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Summary: Great 3.3 megapixel camera!
Review: ...................P>I love the higher resolution, long life lithium ion battery (which is the same my camcorder uses), the great features (ie. manual shutter, aperture, full manual modes), and the quicker shot-to-shot capability in comparison to the camera that I upgraded from, the Sony DSC-P30 (1.3 megapixel).What I did not like was the fact that the picture quality of this new camera with the "Carl Zeiss" lens was no better than my 1.3 megapixel DSC-P30 camera! This is not necessarily a bad thing, the very reason why I chose the DSC-P30 a year ago was because the image quality blew away most 2 megapixel cameras...but I had hoped that this more expensive camera would at least have a noticeable difference in image quality...but it DOES NOT in most shooting scenarios (at least not in my eyes)...I can say that because of the flexibility of the manual modes, I have been able to take much much better night pics than with my P30.
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Summary: Easy to use - Excellant picture quality
Review: After a lengthy review of the available 3 and 4 megapixel cameras, I purchased the Sonty DSC-S75 model. I was looking for an easy to use (translated automatic) camera that my wife could use as well as one that would give me the manual options for more flexibilty. I chose the Sony because it gave me all the options I required as well as supporting Epson's Print Image Matching. I have been thouroughly pleased with my purchase from day one. The photo quality is exceptional as is the ease of use. The controls are fairly well laid out, and the menus easy to navigate. When coupled with my Epson 785EPX printer with the print image matching (PIM) the results are tremendous. I chose the S75 over the S85 because I could discern no significant difference between the test photos on DPreview on the 3.34 and 4.1 MP Sonys for the extra $. I use the Epson software for printing quick photos because of the PIM, and the MGI software included I didn't care for. For serious editing I use Photoshop Elements so the MGI suite was not a consideration. I considered the S-5 because of it's smaller size, but it didn't have the features I wanted. After using the S75, it fits well, the size is a little thick, but it has a solid "real" camera feel and the thickness is what gives it a better balance. Don't be fooled by the smaller size cameras, for my medium size hands like mine it doesn't work as the controls and feel are wrong (I have one in that size also). The only negative comments I have on this camera are the tiny memory stick included (get yourself at least a 32 MB memorystick) and that you need to use the Sony flash (but I can't remember that last time I needed an add-on so I probably won't purchase it).
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Summary: Amazing
Review: After mulling over 10-15 cameras I finally decided on the Sony. Understanding that it uses Memory Stick, I purchased the camera and have been extremely happy and impressed. I give it five stars because FEATURES, PHOTO QUALITY, and EASE OF USE are all top-notch. Even if the storage is proprietary, what else are you going to use SmartMedia or CompactFlash for?
You can't go wrong with this Sony.
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Summary: everything is proprietory
Review: As with other manufacturers,Sony includes a laughably small 8MB memory stick. Absolutely factor in the cost of the 128 MB unit to get the "real" cost of buying one. The flash unit (which it needs!) is proprietory (in other words, you have to buy one from Sony) and (no surprise) it's overpriced. The lens cap doesn't attach to the camera... unless you buy a cord from Sony ... The USB cable is non standard- ... DON"T LOSE IT (like I did) The memory is standard (thank heavens) and is decreasing in price and card readers are getting cheaper. Battery life is very good, but the batteries and cables are (you guessed it!) Sony only and expensive. I would like to get a 12 V DC adapter to charge the a batteries in my car but they cost [money]...... Also, very few lens filters available and they require the use of an adaptor. Weird. There is a long gap between when you "push the button" and when the camera actually "shoots" resulting in a lot of wasted shots. I would rate this as "close- no cigar."
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Summary: Looking to replace your old SLR?
Review: Being a novice photographer, I wanted to upgrade to a quality digicam. (3+ megapixels). I owned an OLYMPUS entry level digicam for 4 years. Basically point and shoot. When this camera broke and OLYMPUS wanted over $... to fix it, ... I new it was time to move away from Olympus and tried several other brands. I decided on the SONY DSC-S75. It has adjustable functions that compare to SLR's (shutter speed, aperture settings,manual exposure, etc,) along with 6x digital zoom. "Memory Stick" media is considerably more expensive than "Smartmedia", but this was not a problem as I own a Sony VAIO computer and Digital camcorder which both use "Memory stick". This is a GREAT camera for anyone who wants to move up from "point and shoot" to a more advanced system.
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Summary: Excellent image, built better than Olimpus.
Review: Excellent camera! Battery life is great and you have a count down in minutes for the battery life. Image is superb. Interface is also easy to use and compared to Nikon and Olympus, much more straight forward. Using the 128mb memory stick will give you over 700 photos on low resolution, which usually is the one you want to use anyway for email a friend, etc. The Sony site ImageStation will let you store albums for free and you can have any photo printed right there (paid service of course). Much better built than Olympus.
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Summary: ideal camera
Review: excellent picture quality
easy to operate
get 64 or 128 MB memory stick to go with it
Ideal digital camera for family pictures and travel.
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Summary: What a wonderful thing!
Review: I am not a photographic fanatic, nor am I an expert in the area of the photography. I simply bought this because after 2 weeks of research, I decided it was the best price/feature combo in the 3MP range (when it was still available on Amazon). ... Was I ever right, I have been strutting around with this and comparing it to my friends and relatives cameras for awhile now, and I love watching the shocked (or jealous) look on their faces when I told them how much, I mean how little, I paid for it. I am not going to go on about the features since you can read yourselves, but I have taken pictures in every imaginable conditions, sunny, dark, rainy, indoor w/ or w/o lights, even on a sunny day after overnight snow when the glare off the snow was overwhelming, the pictures always come out looking good. Of course, it pays to read the manual and know some extra tricks. So good luck if you can find one, don't hesitate to buy it.
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Summary: What a wonderful thing!
Review: I am not a photographic fanatic, nor am I an expert in the area of the photography. I simply bought this because after 2 weeks of research, I decided it was the best price/feature combo in the 3MP range (when it was still available on Amazon). ... Was I ever right, I have been strutting around with this and comparing it to my friends and relatives cameras for awhile now, and I love watching the shocked (or jealous) look on their faces when I told them how much, I mean how little, I paid for it. I am not going to go on about the features since you can read yourselves, but I have taken pictures in every imaginable conditions, sunny, dark, rainy, indoor w/ or w/o lights, even on a sunny day after overnight snow when the glare off the snow was overwhelming, the pictures always come out looking good. Of course, it pays to read the manual and know some extra tricks. So good luck if you can find one, don't hesitate to buy it.
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Summary: I love this camera
Review: I bought this camera right before our trip tp Brazil. I enjoyed the quality of the pictures we took. Just keep in mind that the 8Mb Memory Stick is not enough, at all. You will need more than that to store your pics. Another little thing that I didn't like is that it is too slow to take a picture; you push the button and have to wait a few seconds before the picture is actually recorded. I feel that anoying especially when I take picture of my pets. They do not stay steel and I end up having to take two or three pictures so I can choose one good one.
Anyway, I like this camera a lot and I do recommend it. I print my pictures at home and the quality is excellent. There are lots of features in the menu, and I have to admit I haven't learn all of them yet. It is very easy to use tough. Besides, it is a Sony, a brand I like and trust.
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