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5 comments about Sony DSC-S30 Cyber-shot 1.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I give this camera 5 stars simply because of the simplicity of the camera and the clarity of the images. If you are in the market for a good low light camera, then look elsewhere for a higher ended model. But for your typical, everyday usage it is brilliant. I kept the 4 meg Memorystick as it will hold upwards of 60 640x480 images. I employ the camera to take pictures for emails and family newsletters. Dump them using the USB connection into your computer and fill it up again! There is nothing simpler. I purchased this camera nearly a year and a half ago and still use it everyday... no kidding! I owned two JVCs previous to this Sony and do not even know where they are now. This is a super product.



2. I love Dsc-s30 digital camera it took pictures really clearly
   Because I compared to others same level camera no one I like it.
   The screen LCD is so greatest to view the pictures I took. It can
   cover to protect the LCD screen. Nice looking ,good style.
   But it can't take motion MPEG movie So ......I bought a new one
   I still chose Sony dsc-P50....Ha Ha Dsc-s30 still my best one.
   S30 battery life is longer then s-50 . It also can play MPEG
   movie in Dsc-s30. Greatest I love it...



3. i think the dsc-s30 is the best digital camera sony has made. its the only one i know of with the flip screen.



4. I have enjoyed this camera a lot and have taken consistently great pix that my friends with higher pixel-depth cameras (and what doesn't have more pixels at this point?) envy. The flippy swivelly viewfinder is the most useful feature I've ever had on a camera hands-down. I find it very hard to ever buy a camera again, that doesn't have one.
   
   However, I really hope there's an eighth circle of hell devoted solely to the jackass who invented, for lack of a better term, the "soft" on/off button. For a hundred years the on/off button obeyed you. It turned something on or off at YOUR whim. There was no equivocating. Now, your computer or electronic device thinks about it for a while and without explanation refuses to fire (turn off, take the picture...) because your not in the righ mode, the camera's "brain" decides it not in the right mode, or that I wouldn't like the picture I'm trying to take. Who knows why? Now no matter how much you want the camera to take your freaking picture, at best your volition gets an ambiguous response; the camera may or may not obey. Most electronic cameras not have this heinous funtionality.
   
   Can you think of any more worhtless time to not obey you, than when you need a specific time-based composition that will never recur? I can't tell you how many shots I've missed because of this idiotic feature. Really! A red-hot poker up the butt for eternity is not too much to ask, for the inventor of this modern scourge. I recently threw this camera across my car when it missed it's final shot that could not be recaptured.



5. I've had my Sony DSC-S30 Digital camera for probably 5 years now. This has been a great camera for the cost and it's capabilities. I've taken many outstanding, crispy colorful pictures with it.
   
   The rotating flat screen viewer is amazing - not aware of any other cameras featuring this. The on screen settings are simple to use, the feature to quickly review photos is great. You can easily change modes, and settings and really do a lot with this camera. It is very versatile and easy to use. I only had to refer to the manual once. I did buy the extra, larger-capacity memory card, and can easily take over 100 pictures on a long day trip.
   
   The camera is USB cable equipped and is simple to use with any USB computer, or small photo printer. I've gotten TONS of use out of this camera. I can't say enough good about it. They are no longer in production but I highly recommend it if you are thinking of buying it used. I have always been very pleased with Sony products.

5 comments about Sony DSCP150/LJ 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Blue).

1. I purchased this camera for my wife because she wanted a light-weight digital camera that would fit in her pocket or purse. After eight months, we have taken about two thousand pictures with the camera.
   
   The good points about the camera are its small size and its speed. You can turn it on and start taking pictures almost instantaneously, which is a real advantage for catching unexpected moments.
   
   There is only one bad point, but it is a real kicker. About half of the pictures I take come out blurry. I always take multiple shots as a safeguard, but it is a bit of a pain to filter out all the blurry photos, and sometimes none of the pictures are sufficiently clear.
   
   You might just assume I am a bad photographer, but I have owned several other digital cameras as well as a number of film cameras, and I don't have this problem with any of them.
   
   One reason the pictures are often blurry is that the camera, by default, will set the shutter speed to 1/40 for flash pictures. As any photographer can tell you, this is really too slow for most people. The slow shutter speed, the fact that you have to hold the camera away from your body to see the LCD, and the light weight of the camera combine to make camera shake a real problem. Even if you manage to hold the camera still, the subjects in the photo may be moving, in which case they will be blurry anyway.
   
