Title : Sony 1.3 Megapixel 3x Optical/6x Digital Zoom Digital Camera (DSC-P30)
Author : Sony
Release Date : 20020602
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $499.95
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Editorial Reviews : Lightweight and compact, the attractive silver-and-blue Sony DSC-P30 digital camera is simple to operate and has a 1.3-megapixel CCD sensor and a 3x optical plus 6x digital zoom lens with autofocus. Standout features include a bright, clear 1.5-inch color LCD monitor with extensive information display, 12-bit analog/digital conversion for superior tonal range and detail, movie mode with unlimited length capacity (no audio), Clip Motion for animated still images, and a high-speed-scan autofocus illuminator for better focus in the dark. This affordable camera is packed with advanced features, fits in your pocket, and captures high-quality images at a top resolution of 1,280 x 960 pixels for 5-by-7-inch prints. There are a host of impressive creative options on this model (such as a twilight exposure mode), in addition to automatic four white-balance options, normal and spot metering modes, adjustable ISO settings of 100, 200, and 400 equivalent, built-in flash with three operating modes, four picture effect modes (such as polarize and sepia), and even a text recording mode that translates images to black and white so you can read large sections of text easier. The Sony DSC-P30 uses Memory Stick for image storage and takes AA batteries (included) or an optional InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack. The camera comes with a 4 MB Memory Stick, two sets of AA batteries, wrist strap, USB cable, software CD-ROM, and video cable.
Buyer Reviews : I took the plunge and bought this camera. I liked the style and the features, I read the reviews and disbelieved the battery problems. Everyting everybody writes here is is true...this thing eats up batteries like you won't believe! 15 - 20 minutes per pair of batteries max. Wow. It's incredibly frustrating. Then, if you want to upgrade to the Lithium battery, . . . the charger, the DC adaptor, or upgrade the memory (the 4MB is a joke) to 32MB, etc. etc All are sold seperately. You can't just grab some no name accesories either. It must be ($$$$) Sony!
I returned this camera in less than 12 hours after purchasing. I won't be tethered to Sony for the rest of my life. If you want a similar camera, at the same price, that has more memory(16MB), uses RECHARGEABLE long-life Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries and includes the charger, try the FujiFilm FinePix 2600 Zoom.
Buyer beware! The Sony has great features. But what good are they when the batteries keep dying?
(by William Smith)
Features/Technical Specs : * 1.3 megapixel sensor creates 1280 X 960 images for prints at sizes up to 5 x 7 * 3x optical plus 6x digital zoom lens with autofocus * Uses included 4MB Memory Stick digital media * Connects with Macs and PCs via included USB interface cable * Also has Mpeg movie mode and high speed auto focus illuminator that allows positive focus in the dark
