1. 8-megapixel 4-color Super HAD CCD captures enough detail to make 22x16-inch prints
2. 7x optical zoom with a Carl Zeiss T* lens system (28 - 200mm, 35mm equivalent); 14x precision digital zoom
3. Captures images in both raw and TIFF modes; MPEG movie; advanced accessory shoe
4. Stores images on either Sony Memory Stick media or Microdrive
5. Powered by InfoLithium M battery (included with AC adapter/in-camera charger)

Editorial Review :

The SONY Cyber-shot(R) DSC-F828, built around an incredibly powerful 8.0 megapixel CCD image sensor, delivers a maximum image size of 3360 x 2460. This equates to 11 x 17-inch prints at 200 dpi, or 8.5 x 11-inch prints at 300 dpi! Image formats include JPEG - TIFF - RAW MPEG-VX Fine Mode records video at 640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps Includes InfoLithium(R) M battery, AC adapter / in-camera charger, A/V & USB cables, lens hood, shoulder strap and lens cap Accepts CompactFlash Type I & II media, plus Microdrive or Memory Stick(R) PRO media Black, magnesium alloy body

Customer Review :

DSCF828 is Fantastic

I have had an F828 for 4 years now and I still LOVE THE CAMERA !!!! I currently also own a Nikon D2X and a Nikon D300. They are also both great cameras but each camera has it's pros and cons.......

As for the DSCF828, a Nikon 28-200mm Zoom (f2.0 to f2.8) lens ALONE would cost more than a whole F828. And with the F828 I never get the dreaded "sensor dust" that you get with every interchangeble lens DSLR since the F828's lens is not replaceable.

The DSCF8's pictures are every bit as good as the Nikon's (and sometimes the color is better) although they may be a few megapixels smaller (but that never bothered me).

Yes, there is a problem with ISO and noise in the F828, but I have learned to live with that. If I'm going to shoot at any Hi ISO I wont be using the DSCF828 anyway, or I will use the flash.

But my VERY FAVORITE feature of the F828 is the swiveling Lens which has led to many more creative shots than I've gotten with my Nikon's. Nikons "Live View" on the D300 cant touch it.

So, in summary, each of these cameras has a place in my bag. I LOVE them all and would never give up the F828.
I will always have one.

Rating :

A workhorse

I use this camera extensively for field work, and I work for an engineering company. I travel a lot so I lug this beast through airports and rental cars -- I would not do that if it wasn't worth it!

This is the Swiss army knife of cameras. Over the years I've owned it I've added the remote commander (release cable), a pocket tripod, external flash, and macro lense. Also an extra battery (I sometimes shoot for hours in the field and take hundreds of photographs, so an extra battery is handy.) But all this stuff (including the charger & manual) fits into a regular-sized SLR camera bag, so essentially I have a full studio in one little camera bag. I've used the movie mode to shoot digital video of street conditions and traffic operations (I strapped it to a bicycle once to record bike commuting conditions) in addition to the still mode. The camera works great for portaits, landscape shoots, long exposures, indoor photos of public meetings -- you name it, the camera can do it. Enlargements from 8 MP are better than anything I've ever gotten with 35 mm and I put them right up there with photos from my Rolleiflex medium format camera (I've had them both done for comparison, and they both looked great -- different from each other, but great.)

Downsides? Well, it is heavy, but I've tried using the tiny cameras as well and they just don't cut it for me. I'm too spoiled by the infinite possiblities of this camera.

Purple fringing -- not an issue. I've seen it a few times, but it's never of any consequence. I've also seen it on 35mm slr pictures -- I think it's an artifact of particular lighting conditions with particular lense settings. Big whoop.

High ISO Noise: I only go above 100 ISO if I absolutely have to, and if I have to go above 200 ISO, I reset to 64 ISO and just use the flash. The 400 and 800 ISO settings are about useless in my experience -- there is tons of noise. You can clean the noise up, but when the noise to picture ratio is so high, I find that the cleaned pictures have a definite "soft" look to them. That's going to be good occasionally, but not generally. For very low-light situations without a flash, I prefer to revert to 400 ISO film. This is the major shortcoming of this camera, in my opinion.

