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Summary: Overall Good Camera, Albeit Overpriced
Review: I purchased the Sony MVC-FD90 for use on a Web based cataloging project, and have been very happy with the results. The images are sharp and clear, and the floppy drive storage of images make it very portable and cross platform friendly. The downside to the floppy disc storage is the limited storage capacity per disc for high resolution images. Although, Sony has introduced a memory stick expansion add-on, however, that option just adds to the already high cost of the camera.Overall, I think the MVC-FD90 is one of the better digital cameras, although there are much less expensive alternative that might be worth researching for anyone that might be working within a budget.
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Summary: A nice versatile camera
Review: I was enjoying my FD-90 and the combined convenience and hassle of having it record images onto a floppy disk (convenient in that you can easily transfer images to the computer--hassle in that you are constantly changing floppies), but now I love it. I purchased a Memory Stick and adaptor. Now, I can shoot away and not worry about having to change the diskette after every fifth shot. I also purchased a Sony photo printer for the computer. I am even more pleased with the camera now that I can get almost "lab-quality" photos from my home computer.
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Summary: Mavicas are incredibly useful cameras!
Review: I'm an avid photographer and run hundreds of websites. I went into the market several years ago for a digital camera to easily email photos to friends and family, and to take photos for the websites I run. Since then I have bought several Sony Mavica cameras, each better than the last! The FD90 is simply great - easy to use for beginners, and full of features for advanced users. The floppy disk system is INCREDIBLY useful - you go to someone's house and simply hand them the disk when you're done taking pictures of the birthday or anniversary. No special cables, no bizarre devices necessary. You *always* have floppies available somewhere to buy, even on vacation. Short MPEGs are fantastic too - there are many times that I've been at a zoo or event and just wanted to take a short clip to show how something moved, or to get a kiss or something. It's perfect! If you're in the market for a new digital camera, I'd recommend this one with no reservations.
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Summary: Missing Feature
Review: I've reviewed several digital cameras and one thing that most users all recommended that I have is USB Port connection. This camera seems excellent in every other category. Is it an oversite or is there a better way of communicating with ones computer?
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Summary: Digital Camera Replacement
Review: In October 1997 I purchased one of the first versions of the Sony Mavica camera -- the FD7 model -- and I have replaced it with the FD90 model. The main reasons I purchased this camera was 3.5" storage and the versatility of the 'jpeg' files in Windows-based software. While easy to understand HOW to use, the camera itself is awkard WHEN used (especially compared to the FD7) as you need to use the same hand to grip the camera and work the controls. The 'mpeg' movie feature is a definitive plus!
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Summary: Mavica FD90 the best ... camera I've ever owned!
Review: In October, 2000, after much comparison shopping in-store and on-line, I chose the Mavica FD90. I have owned several 35MM film cameras, usually the latest technology. None can compare to my Mavica. The versatility is almost endless. From the immediate view of the image, print-to-paper, computer-screen viewing, e-mail of image with voice and motion, is terrific. I especially like the 31/2" floppy format. No additional wires or software. Just remove from camera and place in your floppy disk-drive! The number of images per disk, based on the size, provides plenty of space for anyone's needs, and extra floppies are easy to carry. The best money I've spent for a long time! ...
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Summary: Mavica FD90 the best ... camera I've ever owned!
Review: In October, 2000, after much comparison shopping in-store and on-line, I chose the Mavica FD90. I have owned several 35MM film cameras, usually the latest technology. None can compare to my Mavica. The versatility is almost endless. From the immediate view of the image, print-to-paper, computer-screen viewing, e-mail of image with voice and motion, is terrific. I especially like the 31/2" floppy format. No additional wires or software. Just remove from camera and place in your floppy disk-drive! The number of images per disk, based on the size, provides plenty of space for anyone's needs, and extra floppies are easy to carry. The best money I've spent for a long time! ...
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Summary: A great camera, but may not be for everyone..
Review: Please be sure to read everyones reviews, I have found all of the items pointed out below to be true. Great things about this camera: 1. the zoom, if you take pictures of horses, this lens is a nessesity to take decent quality pictures, stand way back and zoom in a bit to make the horse look proportional... otherwise they look like mules. You don't find this zoom on all digital cameras. 2. The save/display with floppies is much faster than with the memory stick.. memory stick is hands down better for taking a bunch of pictures, but if you are in a quick moving situation, switch to the floppies, and expect 6-10 pictures per disk on a medium resolution. 4. Love the mini movies you can do with this camera. 5. Love the easy to use features, easy to turn the flash on and off, and easy to try and help get better pictures in low light conditions. 6. Yes, it does take 4-5 minutes to download the memory stick pictures... but as someone that has spent HOURS scanning a 24 roll of regular film, this is really no big deal. 7. I am an advanced amature in the 35mm format and I love this digital camera, I still went ahead and bought an Elan II (wow is it neat!) and they both have their advantages and disadvantages. I would definitly buy another one.
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Summary: Little Expensive, but worth the money
Review: The best part of this camera is the storage being normal floppies, making the transfer to the PC very easy and convinient. Make duplicates and format floppies using the camera. The video is great, but rather short. Single floppy can hold max of approx 15seconds. Digital Zoom 16X is more then adequate for a day to day camera user. All in all a pretty good camera, yet another mark left in the camera world by Sony. ...
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Summary: MY 3rd MAVICA
Review: The FD-90 is a fine camera.I have owned the FD-81 and the FD-88 and they were also excellent.In fact they were totally trouble free. However the FD-90 had a few problems and had to be sent in for Warranty Repair. In the first 3 months that I owned the camera it went in 3 times for the same repair and I lost nearly all summer (50+ days) to take photos. Sony Warranty Service stinks! I'm sure that now that you have read this you will not be so anxious to purchase the FD-90, but outside of the fact that my camera had a problem they could or would not quickly repair, now that I have it back it is everything that I wanted. Take the time to read all of the reviews and you will agree that this is one heck of a camera..
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