   Most cameras, including my other digital ones, default to 1/60 for flash pictures, which works much better. While it is possible to work around this problem by setting the camera to manual mode, I find that to be rather a pain, since you have to set both the shutter and the aperture. This camera has no shutter priority (Tv) mode, so manual mode is the best option.
   
   The second reason that the pictures come out blurry is the auto-focus. The default mode - multi-AF - is poorly documented and doesn't seem to work that well. In some cases, green boxes will appear - presumably the locations that were used for focus. In other cases (usually when the scene is darker), no boxes appear, even though the camera seems to focus correctly using its built in focus assist light and it makes the double beep sound that indicates successful auto-focus. In those cases, you can only guess what the camera is focusing on. Even setting the camera on center focus does not solve the problem for me, and there is the added annoyance of having to focus and then re-frame each shot. I think that the auto-focus in this camera is just not as good as in other cameras.
   
   A couple of minor annoyances highlight why Sony is at the back of the pack when it comes to user interfaces. 1) The self-timer setting resets after each photo is taken. This means that if you want to take a bunch of pictures using the self-timer, you have to remember to press the button before each shot. I've never seen any other camera that did this. 2) The mode wheel is right on the edge of the camera. Sometimes, when I pull the camera out of my pocket, the wheel changes settings, and I only discover that I've gone to manual mode (or whatever) after I've taken a shot or two.



2. I got this camera for my birthday last year and have to tell you that I could not be happier. I have turned into one of those people that takes nonstop pictures. I picked this camera because I wanted something that was small, compact but good enough that if I wanted to take high resolution artsy shots I could (and have the possibility of blowing up the shots to poster size, etc).
   
   I took this camera to Kentucky for a horse show and used it to take shots of horses jumping over fences...many of them I used digital zoom for because I could not get close enough for the shot I wanted...and I have to tell you I was SHOCKED at how good the images came out. Motion pictures of a horse jumping a fence with the digital zoom? Everything I had ever heard about the digital zoom on digital cameras involved "don't use it for anything you would not want to be blurry".
   
   Want to see what this camera can do?
   
   I took that picture with this camera.



3. I absolutely love this camera. I bought it on sale, not knowing as much as I could have known about digi cams, but I wasn't disappointed. It takes extremely sharp pictures, has alot of settings you can change (if you like to move away from the point-and-shoot simplicity) and of course, has the great Carl Zeiss lens. I would recommened its older brother, the DSCP200, since it has a bigger LCD screen, but 2 of the modes on the wheel seem to missing from the DSCP150 to the 200. Definately get a 1 gig memory stick, because its hard to downsize from 7.2 megapixels if you don't have to.



4. The camera (along with the other P-series) has a well-known tendency to get dust on the sensor. This shows up in brightly lit outdoor scenes when the shutter is stopped down. Sony warranty service proved to be a joke -- they claimed my fully functional camera had corrosion damage and was unrepairable. [...]
   
   The slow shutter speed when a flash is used is also a problem. However, for outdoor use and general pocket camera usage, the P150 would be a jewel if it weren't for the dust problem.



5. When it did work, for about a month, it was ok. Very sensitive to movement, but ok. After I took it with me on a trip I got blurry, dark images under the best of conditions. Otherwise I got nothing at all. Quite often the screen would be almost completely black. Maybe I got the one bad one or maybe they don't survive airport security. I finally threw it away in disgust on my honeymoon.

4 comments about Sony Cybershot DSCF88 5MP Digital Camera with 3x optical Zoom.

