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title: "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with SteadyShot Image Stabilization and 3.0 Inch Touch Screen LCD (Red)"
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# Waterproof to 10ft 10.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor 4x Carl Zeiss wide-angle zoom Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with SteadyShot Image Stabilization and 3.0 Inch Touch Screen LCD (Red)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** S/.1505
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Capture Life’s Boldest Moments—Underwater, On Land, In Style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with SteadyShot Image Stabilization and 3.0 Inch Touch Screen LCD (Red) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** S/.1505 with free shipping
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Dive Into Adventure:** Certified waterproof, dustproof, shockproof & freeze-proof—capture every moment, rain or shine.
- • **Touch, Tap, Capture:** 3-inch wide Clear Photo LCD Plus touchscreen for intuitive control and instant image review.
- • **Steady Shots, Always:** Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and 10fps burst shooting ensure you never miss the perfect frame.
- • **Panoramas Made Effortless:** Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode stitches up to 258° in one smooth sweep—be the envy of every traveler.
- • **Crystal Clear in Low Light:** 10.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor delivers stunning clarity and reduced noise even in dim settings.

## Overview

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 is an ultra-compact, rugged digital camera featuring a 10.2MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, 4x Carl Zeiss wide-angle optical zoom, and a 3-inch touchscreen LCD. Waterproof up to 10 feet, shockproof, dustproof, and freeze-proof, it’s designed for adventurous professionals who demand high-quality images in any environment. With Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Optical SteadyShot stabilization, and fast 10fps continuous shooting, it delivers versatile performance from underwater scenes to low-light cityscapes.

