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Summary: Camera is nice - software is lame
Review: After extensive research I finally found the camera I wanted, a Canon Powershot S30- wouldn't you know it, Amazon was sold out. So I setteled on this Sony instead. Overall a nice, easy to use camera. My only gripe is the software included. It is lame. Many other cameras come with some kind of editing software or a lite version of Photoshop. This software seems to be only worthwhile for creating photo albums.
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Summary: Sony Brings Home a Winner!
Review: After much extensive research, I finally narrowed it down to 2 potential cameras. The P71 from Sony and the Kodak DX4900. Both selling for the same price, so it was a matter of which was the better camera/deal. The Kodak had slightly better resolution and 1 more Megapixel than the Sony, but here's why I chose the Sony: Batteries: The Sony comes with rechargeable batteries and a charger. Kodak comes with alkalines (no charger) The Feel: The Kodak felt cheap. The body is cheap plastic and the buttons and compartments seem easily breakable and far from durable while the Sony had a nice sleek look and a professional quality feel to it. The Features: The Sony comes with a mpeg movie mode (no sound) where the Kodak doesn't have a movie mode at all. So, how do I feel about my choice? Pretty Damn Good.
The Sony P71 is a quality camera. There is no question. The design is very similar to the other models from Sony but a little bit slimmer and lighter. The LCD on the back is bright and vivid and the colors look crisp and nice. The pictures I took came out very good. I took the camera into the woods and took some wilderness shots in the middle of the day and the pics came out beautifully. The trees and water, everything looked great. The movie mode is also a very cool feature. While it would have been much better with audio, it is still a very cool feature and can be used for various different things. Also, the movie size is only limited to the size of your memory. (Get a 128mb card!!! I did and it is so worth it) The camera is very easy to use. I didn't even have to read the manual. After monkeying around with the features for about 30-45 minutes, I learned pretty much everything. It has a nice, simple interface. Kudos to Sony for that. There are various different picture effects you can use, such as black and white, Sepia etc. and you, of course, have the option of choosing your prefered resolution. The camera also comes with red-eye reduction and a special feature found only on Sony Cameras, called the AF Illuminator. This feature is very cool because it helps you take pictures in the dark a lot better. Overall, this is a wonderful camera that is easy to use, durable, nice looking and takes quality pictures at high resolution and megapixels with the option of several effects and features. The only reasons I gave this camera 4 stars instead of 5 is because I thought the pictures I took in very low light could have been a little brighter, no audio with the movie mode and I've only had the camera for a week, so I don't know about the test of time. But I am very pleased so far. If you're like me, and want a dig cam to have some fun with and take some great pics, but don't want to get a second mortgage on your house to buy it...then look no further than the Sony P71. A quality camera at a quality price.
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Summary: I love this camara
Review: As mentioned above, I love this camara. I don't know anything about the technical aspects of digital camaras, but a friend of mine who does said he was suprised to see how much the camara has for the low price. The pictures are incredible, I've had it for a month now and haven't noticed a single problem with any of the pics. Sometimes when using the scene mode, the photos come out a little fuzzy. The manual says it's because the exposure is longer and you should use a tripod. It'll be fine if you just find a stable surface to put it on. This camara also rules because it so sturdy. I dropped it onto a marble floor from about five feet. Just snapped the lens barrel back into place and it worked perfectly. If you don't have a USB port on your computer like me (I have a really old computer), you can by the Sony floppy disc adapter, insert the memory stick, and use it just like a regular floppy disk. I previously owned a HP 215 digital camara and this is in no comparison a much better camara.
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Summary: I love this camera
Review: Best thing I liked, it has both NTSC/PAL video out and I can connect with any TV and view Pictures as I go.. Great piece and highly recommended!!
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Summary: Menus difficult; great model if you have a Vaio
Review: First, I would recommend using the side-by-side review feature at dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.asp. A friend sent me that link, and it was invaluable in trying to compare multiple models, once I had decided on a Sony. It's especially helpful when deciding on whether to opt for features like "movies", optical zoom settings, and so forth. I do *not* regret buying a Sony camera, since it is wonderful to pop out the Memory Stick, pop it into my Vaio laptop and have immediate access to the pictures - so much easier than the typical connect-the-camera and transfer-the-pictures routine. Since getting this camera, I find it's much harder to navigate menus than the previous digital camera I had (Kodak DC4800). The compact size, long battery life, and Memory Stick feature make this model well worth it! Also, you should absolutely plan on at least a 64MB Memory Stick if you are having your shots developed by Ofoto or similar, since you'll want the high/fine resolution for prints. The 16MB Memory Stick that is included with the unit is not nearly large enough, holding only about 9 high-res pictures. This model, if you get it at around ($$$), is the perfect combination of features, size (it's small and easy to carry), and price. Highly recommended, you just have to study the manual to figure out the menus.