1. I really like the lens quality and picture quality overall. My experience with it over the past 4+ months (which includes a 2 week vacation) are the following:
   
   PRO's
   - Fast start-up for more spontaneous shots.
   - Good Image quality.
   - Swivel lens gives nice, low eye level shots. Might be fun for pets and kids
   
   CON's
   - Colors can be a bit bluish sometimes
   - Swivel Lens doesn't allow that many great shots of people with backgrounds. Since the distance from the lens to people (in self portraits) depends on your height and arm length, your mileage will vary. I'm about 6', and found the camera's ability to swivel back at you to be limited for capturing people and backgrounds. I bought the optional wide angle lens (x0.7) which helps... but that attachment prevents you from rotating the lens back into the camera body. This means it won't fold compactly for travel anymore.
   - My biggest gripe, and this is a very big one, is that mode selection can be buggy due to the software. I've had almost 2 dozen instances in which the mode selection dial has failed me. In those instances, there is no way for me to access the set-up mode, the playback/review mode, or the movie mode. I find that extremely irritating and I don't know of any solution. I've tried taking the battery out, turning the power off, taking the battery out while the power is still on (Can you see how desparate this flaw can make you?). This flaw kills the camera for me.
   
   UPDATE: Seems like the mode selection problem above was due to a faulty motherboard that Sony replaced. Their customer service handles the problem quickly and professionally. Be sure to save your receipt if this problem happens to you! I'd change my rating to 3 stars but the Amazon system won't let me.
   
   ANOTHER UPDATE: After almost 2.5 years of use, one of the directional buttons (that lets you review a photo you've just taken) is very loose. I have 2 genuine batteries. One of these holds only a 30-45 minute charge. Once the battery goes out, all my settings (such as date, review and beep preferences) get deleted.



2. The swivel lens is by far the best feature of this camera. It allows you to take very creative shots from many different angles. The swivel also serves two other purposes - (1) By swiveling the lens, it turns the camera on and off and (2) In the closed position, it acts as a lens cap protecting the lens from damage. Also new to the F-series is the inclusion of a viewfinder. This is helpful when the lcd screen is obscured by sun glare.
   
   One aspect where this camera really shines is in taking unassisted portrait photos of my wife and me. All I do is stand the camera on a level surface, rotate and zoom the lens for proper framing, click on the timer and quickly get into position with my wife. And since the lcd is facing us, we can easily adjust our positioning. Also, since the camera acts as its own tripod, the pictures are always crisp (No more hunting down strangers for assistance and no more badly taken shots).
   
   Picture quality is very good for a 5mp compact. I have found that the key to taking good photographs with this camera is by utilizing the manual and preset settings. Most people use the auto mode in their picture taking, and most of the time this is sufficient, however, I have found that by leveraging the built in Scene modes, I get a much clearer and crisper picture.
   
   Battery life is excellent with over 300+ shots on a single charge. However, I would still recommend getting an extra one for backup power.
   
   One accessory that I would recommend getting is the docking station. This item serves a dual purpose. It downloads your photos to your pc and charges the camera at the same time.
   
   Because of its form this camera also has a strong WOW! factor. Every place I go, people always ask what kind of camera it is. They are quite surprised to hear that it is a Sony product. I guess most of them associate Sony digi cams with the candy bar shape of the P series.
   
   For some reason this camera is not available at the usual retail outlets (at least not yet). It's a shame because in my opinion, this is one of the most versatile cameras I have ever purchased.
   
   PROS:
   Swivel Lens
   Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 3x optical zoom lens
   Battery Life (300+ photos / charge)
   Good 5mp picture quality
   Very good Macro mode
   Fast startup
   Compact size
   VGA video
   USB2 support
   Live Histogram display
   
   CONS:
   Small Memory Stick included (32 meg)
   Weak Flash
   No retail availability yet (only online)



3. I owned one of Sony's first digital cameras. It had the beloved swivel lens. No flimsy lcd screen that flips out, if you want to take a nice picture of yourself and a friend.
   
   When I saw this camera at my local CompUSA, I pounced on it. I am getting married in December, and want to make sure I have decent pictures. That is what the swivel lens is good for. I am planning on using it to make sure my hair/make-up is camera friendly. Those pictures stay with you for life!
   
   Beyond vainity, this is a great point and click camera. It also is great at taking movies with audio. The camera will play the movie, including audio. This is a feature that is a lot of fun.
   
   I'm not taking pictures to be an artist. I just want a camera to capture moments with my friends. This is the perfect camera for that.



4. As I expected, SONY came thru again with just another superb Product !
   I have taken Hundreds of excellent photos and continue to be awed by the flawless respomse this camera provides !
   You don't have to spend a fortune to get the best quality.
   Thank you SONY for making my life much more exciting !!

