 "Great Item to Buy" | 2009-09-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1RNK41JDUUBVR |
| I am using this item for long time.... Good look, Light Weight, Good clarity of pictures... mostly I'm amazed with the 'Steady Shot' pictures, works well. Battery life is good. |
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 "Heartbroken over my Sony" | 2009-08-24 |
| - Reviewed By sdtechwriter |
I bought a DSC-W300 from Amazon in late April 2009, shortly before departing on an extended trip to China. I already had a 2001-vintage Sony digital camera that I'd enjoyed very much through the years, not to mention a Sony camcorder (Guess I'm partial to Sony). I figured a new camera was justfied by this rare trip abroad.
Here's what I liked best about it. Even in a padded fabric case, it fit easily in my pants pocket, where it was accessible with only the small delay required to pull it out and power it up. That felt very liberating, compared with having a larger device swinging uncomfortably and conspicuously on a strap around my neck.
I'd thought the abundance of megapixels would mean even crisper photos than my older Sony had taken, but in these early snaps with it, I often ended up with blurred or grainy photos. No doubt, that was due to my failure to use the right settings for the shot presenting itself. On the other hand, at least I got a picture. If I'd had a larger camera, it might not have been with me all the time.
The use of past tense above is due to the fact that my daughter left the camera on a table in a public place in Tianjin, China, and it disappeared. My reaction to having lost it has been visceral. Despite the problem with using it correctly, I had grown very much attached to that camera. I would have bought another already, but the price has jumped significantly. Even used models now go for more than I paid just a few months ago. I guess that's a sign of its popularity.
If this sounds like the kind of camera you can use, do buy it. But please keep it in your own custody. (If you happen to have an extra lying around that you aren't using, please contact me!) |
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| "Love my Sony Cybershot!" | 2009-08-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3FSA1C61N37U1 |
I love my sony cybershot! I received this camera as a gift this past Christmas. It hasn't given me any problems. Pictures turn out amazing. My only complaint is when I upload photos to my computer, the camera doesn't seem to want to stay plugged in and so you have to be kind of careful. You can see some of my photos here:
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| "The best point and shoot ever made by Sony" | 2009-07-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: A34NNJKLTFNUQK |
Camera is great, considering its size it has the biggest sensor any manufacturer puts into a point and shoot (including Canon). Here's a hint on how to get great pics: Use mode 'P' then turn the noise reduction to low (dont need that taking away sharpness; the noise levels on this camera are already pretty low). Turn the DRO feature to DRO plus, and take full advantage of a very powerful image processing chip inside this camera. Of course its a little slower shot-to-shot this way but the quality makes up for it. I am using it at 8 MP setting, leave the auto illuminator on for faster focusing too. Also recommend using face detection; works pretty well. If you must use the auto flash then put some distance between the subject and use the zoom to diffuse the flash. Also 'P' mode lets you change the white balance to pre-programmed values which can make a big difference.
For good videos, zoom to about 2x or more before recording. Then try to make sure your subject fills most of the shot (but not too close bc the AF will go blurry).
Why did Sony stop making this camera? Because its so great and so popular? Or could it be that they weren't getting the markup that they are getting on others like the W290 ? One time a SonyStyle sales rep told me 'they are basically the same but the W290 can do HD video'. What a bunch of bs. People buy a P&S for pictures first then video second. |
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| "Great camera that fits in you pocket" | 2009-07-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2A70HAI1T59L6 |
| I have a Sony that has a big zoom (14x) but wanted one that I could carry in my pocket or purse. Consumer Reports rated this one #1 & I can see why. the lcd resolution is fantastic, next shot delay is very quick (the reason I purchased it) & the picks are very crisp. I'm not a professional photographer & my grand daughter moves quickly so that was important to me. I've only had it 2 weeks but love it! |
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 "Needs a lot of repair" | 2009-07-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A18G722KSPE0P4 |
I am sending this camera back for a second repair since September. The camera doesn't hold up. The first problem occurred within the first few days after my purchase. It could not be shut off! Now I cannot change modes or settings without the camera returning to playback which prevents accurate changes.
This is my last Sony. Sister-in-law bought a dsc-w55 last year, had to send it back within the first week. Sony replaced the camera. Seems like Sony's quality is failing. |
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