## Description

Product Description The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 combines a sleek, waterproof design with high technology. The camera offers stunning low light performance with the ability to capture amazing panoramic images in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode. Never miss the best shot with 10 frames per second, and show off all your images on a large 3" touchscreen LCD. From the Manufacturer The DSC-TX5 combines a sleek, waterproof design with high technology. The camera offers stunning low-light performance with the ability to capture amazing panoramic images in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode. Never miss the best shot with 10 frames per second, and show off all your images on a large 3-inch wide touchscreen LCD. Sony DSC-TX5 Cyber-shot Highlights 10.2-megapixel back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor The DSC-TX5 features a 10.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera's Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. In addition, the combined "Exmor R" CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor delivers extremely fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 720p movie modes. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 25mm equivalent wide 4x optical zoom The high-performance Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for video recording as well as for outdoor, sports, and travel photos, and Close Focus shoots close-ups up to just under ½" from the subject. A wide angle of 25mm equivalent wide-angle lens allows you to take wider shots of the scene or group in crowded spaces. 3-inch wide Clear Photo LCD Plus touch screen A large 3-inch Wide Clear Photo LCD Plus touch-screen display (230K pixels) allows you to scroll through images by simply touching the display. Easy Touch Screen Interaction The DSC-TX5 offers intuitive functions to the multi-purpose touch screen, such as the ability to select the focus point with a simple touch, scroll through images by sliding your finger across the screen and one-touch access to the MENU. The display also features improved readability with list view and index view. Anti-Motion Blur Mode Capture cleaner and sharper images in low light for non landscape shots. When set in Anti-motion Blur Mode, the DSC-TX5 captures six images in a fraction of a second with higher shutter speed and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and dramatically reduce subject blur, beyond the capability of traditional cameras. Hand-held Twilight Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a tripod. When set to Hand-held Twilight Mode, the DSC-TX5 captures six images in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter, and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise. With these modes, you can capture images in low light, without flash, beyond the capability of traditional cameras. Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode Capture expansive landscapes with Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode. Press shutter and sweep and the camera does the rest, continuously, shooting images and in one second stitching them together. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch intelligently different widths to help avoid subject distortion. Available in wide and ultra-wide options, the camera can take panoramic shots of up to 258 degrees. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep. Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode makes it easy to capture wide landscapes. Backlight Correction HDR Shooting high-contrast scenes can often lead to washed out backgrounds and/or details lost in shadow. Backlight Correction HDR helps correct for this by taking two pictures at different exposure settings and processing the best elements of both into a single image for more natural looking shots. High speed shooting The DSC-TX5 can capture full 10.2-megapixel resolution images at up to 10 frames per second, helping to ensure that you capture the decisive moment such as catching big air on a snowboard. In addition, the DSC-TX5 employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects. 720p MP4 HD Movie Mode In 720p MP4 movie mode the camera shoots 1280 x 720 high definition movies at 30fps, the perfect format when working with a PC. Users can create high quality movie files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac. Once transferred to your computer you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket and YouTube. (Compatible PC with Internet connectivity required.) Self-Portrait Timer Self-Portrait Timer helps take the guesswork out of self portraits by utilizing Face Detection technology to recognize when your face enters the frame. Once the camera detects your face, it triggers a 2-second timer, and then snaps a picture. Rugged and Stylish If you want a camera that's just as much at home in the water as on a night on the town, the TX5 is for you! Just 3/4" thin, the sleek and stylish TX5 fits the slimmest pocket or purse, yet is waterproof to a depth of 10 ft, shockproof from falls up to approximately 5ft and dustproof thanks to its airtight construction. As well, this durable camera can even withstand extreme weather conditions, as it is operable in temperatures from 14- to 104-degrees Fahrenheit. The TX5 includes Sony's "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for incredible low-light performance, intelligent Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion blur and Twilight handheld shooting modes, even a 3-inch touch screen LCD1 operable underwater! Seamlessly shifting from underwater marvels to a night on the town, the TX5 always helps you get the best shot! Stylish Ultra-slim Design Measuring at just 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 3/4", the DSC-TX5 is about as slim as a deck of cards and can easily slip into a pocket or purse, so you can take it with you wherever you go. BIONZ Image Processor The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera. Fast processing enables unique Sony features such as Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, etc to take and combine multiple images in less than a second to create wide panoramic images. Images have reduced grain and appear less washed out. Intelligent Auto (iAUTO) mode Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAUTO) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, and faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clearer images, faces with more natural skin tone, and less blur. By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, iAUTO mode lets you take advantage of the latest Sony Cyber-shot technology without leaving auto mode. Whether you're shooting landscapes, capturing a beautiful flower, or taking pictures at an in-door birthday party or wedding shower, iAUTO mode will optimize your camera's settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot. Capture up to 10 frames per second at full 10.2 MP resolution. Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects nine different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Close Focus. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep. Anti-blink Function It's frustrating to think you've captured that perfect shot, only to review it later and discover one of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting or blinking. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically compensates to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality. High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to seven ISO settings (Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions. Face Detection helps direct the focus to the subject you want. Face Detection technology Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. Motion Detection Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces. Smile Shutter technology Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter mode. This means that a beautiful smile can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting. Scene modes The DSC-TX5 features 12 convenient scene modes: High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet. Intelligent AF Thanks to Intelligent AF technology, capture fleeting moments like a child's adorable expression with the ultra-quick AF which locks focus in as little as 0.3-sec. Easy Shooting Mode With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In addition the easy mode simplifies preview mode. Function Guide This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen. PHOTOMUSIC PHOTOMUSIC combines images with music (4 tracks, 5 minutes per track) to produce fun and entertaining slide shows with standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Select from pre-loaded tracks on the camera or transfer your own from your compatible computer. Viewing modes Find your photos using the simple folder or calendar viewing modes. In-Camera Retouching Tools Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, and Unsharp Masking functions Creative painting tools Decorate your photos with words and drawings using the included paint pen or your finger. Have fun using more than 30 stamps and 15 types of picture frames and save new images at up to 5-megapixel resolution. Wide zoom display To use the entire image area of your compatible HDTV screen, Wide Zoom display automatically expands standard 4:3 and 3:2 images to 16:9. PhotoTV HD Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, high definition images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony BRAVIA HDTVs. PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your PhotoTV HD-enabled BRAVIA HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like printed photos. Lithium-ion battery Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries (capacity of 125 minutes or 250 images for shooting still images). Media card slot For convenient storage and sharing of your images, the DSC-TX5 accepts Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media or SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or above) (sold separately). SD Card Functionality Sony SD memory cards are the perfect solution for storing and sharing your digital content such as high-quality photos, videos, music, and more. Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.02 Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.

