Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9
This latest iteration in the whole array of T-series Cyber-shots is not the thinnest in the family, but it sports optical image stabilization--a feature sorely missed in its predecessors. Finally, Sony got it right this time.
Design
There's nothing alien on the T9 in terms of design. The unit sports a familiar sliding lens cover which doubles as a power switch. Alternatively, there's a switch on the top edge which will power up the camera for picture review. What's new and not available on the previous T-series models is optical image stabilization--traditionally known as Steady Shot on Sony's Handycams--labeled as a vibrating hand icon (not terribly innovative we feel) to the right of the shutter button.
![]() The Steady Shot button does nothing while in Auto mode. You will have to enable/disable it via the menus. | |
Over on the left of the screen are the rather inconspicuous speakers represented by three little dots.
As a snapshot camera, there just aren't a lot of options you can choose from. A three-way slider switch allows you to toggle between playback and record (for still images and movie capture).
![]() There is only one cable for the T5 and it has the AV and USB connectors bunched together. There is also a display selector switch for either camera or TV output. | |
While we'd love to have a dedicated button for every function, unfortunately there's only this much space on a camera this size. Unlike Panasonic's Lumix FX9 which has separate USB and AV connectors, the T9 streamlines its connectivity options to a multi-use terminal along the bottom edge, beside the tripod receptacle.
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