Sony DSC-F55 Cyber-shot 2MP Digital Camera
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Manufacturer: SonyModel: DSC-F55
Product features:
- 1,600 x 1,200 top resolution
- Professional Carl Zeiss lens: 2.5x digital zoom with high-speed auto macro capability
- 2.1-million-pixel CCD
- New 2-inch, hybrid, LCD color monitor with brightness control
- Memory Stick memory storage
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 Upgrade [Old Version]
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
- Aperture 3
- AmazonBasics SDHC Class 4 32GB Secure Digital Card
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony DSC-F55 Cyber-shot 2MP Digital Camera
Customer Review: terrific optimization of inevitable tradeoffs
Summary: 5 Stars
I used the DSC-F55's predecessor unit for two years before losing it, sadly, on a Christmas vacation trip to Mexico a year ago... it was a terrific unit, easy to shoot with, good capacity (about 50+ in medium resolution mode); with all its shortcomings on resolution, etc...it had two features that I personally consider critical for easy, spontaneous day-to-day use, especially on travel: extremely lightweight/small (fits in pocket) and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. When I saw the DSC-F55 this spring, I jumped! While expensive, it very largely retained the best elements of the small form-factor/weight and rechargeability elements that I was looking for while presenting significantly enhanced resolution and(!) MPEG video, to boot. This latter capability has been a tremendous boon --- I've picked up a 16meg memory stick (have 2 4Meg sticks in addition); agree with another reviewer that compared with downloading to PC over serial port, nothing beats using memory stick in a PCMCIA port adapter directly in a notebook -- since trasferring images to the PC has to be the most time consuming and least attractive part of the digital photography value proposition, make no mistake: direct memory stick insertion into a PC is the way to go (especially if you're using a Sony PC -- I'm not, so the only drawback is having to pay a usurious amount on a PCMCIA adapter to carry the memory stick; maybe there are better third party alternatives now) Lithium ion battery recharges rapidly and is standard Sony issue (i.e., not proprietary to this camera, therefore relatively readily available in many video stores --- good for 60-70 minutes continuous use typically. I recognize there are some risks with Sony's proprietary memory stick form factor, versus Compact Flash, but it works brilliantly. Controls on camera look complex, but after a day, most features are intuitively accessed and ergonomics are first rate; continue to like the rotating lens; mpeg capabilities invariably wows anyone unfamiliar with the product; I always follow up with an email; agree that bundled software is not so-so --- album manager pretty helpful --- can always use Mediaplayer for MPEG. Audio went dead in second month but was easily repaired under warranty. Don't miss absence of optical zoom -- find digital 5x capability more than adequate given the resolution. My only regret is that these products, as compelling as they are, tend to have product cycle half-life of 9 months --- if you buy for features, you have to be ready for 70% depreciation in year 1. Conclusion: terrific product quality, great images --- most importantly, for me, delivers this with the best in portability and rechargeability.
Description of Sony DSC-F55 Cyber-shot 2MP Digital Camera
Sony introduces a new professional-quality digital still camera with exceptional image quality. The DSC-F55 features a high-performance 2.1-million-pixel CCD and has a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200. To capture and store images, the camera uses Sony's latest technology in digital data storage, the Memory Stick. The DSC-F55 is very compact and easy to use.Digital Cameras
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