Durability -- let's talk. I've had the camera sent off for repair once, after about two years of very heavy use (including getting dumped out of a bag into the sand while working in a Katrina rebuild job, and being strapped to a bicycle :-) The mode dial switch on top got squirrelly, and two screws worked loose and disappeared out of the lense barrel. So I bought a slightly larger bag (to keep the mode dial from getting bumped in the bag), I routinely check the tension on the barrel screws (they get loose occasionally) and I'm more careful about where I leave the camera. I consider the camera very resilient for the type of conditions I put it through. Will it last 50 years like my Rolleiflex? I doubt it. Will it last longer than other digicams? It's already outlived two of my wife's Nikons. I think it's going to be around a while. I would not be surprised if the camera outlived the digital storage media available for it.

What I love about it: I love the completely silent operation -- great for candids and taking pictures during public meetings, photos at family events, etc.

The rotating back is great for the same reason -- you can shoot and no one even realizes you're doing it. I've really come to love waist level shooting.

Complete manual control -- let's me do everything I can do with my K1000 (except for infinite bulb control.)

Infrared mode -- produces neat infrared photos with a filter, that in turn make cool B&W pictures.

And the lense -- what's not to like about a HUGE Zeiss lens? Manual zoom control -- yes, the only way, feels like a real camera and not a toy. And no annoying "whirrr" when I zoom in and out.

I could go on, but those are my favorites. This camera is as big as a horse, as far as digital cameras go, but it's a work horse, and it definitely pulls its weight. Not a camera for the faint-of-heart, but an excellent do-it-all digicam.


Rating :

Had this since it hit the market

...and I upgraded to the Sony R1 when that came out. While the R1 have me better image quality, I always miss the F828. I still do. As I look for my next camera, planning to a dslr, I still pine for a perfect version of an F828. Basically that would be a larger info chip to make the image noise not so much an issue. And, yeah, upgraded MP would be nice. What I love about the F828 is its flexibility. Versatility. It's macro function is amazing. That's probably what I missed the most going to the R1 (I kept the F828 with me on certain shoots just to give me the option to move in closer). It is just an easy camera to get comfortable with. Very light weight. Swivel screen is great. Great performance with image quality that quickly deteriorates as soon as you push it.

Rating :

Sony f828 is a classic design. Functional and attractive at the same time.

I bought the Sony f828 second hand 2 months ago for SGD$650, which is about USD$430ish. I fell in love with it the first time I held it when it first came out, but it was way too expensive. Now it is mine!

The f828 has come down in price, yet it remains very competitive in terms of appearance, features and results.

All this previous brouhaha about "purple fringing" and "excessive graininess" was, in technical jargon, a load of bulldust.

Perhaps one of the reasons people had criticisms about it was it's high price. If it had been originally priced 35% cheaper, in line with it's other prosumer contemporaries, maybe it would have fared better reviewise. But then again, Sony has always priced itself higher than other brands.

Back to the present though. I've taken about 150 shots and I find it is an immensely versatile camera.

It takes two types of memory cards (I have a 1GB Compact Flash and 2 GB Sony Mem Stick Duo primed and loaded), it has a gorgeous lens which focuses mega fast and has a very useful zoom range from wide angle 28mm to 200mm. This is far more versatile than the f828 replacement, the R1. In addition, I love having shutter speed control, manual zoom and focus, manual flash and tilting the handgrip so you dont have to hold the LCD screen near your eyes like a dork.

The photos arent bad either. Sony has always had excellent colour and this is no different. I admit that it is not as perfect as a dSLR (I had a Canon 350d prior to this. Pic quality was awesome) but since i rarely print photos, this is not an issue. I usually store pics on computer, burning them onto VCD as backup. If I want to share, I post them online. A lot more "modern" people do that than people realise. Not everyone wants to print hundreds of photos which are the size of an A4 sheet of paper.