5 comments about Sony MVC-FD87 1.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. very easy camera to use. Great first digital camera for anyone.



2. The thing that attracted me most to this camera was the fact that I didn't have to buy one of those $100 memory sticks. I can, if I were planning to take a great deal of photos and don't want to carry extra disks around, but it's greta for people like me who just want to use it for recreational purposes.
   I was at first turned off by the size, but this is part of the beauty of being able to save the files directly onto disk which inserts into the camera itself (which means the camera has to be the size of a floppy- which roughly it is). Besides, The size is a good fit to the hands and makes shaky hands less of a problem.
   The zoom is great. You can really get close-up shots from a distance without compromising image quality or color. The display screen on the back of the camera is larger than on most, which makes it easier to choose which photos I want to keep/delete without popping the disk into the computer to take a closer look.
   This camera has plenty of fun features to keep anyone entertained for a long period of time, and the battery life is great. The charger reharges the battery quickly when it does need to be charged.
   The photo quality is great both indoors and out, night and day. There are differet settings for landscapes, people, etc, as well as light, and they do make a pleasing difference. This camera can be used in any situation.
   Overall, I am very happy with my purhase. Sony is a terrific brand, after all.



3. This camera was on sale for 350 dollars at Christmas time when is it going on sale again. If they can do it once they can do it again.



4. Don't waste your money on a Mavica. I bought an FD-87 less than a year ago and it's broken -- again. Imagine that you bought a brand new car ... and then three months later, you had to pay $...one-fifth of the car's value... for a repair. Then, seven months later, the car breaks down again, and you're told it will cost ...about one-third of the car's original retail cost... to fix it. Who in their right mind would pay over half the original cost of a new car for repairs in less than a year? (There's a word for a car like that -- it's called LEMON).

   Well, by analogy, that is precisely my situation. It's not worth getting my FD-87 repaired this second time around, having already shelled ... 20% of the camera's original retail price tag, the first time around. I discovered the hard way that Sony charges an obscene amount of money for labor, even though it's still within the one year warranty. (Sony's one-year warranty covers parts for the whole year, but labor is covered for ONLY 90 days!!!).

   I admit that I, too, was originally impressed by the FD-87's ease of use and the convenience of floppy disk storage. However, quality issues aside, the size and sheer bulk of the camera is also a major drawback; smaller is really better. And the floppies -- they just don't hold enough photos. Even at the lowest resolution (640 x 480), I'd get maybe two dozen pix on a disk, and in no time, I had accumulated a huge pile of disks. Now that the price of smart or compact flash media has come way down, it makes more sense to get, say, a 64 or 128 MB smart card, which store a lot more photos and are so tiny in comparison. Even if I knew the FD-87 would never break down, I still wouldn't buy it, not in today's competitive digicam market. It's just not a good deal...




5. I bought the FD87 thinking that I would never run out of media on long trips; I could always go buy more disks, or erase some shots. Unfortunately I didn't consider how inconvienient that would be. Lugging 40 floppy disks around Disney Land along with a bulky camera was not fun. Taking it skiing was a whole other pain in the rear. Another problem is the inherent unreliability of floppy disks. I have lost many shots due to disk errors. I liked the Mpeg mode when I bought it, until I discovered you cannot stop the camera once you begin recording. This is stupid. The camera takes good pictures, if your activity is taking pictures. Do not, however, buy this camera if you plan to take pictures while involved in any other activity. It is very impractical. There are two good points though. The battery lasts forever and the camera formats disks about 20 times faster than a PC.

5 comments about Sony DSCP7 Cyber-shot 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. This camera is really easy to use and you can take great pictures with it. I bought it two years ago and it still seems to be a good value for the price I paid. One of the features that I liked is the fact that it can record videos. I was thinking about buying a camcorder, but decided to buy this one instead. The quality of the video is Ok, not great. Currently, cameras with higher resolution can record better videos.
   Overall, I recommend this model to anyone who wants to buy a digital camera.



2. i've owned this model for three years and it JUST gave out on me. The camera takes great photos, but sometimes stalls when you want to take that instant photo, so a lot of the "kodak moments" end up being staged since you have to wait around for shutter and all the redeye flashing to stop.
   
   the camera plugs into a computer nicely with the USB cable, making transferring photos a snap.
   
