits and backlit scenes
• Optical SteadyShot, high sensitivity ISO 3200 and Clear RAW Noise
Reduction for high-quality images with reduced blur during handheld
shooting in low light
• Large 3-inch (230K dot) Clear Photo LCD plus screen with wide viewing
angle
• Available in a choice of beautiful colours to match your personal taste
• HD output to view video and still images on HD TV (requires optional
cable). PhotoTV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA
TV
• BIONZ processor for enhanced image quality, reduced image noise and
fast shooting response
• D-Range Optimizer with new Plus mode adjusts exposure and contrast in
high-contrast and backlit scenes
• HD Slideshow with music offers fun image display with effects and music
on LCD or connected HD TV
• Fun in-camera retouching functions including trim, red-eye correction and
artistic filters
• Picture Motion Browser software simplifies image management, searches
and viewing on PC
Technical
specifications
Lens
Optical Zoom 5x
Precision Digital Zoom Approx. 10x(Total)
Smart Zoom up to 31x (with VGA)
F 3.3-5.2
Focal Length (f= mm) 5-25
Focal Length (f=35mm conversion) 28-140
Macro (cm) Wide: Approx. 10-Infinity,
Tele: Approx.50-Infinity
Filter Diameter (mm) 46 (with Lens Adapter)
Conversion Lens compatibility YES
NightShot NO
NightFraming NO
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens YES
Image Sensory
CCD Type Super HAD CCD
Size (Inches) 1/2.3
Camera
Effective Pixels (Mega Pixels) Approx. 12.1M
Bionz Processor YES

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Face Detection YES
Smile Shutter YES
A/D Conversion (DXP) (Bit) 14
Clear RAW NR YES
Auto Focus Method (Intelligent) YES
Auto Focus Method (Continuous) NO
Auto Focus Area (Multi Point) YES
Auto Focus Area (Centre weighted) YES
Auto Focus Area (Spot) YES
Auto Focus Area (Flexible Spot) NO
Manual Focus NO
Focus Preset YES
Focus Preset (m) 0.5 / 1 / 3 / 7 / Unlimited
distance
Aperture Auto Mode YES
Aperture Priority Mode NO
Aperture Manual Mode NO
Shutter Speed Auto Mode (sec) 2"-1/1600
NR Slow Shutter YES
Hand Shake Alert YES
Exposure Control +/- 2.0 EV, 1/ 3 EV step
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent1,
Fluorescent2,
Fluorescent3,
Incandescent, Flash
Automatic White Balance YES
Light Metering (Multi Pattern) YES
Light Metering (Centre weighted) YES
Light Metering (Spot) YES
Sharpness Setting NO
Saturation Setting NO
Contrast Setting NO
ISO Sensitivity (REI) YES (Auto, 100, 200, 400,
800, 1600, 3200)
Scene Selection Twilight, Twilight Portrait,
Twilight using a
tripod, Backlight, Backlight
Portrait, Landscape,
Macro, Portrait
AF Illuminator YES
Flash Mode Auto, Forced Flash, Slow
Syncro, No Flash
Distance limitations using Flash (m) 0.2-3 (wide), 0.5-1.9 (tele)
Pre-flash YES
Red-eye Reduction YES
Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash YES
Super SteadyShot
Super SteadyShot capability NO

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SteadyShot capability NO
Optical SteadyShot capability YES
Auto Focus System
AF Illuminator YES
Built-In-Flash
Flash Mode Auto, Forced Flash, Slow
Syncro, No Flash
Red-Eye Reduction YES
Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash YES
LCD/ Viewfinder
LCD Screen Size (inches) 3
LCD Total Dots Number 230.400
LCD Monitor Type TFT
Auto Bright Monitoring YES
LCD Field of View (%) 100
Optical Viewfinder NO
Electrical Viewfinder NO
LCD screen
LCD Field of View (%) 100
Recording
Recording Media Memory Stick™ Duo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo™.
Memory Stick PRO Duo™
High Speed (No Speed
Advantage), Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo™, Internal
memory (11MB)
Recording Format JPEG, MPEG4
Memory Stick™ Pro Interface Parallel
DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) YES
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) YES
Burst Mode (shots) 100
Burst Interval (approximately sec) 0.57
Still Image size (12 Mega 4000 x 3000) YES
Still Image size (10 Mega 3648 x 2736) NO
Still Image size (8.0 Mega, 3264 x 2448) YES
Still Image size (5.0 Mega, 2592 x 1944) YES
Still Image size (3.1 Mega, 2048 x 1536) YES
Still Image size (VGA, 640 x 480) YES
Still Image size (16:9 mode, 1920 x 1080) YES
Still Image size (16:9 mode, 3648 x 2056) NO