Are there any gripes?

A larger LCD screen might be nicer, though I really have no problems with the 1.8 inch one provided. Current digi cameras all have 2.5 inch though.

As one reviewer mentioned, it does get a bit heavy if you carry it around for hours on end.

The instruction manual could use some improvement. There were a couple of times it would say something like "press the blah blah button to use the blah blah feature" without actually specifying where the button was, or how to find the controls for the feature.

But overall I like the f828. At it's current second hand price, there is no digi camera which has it's features, and you have to pay a lot more to get superior features plus picture quality. The Panasonic FZ-50 has double the zoom range, but no wide angle and some people still think it has issues with grain. A dSLR with a useable 28-200mm lens costs triple or quadruple the price. (eg a Nikon dSLR with a Nikon 28-200mm lens)

I hope some people find my opinion of some use :) Cheers!

Rating :

A big disappointment

This camera was such a big disappointment, I am so frustrated with it.

I have had this camera for over 3 years, and I just hate it. The lens and the sensor size don't allow you to do much.

I had the Sony DSC-F717 before the 828. I loved the 717 at the time, but I dropped the 717, and though that I would go with the 828 as an upgrade to the 717.

The 828 is not an upgrade at all, sure it has more pixels, but the picture quality is not as good and I have a ton of problems with purple fringing in my photos.

I have shot over 10,000 pictures with the 828 and and over 10,000 with the 717. It is my opinion that the 717 was a better camera, even at only 5.1MP than the 828 is at 8MP.

One thing that drives me nuts on this camera is the fixed lens. It is an average middle range lens. It doesn't do wide angle, and it doesn't really zoom, so its not much good.

Don;t waste your money on the 828, especially today where there are so many other better cameras out there. Go with a Digital SLR.

Rating :

More reviews...

1. Product Type - Digital Camera
2. Weight - 123g
3. Flash Memory - 32 MB
4. Shooting Modes - 6.0 Effective Megapixel

Editorial Review :

Be it high-resolution stills or VGA quality movies, Sony Cyber-shot(R) DSC-W30 delivers great quality and easy use in a small size digital-camera that you'll never want to leave home without. It's point-and-shoot fun with lots of creative possibilities. MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode (640 x 480) Audio/Video Clips at Up To 30 Frames Per Second Bright 2.0 LCD Screen USB 2.0 Connection for image transfer to PC or Macintosh / Audio/Video Output to view on TV or record on your VCR or Digital Media recorder On-Screen Function Guide to Set Up For Great Shots Image Color, Sensitivity, Brightness, Size Adjustments Supplied Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (Up To 390 Shots) with Stamina(R) Battery Power Cyber-shot(R) Viewer Software (for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems) - Not available for Mac at this time (Macintosh may transfer and integrate images through iPhoto, an Apple application) It's PictBridge Compatible for making prints without necessarily using a computer Burst Mode - 3 Shots at 1.4 fps (6MP JPEG Fine), 98 Shots VGA at 1.4 fps (JPEG Standard) Color Modes - Black and White, Natural, Rich, Sepia Scene Modes - Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait Self Timer - 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds, Off Still Image Modes - Burst, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Multi-Burst, Macro Mode White Balance - Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash Aperture Range - f2.8 - 6.3 (W), f5.1 - 11 (T) Exposure Compensation - +/-2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Step Increments Focus - 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF ISO - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000, Shutter Speed - 1/8 - 1/2000 Second Microphone/Speaker for sound Sony Real Imaging Processor Technology Unit Dimensions - 3.5 W x 2.31 H x 0.94 D / Weight - 4.5 oz. (Body), 5.6 oz. (Including Battery and Optional Memory Stick(R) DUO Media)

Customer Review :

GREAT PRODUCT

This product has worked amazing for me. I have taken it to washington DC to San Fransisco and has taken amazing pictures for me. I used this camera for a Digital Photography class in a college and my work was just as good as people with more expensive cameras. It also took great pictures indoors and outdoors. The only slight bad thing was when using natural light the you need to turn flash on. I've also dropped this camera near 15 times and still no problems

Rating :

Great little camera!

