1. 4.1 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 12 x 15-inch prints
2. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens; large 2.5-inch LCD
3. Real Imaging Processor LSI allows for fast start-up and shot-to-shot times, plus extended battery stamina
4. Stores images on Memory Stick media; features 32MB internal memory
5. Powered by AA-size batteries (NiMH rechargeable batteries supplied); up to 400+ shots per charge

Editorial Review :

The Cyber-shot(R) DSC-S90 Digital Camera gives your photography the big screen treatment. Its huge 2.5-inch LCD monitor and 3X optical zoom Carl Zeiss lens makes composing pictures easier than ever. The 4.1 Megapixel display gives you sharper resolution, sensitivity and clarity. Store your photos on the built-in 32MB of memory after capturing sharp images, or transfer them to a Memory Stick(R) or a PC. A Carl Zeiss lens combines exceptional picture quality and ultra-sleek design. Auto Focus, Manual Focus with 5 presets 2.5 LCD (115K effective pixels) 10 second self-timer Playback zoom Shutter speeds - 30 sec to 1/1000 sec 32MB internal memory USB output Storage types - 32 MB Internal, Memory Stick, Memory Stick(R) Pro Tripod mount Built-in flash Remote control included Works on 2 AA batteries (NiMH recommended) Battery life - Up to 420 shots with AA NiMH batteries Imaging Processor LSI for fast startup, fast shot-to-shot times and extended battery stamina Dimensions - 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.6 ( 97 x 64 x 40 mm ) Weight - 8.9 oz (253 g) Box Contents - Cyber-shot(R) DSC-S90 Digital Camera, battery charger and cord, A/V & USB multi-cable, wrist strap and software CD-ROM

Customer Review :

Love this camera!

I've had this camera for a couple of years and I absolutely love it! I have not had any trouble with it. I have found that rechargeable AA batteries last ALOT longer than alkaline. I am impressed with the picture quality and ease of use. I'd buy it again!

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Cybershoot DSCS90

I've been a Sony fan as long as I remember, but this product is the worst Sony ever made.

Picture qulity is bad, it won't take a high capacity memory stick, it's big and heavy.
I'm looking for a diffrent camara now and this one is going to be my little girl toy.

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excellent camera

i have had this camera for nearly one year now. i've had problems with lousy shutters in digital cameras before, but this one works great. sometimes there is an error on the flash feature of this camera, but other than that, it's perfect. takes fantastic photos in nearly all light conditions. i even bought a waterproof case for it and it takes fantastic pictures underwater and when wet (when there's beaded water on the outside of casing lens window).

great for the price too. overall i am very satisfied with this product and would purchase it over again-- which i have! i dropped the uncased camera in a lake last month and replaced it with one exactly like it. The new one works beautifully.

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Good Camera.

I like this camera for its colors, beautiful outdoor pictures, lots of options and settings. I've been using it for about a year with no major problems. The minor problems I've encountered with it are:
1. About 20% of pictures come out blurry, especially when zoomed in.
2. A lot of blurry pictures when using self timer option - even with a tripod.
3. Red eye problem is very common in low light conditions even with the eye reduction option.
3. The fact that you have to set time and date every time you open a camera to change a battery or memory card is very annoying.
Overall ist's a good camera and worth the price.

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Great camera

I've had this camera since Oct '05 and it was my first digital. I did buy a 512 memory stick so I can't say how the internal memory works. But I found using the memory stick to my computer effortless with great pictures. I did often get confused with the settings and found the Manual little help as I'm not sauvy with new technical terms. Often I ended up finding the 'right way' by trial and error :-( .... My Son has the same camera and takes wonderful pictures & video/sound clips; I done likewise by accident. I know, when all else fails: read the manual.!. *** NOW may I make a suggestion? Since my home was broken into and the camera stolen I replaced it with the Sony dsc-s750 which I'm in love with. The camera settings '''show on the view screen and a brief description''' ... no need to drag out the manual to remind you and tho the view screen is the same as the S90 it is pocket size. How cool is that!! Only difference is the S90 takes two rechargable universal charger batteries and my newer one is a solid lit battery and has to have Sony's charger. Both camera's are great and beginner user friendly. Sorry Amazon but I purchase the S750 on Ebay for muchless than 'used' via your site.