   The power source for the camera is a specific battery which doesn't last long, which was a problem on weeklong trips away from the charger.
   
   The shutter mechanism failed about one year into usage.
   
   But the thing's a workhorse, as i've taken about 1000 pics with it over the years. good starter camera



3. I have had this camera for almost 4 years and it has been amazing up until recently. When I first bought it, I had researched many different styles and found this to be the best. It took great pictures under most conditions, however I have always had problems taking rapid shots and especially with taking pictures in low light. Overall I would have recommended this camera to anyone. 1000 pictures later, this camera has failed me. The pictures now come out blurry, if they take at all, and the batteries are giving out on me. I am very dissapointed with it and while at one point, it was the smallest and most popular model, now I think any consumer would be better off with a different model. Think twice before purchasing this camera, I think there are better options out there.



4. I've had this camera for four years and taken over 4,000 pics with it. Until now all I could have said about this camera was how fantastic it's been, well it's all past tense now that it's dying. I went to an afternoon wedding recently and all though there was plenty of natural light ALL of the pictures turned out too dark and blurry, also the lag between shots has increased.
   
   In a fit of anger last year I threw it against a stone wall and it was only in a flimsy canvas bag, not a scratch or blip, the camera is tough as nails. It has been in my handbag from the day I bought it and has been through everything with me, I will be sad to say good-bye and nervous that the next one is as good. I'm now buying the Sony DSCT30.
   
   The 128 memory card on the highest resolution will hold 100 pictures and the rechargable battery is the only way to go, it lasts 120 minutes of on time or a month in the off position. No need to keep buying/carrying batteries.
   
   The movie mode is a bit grainy but it's handy for quick vid snippets of a loved one's voice or smile.
   
   If you're looking for a basic starter camera for not much money go for it, but don't pay more than 100 pounds, try ebay.



5. I've had this camera for a bit over 4 years. It was with me in Hawaii, Peru, Germany, and all over California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah. It took awesome pictures. When I printed out pics, people always asked me "and that little camera took these pics?". Yes!
   The short-comings: there was always a delay in certain conditions, which I lost many good pics to. Sometimes the shutter only opened halfways, with me noticing only later when I downloaded the pics - pics lost forever!
   Battery life was very very poor, drove me nuts.
   So now it finally died. Bought new battery, nothing, will return battery.
   I loved this little camera, despite its short-comings, it will be hard to replace with another compact.

5 comments about Canon PowerShot SD500 7.1 MP Digital ELPH Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Coach Edition).

1. I've owned for approx 1 year with zero problems, zero complaints. Works as advertised. great little compact camera!



2. Purchased as a gift and haven't heard anything bad about it since given to daughter.



3. Canon makes great cameras. I especially like the SD line. Most people who use my camera end up buying one of their own. It has the DigicII Chip, 2inch LCD, light weight, and easily fit in you pocket. You don't need 7.1MP unless you heavily crop your pictures. 5MP is more than enough to print a 20x30inch poster. It takes good MPEG movies too. I use a 2GB SD Card and Never run out of space on vacation.



4. I purchased this camera in late June 2005 in hopes of having it to replace my Canon SD30 (3MP, first digital camera) on a trip to Switzerland. Well, the camera didn't arrive in time, but I wish it did. The camera was the best I'd ever used and I was awed by all the new features. I irritated everyone at work constantly taking photos using the color swap and color accents. This is the greatest feature I've seen and my only regret is going through my pictures over the years and not using those features enough.
   
   I immediately put a screen protector on the LCD, so I didn't have any problems there. Unfortunately during a day of puppy kindergarten, I forgot about the keys and change in my pocket and slipped my brand new camera in with them. After the initial shock, I saw the tiny scratches as "war scars" and soon disregarded it.
   
   Start-up time was amazing. I was always ready to shoot upon pressing the power button. I was even able to put my own personal picture on the startup screen so I wouldn't have to look at the generic "birdy" or "Powershot" name. I am sure I could have put my own startup music on there also, but I never took the time to try it. I did it for my Canon SD30, though, so I'm sure it was possible.
   
   
   My other regrets in picture taking was not taking the highest setting possible. I don't render my pictures immediately, so sometimes months later when I'm editing Christmas pics, I'll see a nice photo that could have been blown up and sent to my family.
   