Ive had my Sony DSCW30 for a little over a year now and it's one of the best little point and shoot cameras that I have ever owned. And I have had several:Nikon, Olympus, Cannon. Its a great little quick point and shoot, very quick power up and small and compact. Takes almost as good of pictures as my Sony H1. Ive taken it on several trips and its been nice to have such a small powerful camera in my pocket or the little belt pouch. Yes it does not take quality pictures like my DSLR, but its not made to. A very nice little camera and its not made of plastic, very sturdy built camera. GOOD JOB SONY!

Rating :

Undependable

For a point and shoot camera, I expect this thing to take decent pictures consistently. It doesn't.

I bought it for my girlfriend just over a year ago, and I still feel a little embarassed. Most of out pictures are taken at night, and indoors. To get a decent picture of a face or person I usually have to try almost every setting.... Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Soft Light... then Flash Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, etc.

By the time I get a good picture, I've lost the moment and have to delete 6 or 7 all black or all white pictures plus some blurry ones. There are times when I take 4 or 5 pictures from the exact same place and the come out totally different, too black, too white, red or weird blurry.

I use my Nikon D40x for quality pictures and end up using my phone for candid shots instead of dragging this Sony arround.

Rating :

Minimal Issues

I've had this camera for over a year now. It is my second Sony digital camera, I had one fairly similar to this prior to the DSCW30. The picture quality is fine, i don't see any issues. The one problem I'd like to stress which drives me crazy is the following:

-After about 6 months of having the camera, I began to have issues when I viewed the pictures I had already taken. I will push the button to view the pictures, and as I scroll through them, it will switch back randomly to the camera mode. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for this, and sometimes it will do it more often than others, sometimes it will work fine. I'm not sure what the issue is, but makes it quite difficult to review a large amount of pictures.

I'm fairly novice in photography - aside from the issues mentioned above, I find it to do the job, and is put together well. However, I don't think my next digital camera will be a Sony. Given the price this camera is listed at, I'm SURE there are many other cameras with much higher MP's and added features.

Rating :

Great Point and Shoot!

I read all the reviews for this camera when I was trying to decide what new camera I wanted to get, and I was a little hesitant at first because there seemed to be a lot of people who found points of disappointment in it, but I'm glad I ended up making the choice that I did because this camera is GREAT. Looking at the other reviews, I realized that the people who were disappointed were the people who wanted more than a point and shoot.

If you just want to take pictures of your friends and good times, this is a GREAT camera. You have to hold it steady, like any other camera, and the flash can be a little bright, but that's easily adjusted with all the special features it has. It's incredibly easy to use, you barely even need the instruction manuel - especially if you've had a digital camera before - and I think that it's a fantastic price for what it is.

A couple other reviewers mentioned the size being a problem for keeping it in their pocket, maybe it's just because I had an older Sony digital but this thing is tiny! It easily fits in my pockets without hampering anything... of course tight tight jeans do seem to be in style lately but I'd think that kind of clothing would make it hard to fit ANY camera in it.

This camera is very light, it's incredibly easy to use, and it takes great pictures. It's a point and shoot, just don't expect it to be anything it's not supposed to be and you won't be at all disappointed!

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More reviews...

1. 8.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) allows for shooting even in low-light conditions
4. In-camera red-eye reduction and retouching functions
5. HD output; HD slide show with music feature

Editorial Review :

