This is my first review ever( and also my first useful post) so here goes...
I am quite new to photography and I wanted a simple camera that wud offer good image quality.
I zeroed in on the Sony DSC P10 Cybershot after looking into the features other cameras as well.
Box Contents -
Sony P10 Digital Camera
Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
Charger
32Mb Sony Memory Stick
AV and USB Cables
Wrist strap
Sony Software (Pixela Image Mixer)
USB Drivers
Dimensions:
108 x 51.5 x 35.8mm
Weight:
206 g
First impression -
The camera is really small. It would definitely fit into any short pocket. Its compact size ranks it among the smallest among the Sony Cybershot lineup.
Although this camera is almost 2 yrs old I thought its features are still good enough to rival any of the latest cameras.
The button layout is convinient but because of the small size they were slightly cramped. The LCD looked good but on closer observation the images seemed a tad blurred, but I guesss thats a problem only with the LCD because the images have come out really well.
Basic Features -
5.0-megapixel CCD
3x zoom lens
4x digital Zoom
Real-image optical viewfinder
1.5-inch color LCD monitor
Automatic exposure control
Built-in flash with five modes
Sony Memory Stick storage
USB computer connection
InfoLITHIUM battery system (AC adapter included)
Software for Mac and PC
Special Features -
Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, and Fast Shutter preset shooting modes.
Clip Motion animation and Multi-Burst slow motion modes
Movie (with sound) recording mode.
Self-timer for delayed shutter release.
Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to two seconds
Creative Picture Effects menu.
Macro (close-up) lens adjustment.
Spot and Multi-Metering modes.
Adjustable AF area and three AF modes.
Image Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast adjustments.
White balance (color) adjustment with six options.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) printing compatibility.
Controls -
1.Power button of course
2.Shutter button - for controlling amount of exposure
3.Zoom in/out - by default only the optical zoom is enabled but through the menu digital zoom can also be enabled
3.Four way pad
4.Mode dial - Change through different modes
5.Menu
6.Delete button
7.LCD On/Off button
Modes -
1.Scene Mode - Seven preset scenes are available : Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, and Fast Shutter.
2.Program mode - For custom exposure settings.
3.Automatic mode - As it suggests , the camera chooses the best settings.
4.Playback mode - Scroll through captured images, delete, resize, etc.
5.Movie mode - Record movies at either 640X480 or 160X112 pixels
Fors -
1.Its simplicity makes it very easy to use for beginners like me. Its a great choice if you are looking for a point and shoot camera.
2.With Sony's Memory stick pro the memory can be expanded to 1GB.
3.The obvious one - great image clarity
4.Small size
Against -
1.Not meant for professionals
2.Its aluminium body made it slippery especially when hands are sweaty.
(Will post pics soon)
I am quite new to photography and I wanted a simple camera that wud offer good image quality.
I zeroed in on the Sony DSC P10 Cybershot after looking into the features other cameras as well.
Box Contents -
Sony P10 Digital Camera
Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
Charger
32Mb Sony Memory Stick
AV and USB Cables
Wrist strap
Sony Software (Pixela Image Mixer)
USB Drivers
Dimensions:
108 x 51.5 x 35.8mm
Weight:
206 g
First impression -
The camera is really small. It would definitely fit into any short pocket. Its compact size ranks it among the smallest among the Sony Cybershot lineup.
Although this camera is almost 2 yrs old I thought its features are still good enough to rival any of the latest cameras.
The button layout is convinient but because of the small size they were slightly cramped. The LCD looked good but on closer observation the images seemed a tad blurred, but I guesss thats a problem only with the LCD because the images have come out really well.
Basic Features -
5.0-megapixel CCD
3x zoom lens
4x digital Zoom
Real-image optical viewfinder
1.5-inch color LCD monitor
Automatic exposure control
Built-in flash with five modes
Sony Memory Stick storage
USB computer connection
InfoLITHIUM battery system (AC adapter included)
Software for Mac and PC
Special Features -
Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, and Fast Shutter preset shooting modes.
Clip Motion animation and Multi-Burst slow motion modes
Movie (with sound) recording mode.
Self-timer for delayed shutter release.
Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to two seconds
Creative Picture Effects menu.
Macro (close-up) lens adjustment.
Spot and Multi-Metering modes.
Adjustable AF area and three AF modes.
Image Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast adjustments.
White balance (color) adjustment with six options.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) printing compatibility.
Controls -
1.Power button of course
2.Shutter button - for controlling amount of exposure
3.Zoom in/out - by default only the optical zoom is enabled but through the menu digital zoom can also be enabled
3.Four way pad
4.Mode dial - Change through different modes
5.Menu
6.Delete button
7.LCD On/Off button
Modes -
1.Scene Mode - Seven preset scenes are available : Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, and Fast Shutter.
2.Program mode - For custom exposure settings.
3.Automatic mode - As it suggests , the camera chooses the best settings.
4.Playback mode - Scroll through captured images, delete, resize, etc.
5.Movie mode - Record movies at either 640X480 or 160X112 pixels
Fors -
1.Its simplicity makes it very easy to use for beginners like me. Its a great choice if you are looking for a point and shoot camera.
2.With Sony's Memory stick pro the memory can be expanded to 1GB.
3.The obvious one - great image clarity
4.Small size
Against -
1.Not meant for professionals
2.Its aluminium body made it slippery especially when hands are sweaty.
(Will post pics soon)