   The best thing I loved about this camera was its battery life. I can probably count on my hands the number of times I had to recharge the battery. I NEVER lost battery life during a trip or photo event, although most of my trips were 2-4 day weekends. Still, this camera handled any type of pressure I threw its way. I hope my upgrade to the Canon SD950 does all of the SD500's capabilities and more.
   
   So why am I upgrading? Well, I love photography, even though I rarely have the time to really do it as a bonified hobby. I also love gadgets and upgrade electronics. I'm going to finally start taking great photos and the Canon SD950 will take me there! But in no way is it because the SD500 was lacking for anything.



5. I'll keep it short. This thing is so counterintuitive and difficult to use...It just sucks. The battery goes out so fast that even with a back-up battery in my case I am always out of juice with it. I could never recommend this camera. Make another choice. Peace

5 comments about Sony DSCU60 2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera.

1. Although the DSC-U60 has almost none of the features one has come to expect on a digital camera, it does what it does flawlessly. What it does is snap simple, hi-resolution photos in any environment without fail.
   
   It has no zoom lens. What you see in the viewfiner is what you get, period. You point, you shoot, that's it.
   
   It is (or at least mine is) really, truly waterproof. This is an absolutely essential feature for me, and is the raison d'etre of the DSC-U60. If you don't need a waterproof camera, look elsewhere. On the other hand, if you kayak, canoe, fish, or camp, it's really cool to have a camera you don't have to worry about getting wet. I've killed a number of cameras on river trips, and probably lost some great photos as a result. This puppy has been in rivers, lakes, and hot tubs, and hasn't skipped a beat.
   
   The lens is great, the electronics are great, and the resolution is superb. Although 5 or 6 MP is becoming standard these days, the DSC-U60 takes extremely sharp, clear photos, good for printing or viewing on-screen.
   
   If you need anything more or less than a waterproof point-and-shoot, you will be disappointed. This would be a really poor choice for a general-purpose camera. There are better, sharper, and easier-to-use cameras out there with way more features for much less money.
   
   On the other hand, if (like me) you really need an indestructable camera for simple, high-quality snapshots, you couldn't ask for more.



2. This camera took 1407 photos before is stopped working. The problem is the viewfinder never shows what the camera is looking at and any photos taken will be black. It is as if the camera has a lens cap on it (this camera has no lens cap). The camera turns on, the screen show the menus, all buttons work and you can take a photo. (you'll see the green light flash on the display as it debates on using the flash and finally the camera will take the photo (including the flash going off))
   
   I called Sony and was told the camera carries a 1 year parts, 90 day labor warranty. I was thinking "great the sensor is covered" The bad news was that the labor was a flat rate charge of $148, which seemed quite excessive since we paid $150 for the camera new at a mall retail store.
   
   Just for the record, there is no water damage on the camera. Great care (on the verge of paranoia) to makes sure the seal was clean prior to using the camera in the pool. (typically just under the surface of the water)
   
   Here is the details of the life of the camera....
   
   This camera was a Christmas gift (2004) Other than taking a few test pictures early this camera sat around until April or so before I got a chance to really use. At this time the rechargable batteries that came with the camera would only take a handful of photos before they'd loose their charge. After about a week of daily draining/recharging the batteries they started to hold a decent charge.
   
   Most pictures with it out of the water were quite good for such a basic camera. I was also very please with many of the underwater photos. (the only water the camera was ever in was a pool) My only complaint about the camera when it was working was the hand held form wasn't a natural to take pictures "blind with". With my other sony digital camera I am quite good a taking photos without actually looking at the camera, but with the U60 I seemed to cut off my subject surprisingly often.
   
   The last time I had used the camera at the pool it worked great. I removed the batteries to charge then and the memory stick to move the photos to my PC and all was great. Two weeks later I decided to grab the camera because I was playing in a golf tournament. The camera remained in a camera case in a padded side section of my golf bag. I never used it. When I got home I brought the camera back in to my office where it sat on my desk until last Sunday. I wasn't in the pool yet when I turned on the camera and found the black image in the view finder.
   
   Even at the great deal of $150 purchase price, the camera had a price of over $1 per 10 photos. (many of which were from the taking of photos just to drain the battery during that week where I tried to get some life in the batteries.)
   
