Sony DSCTX9R - DSC-TX9 - Sony Point and Shoot - 12.2 Megapixel Digital Camera Red

The sleek and stylish Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Digital Camera offers many features that help you take stunning photographs. Built into the camera there is a beginner-friendly Function Guide that helps you navigate through the various functions and settings displayed on the LCD screen. The camera might be ultra-slim, but the 12.2 Megapixel 1/2.3" back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor will allow you to make large prints. The camera performs well even in lowlight with features including High Sensitivity mode with an ISO of 3200, Handheld Twilight mode and Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization.

For fast moving subjects, Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when motion is detected, will help ensure that you capture the decisive moment. To really see your subject in motion, the camera can shoot 1080i AVCHD HD movies. Both stills and video are composed and viewed on the 3.5" touch screen display. This multi-purpose touch screen gives you the ability to select the focus point with a simple touch, scroll through images by sliding your finger across the screen and one-touch access to the MENU. Even when shooting in a tight space, the 25mm wide-angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4X zoom lens will let you get your shoot.

Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television. With the Intelligent Sweep Panorama feature you can also take 2D panoramas. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction, and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create one stunning panoramic image. Available in wide and ultra-wide options, the camera can take panoramic shots of up to 265 degrees. Other user friendly features include Intelligent Auto (iAuto), Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Anti-blink, and many more. The DSC-TX9 certainly is an extremely functional camera while having a beautiful form.

Stylish Ultra-Slim Design: The DSC-TX9 is slim enough to slip into a pocket or purse, so you can take it with you wherever you go.

12.2 Megapixel Back-Illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Image Sensor: The DSC-TX9 features a 12.2 Megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera's Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. In addition, the combined "Exmor R" CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor delivers extremely fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 1080i movie modes.

3D Sweep Panorama Mode: Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television.

Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode: Capture expansive landscapes with Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode. Press shutter and sweep and the camera does the rest, continuously, shooting images and in one second stitching them together. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch intelligently different widths to help avoid subject distortion.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens w/ 25mm Equivalent Wide 4x Optical Zoom: The high-performance Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for video recording as well as for outdoor, sports, and travel photos, and close focus shoots close-ups up to just under 1/2" from the subject. A wide angle of 25mm equivalent lens allows you to take wide shots or group in crowded spaces.

3.5" Xtra Fine LCD Touch Screen Display w/ TruBlack Technology: A large 3.5" Xtra Fine LCD touch screen display w/TruBlack technology (921K pixels), the largest of Sony's Cyber-shot DSC line, makes it easy for viewing and sharing images with simple and fun touch screen operation. With its Ultra AR film coating, which reduces reflections and increases contrast and brightness, viewing images on the LCD even in bright light is possible.

Easy Touch Screen Interaction: The DSC-TX9 offers intuitive functions on the multi-purpose touch screen, such as the ability to select the focus point with a simple touch, scroll through images by sliding your finger across the screen and one-touch access to the menu. The display also features improved readability with list view and index view.

Easy Shooting Mode: In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene.

Intelligent Auto (iAuto) Mode: Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode recognizes scenes, lighting conditions, and faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clearer images, faces with more natural skin tone, and less blur. By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, iAuto mode lets you take advantage of the latest Sony Cyber-shot technology without leaving auto mode.

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode: Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects nine different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight portrait, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Close focus. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.

Scene Modes: The DSC-TX9 features 13 convenient scene modes: High sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High speed shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet, Soft skin.

Backlight Correction HDR: Shooting high-contrast scenes can often lead to washed out backgrounds and/or details lost in shadow. Backlight Correction HDR helps correct for this by taking two pictures at different exposure settings and processing the best elements of both into a single image for more natural looking shots.

High Speed Shooting: The DSC-TX9 can capture full 10.2 megapixel resolution images at up to 10 frames per second, helping to ensure that you capture the decisive moment such as the soccer ball flying into the goal. In addition, the DSC-TX9 employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.

Tracking Focus: Keep even fast-moving subjects in precise focus. Just touch on your subject in the LCD monitor and the camera will keep focus even as the subject moves closer or further away.

