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Summary: Not a bad camera!!
Review: This is my 2nd digital camera (my first was the Sony Mavica FD-95). This is a pretty easy camera to use (Sony cameras have generally been user-friendly) so that the 1st time buyer can just pick it up and shoot and yet has features that you'd want if you were an intermediate to advanced user. The resolution is great for the money although if I could I'd probably get the DSC-85 model simply for the opportunity for 4.1 megapixel as opposed to the 3.2 that you'd get with this DSC-75. Also you can get a 3 shot burst with the 85 as opposed to the 75. But still that's taking very little away from the 75; you still get outstanding pictures with the 75. A couple of caveats: although I generally don't use digital cameras for action shots (I do from time to time on an experimental basis; just not when I need money shots) I haven't used it yet for indoor action shots (e.g. basketball games) so I couldn't evaluate the burst option yet. That said, I also feel that if I did, then you probably need an external flash as the built-in one would be inadequate for action shots.
A few more little squabbles: If you do buy either the 75 or the 85, I highly recommend getting the 128 mB memory stick. The factory 8mB stick just is inadequate; the down side is the extra $$$ for it. But it is definitely worth it. Also I think it records images a little slowly but that may be one of my personal quirks.
Overall, I feel this camera does a very good job and I highly recommend it!
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Summary: Sony Is Great
Review: This is my first digital camera. I did alot of research before I bought this camera. It was worth it. The only drawback is not enough memory is included.
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Summary: Simply the best
Review: This is the best camera I have ever bought. I originaly bought it in october last year, to sell things on ebay. I have not put it down since. Its easy to use, no manual required and the results are fabulous. It has a traditional zoom in and out lens, built in flash, a good size lcd screen and is nicely compact. I print out my pics using an HP photosmart 1315 printer with results as good as any 35mm I have had developed.
The camera is quick to charge with recharges needed infrequently. The sony memory sticks are [high in price] and I recommemd getting several 32 or 64's if you are using the camera on vacation. You could get by with one memory stick if you have computer access and don't mind emailing the picture's to yourself frequently.
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Summary: kjb
Review: This would get five stars if it didn't take so long to take a picture. As noted in other reviews, there is a significant lag between pressing the button and taking the picture - a real negative when dealing with kids or action pictures.
What I like:
The ability to take a picture in one size and save it later as a different size. This is great for saving small files for emails, and also saving the same picture in a larger format so it has enough detail to print a crisp and clear picture.
The camera uses the same battery, memory stick and power cord as my Sony digital video camera. Less stuff to pack and carry with you on vacation.
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Summary: May possibly replace my 35mm
Review: What can I say? I really like this camera! I'm a 35mm photo-hobbiest that previously owned/used a Mavica FD-81, and was looking for something that was smaller, faster, and took cleaner pictures. I originally was looking at the S50, but with that model on it's way out (being replaced by the S55 possibly, depending on sales of the P50...I'm told), I looked into (and bought) this model.This camera may actually begin to replace my 35mm. First off, the camera's lens takes some excellent pictures: clarity, color, etc. Combined with the tons of manual override features, it gives me the visual control I found lacking in other models (you can even disable the digital zoom altogether, a big feature for me). And the LCD capabilities also stand out against the competitors: (1) you don't have to use it (a view window is provided, which is centered to the lens...so you really get what you see) and this almost triples your battery life, and (2) LCD image review allows you to zoom in/out of pictures to verify that you got the details you were looking for. Expansion speaking, Sony uses the memory stick technology in their cameras (I can share my 64 MB sticks between my mp3 player and this), it has a slot to attach a more professional model flash, and the camera lens supports add-ons. As well, the speed is phenominal - it takes the pictures quick...and you don't have to half-press the button to focus before you take the pic...just press once and it'll auto-focus and take the picture on it's own. There are only two real downsides of note to the S75: (1) size and (2) ease of image distribution. There are a lot of cameras out there that are both smaller and lighter; however, I found this model to have the same size and feel as my Nikon 35mm, so that didn't bother me. As well, I miss being able to use the straight-to-disk feature of the Mavica. Also, beware - out of the box it's set to 2048x1536 fine (which will blow up to poster-size without pixilating, BTW) - which will eat up the 8MB stick in about 5 pics...reducing it down to 1280x960 let me fit a lot more before I upgraded my memory stick. If size and weight is your ultimate selling point, take a look at the P1 or the P50; but if you want the pictures and the control of a real 35mm, this is definitely the camera for you.
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Summary: This Camera is a Complete WASTE!
Review: Whe I checked out this camera at the store, It Stinked! (Joey, Age 9)
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Summary: This Camera is a Complete WASTE!
Review: when i saw this camera at the store it stinked! (joey age 9)
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Summary: So far, so great!
Review: Wow, this seems to be living up to the previous reviews. I was close to buying the Nikon 885 Coolpix but this Sony has a great picture, excellent shutter speed, and plenty of features for such a compact camera. The only downside to it is your pretty much stuck with buying Sony components (momory stick, battery, etc.) although they are only slightly more expensive than the generics Nikon accepts. So, if you need a great digital for a good portable size, this is a good choice!
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