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1. Comes with NP-BG1 Rechargeable Battery, Battery Charger, Multi-cable, Wrist Strap, CD-ROM with drivers and software, Sony USA 1-Year Warranty
2. 8.1 Megapixel Effective Super HAD(TM) CCD Super HAD(TM) (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs allow more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise / Up to 3,264 x 2,448 resolution still pictures and up to VGA 640x480 30 fps for movie imaging
3. 3x Optical Zoom - Focal Length f= (35mm conversion) - 7.9 - 23.7mm (38 - 114mm)
4. Real Imaging Processor 14-bit DXP Super Resolution Converter
5. AF Method - Single AF, Monitoring AF / AF Area - Multi-point (5-point), Center Weighted; Focus Mode - Auto Focus, Macro, Focus Preset

Editorial Review :

The impressive features of Sony's DSC-W100 Cyber-shot(R) Digital Camera deliver digital imaging to an exiting new realm. Thanks to its rechargeable, high-capacity G Series Lithium-ion STAMINA battery and 8.1 Megapixel Super HAD(TM) CCD, the DSC-W100 offers the power and digital clarity to snap even more amazing images wherever you are. Its enhanced ISO sensitivity and expanded dynamic range work together for remarkable, true-to-life colour reproduction, captured by the precision-crafted Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, the leader in optics technology. With the added convenience of its 64MB internal memory, you can continue to catch every moment even if don't have your Memory Stick(R) Duo media handy. Aperture - Auto (F2.8 - F10)/Program Auto (F2.8 - F10)/Manual (F2.8 - F10) / Shutter Speed - Auto (1/8 - 1/2000)/Program Auto (1? - 1/2000)/Manual (30? - 1/1000) / Slow Shutter (shutter speed of 1 sec. or lower) Hand Shake Alert Picture Brightness Button Light Metering - Multi-pattern, Center Weighted, Spot ISO Sensitivity Setting - Menu, Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1250 Exposure Mode - Auto, Program Auto, Manual, Scene Selection (dial, 6 modes) / Photo Mode - Auto, P-Auto, Manual, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Movie / Color Mode - Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia PictBridge Built-in electronic-flash Unit Dimensions 3-11/16 x 2-3/8 x1 (94.2 x 60.6 x 24.8 mm) / Weight 5.9 oz (1161g) Body; 7.0 oz. (192 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick(R) Duo Media J&R advises purchase of optional 1GB MS-Duo memory card for more practical use of this camera, especially in movie mode

Customer Review :

Over priced!!!! DON'T SPEND $599

First, I bought this camera about a year ago for $249. Why is is being sold for $599 is beyond me. DON'T SPEND THIS MUCH!!! This camera is average at best. 8.1mp is pointless, I can take a picture on a Canon 7.2mp and it is clearer. This camera breaks easily and takes disapointing pictures. I won't be purchasing a Sony camera again. I assumed that it would be a really good one because of Sony's good reputation, but next time I am going with a company that specializes in cameras. Think Canon or Nikon for a superior camera.

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So, so happy to have this camera - Merry Christmas to me!

I have used the heck out of this camera at work. I own the panasonic lumix (hubbie picked it out) and found it to be very hard to use. I was always taking blurry pics. Hubbie loves it but to me it's not user friendly. This camera is! We have the Cybershot 8.1 at work & I use it every chance I get. It takes wonderful pics. Way less blurry "group" shots than my Lumix. Has a much better image stabilizer. I am so happy with this camera. Hubbie still loves the lumix but this one works much better for me. So happy hubbie got it for me for Christmas! Really happy to know that he got it on ebay for about 1/4 the price.

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Only takes blurry pictures

Maybe I got a bad one in the bunch. But this camera I bought only takes blurry and grainy pictures. Yes I know to hold the halfway for a second to let it focus, it doesn't matter. It's still blurry. The settings are on auto. I've tried other settings it's the same result.