The Sony Cyber-shot(R) DSC-W90 is an ideal camera for starting out right in digital photography, combining the quality of 8 megapixels and Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom, the performance of High Sensitivity mode for great low-light shots, the simplicity of on-screen Function Guide for easy setup, and SteadyShot(R) image stabilization that helps assure sharp shots despite hand movement. Auto Exposure and Focus Focus - 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF - Minimum Focus Distance 19.7 (50cm) Normal, 0.74 (2cm) Macro Shutter Speed 1/8 - 1/2000 sec. (Auto), 1 - 1/2000 sec. (Program Auto) / Aperture Range f2.8-7.1(W), f5.2-13(T) Integrated Electronic-Flash - Flash Effective Range ISO Auto - 6 to 13' 8 (0.2-4.2m) (W), ISO 1000 - 2' 7 to 24' (0.8-7.3m) (W) / Flash Modes Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch / Red-Eye Reduction On/Off, all modes Color LCD 2.5 115,000 Pixel TFT LCD Screen Burst Mode 3 Shot at X.XX fps (7MP JPEG fine), XX Shot VGA at X.XX fps (JPEG std.) / Power Save Mode Yes (after 3 min. of inactivity) Built-in Mic and speaker White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash Color Mode(s) - Natural, Rich, Sepia, Black & White Unit Dimensions 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 15/16 (89 x 57 x 23 mm) / Weight 4.7 oz (127g) Body; 5.8 oz. (157g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick(R) Duo Media Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 (3.6V, 950 mAh battery capacity) rechargeable battery is included USB Terminal USB Output Yes, via multi-terminal, supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Compatibility Tested to support up to 2GB Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo; does not support Access Control security function Audio/Video Outputs Yes, via multi-terminal Compatible with all PictBridge printers for printing without use of a computer PC and Macintosh data-transfer compatible

Customer Review :

Poor Pictures

I have gone through a few digital cameras. My first was a Kodak. It took great pictures but was too big to just stick in my pocket. My next purchase was an Olympus. It was very compact with great feautres but took TERRIBLE pictures.
Then I purchased the Sony DSCW90B. I like the size, but that is about it. 90% of the pictures I take do not come out well at all. Also, the lag time between pictures seems to be forever. It is way too slow to capture small children playing and wildlife. Since I purchased it a few months ago, I am stuck.

Rating :

Excellent camera



Sony Cybershot DSCW90 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot (Black)
Excellent camera

Rating :

Great for stills but not action shots

Don't let my title fool you - I love this camera. It takes wonderful still pictures that come out clear and beautiful. But whenever I attempt to take a night picture without flash or of a moving object, they come out blurry. I have tried using the different settings but I still can not get the pictures to come out in focus. The battery last a very, very long time and extremely user friendly in regards to menu features and uploading to PC.

Rating :

Great Item

Sony's has never failed to impress me. I recently owned the W70 and loved it and i love this.

The pictures are good and the in-camera features and modifications are well placed.

The pictures are great and video is great and the camera is pretty stylish.

Cons: You can't zoom in with the camera in video mode but it's alright since the last W70 didn't have that feature too but it would've been nicer if it did. The button lags a little bit when i try to view the picture but no big deal.

Great Camera and Great Deal.

Rating :

Good product

I like sony products, so I boght this camara.. I have 8,2 mp and can films in HD.

Rating :

More reviews...

1. 8.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens; 3.0-inch LCD display
3. High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) allows for shooting even in low-light conditions
4. MPEG Movie VX Fine mode captures VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate
5. HD output; HD slide show with music feature

Editorial Review :

The DSC-T100 fits an amazing combination of high-tech features into super-slim dimensions. It has high-resolution 8.1 MP imaging, a powerful 5x optical zoom lens and a huge 3.0" Clear Photo LCD Plus screen that lets you snap and share photos easily. Innovative technologies like Face Detection, in-camera retouching, D-range optimization and HD (high definition) output expand the possibilities of digital photography - and the Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution lets you shoot in low light without flash to preserve the mood.

Customer Review :

Absolutely Terrible

I wish I could tell you (the reader) what a great camera this is. I wish I could say it was a great buy. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

Today marks the third time since April, 2008 (which is when I originally purchased the camera) that I am having to send the camera back to Sony for repairs. I've had problems with the display not working properly, flickering, not showing colors, or simply not working at all; the facial recognition has not worked since day one; and the battery has not held a decent charge since day one either. To top it all off, every time I send the camera in for repairs, I have to pay for the shipping -- if that's not a slap in the face, then I don't know what is.

