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Summary: Great Digicam
Review: I've researched digital cameras until bleary-eyed and finally decided on this one. I have a Sony camcorder so the memory stick is interchangable with both camcorder and camera. The battery was charged only once (initial charge) and so far I've gone through a 125mb stick (using the highest clarity mode) and more. 3.2 megapix is sufficient for my use, although I would like to eventually upgrade to a 5.0 when their prices fall. I read somewhere that if you do a lot of cropping, a 3 megapix will start to lose its clarity. Nonetheless, this is a remarkable point and shoot camera, easy to operate and the rechargable AA batteries are the best. In a pinch, if your rechargable batteries die, you just need to pop in fresh AA's from energizer or duracell, without having to worry about recharging the batteries.
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Summary: Very good digital camera with video/audio
Review: This Sony is my first digital camera and I really like it. I did a lot of research to figure out the features I wanted (1) at least 3 MP, (2)video with audio and (3) at least 3x optical zoom. The camera is very easy to use. I got it while I was on vacation and didn't really read the manual, just started taking pix. When I got home I used the Lexar USB to transfer the images/movies on the memory stick. (BTW, the Lexar worked great.) I was very pleasantly surprised at how sharp and vivid the pictures are, and how easy it is to transfer to the computer (I had also considered a Kodak and the Canon). I love having the movie w/audio, which actually took some nice clips of a family ping pong game. The movie length is limited only by memory, unlike Canon which has a 3 min. limit. Also, unlike Fujis and Nikons, the Sony has audio. I didn't experience any slow "shutter" -- except in very low light situations -- and even then I thought it was tolerable, considering I didn't expect much based on what I heard about earlier dig. cameras. It also comes w/batteries and charger which is nice. 128K memory stick is a must. I did buy the Sony brand sticks just because the first one produced such good color that I've stuck with it, but may try the Lexar stick bcz that has gotten good reviews too. For my next camera, I will probably get a 4x optical zoom, because it would be nice to have a longer zoom function, but all in all this is a good camera at a good price.
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Summary: Great little camera
Review: This was my first digital camera. Having used a 35mm, I was amazed with the features. I really like being able to review the pictures and delete the ones I don't like. I was suprised with the clarity of the dusk and night time shots. I bought a miniDV camcorder at the same time but the P72 has been more useful.A few recommendations when purchasing this camera or any digital camera - If you plan to upload pictures to your computer, upgrade to USB 2.0 if you have USB 1.1 since it's 40 times faster (each picture is around 1.8mb). The 16mb memory stick only holds 10 quality pictures. The 256mb Pro stick is a good option for the casual user.
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Summary: Slow for inside shots
Review: Just bought the Cybershot DSCP72 from Best Buy. The features and style are great. The pictures appear to come out nice and the menus are pretty easy to navigate through. Supplying a 16 MB card with the camera is a crime (10 highest resolution pics). Be prepared to buy a 128 MB card right from the start. This model should ship standard with at least 32MB and most likely 64 MB. But cards are relatively cheap these days [money amount]for 128 MB so not a big deal. However I have to agree with PC World magazine this camera is too slow especially when taking photos in lower light conditions. The action that you want to capture will be long over before this camera takes the shot. It takes a pre-flash and then 1-2 seconds later takes the actual shot with another flash. I couldn't even get a shot of my Lab trying to take a treat out of my wife's hands and I tried 3 times. Never had this problem with my last camera which was an Olympus. Also when preview the pics on the LCD the photos start out blurry and then after a second or so they focus in. So I will be returning this camera in a day or two and going possibly with a Canon Powershot A70, which is a top rated camera for the same price. The Canon according to PC World has better quality images and fast snap speeds. Still researching a replacement so not a 100% sure on the Canon.
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Summary: 3 mp, 3x optical, 300 bucks.. not bad
Review: I bought this for my wife, I own the 707 model. Takes very good pix, 3 megapixels and a 3x optical lens ( stay away from the digital zoom cameras ), you'll need 128 card (lexar brand is good). The only negative thing is the plastic housing that the camera is encased in.
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Summary: just recieved today. very happy
Review: I recieved my P72 today and have been really happy with it. This is my first digital camera. I think the one feature that no one has mentioned is the ability to take *very* nice pictures in a room that is completely dark. To look at the pictures, you would never know that the pics were taken in a room completely dark. The image quality rivals my 35mm camera. The size and feel are just what I expected.
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Summary: Very satisfied with Photos and Videos from this Camera
Review: This is my first digital camera ([$$$], July 2003). I'd have to say it exceeded my expectations, but I can't really compare it to other models. One pleasant surprise, among several, for me is that the camera can take quite serviceable MPEG videos with sound. This fact has rolled back my schedule for acquiring a a digital camcorder. Most 3 megapixel digital cameras can take video but often with restrictions on length or without sound. The P72 will take video as long as there is memory stick capacity. (I have a 256 MB memory stick ([$$$], July 2003) and can probably get more than 10 minutes of video on it. BTW, resist the temptation to rotate the camera 90 degrees to take "portrait mode" videos; while it is generally easy to rotate still pictures with the included software, this does not seem to be the case with MPEG. The P72 comes with two AA formfactor NiMH batteries and a charger, something to keep in mind when doing price comparisons. I've also successfully used AA alkalines, which exhaust much more quickly than the NiMHs. I think my main disappointment is the Pixela software; I struggled along with it and got some use. However, I recently put an HP photo scanner into service and started using its bundled software, instead, and find it much better for organizing and navigating a collection of photos. I can definitely recommend the P72 as a combination point-and-shoot/short-video camera and, as a beginner, I've found
digital photography to more rich than expected, and I expected it to be good.
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Summary: The camera is great but it comes to be more than 329
Review: I didn't base my choice on the reviews about it on this site I simply saw the pictures my friend took with DSC P72 and I was amazed by it's quality... I think this $$$ were well spent.
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Summary: Love It!
Review: Lots of cool features to keep you learning. I would say that is the biggest problem for most who may not have enjoyed this camera... learn how to use all it has to offer and your pics will look great.
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Summary: Only Lasted One Year
Review: I bought a Sony Cybershot a little over a year ago and it just stopped taking pictures. Everything works fine but the picture will not snap. Called Sony. They were no help. They wanted me to send the camera to them with $117 and they would take a look at it. Advise is to steer clear of this camera. Sony will not support it.
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