A masterpiece by Sony, for RO 210 (approx RS 23695), it is amazing value for your money.
The Good:
First of all, it has a 990X digital zoom and 20X optical zoom.
It comes with a 2.5'' LCD Hybrid Touch Panel.
The camera is equiped with Nightshot Plus as well as a slow color shutter to allow entry of maximum light.
It has an automatic as well as a manual full range focus.
It has an effective 350,000 pixels (540,000 gross).
There is an ''easy'' button for beginners.
It has a backlit viewfinder for clear visibility.
For taking clear pictures even while the object is moving, the camera is equipped with a Super steady shot.
LP recording is a useful feature present in this camera.
There is a playback zoom for zooming on pictures/videos (X1.5).
The built-in mic and speaker help in recording voices very clearly and makes it heard clearly as well.
USB streaming helps very much for advanced users as well as beginners.
There is a special feature where background noise can be reduced in order for the voice of the subject to be heard clearly.
Movies and pictures can be recorded on tape as well as on a memory stick (MS).
One can record movies from tape to MS and vice-versa ( except audio which can be recorded from tape to MS).
The accessories supplied are an AC adapter, battery, remote controller, cables, lens cap, shoulder strap and a Picture Package CD-ROM.
Statistics:
Weight = 910g
Dimensions (W X H X D) = 8.5 X 9.8 X 15.1 cm
The Bad:
No Carl Zeiss lens.
No accessory shoe.
No external mic input.
No audio recording from MS to tape.
The Ultimatum:
Just go for it.
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