Title : Sony DSCP72 Cybershot 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Author : Sony CE
Release Date : 20030224
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $
Amazon.com Price : $382.00
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Editorial Reviews : The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 combines high image quality with compact design, delivering a resolution of 3.2 megapixels. It has a 3x optical zoom, 3x digital zoom and a 1 1/2 inch color LCD viewfinder. The DSC-P72 comes with a 16MB Memory Stick. Other features include MPEG VX movie mode with audio recording. Powered by an AA-size NiMH rechargeable battery with external charger.
Buyer Reviews : Usually the best reviews come from those indivduals that just bought something and haven't found the bad news, or are unwilling to accept that they made a bad decision. I had read the reviews on almost every 3-5MP digital cam on Amazon.com, and had several in the final running for my actual purchase. This camera won the contest because of its high quality user interface, low light performance, and most of all its video mode capabilities. Its the only camera I've seen that does a reasonably high quality video mode, with no time limits other than what your storage capability is. Also the resolution of the video mode, and the fact that its in a very compatible format sealed the deal for me. This camera is very intelligent when using the 'auto' settings, and could definitely help anyone take better pictures. For those like me, most of the features are manually controlable as well, in addition to saving manual settings to your own program. One thing that didn't get mentioned in previous information about this camera is that it saves the settings information as part of each picture, so that you can go back later and compare which settings are working best for you and your picture taking styles. I already recorded several movies and was astounded at the audio/video quality that I was presented with, I was able to connect it directly to the T.V. and the frame-rates and resolution were just fine for home-movie quality recording. If you get tired of only having a camera, or only having a camcorder, and never both. You have to take a look at this thing. Also, this camera comes with 4 effects like Sepia, Black and White, Solarize, and Negative. I was very pleased to find out that these effects can be used in BOTH the camera mode and video mode. I was also amazed to see that in video mode that the zoom is available for use, and that the camera utilizes an auto-focus, much like your average camcorder. For what I do, I did not need 5 megapixel. I mostly print images smaller than 8x10, and much of my work ends up on my websites. So I wanted to trade extra megapixels for features. This was absolutely the right choice for me. Also, the camera came with 2 nickel metal hydride AA batteries as well as a charger, USB cable, and television intervace RCA cables. That is a lot of toys for the over-all price. This camera has also gotten great marks for battery performance, and I wasn't able to kill them after playing all afternoon and evening on about half of a full charge. I ended up having to put it on never-ending slide show mode to drain the batteries all the way down. It took over 4 hours even then. (by A customer)
Features/Technical Specs : * 3.2 megapixel Super HAD CCD sensor captures enough detail for prints up to 11 x 14 * 3x optical zoom plus 3.2x digital zoom (9.6x total) * MPEG VX movie mode with audio recording; 1.5-inch LCD * Includes 16 MB Memory Stick; compatible with Memory Stick Pro media * Powered by 2100 mAh NiMH rechargeable AA batteries (included with charger); connects with PCs and Macs compatible with USB 2.0
