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- Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor - Highly efficient sensor design boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise
- 4x optical zoom/25mm wide angle
- 3D Sweep Panorama - Sweep the camera from side to side and capture extra-wide 3D panoramic images
- Sweep Multi Angle - Shoot a burst of images to see your subject with a 3D effect from different angles
- 1080i Full HD movie
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Looking for a stylish and compact digital camera for capable of shooting DSLR quality stills and full HD movies? The TX9 delivers incredibly detailed photos with ultra low noise even in low light, plus Full HD 1080i video and 3D Sweep Panorama shooting – all in a stylish, compact body. With 12.2 effective megapixels plus a 4x optical zoom and 24mm wide angle Carl Zeiss lens to capture action close up and far away, the TX9 delivers stunning results every time
Add a new dimension with 3D Sweep Panorama
Discover a new world of 3D imaging. The TX9 is the world's first single-lens compact digital still camera capable of shooting in 3D with the 3D Sweep Panorama function, perfect for shooting stunning landscapes or dynamic scenes to enjoy on your new generation 3D TV from Sony. By simply 'sweeping' the camera in the same easy motion used for Sweep Panorama the camera shoots a high-speed burst of frames as the camera is swept from side to side or up and down. Images are then automatically stitched together by the camera to create one amazing panoramic image. The Intelligent Sweep Panorama function also lets you capture movement without the image becoming distorted.
Capture the beauty in the detail
With 12.2 megapixels you can shoot superbly detailed, high resolution images that look sharp and lifelike, even when enlarged up to A3 size. The TX9 also features revolutionary Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor technology from Sony which produces extraordinarily detailed, low- noise pictures even in low-light by letting twice as much light into the sensor as conventional sensors. It's perfect for shooting late into the evening or indoors where you don't want to use a flash.
Shoot movies in 1080i Full HD
Out without your camcorder and want to capture a special moment as a movie? The TX9 lets you shoot 1080i Full HD movies which means everything will look ultra-sharp and lifelike. One touch recording makes things simple. You can relive the excitement by watching your movies on your HD TV using the multiple HD output options.
The perfect lens for near or far
The TX9 has a high quality Carl Zeiss lens with a minimum focal length of 25mm which means you can capture great wide angle shots with ease. If you want capture action that's further away there's a 4x optical zoom which offers superb clarity.
Tracking Focus for excellent action shots
Tracking Focus is perfect for shooting things which won't stay still, like kids, pets or sports games. Just select the subject you want to focus on and the camera will keep focusing on the subject while you compose the shot - even if the subject is moving. Simply choose an angle and press the shutter button to achieve perfectly focussed results.
Get DSLR-like results
Now you can achieve DSLR-style picture quality without the size and weight of a DSLR camera. New Superior Auto Mode intelligently combines up to six images for stunning results with low noise and high dynamic range – even in low light. You can also achieve beautiful portraits with a smoothly defocused background – just like a professional DSLR camera.
Easy to use, large touchscreen
A wide, colourful and detailed LCD 8.8cm touchscreen helps you make every shot one you'll want to keep. It lets you see exactly what you're shooting even in bright light or outdoors and makes changing settings a breeze.
Put a smile on every face
Face Detection automatically adjusts the exposure, focus and skin tone of your shot so the photos you take of your friends and family look more natural. The new Soft Skin mode uses this Face Detection technology to automatically soften wrinkles, freckles and dullness, as well as adding definition to the eyes and mouth, perfect for individual or group portraits. Smile Shutter is another handy feature. When activated, the TX9 will automatically take pictures when people smile. It's great for capturing spontaneous smiles and ensures friends and family will look their best in your photos.
Let the camera set the scene
Don't want miss that spontaneous moment by having to pick the perfect photo settings? Intelligent Scene Recognition can automatically select from nine modes - (Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight Tripod, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Portrait and Close Focus) so you can shoot with confidence and get great results.
Chic colours to suit your style
Make an impression and choose one of three stunning body colours to match your personal style. The TX9 is available in dark grey, red or gold.
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Luckily, most of the controls are actually on the LCD screen and use touch screen technology to access them.
