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Summary: Great Little Camera
Review: After much research and changing my mind several times, I finally decided to go with a compact camera. I chose the P7 over the S230 because it was easier to hold while taking pictures.This camera is extremely easy to use. Even my 5 year old son can use it and take adequate pictures. The quality of the images has been excellent. The outdoor pictures are truly incredible. I have been in two low light situations and the camera has performed very well. Like any point and shoot, the flash does have limited range. Apparently there is an external flash available with this camera. That might be a worthwhile consideration for events like weddings where you can't always be front and center. The camera is very slim and fits easily in a coat or pant. The LCD is very bright and clear, but because it is so small, it is often difficult to detect if the image is slightly out of focus. The battery life seems pretty good. If you don't need the flash, I would guess that you could take pictures for the better part of the day, especially if you turn off the LCD. With the flash and LCD on, I took about 85 pictures before the battery died out. The charging of the battery is very convenient. Because the power cord plugs directly into the camera, you can use the power cord to power up the camera if it is turned on or if the camera is off, then it will charge the battery. The battery life remaining displayed in the LCD is also very useful. The 16mb memory stick that comes with the camera is woefully insufficient. Plan on buying a larger memory stick. I bought a 128mb Lexar memory stick ... It works flawlessly with the camera. I have installed the USB drivers that come with the software on both a Win98 system and an IMac OS9 and both handle the download/upload between camera and computer with ease. I have not played with it too much, but the editing software seems kind of clumsy. For making prints, I have been taking my memory stick into [a local store] and using their Fuji machines to edit the images. The prints have come out great ... So far I have found myself taking many more pictures than I did with a film camera. At the party and wedding I went to, all of my friends had a great time looking at the pictures on the LCD and have really enjoyed the images that I have emailed to them. I know that a lot of people have digital cameras so I am surprised that more people don't bring their cameras with them because it really is fun to use. Anyway, I highly recommend this camera.
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Summary: Resolution.
Review: For more than I increase the zoom... the results are the same...(even out&in doors) EXCELENT for the resolution that I was looking for.
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Summary: Small and easy to pack around
Review: For something that fits into a shirt pocket, this little camera is full of features. I bought it to take with me on the plane to asia. I have a Nikon with all the "stuff", but this little Sony DSC-P7 is just great. I plan on doing lots of walking and I don't want to be lugged down by a camera bag.
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Summary: Works like a champ
Review: Great camera. Lighter than the Canon powershot (likely due to it's magnesium case; the powershot is stainless steel). Takes wonderful pictures and loads very quickly and easily using XP. Downside is that memory sticks only go to 128 right now while compact flash goes higher. However, for myself and others who are casual photographers, 128 is more than enough. Good sony quality and easy operation. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Yo!
Review: I agree with the other reviewer that said that there's a major problem with the shutter delay on this camera. If you want to photograph action, this camera is not for you because you never get the picture you want. Other than that, this is a wonderful, easy so use camera with tons of effects that I'm still finding out about after three months of owning this (I had no idea you could zoom in on the pictures you've already taken.)
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Summary: Our first digital camera
Review: I got this camera for my wife as a Christmas present. I did alot of research and tried several brands and models before I decided to give her the Cybershot DSC P7. One of the strong selling points for this camera was the ease of use. The menu interface for the camera was easy and it made sense. It's ergonomics are excellent, it is lightweight, and compact. This camera is very forgiving and allows us to take almost flawless pictures regardless of the lighting situation we put it in. The delay between when you press the button and when the picture is taken is minor, but it might be an issue when you're trying to capture an action shot (I normally pre focus by focusing on the subject and holding down the shutter button halfway and it works). If you want a camera that captures action, you'd probably do better by sticking with the SLR cameras. The LCD screen is crisp, but you'll need to use the view finder on a bright sunny day. The digital video is fair to below normal meaning you'd get better quality with a camcorder because the cybershot has a lower frames per second ratio, but it is nice to have the "movie" option in a camera. With a 128MB stick you can record up to 5 to 6 minutes of footage at the highest resoulution. Other features are the multiburst mode (for your golf swing, etc.), night mode (use a tripod), white balance (snow or beach pictures), 10 second timer, multi and center focus, and a red eye reduction. We have noticed that our picture taking has increased 300 percent since we've started using the cybershot. I would definitely recommend that you purchase the 128MB memory sticks. We can put about 80 to 90 pics on a 128MB stick depending on the resolution we choose. Also buy an extra battery. This camera was designed for the average person, primarily the point and shoot crowd so it may lack some of the manual and advanced settings professionals prefer. Overall, it is a fun camera that is easy to use and I think that makes up for any advanced features it lacks. ***Update*** 10-21-2003
Still No problems with the camera. Now that we've used it for
almost a year, we kind of wish that there were some lens accessories to increase the optical zoom. It still takes wonderful family pictures which is what we bought it for.