Now, for the period of time in between repairs that the camera has worked, it's had its good points and its bad points (more of the latter than the former).

The good:

The zoom on this camera is great, particularly the ability to zoom while filming (which from what I've heard isn't available on all cameras in this price range). Also, the continuous shutter works well and is really fast (there is no way to turn the flash on, however, which is a disappointment).


The bad:

Everything else. The pictures are simply terrible. I've adjusted the settings countless times, I've even set it on automatic to let the camera decide which settings are best; however, without fail, every time I plug the camera into the television to view the pictures, they look absolutely terrible. I've played old VHS tapes that have better quality than what this camera puts out. The same goes for the video quality.

My sister purchased a Canon camera that has the same features as this Sony (minus the ability to zoom while taking a video) plus more freedom to edit the photos in the camera, but her camera cost one hundred dollars less than this one, AND it hasn't given her any problems whatsoever. All in all, this purchase was a major disappointment. I truly expected more out of Sony, and I also expected that a corporation as large and as rich as Sony would at least have the decency to pay for the shipping when a customer is sending in their faulty product for repairs. This is most certainly the last time I ever purchase a Sony product.



Rating :

excellent!

I know that it is very expensive, but if you can afford it, don't think twice about it. I had the model before this one but gave it away to my nephew and run home to buy another one and found this new model. Takes the pictures fast, the clarity and sharpeness is amazing. Many choices and simple to navegate. Easy to learn. Fits in your pocket and ready to shoot in half a second. If I lose it tomorrow, I will buy another one the day after.

Rating :

very good camera

Good product from sony.
I am surprised to see its price getting increased after I had purchased the product.

Rating :

* * * W a r n i n g * * *

I normally never write reviews but after owning one myself I felt it necessary to help others not end up with the same problems I had.

Camera looks great, compact, and takes ok pictures in outdoors with bright lights, but indoors don't even use it. Florescent lighting makes the pictures yellow orange. Face recognition does'nt work all the time. Most indoor pictures are blurry and soft. Red eye does not work all the time. I own a 4 megapixel sony and it takes better pictures than this camera. Flash is dissapointing making pictures dark if not close (5-10ft). This camera should have never even been released to the market. This camera is a waste of your money. Please don't make the same mistake I did! The pictures were so bad in the end that I now use it as a paper weight.


Rating :

Good for it's purpose

I had no intentions of buying a camera, but I stumbled upon this one on clearance for $200 bucks at Best Buy. With an upcoming trip to Italy and my Pentax DSLR our only camera option I decided to buy it. Had I known it would be so difficult to find another one at that price, I would have bought them all. I'm happy with the purchase at my price, but would have been disappointed with the $400-600 everyone else seems to be paying.
The touchscreen works well, it's very responsive and easy to use. There could be some design improvements with the interface, but it's not too bad.
Well lit outdoor pics look great. Indoor, lowlight pics are mediocre.
File sizes are ok. Unfortunately no option for RAW files and it also doesn't use SD which is all but standard now, so i had to buy an additional memory card.

The bottom line is that it's perfect if your expectations are appropriate. Don't expect it to replace a DSLR, or take professional quality images. It's small, fits in my shirt pocket, is easy to use and easy to travel with. The images are good enough for a slideshow or scrapbooking--if that's your thing. Pick one up if you can find it under $300

Rating :

More reviews...