A waste of 350+ dollars. My old camera (that had a mechanical flaw so I returned it) was much better, with less megapixels (Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7). Unfortunately with Sony's camera, I had the feeling it was blurry, but didn't return it in time. Big mistake.

In the end it's all about the lens, not so much megapixels.

I'll never buy from Sony again. It's overpriced, overmarketed and shoddy.

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buy from another company

DON'T BUY A CYBERSHOT!!!!!!!!!! I really loved this camera. I bought it to use at work to take pictures and update our website. I loved it so much that I bought one for myself. It was stored in my desk at work and was only used once or twice a month... About 1 year and 3 days after the purchase date, the lcd screen turned white. it just quit working. None of the fixes work. There are hundreds of people saying that this has happened to them with the Cybershot cameras, but since my model number wasn't included in the "recall" for free repair, no one will help. Their customer service stinks. I can pay to send it in to them and pay more than I paid for the camera to get it fixed, or I can trash it and start over. It's been almost a year since I bought my personal one. I'm betting it's days are numbered too...

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THE BEST CAMERA

I bought this camera last February, every year, I buy a different camera, each year a better one, On december 2006 I bought a $500.00, 10Mega Pixel digital camera to replace my 6MP, but after going to the store and seeing the SONY W100 I was hooked, I returned the other camera and bought this for $360.00! IT WASN'T easy buying this camera since it was so hard to get.!! Ive had it for a year and I LOVE IT! this is the fisrt year I havent bought a new camera.....

ITS REALLY STURDY, AND IT FEELS GREAT IN MY HADNS, ALL THE BUTTONS ARE LOCATED VERY WELL AND EASY TO LOCATE!,, 8MP ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH, THE PICTURES COME OUT CRISP, VIVID COLORS AND ARE ALWAYS GREAT.. THE BEST THING THAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS CAMERA, IS THE REALLY HIGH ISO. ITS PERFECT, WHEN IM IN A WEDDING AND TAKING PICTURES WITH OUT FLASH THEY COME OUT SHARP NOT BLURRY AND CLEAR!! PERFECT.. i LOVE THIS CAMERA AND WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING. I BOUGHT A 3 YEAR WARRANTY FOR IT WICH DID COST ME A LEG AND AN ARM, BUT THIS IS A CAMERA THAT I PLAN ON HAVING AND USING FOR A LONG TIME! ! THIS CAMERA IS THE BEST, IVE TRIED ALL CAMERAS FROM, FUJI, KODAK, HP, CASIO, POLAROID, CANON, NIKON, SAMSUNG, AND I SAID THAT I WOULD NEVER USE A SONY BECAUSE OF THE MEMORY CARDS.. BUT WHEN I TRIED THIS CAMERA,, MEMORY CARDS WHERE THE LAST THING ON MY MIND!!! LOVE IT!! RECOMENDED 100%%%% BUY IT! ----- IM GOING TO UPLOAD A FEW PHOTOS SO YOU CAN SEE THE QUALITY OF THE PICTURES!! ALL OF MY PICTURES WILL START WITH A TITLE OF '''DSDUARTE'''

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1. 5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2. 2.5-inch LCD display; 3x optical zoom
3. Pocket album function allows you to carry up to 1,100 VGA-resolution images in camera memory
4. Hybrid Recording Mode captures both still and action clips
5. Powered by an InfoLithium battery (battery and charger included); stores images on Memory Stick Duo or MS PRO DUO media

Editorial Review :