High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200): High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity mode (ISO), you can select up to seven ISO settings (Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

Hand Held Twilight: Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a tripod. When set to Hand Held Twilight mode, the DSC-TX9 captures six images in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter, and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise. With these modes, you can capture images in low light, without flash, beyond the capability of traditional cameras.

Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.

Motion Detection: Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces.

Intelligent AF: Thanks to Intelligent AF technology, capture fleeting moments like a child's adorable expression with the ultra-quick AF which locks focus in as little as 0.3-sec.

BIONZ Image Processor: The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera. Fast processing enables unique Sony features, such as Sweep Panorama, to take and combine multiple images to create wide panoramic images.

Function Guide: This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.

Self-Portrait Timer: Self-Portrait Timer helps take the guesswork out of self portraits by utilizing Face Detection technology to recognize when your face enters the frame. Once the camera detects your face, it triggers a 2-second timer, and then snaps a picture.

Face Detection Technology: Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

Smile Shutter Technology: Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter mode. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.

Anti-Blink Function: It's frustrating to think you've captured that perfect shot, only to review it later and discover one of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting or blinking. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.

Soft Skin Mode: Your portrait subjects will thank you for this. Soft Skin mode recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles without affecting the rest of the shot.

1080i AVCHD Movie Mode: Record movies in 1080i AVCHD/MP4 high definition at 60i. With HDMI connectivity you may enjoy instant playback on compatible HDTV or on the camera's LCD. The AVCHD format captures a high degree of detail and smooth movement, and when footage is burned to disc, it can be played back on Blu-ray Disc players, Sony PlayStation systems and compatible PCs and HDTVs. The convenience Movie start/stop icon makes it easy to access this mode via a dedicated movie start/stop button.

Media Card Slot: For convenient storage and sharing of your images, the DSC-TX9 accepts Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media and SD, SDHC, SDXC media (sold separately).

Viewing Modes: Find your photos using the simple folder or calendar viewing modes.

Wide Zoom Display: To use the entire image area of your compatible HDTV screen, Wide Zoom Display automatically expands standard 4:3 and 3:2 images to 16:9.

Includes Sony PMB Portable 5.2 Software: With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software, the DSC-T99 makes it easy to pre-select images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing site without the need for any additional software. Compatible with both PC and MAC systems.

Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.32: Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD using and external DVD burning device (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one-click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites (such as Facebook and Sony's Personal Space). Using the new 5.32 version also enables playback of 3D images taken on the Cyber-shot camera. With a simple mouse click on the 3D image, it will shift to show different angles within the image, creating a deep, interactive experience.

DVDirect DVD recorder Compatible: With AVCHD capabilities, the DSC-TX9 is compatible with the select DVDirect DVD recorders, allowing playback of high definition footage. Simply connect your camera to the DVDirect to burn a Blu-ray Disc for playback of your HD movies on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player. (Recorder and media sold separately)

Compatible with PC and MAC Systems: The high definition AVCHD/ MP4 video captured with the DSC-TX9 can be used with the provided Picture Motion Browser software for PC and iMovie (sold separately) for Mac systems.

PhotoMusic: PhotoMusic combines images with music (4 tracks, 5 minutes per track) to produce fun and entertaining slide shows with standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Select from pre-loaded tracks on the camera or transfer your own from your compatible computer (sold separately).

In-Camera Retouching Tools: Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera trimming, red-eye correction, and unsharp masking functions.

Creative Painting Tools: Decorate your photos with words and drawings using the included paint pen or your finger. Have fun using more than 30 stamps and 15 types of picture frames and save new images at up to 5 Megapixel resolution.

TransferJet Technology: TransferJet technology, developed by Sony and advanced and promoted by consortium of 18 other companies, allows you to transfer files between two TransferJet enabled devices just by touching them together, without the hassle of hunting for cables or the complication of pairing.

Custom Background Color: Express yourself and personalize your camera with your choice of black, white or pink background colors for the on-screen menus.

PhotoTV HD: Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, high definition images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony BRAVIA HDTVs. PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your PhotoTV HD enabled BRAVIA HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like printed photos.

Lithium-ion Battery: Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries (capacity of 115 minutes or 230 images when viewing still images with the DSC-TX9).