   I have some great photos of my son playing the pool... and a lot of frustration.



3. I purchased this camera as a cheaper option to any other camera with a $400 marine housing as I dont intend on diving 40 metres the u60 is perfect for my surfing pics and a bit of reef photography. I bought this 7 months ago for $380 and its the best money I've ever spent taking fishing and surfing and everywhere wet the images are crystal clear and I dont see any differnce in image quality between this and my 5 megapixel camera.



4. I'm an outdoor type of guy and had a great time taking my camera hiking and swimming and everywhere my friends couldn't bring theirs. unfortunately it only lasted about 1 week under a year. and even THEN, under WARRANTY, it would've cost $150 to fix (when i bought it for around $300).
   
   It broke as other people have explained it...works perfectly fine and then all of a sudden, without misuse or trauma or water leakage, either black pictures or pictures like a tub of vaseline. Sony's "flat rate" $150 service fee didn't even gaurentee it would be fixed for that price because that only covered certain things (and they didn't know what was wrong with it and wouldn't even look at it 'till i paid). i said screw it, and i don't think i'll ever buy another camera from them again which is unfortunate, because years ago i loved sony. now i just keep getting dissappointed with everything but their audio equipment.
   
   fun camera, but sony isn't standing behind their products anymore. if they don't trust them (and won't fix them), why should you?



5. I have had the camera since 2004 and it still works. I use it like most people for outdoor activities. I don't do anything special to prevent it from getting wet. However, on my last kayak trip I noticed condensation behind the LCD. Based on what I have read in the other reviews the end may be near.
   
   Its a great design, the one handed shape. It tucks into a life vest or a ski pocket. I never put it in a case, its always at hand. It was inexpensive and the pictures can be great. Its best features in order are, water proof, small size, and easy to deploy. That puts the camera in play in more situations than a SLR or even most point and shoots. That makes for some good pictures.
   
   The video is a joke and there is no sound. The lack of a zoom is fine. Most zooms are pretty anemic. The resolution when you blow it up is lame by today's standards. It eats batteries so carry a bunch of rechargeables and a charger or use lithium disposables (but recycle them!!!)
   
   I believe they don't make the camera anymore, but I really would like Sony to update the thing pretty much as is but with a sharper lense (skip the zoom though), more resolution, better water proofing, and better quality of construction. If they could produce it for less than $150 bucks I bet they could sell a bunch of them.

5 comments about Sony Cybershot DSCP200/R 7.2MP Digital Camera 3x Optical Zoom (Red).

1. I had the hardest time trying to get clear pictures with too much light or at night. The pics are coming blurry. I am not happy with this camera, it not easy to use at all. Even though I have a friend that has the same camara and tried with the same pics, my pics came out totally unfocus, with black lines, dark, etc, etc. I don't know if its only my camara, but for me, didn't work out.



2. This camera has excellent picture quality. However, this model is prone to having the lens get stuck or misaligned. This has happened to me twice - - once under warranty, once not. Unfortunately the cost to repair actually equated to a new camera. Look on the net and auction sites and you will find plenty of this cameras sold as is because of the lens having some kind of problem. Its a shame - I really liked this camera.



3. I have had this camera for six months to a year and at first when the pictures were bad (blurry, blue or orange tinted) I thought it was just because I had to learn how to use all the features. However, this camera seems to be impossible. At least 3/4 of my pictures are blurry. It has a very hard time if not in perfect conditions with a still subject. Even then it has problems. I think I have given it enough opportunity to take good pictures and its the worst camera I've ever had.
   
   The aspects I liked (which really don't matter if the pictures are awful) were that it is rechargeable and has a decent battery life, and it is compact and a good size. Its also pretty sturdy.
   
   I recommend not buying this camera. I don't think I will buy another Sony camera again.



4. I've been using this camera for over a year now and I absolutely love it. It takes great crisp pictures in deep colors colors, the battery lasts forever, lots of setting for every occasion ( I took some excellent pictures at dusk and in low light conditions). You need to get used to it in the beginning and figure out the settings and modes, but once you do - it's awesome!



5. I have used this camera for 2 years now and I could not be happier. It takes great pictures! I have the added many accessories and this is a great little camera. It is compact and easy to use.