It's only the best of times when you've got the Sony DSC-M2. The camera can be metamorphed to act as a digital-camera or as a digital camcorder for optimal shooting comfort. Shoot or record using the convenient flip-up LCD and never miss a moment. Its sleek design makes it easy to carry anywhere and switch from video to still image mode. Store up to 1,100 photos or 70 minutes of video with Pocket Album on top of removable Memory Stick(R) Duo media. Equipped with a Carl Zeiss®Vario-Tessar lens, 3x Optical and 6x Precision Digital Zoom, the Cyber-shot® DSC-M2 delivers outstanding clarity and performance. Choose your shooting orientation and capture the perfect shot. Or put yourself in the picture by turning the display 180-degrees. Simply rotate the LCD according to function and use. With 50% higher resolution than MPEG-VX free mode, Sony's MPEG-Movie4TV ensures sharper, high quality video. At 30 fps, the DSC-M2 maintains picture integrity without sacrificing clarity - even during abrupt recording shifts. Record over 1 1/2 hours of spectacular video with 2GB Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo. Move beyond MPEG2 and discover the quality of MPEG-Movie4 TV. The effective 5.1 Megapixel Super HAD(TM) CCD delivers high quality image control and rich color for high-quality stills. Create a masterpiece with Picture Package and Sony's DSC-M2 Cyber-shot(R) Hybrid Digital Camera/Camcorder. Add music or special effects for a professionally mastered look and copy the movie directly to Video CD or CD-R. With Picture Package, digital home video comes alive. Look around, the DSC-M2 is the logical choice digital camera for you. Images may be easily transferred to Windows PC or Macintosh computer for enhancement Size - 2.0 x 4.9 x 1.3

Customer Review :

Don't waste your money on this camera

I was so excited when I got this camera from Amazon. Why ? The looks alone - the flip out screen was cool, like a mini camcorder. It has MPEG4 with Stereo Sound which is, indeed, very cool. And, the video is great! But that was where the excitement ended. Now I'm not technical but I've had 3 digial cameras in the past so let me explain in simple terms why this camera sucks.

Why does this camera suck ?

It's bulky. Had they packed in something better than the standard 3x optical zoom I could understand that but they didn't.

Pictures came out blurry in darker settings. Maybe I didn't make the right settings adjustements ? But it's the worst in standard settings of all my cameras.

Flash is weak. Again with a camera this size you expect more.

5.1 Megapixel camera only. Not bad, but come one, my wife's credit card sized DCS T10 does 7.2, so again, why is this camera so big if the specs are so... average...

You need the base station to both charge the camera and view on the TV using the AV cables. Considering the base sticks out like a sore thumb with its bulky design its not something you can easily take with you unless you are carrying luggage or something. Bad choice.

But here is what really clinched it. After having 3 cameras where the LCD screen was exposed I thought, wow, this screen is protected inside so it will never break - never mind none of my screens ever broke before. So what happened? Two months after I got the camera I dropped it from from waist level and it fell on a little rock or something because I saw a little indentation on the outside and guess what - the LCD screen was all messed up. 90% unviewable. $450 wasted. I wasn't going to put in another $200 to get this junker fixed.

Bottom line? Best video I've seen, esp. for the size. Everything else about the camera sucked.

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Come on Sony! Give us more photo/video cameras!

I can't believe they haven't made more and these are so hard to find now! I've had mine for a year now and it is awesome. Finally a handy marriage between a still camera and a video camera. Parents and grandparents everywhere I go wish they had one to catch EVERY fun moment with the kids. My only complaint is the low-light capabilities. Pictures just won't turn out and movies are terrible unless you're outside or inside with bright lights.

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GREAT CAMERA BUT DELICATE

THIS CAMERA WAS GREAT FOR THE 1YR AND 3 MONTHS THAT I HAD THE CAMERA IN PERFECT CONDITION. FIRST OF ALL YOU NEED TO GET A CARRYING CASE FOR IT IF NOT U ARE GONNA GO THROUGH WHAT IM GOING THRU. THE SLIDE CLICK WHEEL(fwd button) TO CHANGE PICS AND VIDEOS WHEN IN VIEWING THEM SNAPPED OFF AN BROKE ON ME. THE CAMERA BEEN ACTING FUNNY ON ME LIKE LOCKING UP ON ME AND WONT CHANGE MODES, IT WONT STOP RECORDING VIDEO AFTER I PRESS THE VIDEO BUTTON AGAIN, AND WHEN IM VIEWING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS THE CAMERA SOMETIMES STARTS SWITCHING AUTOMATICALLY FROM PHOTO TO PHOTO OR VIDEO FROM VIDEO WHEN IN VIEWING MODE. THE ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK THE CAMERA WHEN ACTING LIKE THIS IS TURNING IT OFF AND ON AGAIN BUT SOMETIMES I STARTS TO ACT THE SAME WAY SHORTLY AFTER, THIS IS STARTING TO GET FRUSTRATING SO I WAS WONDERING IF SONY SELLS ADDITIONAL PARTS LIKE THIS OR DO I NEED NEED TO REPLACE THE CAMERA.

