Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290/B 12.1 MP Digital Camera in Black + Deluxe 4GB Accessory Kit

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Product Details

• ASIN: B0024KZCSE
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,259 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 21, 2010

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3.0 out of 5 stars retractable lens, December 22, 2010

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Cory Baron - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290/B 12.1 MP Digital Camera in Black + Deluxe 4GB Accessory Kit (Electronics)

I think it is a great camera but, as most retractable lens cameras have, just do not hold up. I bought it to have handy in a work environment (indoor/outdoor) and it didn't last 6 months: the retractable lens will not not come fully out and it shuts down. It's just not the sort of camera that is a "pull out of your shirt pocket whenever you need it". I would guess it would NOT hold up well on a sandy beach; the blowing of small sand partials would be it's downfall.

I gave it a 3 star just to cast my vote but with the caveat of the environment I was using it in. So, apart from that, I found it a great camera... but I will stick to fixed lenses in the future.

4.0 out of 5 stars Sony Cyber-shot W290 Camera, January 11, 2010

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D. Carter "Deezie" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290/B 12.1 MP Digital Camera in Black + Deluxe 4GB Accessory Kit (Electronics)

After using this camera heavily for the past 6 months, I am a little disappointed in the photo quality. At times the images just don't seem as sharp as I would expect them to be. However, the view-screen is very large and clear and the buttons are easy to use. It is a decent everyday camera for casual purposes but doesn't begin to replace my digital SLR for serious photos.

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love It, December 24, 2009

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James Coten (Truckee, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Looks great, easy to use and wonderful pictures...Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Dark Blue)