1. 5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; extra-large 2.5-inch Clear Photo LCD display
3. Ultra-compact camera body is 15.3 millimeters thin at narrowest point
4. 9-shot burst mode; 16-shot multi-burst mode; MPEG movie mode
5. Powered by rechargeable InfoLithium battery; stores images on Memory Stick Duo media

Editorial Review :

Remarkably pocketable, Sony's DSC-T5 packs 5 Megapixel resolution and a 3X optical zoom in a size about that of a credit card, and barely 7/8" thin. Available in September, the DSC-T5 is Sony's newest combination of compact size and no-compromise image quality, and it redefines sharing opportunities with its enormous 2.5" LCD display. To minimize the thickness common to high resolution zoom cameras, the Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 3X optical zoom lens is inside the camera, and never has to extend forward to capture a shot. Because the lens is always ready to go, start-up is just 0.9 second, helping the DSC-T5 capture life's moments as they happen. Sony's Real Imaging Processor also speeds up camera functions - shot to shot time is just 1 second, and a 9 full resolution shots can be captured at 1.4 fps.
More than just fast, the DSC-T1 is accurate - 5 area multi-point AF and multi-pattern AE optimize focus and exposure even in challenging lighting. With 32MB internal memory, you're always ready to capture life's moments. And when you're ready for movie clips, Sony's MPEG VX Fine mode captures full screen video clips with sound at 30fps (requires Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media). But it's after the shot that the DSC-T5 really shines - the 2.5" Clear Photo LCD makes it easy to share images right away. Add the optional CSS-TNA Cyber-shot(R) Station for convenient battery charging and USB image transfer. Supplied Accessories: InfoLithium(R) NP-FT1 Battery, BC-CS3 external battery charger, AV/USB multi-connector cable, wrist strap, CD-ROM 49 Segment Multi-pattern measuring exposure system & Spot meter modes 4 Mode electronic-flash (Auto/On/Off/Slow Synchro), TTL Pre-flash metering, red-eye reduction selectable in all modes Auto White Balance - 6 selectable presets (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent and Flash) Scene Mode - 10 selectable presets

Customer Review :

DOES NOT WORK IN NIGTH

Guys,

This model does not work in the night. If you will try to take snaps in the night, you will get just a dark background only. Even if the object/human has full light in the night,dscT5 is not able to take snap.
(Look at CNET for its reviews and comparision )

Very poor battery life, last only for 1.5 to 2 hrs.
Moreover in auto mode its take good picture, but if you customize your mode to night/beach or other mode it gives you shaky image.

Works perfect fine in day light/specially in sunlight.

Final work don't take this, rather go for some other model.

Rating :

Anybody wanna buy a digital camera cheap?

Folks,

This camera only has to do one thing mainly well and that is to take crisp/clean photos at least 95% of the time.

Serves me right for buying something because it was pretty and shiny, I should have gotten something with a folding-retractable lens and a long optical zoom. Anybody wanna buy a digital camera cheap?


Pros:

--Pretty Camera.

--Shiny Camera.

--Cute on/off slider.

--Fast start up.

--Zoom resets itself fast by just restarting the camera.




Cons:

--Blurry photos everywhere. I have to take 3 shots of everything to make sure I get a good shot. Even at high ISOs. It's just a bad camera.

--I have actually taken many shots and then taken out the Mem-stick to find that non of the shots are on the Mem-stick or on camera internal memory. WTF?

--Buttons are too small for anyone over 5 years old. I got the Sony underwater case and now the buttons are more useful. The camera by itself is just too small for most adults.

--Zoom buttons are too hard to push and should be softer so I can easily zoom on-the-fly before taking a shot. Zooming is a hassle.

--There is not enough camera surface area to hold the thing securely. Just shake and bake yourself to another blurry photo.

--Night shots are terrible and useless. Feels like a cheap camera phone. Did I just pay $300 for this?

--I recently got a cheap Casio 5.1mp Exlim and, even without image stabilization, I can't get a blurry shot from the Casio even when I wave it around and take shots randomly. This Sony unit is just bad.




Rating :

It's cute - but that's it

LCD screen became blur after 3 months of use. Can never take a good picture in door. Red eye reduction function is just for fun.

I don't give it 1 star because it's still usable outdoor.

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Digital camera

I really enjoy this digital camera. Its perfect handheld size makes it easy to use and it takes wonderful highdefinition pictures.

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my digital camera/ sony cyber shot

The camera was in incredibe condition. Despite my doubts of shopping online, Amazon.com proved me wrong. The shipping was most expedient as well and i will be shopping here again.

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