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Simply beautiful

This is the most aesthetic camera I have ever seen, the vertical design allows one hand operation without the risk of dropping it, perfect for having fun at parties or vacation.

PROS:
Easy to use.
BIG shooting buttons! (not the ones you have to press with toothpick fingers on other cameras).
Long last battery.
Not too big files.
Pretty descent video/photo quality.

CONS:
Fragile (simply get a good case).
Not a Professional camera (if that's what you're looking for), only 5mp 3x zoom.
Zooming should be associated with the jog control during camera mode.


I wish Sony make new improved models of hybrid cameras. Meanwhile I'm really happy with my DSC-M2.


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You Will Love The Hybrid Feature

I always say that there is technology you can use and technology you can impress others with.
This model helps you do both. You have a nice 5.1 MP still camera and MPEGMovie4TV video.
The very fact that you have a camera which you can take both still pictures and video is huge. I never had a video camera before because I hate to carry two camera and a big camera case, so this was the obvious solution.
I realize that instead of embracing the moment (for which they need the memory) most people often juggle between cameras.
Cons:
* Sometimes people might confuse it with camera phone
* Buttons are harder to find
* Software is not the best
* Wish had more zoom
Pros:
* Convince
* Compact
* Battery lasts long
* Flash is good
* Video sound quality is good
I wonder why this model has not swept the market - another story of good product and mad marketing.

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1. 4.1 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 12 x 15-inch prints
2. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens; 2.0-inch LCD
3. Real Imaging Processor LSI allows for fast start-up and shot-to-shot times, plus extended battery stamina
4. Stores images on Memory Stick media; features 32MB internal memory
5. Powered by AA-size batteries (alkaline batteries supplied); up to 500+ shots per charge with NiMH batteries (not included)

Editorial Review :

As part of your search for a digital-camera for general use, the Sony DSC-S60 offers lots of features and value that make it worthy of your consideration. It has a special 4.1 megapixel Super HAD-CCD that provides maximum detail for optimal pictures. For simplicity, there's autofocus and auto-exposure modes. For creativity, you've got manual exposure and focus modes. With a Carl Zeiss Tessar 3x zoom lens and 2x digital-zoom enhancement, there's lots of opportunities to frame the best pictures around. Though all images are stored on optional Memory Stick(R) Media and Memory Stick(R) PRO Media memory cards, 32MB memory is built-in for immediate use. While you can get fantastic still pictures, the DSC-S60 can also capture video movie images at VGA quality (640 x 480) high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second), with sound. at lengths limited only by the capacity of the MemoryStick media. In other words, a great little digital-camera! AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator, Selectable Focus Mode, Pre-Flash Metering Slow Shutter Noise Reduction, Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR Audio/Video Output (Via Multi-Use Terminal) Adjustable Color/Saturation/Hue Live Histogram Display MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide PictBridge Compatibility Picture Effects - Sepia, Black & White Selectable ISO - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400 10 Second Self-Timer Microphone and Speaker Still Image Formats - Normal (JPEG Fine/Standard), Burst, Multi-Burst Unit Dimensions - 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 (96.6 x 64.4 x 40.1mm) / Weight - 7 oz (198g) Body; 8.7 oz. (249g) Body w/Batteries, Media, Wrist Strap We strongly urge getting AA rechargeable batteries and a 256MB (or higher) MemoryStick as optional accessories for this camera to allow best use

Customer Review :

Excellent little camera

I purchased the DSC-S90 4.1 camera for myself for christmas from Best Buy because I had $70 in certificates for them. The Carl Zeis lens is great and it takes beautiful pictures up to 8x10 and 11x14 are good. It has so many features and the battery life is great. It came with a charger and two sony batteries, but I use regular Duracell Alkaline batteries and can fill up a memory stick (256K) without changing them. A big improvement over the old one I had. I used it in Hawaii and found the video to be good as well and it also records voice. For the person who has a problem with the batteries and memory stick in the same compartment, just turn the camera upside down to remove the memory stick and your batteries won't fall out. I would recommend the camera and plan to buy another for my son. Buy your memory sticks on Amazon.com and the price is good. I paid $30 + for my 256 memory pro and at the rate I take pictures that is the equivilent of four 4packs of 400asa film. Not so bad when you think of it that way.