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Summary: Price reduction by the right adjustments
Review: First, the rechargable batteries last Much longer than P-50.
There is significant lightess (in weight) of camera apparently from using more palstic(hopefully sturdy). Results are fantastic, easy to use yet loaded enogh for serious amateur. Just the right price for 3mp quality camera with 3x optical zoom.
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Summary: Great digital camera!
Review: I am a first time digital camera user. When I finally made my choice, I narrowed it down to the Sony DSC-P51 and 71 and also the Fuji Finepix models. The DSC-P71 is a truly incredible and great camera! I love the zoom capability of the P71. The manual is easy to read, the instructions easy to follow and the camera itself is easy to use, whether you are a pro digicam user or a novice like myself. I never had so much fun taking pictures with this camera! I had no problems downloading the drivers and the camera has functioned properly. I went to many electronics stores looking for the Sony DSC-P51 or 71 and I was lucky enough to snag a P71. These cameras are hard to get! The picture quality is truly astounding and Sony's imagestation.com has easy to download instructions on how to view and print your pictures. The only negative is the included battery charger. It takes 13 hours to charge 2 batteries! Go with the STAMINA Starter Kit instead. Also, it is recommended that you upgrade the Memory Stick to at least 64 megs. Other than that, you won't be disappointed with this camera. I for one was amazed at how great simple-looking pictures turned out. And the design of the P71 is pretty cool-looking too! Sony does it again!
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Summary: PERFECT FOR ME!!
Review: I am so glad I chose the Sony DSCP71 for my digital photography needs. I was daunted by the idea of buying a digital camera, and had no knowledge of them whatsoever. I needed something compatible with my Webtv unit, and this is perfect as it connects to my unit with one simple cable. It also is so easy to use, I never had to open the manual more than one time within the first hour of owning it only because I protected a picture and did not yet know how to unlock and erase it, but that too, was very simple. The memory sticks are easy to pop in and snap out, and easy to carry extras if you want addtional shots. I bought a 64 shot additional stick to supplement my needs. I generally re-use and do not store photos, so this is fine for me, but options are endless really. I also bought the case and an additional battery pack which you will need so you can re-charge one set of batteries while still shooting with the other and no down time in between. The charge is used up faster if you use the great easy zoom features. ..........You can get a multiple 9 shot picture in one frame which is fun, and single pics come out wonderfully sharp and clear. If you need product shots to sell on line, here is your camera. There are several ways to shoot, easy one touch ways to focus your shots, and you can erase and start again as many times as you want to. Batteries pop in and out easily so you can switch fast as you need to.I use this camera every day, and am still finding new techniques for getting better and better shots. People write to me to ask what I am using because my product shots look so great. I recommend this camera to everyone who inquires. .......Bottom line, if you are looking for a simple to use, non-confusing, efficient camera that will take pictures as great as you need them to look, then here is the one you have been waiting for.
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Summary: PERFECT FOR ME!!
Review: I am so glad I chose the Sony DSCP71 for my digital photography needs. I was daunted by the idea of buying a digital camera, and had no knowledge of them whatsoever. I needed something compatible with my Webtv unit, and this is perfect as it connects to my unit with one simple cable. It also is so easy to use, I never had to open the manual more than one time within the first hour of owning it only because I protected a picture and did not yet know how to unlock and erase it, but that too, was very simple. The memory sticks are easy to pop in and snap out, and easy to carry extras if you want addtional shots. I bought a 64 shot additional stick to supplement my needs. I generally re-use and do not store photos, so this is fine for me, but options are endless really. I also bought the case and an additional battery pack which you will need so you can re-charge one set of batteries while still shooting with the other and no down time in between. The charge is used up faster if you use the great easy zoom features. ..........You can get a multiple 9 shot picture in one frame which is fun, and single pics come out wonderfully sharp and clear. If you need product shots to sell on line, here is your camera. There are several ways to shoot, easy one touch ways to focus your shots, and you can erase and start again as many times as you want to. Batteries pop in and out easily so you can switch fast as you need to.I use this camera every day, and am still finding new techniques for getting better and better shots. People write to me to ask what I am using because my product shots look so great. I recommend this camera to everyone who inquires. .......Bottom line, if you are looking for a simple to use, non-confusing, efficient camera that will take pictures as great as you need them to look, then here is the one you have been waiting for.
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Summary: Great Camera!
Review: I bought this camera about 2 weeks ago and I love it! It has a great interface, is pretty quick, and excellent quality. It connected to my computer and TV with no problems. The LCD is very clear and easy to see. The flash is great and I recommend turning it on whenever you're indoors. However...two things that bother me about it are that: 1. The LCD screen doesn't have a cover over it, so finger marks and stains show up very easily 2. The Navigation button is a bit annoying cause the "Accept"/"Enter" key is a part of it and not seperated. But I think both of my complaints aren't that serious when you look at the camera overall. ... Hope this helps.
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