There are a lot of them, and you won't get very far without the manual. There are two. The first is a paper manual which guides you round the machine and how to plug it in, turn it on etc. Then there is the CD Rom which goes into all the more technical user stuff.
You can take ordinary pictures very simply within a matter of minutes. These are super clear, high definition images, just as promised. There is a red eye omission function, which if used, means you have to wait longer for each shot to take. My children got bored waiting, and I managed to take several shots of the backs of their heads as they decided they had had enough. You can turn the red eye off however, which significantly cuts down the time it takes to snap a picture.
This is not really a camera for the simple, point and click generation, although, as already said, it will do this. You would be spending a great deal of money for not a lot if this is all you want it for. The money you pay is for all the other bells and whistles.
The function which allows you to take 180 degree panoramic shots is fantastic, and when you have uploaded the pictures onto your p.c. you can go to town editing them, tracking through the shots and zooming in on details etc. There are also functions that allow you to blur backgrounds, take close ups, put in immediate effects such as underwater style photos etc. These are good fun.
You can also use the shutter speed filming technique which takes lots of pictures per second and allows you to create photographs that, when viewed on screen act like a flick book or old fashioned film.
The High Def filming function is also excellent. The sound quality is very good, the picture quality is phenomenal and it is very simple to use once you have looked at the manual, or are already au fait with this kind of technology.
We have not had much joy with the 3D effects, but as we do not have a 3D compatible television on which to view the results it is not the fault of the camera. Given the quality of everything else we have managed to produce after two weeks of use, I expect it is very high.
There is a cradle into which you slot the camera, and from which you can run all kinds of cable, allowing you to upload and edit on televisions or p.c's. It is very simple to use.
It is not a camera for a beginner. It also needs a case. The LCD screen is fairly fragile, and it is not a bit of kit you can simply throw into your bag. I confess to finding it intimidating to begin with, but with practice it becomes less intimidating as time goes by, and the results have been uniformly excellent despite the failings of the tester as a photographer.
I'll start with a few comments on the contents of the box, which I was slightly disappointed with. Firstly you don't get a proper printed manual for the camera, instead having to refer to a PDF copy on your computer. Given that some of the functions of this camera can be a little complicated (3D Panorama images!) it is frustrating not to have a handy guide to refer to.
Secondly you get a little cradle to use when connecting to your computer, which also has audio/video output (cable supplied) and a HDMI output (cable NOT supplied). There is also the USB connector (cable supplied) and a power socket (cable NOT supplied). It's this last omission I find the most baffling, as the alternative is to remove the battery from the camera and charge it in a separate charger, which isn't particularly convenient.
Onto the camera, the touch-screen is very impressive in terms of picture quality, but I found it to be not as responsive as the touchscreens on either my HTC Hero or iPod Touch. I have to admit that I have yet to fully explore all the functions, having been content to point and shoot with the default settings, but the quality of the pictures that I've been taking are so good that I haven't needed to!
I'm sure I will delve deeper into these settings over time and can't imagine I will be anything less than impressed with them. I must say that the 3D panorama function can only be seen as a bit of a gimmick, given the scarcity of compatible equipment to display the images, but if you are in the market for a camera in this price bracket I can't recommend this one enough.
Unfortunately the bundled software does what a lot of bundled software is guilty of and takes a little too much control over your computer.
A 120Hz monitor is required to make use of the 3D stereoscopic viewing possible and as I do not have such a beast, and in general found the Sony software to be quite poor, it was quickly un-installed.
Taking pictures is simplicity itself, though I have to agree with other reviewers that the results do seem a little soft.
The panoramic and 3D features work surprisingly well and are quite easy to pull off, but the 3D is really only suitable for inanimate objects or those prepared to make like a snowman and "freeze". Viewing the pseudo-3D back on the cameras excellent screen after my first few faltering attempts was both very amusing and rather grotesque, watching a friend's face warp as I moved the camera from side to side.
All in all it's an expensive piece of kit and I suspect unsuitable for even the semi-professional. The 3D is still a gimmick but if you're prepared to pay for the intelligent focus and other features then these at least are top notch.
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