Tag : dscp93a 5mp, sony cybershot, optical zoom, digital camera, with 3x

Company : Sony List Price : $349.95 Amazon Price : $279.95 Used Price : $94.00 Average customer review :

Features

• 5-megapixel sensor (2592 x 1944 pixels) for enlargements up to 20 x 30 inches
• 3x optical zoom plus 2x digital zoom for 6x total
• High-resolution movie mode with sound; A/V output to TV; 9-shot burst; histogram display
• Compatible with Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro media; includes 32 MB card
• Powered by 2 AA batteries (NiMH rechargeables included); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 2.0

Product Description

Great pictures are just a push of a button away with the Sony DSC-P93 Cyber-shot Digital Camera. It captures huge 5.1 Megapixel (2592 x 1944 resolution) images that are strikingly vivid thanks to Sony’s Real Imaging Processor. The DSC-P93 also features a large 1.5-inch LCD monitor, 3x optical zoom lens with up to 12x Smart Zoom, and 5 area multi-point auto focus, all combining to expand your shooting options without compromising photo quality. You can even capture short videos with its MPEG Movie VX mode and print directly from the camera with PictBridge technology.

Customer reviews

review sony cybershot dscp93 5mpdigital camera with optical zoom
very good but rechargabale battery dosnt last long .second drawback is you that picture cannot be enlarged very much. i wish it had a camera cover.

Used to be great.
I’ve had this camera for almost 2 years now. All of a sudden it has the black screen LCD and is useless. It’s not on the recall list like many other Cybershots for this problem. Sony will fix it for 181.00 plus. Not worth it. This will be my very last Sony camera.

[Another Outstanding Product By Sony]
I bought this camera when it first came out in 2004. It was one of the first 5.1mega pixel models.

I have taken easily 100,000 pictures with it.

Now, I won’t report on what the camera does, as it does everything wonderful, but I can give you a review of how it will fair with a lot of use:

1. The batteries need some changing after the one year mark, if you don’t, the charge won’t hold very long. This is common with all rechargeables. However, I still use my originals.

2. Whether it’s been dropped one too many times, or in the sand too much, I’m not sure, but I do now have the problem of the camera’s shutter not opening automatically when the lens extends. This problem is infrequent.

3. As stated in other review, if you don’t have enough battery power, the camera will confusingly close the lens and shutter and then immediately extend the lens and open the shutter and turn off in this open mode. The only way around it is to remove the dying batteries when the camera lens first retracts.

Okay, the only problems I really have with the camera:

1: The 32mb included Sony MemoryStick is way too small. Also, this proprietary format is very expensive compared to other forms of flash storage. Just doesn’t cut it in 2006, folks.

2: After two years of use, or maybe it’s earlier, you MUST reset the camera. If you don’t you’ll definitely see performance lag. Not a big problem at all.

3: It would be nice if you could somehow record those amazing 640×480 resolution MPEGs directly to your computer through the USB cable.

4: Finally, it’s now 2006. Most cameras come with image stabilization gizmos.

If it’s 2004, buy the camera. I bought it for $300 even back then. If the price isn’t down at least 33% now in 2006, leave it alone. There are much better cameras with better features quality nowadays. Simply put.

The DSCP93 was ahead of it’s time in 2004. Great features, unheard of resolution, rugged. It didn’t immediately become outdated like most products. I will continue to use this amazing camera!

- Michael

I’m glad I won it and didn’t buy it
I won this camera at a workshop I went to. At first, I was in love with it. The size is perfect - it fits into my purse or pocket. It has 5.1 megapixels - which will print beautiful 8×10 pictures. I use this camera to take short videos, and they upload onto the computer and can be sent out in email.

Lately, after having the camera for over a year, I’ve noticed the quality of the pictures going down. I no longer use this camera indoors - I find that it doesn’t pick up the light, and leaves the picture with almost a grayish tone to it. I also have a Fuji FinePix camera, and I recently took the same shot with both cameras and I can really see the difference.

All in all, this camera does good outdoor pictures, but I am glad I did not buy it because the indoor quality of the pictures is poor. I would look elsewhere for a camera if you are into photography and want the best quality picture.

Good price for such a good camera.
First, I would like to say that this is a good bargain, and you will most likely get tons of use out of this camera. The picture quality is very good, the battery life impressed me, and there are a lot of features that will allow you to take the very best pictures in all lighting conditions. The LCD screen is large enough to see your pictures on, and is accurate in showing the quality of your pictures.

The only thing I don’t like about this camera is the size/weight. It is a little heavy, and can be bulky if you need to carry it around for a while. But if you want a small camera, be willing to pay more, or you’re probably going to lose out on some of the features (and quality) included here.

This camera is a very good deal, and would be an excellent choice whether you are buying your first digital camera, or replacing an older one.