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my review for this camera

Well, I had a Sony digital camera before, and since my cats liked to play with its lanyard, they pulled it off the table and broke part of the lens mechanism. So, from then on, my camera would keep telling me to turn it off and then turn it on. It would never stop telling me that. So, after being without a camera through some times i really wished i had one, i splurged on myself for Christmas. I went to Wal Mart, but they didn't have anything on display that was cheap enough. I didn't need the super high end camera. Everyone loved my old camera anyway. So, she find this camera. And since, they had no space for it on the powered display, they just had the box out for display. So, i got the last one, and with another 10% off, i got the camera for $145.00. I got a good deal, at least.

Then, I opened the box. I was slightly disappointed at first to see that there was no rechargeable batteries nor charger. But, at least i kept the one that came with my old camera. So, after about a week of using this camera, here are my thoughts.

cons:
1. my biggest complaint is the fact that the memory stick and the batteries now use the same door. You have to be pretty quick to not let the batteries fall out while you take the stick out to plug into your computer.
2. maybe it's just me, but a lot more pictures are coming out blurred. it does have a lot more features than the old one, so who knows?

PROS:
1. speed between pictures sure has speeded up.
2. I like the new zoom capabilities and the ability to place another lens on this camera, even though i probably never will.
3. this camera isn't as bulky as my old one.

Well, a question for anyone out there. How can i change the time from military format to normal am/pm time? i read the booklet but i must've missed it.

have a good day.

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Note: to all Sony Users, Battery life

Do not buy standard batteries for your digital camera's, you will be disappointed, (15 to 30 min of battery life).
Walmart sell four AA NiMH Nickel-Metal Hydride bateries and a charger (brand Energizer) for about $15.00.
You keep two batteries in your camera and two charged in your camera case, and battery life will never be a problem.
Dont forget your charger on trips.

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Solid camera, razor sharp pictures, sturdier than most digicams

I've owned two of these Sony DSC-S60 cameras. They are great performers for a low price (I bought both used). It is a little bulky, but the good part about that is, this camera holds up a lot better than many other "pocket" or subcompact cameras (which this isn't). Super-easy to use, easy-to-learn menu, and mostly razor-sharp pictures are a plus. Movie mode is also very good, and the images on the LCD display are much sharper & brighter than found on other small cameras such as Casio. And this camera can take a few bumps and keep working fine, unlike most! A worthy, solid performer.

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Worth Buying

I bought this camera in August. It is really well made and the controls are easy to navigate. I think it takes really good pictures, inside and outside. Who cares about video quality? Its a Camera, not a camcorder,lady. I think it is a really nice camera. Its really durable too. And it looks nice. I would buy it again. I researched a bunch of cameras before this one and I chose the Sony in the end. Its one step up from just taking everyday pictures. They look really pro. I'd buy it again.

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1. 4-megapixel sensor captures 2,272 x 1,704 images for prints at sizes up to 11 x 14 inches
2. 3x optical plus 2x digital (6x total) autofocus zoom lens
3. Included 16 MB Memory Stick holds approximately 15 images at default resolution
4. Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
5. Uses rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included)

Customer Review :

Excellent pictures but not in low-light

This camera is top notch in many ways.
I gave it only 4 stars because of one thing: low-light shots.
Someone wrote that if you set the flash power manually to highest, it produces good low-light pictures. Unfortunately it's not true. I wish it would be. This camera is worse in low-light shots than the competition. Believe me.
It's your decision: if you can handle this, buy it, because otherwise it takes excellent pictures in normal lightning conditions. If low-light, night and indoor shots (with poor back-light) is important for you, look at the Canon S45 or S400 instead.

