Sony Cybershot DSCW170/B 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black)
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: SonyRelease Date: 2008-04-28
Model: B0012XZQGC
Color: Black
Product features:
- 10.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
- Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens; Smart Zoom feature
- 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD display; Face Detection
- Smile Shutter mode; in-camera retouching
- 15 MB internal memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo media
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony Cybershot DSCW170/B 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black)
Customer Review: Perfect-almost
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this from BestBuy just because I didn't want to wait for shipping and I needed a camera this weekend. Anyway, after going through a few Kodak digital cameras, first a 5 MP and then a 8mp I upgraded to this wonderful Sony 10mp that is just fantastic. I had it out of the box and taking pictures within 5 minutes. I posted a fantastic picture of a butterfly under product images. That was taken impulsively in easy mode.
I love the smart smile technology, what a spectacular idea that was. To those of you who are unfamiliar with that technology as I was smile shutter will wait for the subject being photographed to smile. It displays a smile meter and when the perfect smile is made it knows just when to take the perfect shot - it's awesome if you learn to use it correctly.
I also appreciate the fact it has built in slide show feature with music. The single USB & A/V cord makes it easy to connect to a computer or a TV. At first I did not know if I liked the fact that I could not choose the perfect scene mode but I will tell you that this is one smart camera and consistently and flawlessly will choose the best conditions to shoot the picture.
This also comes with a rechargeable battery with charging station that is a sure winner. The only thing I can think of that I wish this had was a Panoramic mode that "stitched" together multiple photos like my kodak did on board the camera. But thats what photo editing software is for I guess
I also enjoy messing around with black and white photographs. If you place this in personalized mode and select B&W color mode it will take B&W photos that will blow you away.
Bottom line: If you are considering a camera that is above a entry level camera but not quite a SLR but is capable of producing "WOW" photographs, go to an electronic store and give this one a try, you probably will not be disappointed.
ADDED AFTER 3 MONTS OF OWNING:
Still am happy with this camera. One drawback is although it has a lot of buttons and features which I enjoy, there are stff limits as far as shooting your pictures in a manual mode. Also, I am having trouble in almost any mode of the camera noticing different shades of red. E.g. if shooting a red flower with all red leafs but at different depths, the camera just sees a blob of red. Now having it, I sill like it lots, might drop to 3.5 to 4 out of five on stars. Still worth looking at but I may have bought a SLR camera though more expensive, but I do like this size. I am torn on my review of this. In ways I enjoyed my 8mp Kodak better. Also, no panoramic mode on the sony.
****4/2010 UPDATE****
I still love this camera! It has become my baby. I purchased a spare battery pack and with two I never run out of juice. I also purchased a Nikon D60 (DSLR) camera and extra lenses. Why am I telling you this? Because I still find myself grabbing this Cybershot when I run out the door. I recently took a trip to Las Vegas and brought only this Sony. I left the Nikon at home because of it's size and price is something happened to it while in Vegas. Anyway my point: when I returned home I posted my photos on my [...] site and a few days later a friend of mine who happens to be a amateur photographer complimented me on my night shots of Vegas. He started inquiring into the settings I was using and I realized he thought I had used my professional Nikon camera to take these pictures. He was shocked when I confessed that the pictures he liked were from a hand held point-and-shoot camera.
The overall point I am trying to make is at first I wished there were more buttons and configurations to play with. Now however I see the ease of simplicity and how beneficial that can be. I have also learned that if you take care of this camera, it will last years and I also think having to use 'Sony parts" such as batteries, memory sticks, seem to also be nice because everything works flawlessly together, consistently.
Complaints: Still wish it had a panoramic mode that 'stitches' a series of usually 3 photos together such as available in Kodak and others.
Other note: after using a Nikon D60 DSLR I have noticed that the sharpness on the Sony is not quite as good as a higher priced or quality camera but don't misinterpret that because the Sony does take great clear, sharp pictures, I am talking about being able to see the fuzz on a plant leaf or something that small. I developed, or I guess 'printed' is the proper term now, 300 pictures just to have hard copies, just at my local Wal-Mart because its cheap, and they all came out just as good as any film camera (not professional level) I have ever owned - just to clarify.
Also, 8/10 times I find myself using this over my Nikon D60 as I can just grab it, put it in jacket/pocket and go. Very easy to travel with!!!
Still love this camera - have been looking at some of the newer models coming out for point-and-shoot cameras but I must say this has held up very well and still works like new. I have taken this camera to biology and anatomy lab for school and it's been spectacular. After having this for a few years now, I know I got my money worth out of this product! I don't know if I could ever part with it.
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Description of Sony Cybershot DSCW170/B 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black)
The Sony DSC-W170 matches point-and-shoot ease-of-use with advanced features to pack a powerful punch. The sophisticated, compact body features an enviable 10.1 megapixel resolution, Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens, and Sony s Double Anti-Blur solution for crisp, clear images. For easy viewing and sharing, the large 2.7 LCD displays your shots in vibrant color. In addition, Face Detection technology, Smile Shutter, and Intelligent Scene Recognition elicit stunning detail from special moments. Includes: Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Digital Camera, Black, 1 year limited Warranty, NP-BG1 rechargeable battery, BC-CSG battery charger, A/V and USB multi-connector cables, Wrist strap, Software CD-ROM, Note: No Memory Stick DUO TM Media or adaptors are includedDigital Cameras
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