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Introduction
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01.Physical Tour
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02.Components
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03.Design / Layout
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04.Modes
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05.Control Options
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06.Conclusion
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07.Specs / Ratings
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08.Comments
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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Control OptionsThe G3 has both an Auto and Easy Auto mode, the latter of which only lets you control self-timer, image size and flash, and even those only to a limited degree. The camera can also use smile detection to automatically take a photo when someone breaks into a grin (with three levels of sensitivity). Additionally, there's Scene Recognition to help choose the right settings. When activated, it will assign your shot to Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight Tripod, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Landscape, Macro and Portrait modes based on analysis of the current scene.
Movie Mode
In movie mode, the only options are 320 x 240 (8.3 fps) and 640 x 480 (30 fps and 16.6 fps), which isn't much choice. Filming at 8.3 fps is excruciatingly limited, and will make for ultra-jerky movies. However, you still retain almost camera settings while filming, which provides better than usual control over color and exposure in our videos, though you are not able to zoom.
Drive / Burst Mode
The G3 can take 0.6 images per second for up to 100 images. It has a self-timer for 2 and 10 seconds.
Playback Mode
Playback mode on the G3 has a wide variety of functions. You can set up slideshows and tap one side of the screen to advance or go back; zoom by tapping on an image, go to a 12-picture thumbnail mode; sort by date, events, favorites or folder; add frames around your picture; edit (crop, resize, rotate, red-eye removal, image sharpen, image blur) as well as a couple of color filters and other strange tools (like one that transforms neutral faces into grins, or the rather tacky painting mode).
Custom Image Presets
The G3 has 11 image presets: High Sensitivity, Landscape, Soft Snap (for soft focus portraits), Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Underwater (which works with a special waterproof case) and Hi-Speed Shutter.
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