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Summary: Our first digital camera
Review: I got this camera for my wife as a Christmas present. I did alot of research and tried several brands and models before I decided to give her the Cybershot DSC P7. One of the strong selling points for this camera was the ease of use. The menu interface for the camera was easy and it made sense. It's ergonomics are excellent, it is lightweight, and compact. This camera is very forgiving and allows us to take almost flawless pictures regardless of the lighting situation we put it in. The delay between when you press the button and when the picture is taken is minor, but it might be an issue when you're trying to capture an action shot (I normally pre focus by focusing on the subject and holding down the shutter button halfway and it works). If you want a camera that captures action, you'd probably do better by sticking with the SLR cameras. The LCD screen is crisp, but you'll need to use the view finder on a bright sunny day. The digital video is fair to below normal meaning you'd get better quality with a camcorder because the cybershot has a lower frames per second ratio, but it is nice to have the "movie" option in a camera. With a 128MB stick you can record up to 5 to 6 minutes of footage at the highest resoulution. Other features are the multiburst mode (for your golf swing, etc.), night mode (use a tripod), white balance (snow or beach pictures), 10 second timer, multi and center focus, and a red eye reduction. We have noticed that our picture taking has increased 300 percent since we've started using the cybershot. I would definitely recommend that you purchase the 128MB memory sticks. We can put about 80 to 90 pics on a 128MB stick depending on the resolution we choose. Also buy an extra battery. This camera was designed for the average person, primarily the point and shoot crowd so it may lack some of the manual and advanced settings professionals prefer. Overall, it is a fun camera that is easy to use and I think that makes up for any advanced features it lacks. ***Update*** 10-21-2003
Still No problems with the camera. Now that we've used it for
almost a year, we kind of wish that there were some lens accessories to increase the optical zoom. It still takes wonderful family pictures which is what we bought it for.
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Summary: Tiny Camera Produces Great Photos
Review: I had a hard time deciding whether to get this Sony DSC-P7 or the Canon PowerShot S230 Digital Elph. I was looking for a small 3.2 MP camera. I know some friends who each own one of these two cameras. They were nice enough to each let me borrow their cameras so I was able to fully play with them for a few days before I decided which one to buy. Although the S230 does capture images a little bit sharper, the P7 captures color better. The P7 has 3X optical zoom compared to the S230's 2X. The P7 comes with an AC adapter, the S230 does not (the P7's battery is charged directly on the camera while you must remove the S230's battery to charge it on a seperate charger). I found that the S230 often produced red-eye and the P7 seldom did (and seldom does). Luckily, you can correct red-eye on your computer. Still, I would rather have a camera that produces photos that require the least editing as possible. I would rather spend my time taking pictures! I wanted a camera that would fit in my jean pockets and although the S230 is a little smaller, the P7 is nontheless a tiny camera.
The quality of the MPEG movie clips with sound is great. This feature, however would never replace my camcorder--but it is a nice feature to have when I do not want to lug around my Digital8 camcorder. I also like the fact that the length of video capture time is only limited to the size of your Memory Stick. If I am not mistaken, only with Sony cameras (and only with some Sony cameras) can you fill the memory up with only video footage. Also, with the P7's Memory Stick, I am able to view and save photos directly onto my Clie organizer.
The size of the included 16 mb Memory Stick is insufficient. I purchased a 128 mb stick and am able to fit over 80 photos set at the camera's highest resolution mode. The photo quality is great. The photo quality is not as good as some (and only a select few) of the much larger 3.2 mp cameras out there but for such a small-sized camera, the P7 is one mean machine. I also thought of getting the DSC-P9 instead (with identicle shell/dimensions and features). After reviewing several samples of the P9 that a friend of mine owned, I found that it was not worth spending an extra $100 dollars for the extra 0.7 mega-pixels. The P9 is listed as a 4 mp camera but is actually a 3.9 mp. The image quality is not much different. Overall, I highly recommend the Sony DSC-P7 to anyone looking for a small camera that is able to produce photos with stunning quality. The metal shell also looks very sleek and attractive. I am glad I chose the DSC-P7 as I am enjoying it some much. I do recommend purchasing a larger capacity Memory Stick (at least a 64 mb) and maybe an extra battery.
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Summary: No problems
Review: I have a Sony Vaio Windows ME. I have no problem with the usb hookup nor are there any problems downloading pictures.
I would recommend this camera,The prints are okay and the color balance is pretty good. It has a lot of features that I find useful. I do think the memory stick price is too high.
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Summary: unpredictable
Review: I have had this camera for two years...The battery life is EXTREMELY POOR....have two batteries and for a day out, it is not enough...many times the memory stick causes errors....lighting is tricky, sometimes pictures come out good, most time bad....lighting is always a problem....outdoors too much, indoors not enough...this is my second digital camera and have decided to go back to my old film based Minolta which had never dissapointed me....
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