Review: Neat, compact, and handy - I bought this neat camera for my wife and five-years-old daughter for pool and beache activities this summer. It has been a really helpful device to record every exciting moments, such as the situation of ocean waves splashing on us, paranoma scenes, or even recording the pretty underwater scenes in the pool. Sony TX5 has done a great job. My daughter right now knows better how to perform this camera more than us. I suppose the touch-screen features are quite easy to understand, even for a girl of five years old. In essential, I like this compact camera. However, it has to be noted of two exceptions: 1) The edge distortion of this 24 mm len is quite severe. You have to adjust for yourself not getting a strange image, specially on faces of your family. You might be able to ignore this problem in the case of when you snap on the large and tall buildings. 2) The sliding lid on the front will get some beach sands inside. It is very hard to get those sands out. I have tried to blow it with hair dryer, but in vain. Except for these two, I satisfy with this real compact, low-light capturing, and pretty camera. So does all of my family! :D
Review: LOVE this camera! - This is my third Sony Cybershot and I love them! I purchased this for a recent vacation to the Caribbean and wanted a waterproof camera. This one held up well with all of our adventures and took great underwater pictures. Just be cautious that the lens fogs up when going from underwater picture-taking to out-of-water picture-taking, so you'll need to wipe the lens first for a clear picture. The details of the pictures are better than my older Cybershots which comes in handy for the following drawback: The initial setting of focus places the subjects at quite a distance (much more than my other Cybershots.) So even when taking pictures of someone/something a few feet away, it is neccessary to zoom in if you want your subject to fill the screen. Personally, I found this to be a bit of a pain. Overall, though, I love this camera and would purchase it again. It functioned as well as I had hoped for the price. In response to those who claim the battery life is too short - we didn't have too much trouble. We charged the battery each night, but were able to utilize the camera for a full day of fun in between charges. That said, we didn't use up battery life looking through the pictures we had taken until we were back to our room for fear of draining it before the day was done. Oh, and one more thing.... the description SAYS "red", but the color is MOST DEFINATELY raspberry-pink! I'm okay with it because I love pink, but I would have been disappointed if I had my heart set on red.

## Features

- Certified waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freeze-proof
- 3.0-inch wide touch screen for easy operation and viewing of images and movies
- 10.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for enhanced low-light performance
- iSweep Panorama Mode captures stunning panoramic images; fast capture with 10fps at full 10.2MP resolution
- Card slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media and SD media

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00385XYUC |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F3.5-F6.3 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Contrast Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single, Touch |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #531,936 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #4,744 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Battery, Tripod |
| Camera Flash | no flash |
| Camera Lens | Wide Angle, Zoom |
| Color | Red |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, SD cards, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 8 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 230,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | [High] |
| Effective Still Resolution | 10.2 MP |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 125 |
| Exposure Control | [POSSIBLY ALL] |
| File Format | MPEG-4 |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I or Hi-Speed |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 32 GB |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | 1 |
| Focus Features | TTL (Multi, Center, Spot, Touch) |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
| Form Factor | Ultracompact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242776623 |
| HDMI Type | Built-in |
| Hardware Interface | Media Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Has Self-Timer | Yes |
| ISO Range | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 0.33 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Basic, Fine |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle, Zoom |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Maximum Focal Length | 100 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 10.2 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1600 Seconds |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 45 MB |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 25 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 2 seconds |
| Model Name | DSC-TX5 |
| Model Number | DSC-TX5/R |
| Model Series | DSC-TX |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 4 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 10.2 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.4 inches (6.104 x 4.578 mm) |
| Photo Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 47.1 Degrees |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | Panorama, Underwater |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Waterproof |
| Supported File Format | MPEG-4 |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Supported Media Type | ProductImage, EnhancedContent |
| Total Still Resolution | 10.2 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Touch Screen Type | Yes |
| UPC | 027242776623 |
| Video Capture Format | MPEG-4 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | 720p |
| Viewfinder | fixed LCD |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 10 MB/s |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** BSI CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** MPEG-4
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 100 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 4 x
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 125
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Brand:** Sony
- **Model Name:** DSC-TX5