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Still Image size (16:9 mode, 4000 x 2248) YES
Still Image size (3:2 mode, 4000 x 2672) YES
Still Image size (3:2 mode 3648 x 2432) NO
Moving Image Size (MPEG VX Fine, 640x480, 30fps) NO
Moving Image Size (MPEG VX Standard, 640x480,
16.6fps)
NO
Moving Image Size (QVGA: 320x240 30fps) NO
Moving Image Size (QVGA: 320x240 8.3fps) NO
Moving Image Size (1440x1080 30fps Fine
Approx.12Mbps)
NO
Moving Image Size (1440x1080 30fps Standard
Approx.7Mbps)
NO
Moving Image Size (1280x720 30fps Fine
Approx.9Mbps)
YES
Moving Image Size (1280x720 30fps Standard
Approx.6Mbps)
YES
Moving Image Size (640x480 30fps Approx.3Mbps) YES
Playback/ Edit
HD (High Definition) Playback YES
Slideshow Playback YES
Slideshow with Music YES
Trimming YES
Resize NO
Playback Zoom YES
Divide (MPEG) NO
Cue & Review (MPEG) YES
Index Playback YES
Image Rotation YES
Auto Image Rotation YES
General
Battery Remaining Indicator YES
Histogram Indicator YES
Exposure Warning Indicator YES
Disk / Memory Stick remaining indicator YES
PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) YES
Print Image Matching YES
PictBridge YES
Shop Front Mode YES
Start up time (approximately sec) 1.6
Menu Language English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian,
Portuguese, Dutch,
Russian, Swedish,
Norwegian, Danish,
Finnish, Polish, Czech,
Hungarian, Turkish,
Greek, Romanian,
Croatian

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Bluetooth® Function NO
Jacks
Multi use Terminal with HD YES
Multi use Terminal YES
AV Out NO
Digital I/O (USB) NO
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed YES
Power/ Others
Battery System Lithium G
Supplied Battery NP-BG1
Stamina (battery life) with the supplied battery(s) in
normal shooting condition
300 shots, 150min (CIPA
standard with LCD screen
on)
Battery for Clock Manganese-Lithium
(MS614)
Weight (g) 145
Weight with Accessories (g) 174
Supplied Software Picture Motion Browser
Ver.4.2 (Windows only) +
Music Transfer
Supplied Accessories Rechargeable battery
pack (NP-BG1), Battery
Charger, Multi Connector
Cable, Power Cord, Wrist
Strap, CD-ROM
Dimensions
Width (mm) 97.6
Height (mm) 57.4
Depth (mm) 22.6
Accessories
Batteries & Chargers
NP-FG1 NP-BG1 BC-TRG
Docking Stations & Cables
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VMC-MD2 VMC-MHC2
Cases
LCS-CSVA LCS-CSVB LCS-CSVC 
LCS-TWC LCS-TWE LCS-TWF 
LCS-TWG LCS-WG LCS-CSK 
LCS-CSJ LCS-CSL LCS-CSN 
LCM-WA LCS-CFR LCS-CP2 
LCS-CSA LCS-CSD LCS-CSE 
LCS-CSF LCS-CSG LCS-CST 
LCS-CSQ LCS-SA LCS-WB 
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LCS-WE LCS-WF
Lenses & Filters
VAD-WG  
Sports & Marine Packs
MPK-WE APK-WB SPK-WB 
VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 
Tripods
VCT-R640 VCT-R100 VCT-1500L 
VCT-MTK  
Accessory Kits
ACC-CFG ACC-CBG ACC-CHFG 
ACC-CMFG ACC-SHA 

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Other Accessories
GPS-CS3KA GPS-CS1KASP GPS-CS1KA 
GPS-CS1 KK-CA PCK-L30 
KK-LC3  
Other accessories
GPS-CS1KASP GPS-CS1KA GPS-CS1 
VCT-1500L  
Cases
LCS-ECA  
Tripods
VCT-R640 VCT-R100 VCT-1500L 
VCT-MTK VCT-TK1 
Other Accessories
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GPS-CS3KA GPS-CS1KA KK-LC3
GPS-CS1  
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