Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T300

Connectivity
Software
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 includes the Picture Motion Browser CD-ROM, an all-purpose editing and photo manager.

Jacks, Ports, Plugs
The camera comes with a convenient all-in-one cord, just one, which we love. The sole cable has three plugs for USB, AV, and DC connection that connects to the bottom of the camera.

Direct Print Options
The T300 supports PictBridge-enabled printers, which makes up the majority of new printers these days. Users can directly print from the camera without the use of a computer. Users can print singles or multiple pictures with date information and time stamp. To help sort through volumes of images, users can also tag the pictures as favorites for reference later.

Battery
The camera includes a NP-BD1 lithium-ion battery. It’s a flat, thin battery that users sometimes slide in backwards if not paying attention. The battery is inserted wrong side up, with the Sony logo facing down. Users should make note of this.

Memory
The Cyber-shot T300 comes with 15 MB of internal memory. That’s not much considering the Sony T2 outshines it with a whopping 4 GB of storage. The T300 accepts MS Duo and MS PRO Duo memory cards.

Other Features
D-range Optimizer – The DRO is a shooting mode that applies some post processing tools to improve dynamic range. That recovers highlights and shadows associated with backlit situations.

HD output – Users can view their pictures in high definition by connecting the camera to an HDTV. The catch is that users will need to buy an optional accessory, either a $40 cable or $80 cradle. That’s like buying a computer and realizing you need to pay 40 bucks more for the plug. It’s still not as bad as other manufacturers that sell their HD-enabled docks for $100, but we would like to see the HD cable thrown into the boxed kit with the camera.

Image Management – Sony talked about the improved image management system on the T300. Since memory cards are increasingly extending storage capacity to multiple gigabytes, the image management system is supposed to streamline that process with a PC-oriented interface that allows users to sort by face, smile, or favorites. Unfortunately, the prototype model did not have that feature. We look forward to testing it when the full version is released.

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