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Excellent Camera - Memory sticks leave room for improvement

As a photo enthusiast with a number of photo workshops/classes and countless books on photography theory from landscape to portrait photography so I'm a very hard person to please when it comes to digital cameras. First I would like to mention that digital cameras are still a long way from matching quality of the better film cameras using 35mm slide film and no where near the potential quality of medium and large format cameras, so you need to take that into account and consider what you will be using it for. When I purchased this camera in June 2002 it was the cutting edge CyberShot. I immediately dumped the 16mb memory stick and picked up the largest available (and still to this day) 128mb Memory Stick as well as a couple extra lithium batteries. The great part is one of the batteries lasts right about as long as it takes to fill up a 128mb card!

The pictures are outstanding for a digital camera, the other thing that is really cool about it is you can capture mpeg format video with sound. Dont toss your video camera yet though, its dark light performance is hideous and resolution is not even close to a digital or tape video camera, but it is a neat feature when used under the right circumstances.

My biggest grip is Sony never came out with Memory Sticks larger than 128mb and doesn't appear to ever support it. They've produced a smaller MemoryStick version thats half the size but has an adapter to make it work but still none of larger capacity. I recently read on their web site that they are comming out with a total new format that isnt going to be compatable with any current MemoryStick device but will have capacities in the future exceeding 1 gigabyte.

At max resolution 2200x something, you can get 65 still pictures on a 128mb card. The pictures are in fact so good that you can stand 30 feet away from a soup can and snap a shot of the label, view the picture and zoom in to the point where you can read the ingredients. You can also set it down to 640x480 and get like 1500 pictures on to that same 128mb card so theres a lot of flexability depending on your needs.

Its a great camera if you need something compact and good enough to take pictures of things in every day life for instant digital gratification. If you dont plan to blow up prints the size of a poster you will have no problems with the resolution and find that the max setting is many times too much for your standard birthday party or trip to San Diego.

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Sony Cameras Have Fatal Flaw

Although the camera is fine, the memory card format represents a fatal flaw that prospective buyers should consider. The memory cards are prone to format errors (Format Error 13-01) which can cause you to lose your photos. We have 8 memory sticks and have had problems with all but 3 of them. I recommend that any one considering a Sony camera purchase do a Google Search using search terms: Sony format error "13-01" to discover what disgruntled Sony owners are saying about this problem.

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Tiny camera packs a power punch!!

No words can describe the beauty, simplicity, and power of this little miracle device! I've been using it for about 9 Problem-free months. This camera is super for digital snapshots. Connectivity to the PC is simple via USB. It uses a proprietary Sony MemoryStick and a tiny rechargeable removable battery pack (which you can buy on ebay for cheap).

This camera has many functions that even a die-hard photographer will go nuts over: EV, aperture focus, white-balance, spot meter, iso, picture quality, image size, sharpness, flash brightness, & record mode ie video, email, voice & more!

I'm the dummy so I keep most things on default, and it still works well.

It also features red-eye reduction, flash on-off, and video recording (but the quality is very poor so I advise from using it)

You can choose from among 5 picture sizes:
2272x1702 (4 megapixels)
2272(3:2) -- I call this the widescreen, my favorite setting
1600x1200 (2 MP mode, quality like 4MP, use if cramped for space)
1280x960 (quality is ok, use for auction pix and shrinking later)
640x480 (quality not so good, for email or low bandwidth use)

All in all, in today's day in age, I still think that 4 megapixels is overkill for an ordinary Joe. 2 Megapixels is the best bang for the buck today. But if you're into taking high quality pictures, want ease of use, want a decent fair price, AND want bragging rights, then this camera is for you!

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Battery Issues

I had my camera about a year when it stopped charging fully. It is supposed to get 120mins on a full battery and only got 20. After trying two new batteries I called Sony to be advised that they would look at it for a cost of $180!!! It would have cost me around $200 with shipping! The only people allowed to service Sonys are Sony. You can't bring it someplace else. Kind of like a Volvo in that respect. Moral of the story, when buying a camera make sure it is something that your local camera store can fix.

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