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Neat, compact, and handy
*by Y***N on August 21, 2010*

I bought this neat camera for my wife and five-years-old daughter for pool and beache activities this summer. It has been a really helpful device to record every exciting moments, such as the situation of ocean waves splashing on us, paranoma scenes, or even recording the pretty underwater scenes in the pool. Sony TX5 has done a great job. My daughter right now knows better how to perform this camera more than us. I suppose the touch-screen features are quite easy to understand, even for a girl of five years old. In essential, I like this compact camera. However, it has to be noted of two exceptions: 1) The edge distortion of this 24 mm len is quite severe. You have to adjust for yourself not getting a strange image, specially on faces of your family. You might be able to ignore this problem in the case of when you snap on the large and tall buildings. 2) The sliding lid on the front will get some beach sands inside. It is very hard to get those sands out. I have tried to blow it with hair dryer, but in vain. Except for these two, I satisfy with this real compact, low-light capturing, and pretty camera. So does all of my family! :D

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ LOVE this camera!
*by K***G on August 5, 2010*

This is my third Sony Cybershot and I love them! I purchased this for a recent vacation to the Caribbean and wanted a waterproof camera. This one held up well with all of our adventures and took great underwater pictures. Just be cautious that the lens fogs up when going from underwater picture-taking to out-of-water picture-taking, so you'll need to wipe the lens first for a clear picture. The details of the pictures are better than my older Cybershots which comes in handy for the following drawback: The initial setting of focus places the subjects at quite a distance (much more than my other Cybershots.) So even when taking pictures of someone/something a few feet away, it is neccessary to zoom in if you want your subject to fill the screen. Personally, I found this to be a bit of a pain. Overall, though, I love this camera and would purchase it again. It functioned as well as I had hoped for the price. In response to those who claim the battery life is too short - we didn't have too much trouble. We charged the battery each night, but were able to utilize the camera for a full day of fun in between charges. That said, we didn't use up battery life looking through the pictures we had taken until we were back to our room for fear of draining it before the day was done. Oh, and one more thing.... the description SAYS "red", but the color is MOST DEFINATELY raspberry-pink! I'm okay with it because I love pink, but I would have been disappointed if I had my heart set on red.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Great while it worked
*by S***O on February 11, 2011*

I bought this camera just before I went on my honeymoon in Mexico. I specifically wanted a waterproof but stylish camera and this fit the bill perfectly. Over all this camera is pretty easy to use once you got use to the interface. There were a lot of preset options so it was easy to switch from panoramic to low light etc. We took countless panoramics with it which turned out great. The panoramic feature is really easy to use. We went on zip line excursions and rafted through water filled caves. The light in the caves were too low for the camera to work so we had to use the flash which made the background too dark and washed out any people in the photos. We got to zipline through waterfalls and I used the camcorder function to capture it. We took photos under water in the pools at the resort and they come out nicely. A bit of water got under the touch screen after a few trips in the pool. This didn't affect the touch screens functionality but was annoying to look at when reviewing your photos. After about 2 days being in and out of water, the red paint that covers the slide started to flake off. The camera still worked just fine but I was pretty bummed about the camera being half red and half silver. We got home from the honeymoon and uploaded all of our photos and videos successfully. Then I put the camera away for a month or so and pulled it back out to take on a ski trip. I suppose something happened in the month time frame that the right side of the touch screen stopped working. The right side had all the preset functions so I couldn't switch from low light into any other mode. I sent the camera to Sony repair hoping for them to fix it or replace it. I got a call about a month after I sent it from Sony saying they didn't have the components needed to fix it and that they have ordered them but they would take 3 months to get to the warehouse. They gave me two options, wait 3 months to get my paint chipped red TX-5 or they could send me a brand new TX-9. The TX-9 is a higher model but is not waterproof, which was my main reason for getting the TX-5. I should be getting it in the mail any day now. Overall I was very happy with the TX-5 performance while it was working. Great point and shoot with some fancy features but easy to use. I'm just really disappointed the TX-5 didn't last very long but I am happy with Sony's customer service. If you need your camera repaired quickly...you might not feel the same.

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