Sony Cybershot DSCW80 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot (Silver)
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How it sucks
click term for excerpts - most relevant excerpts first13 months ago @ AmazonWhen the light begins to dim - pictures get progressively more grainy, blurred, and frustrating. I was convinced that operator error was the main cause of our problems, but I have now passed the camera around at enough soccer games and basketball games to ensure this is not the case. I have read and re-read the users manual and found that nothing seems to help.
13 months ago @ AmazonIt's not always appropriate to look at a LCD screen in bright light. One absolutely useless feature is the High ISO setting. The pictures look horribly grainy, but this isn't either a spy camera or a digital 12 megapixel SLR and the flash works wonderfully.
12 months ago @ AmazonYou will not be disappointed for the money that you pay.
12 months ago @ Amazon+ Image stabilization (This is a LIFESAVER.. you really notice the difference when you try to take the same picture with and without stabilization, or as Sony calls it "Super Steady Shot") + Face detection - what this does is locate up to eight faces in the photo and puts a box around the faces, telling you that the auto-focus will be placed towards the faces, giving clear facial pictures and less emphasis on the background.
13 months ago @ AmazonI hate to sound overly critical of SONY, but I would also add that the software that came with the camera was quite cumbersome. It took a long time to load and causes operating system errors with my IBM Laptop. In simple summary, I would not recommend this camera to anyone.
12 months ago @ AmazonNo it is not those fancy ones that look like the old fashion ones but it does have nice features. If you are looking for a camera that is small, has great battery life, and takes great (but not outstanding) pictures then this is the camera for you. If you are looking for professional (I'm talking real professional) grade photos please do not purchase this one.
12 months ago @ Amazon+ Viewfinder is useful when taking pictures in the dark (just don't use it when taking macro shots -- it's not even close to what the lens will capture)
12 months ago @ AmazonThe tools and buttons make sense with what they are for, not counterintuitive. I took a short video which was great but took up a lot of memory so limited the amount of pictures I could take after that.
11 months ago @ Amazonrun into. I walked back to the store and the customer rep tried every other Sony model and said that all of them have the same problem.
13 months ago @ AmazonThe lack of a true high ISO setting is offset with the 'Twilight Portrait' mode, which takes a flash picture while keeping the shutter open for a second afterwards. This can bring out dark backgrounds for proper exposures or allows you to make cool 'artsy' photos where the person or object is prominently in focus while there's blur all around. The steady shot feature really does work well.
12 months ago @ AmazonI have not added my own yet, however the included is just fine. I have found that the reviews are accurate in regards to resolution as anything photographed over 200 ISO has noise reduction artifacts included. This could be a problem for some as most people do not use flash all of the time and depend highly on a higher ISO to get their photos.
13 months ago @ AmazonMany of the candid shots that would have been most memorable - on rides, at parades, during shows - have the worts clarity. This camera was not the right choice. I will probably replace it with a similarly featured Olympus or Cannon Model.
13 months ago @ AmazonOnly complaint is sometimes it takes blurry shots for no reason....stupid camera!
12 months ago @ Amazon- The provided battery charger is unnecessarily slow (over three hours to fully charge). Sony has a faster charger out there, but don't expect to find it for less than $45
12 months ago @ AmazonDoing this cuts down on the amount of photos you will get on a battery charge, to around 170, about half of the photos you would achieve if no flash is used. The re-charge cycle is quite long, about four hours to fully charged. I would certainly recommend a second battery for travelers just in case flash is important to them.
12 months ago @ AmazonThe reviews that I read on this camera from CNET and othr photo oriented forums were not giving it great image reviews and I wondered if it was a good choice.
13 months ago @ AmazonDoesn't quite make sense. At first I was a tad annoyed that there was no dedicated 'delete' button, but I quickly got over that with the 'multiple picture delete' feature, which speeds things up in the long run. I like the fact that it has a separate viewfinder, which is a feature that needs to be in more digital cameras now.
How it doesn't
click term for excerpts - most relevant excerpts first12 months ago @ AmazonHowever, if you want great photos, light weight, easy to use and extremely portable, you will enjoy this one! I purchased a case as well, and highly recommend one.
12 months ago @ AmazonIt really helps people like me (without much knowledge about cameras) to make well-focused photos. I like the fact that I can take photos fast without much preparation. The camera is just perfect.
12 months ago @ AmazonShe will be traveling during the summer and wanted a light camera, easy to tote around, with great definition and zoom options. This camera takes great photos, is very easy to use and is very light.
12 months ago @ AmazonWhat really sells this machine is the HD viewing . If you already own an HD tv, the images displayed through the built in slide show are WOW! The slide show feature allows you to put your own favorite music to the show or use the included music.
12 months ago @ AmazonThis shows a grid on the screen so if you're taking landscapes, it's a lot easier to level your hands so you get a great picture, avoiding any odd crookedness. + Videos look great
13 months ago @ AmazonI've only had 3 digital cameras including my K800i Phone and this camera is amazing. Take great photos in low light condition and very easy to use.
12 months ago @ AmazonI bought this camera for my girlfriend for christmas, and she absolutely loves it. Its one of the best budget cameras that i have ever used and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't have an extra arm and leg to give for a camera.
13 months ago @ AmazonIt lets you do some really nice things with editing ON the camera. 6. The camera is incredibly small and portable, but has great zoom capabilities for a point and shoot.
13 months ago @ AmazonThe pictures look beautiful with a little in-camera tweaking (I set my program mode to -.3EV) and the camera starts up very quickly. I highly recommend taking staggered pictures indoors & outdoors at every setting and comparing it later to find the look that you like. Then lock in the settings for your favorite picture in the program mode and you're golden.
12 months ago @ AmazonThis camera is easy to use and has a nicely sized screen. I bought this for my wife as a replacement for a cheaper 3 mp camera she had.
12 months ago @ AmazonSleek brushed metal casing makes for strong and sturdy camera. Photo management software is easy to use too. Perfect for the "point-and-shoot" amateur.
13 months ago @ AmazonHighly recommended. Looks okay, but the pictures are fantastic thanks to a great lens. We love this camera.
12 months ago @ AmazonPhotos look great. Please take note that when you are purchasing a P&S(point and shoot) camera, please remember that if you go to professional camera review sites, you will notice a lot of negative feedback on these particular cameras. You have to realize that most of those negatives will NOT affect you if you are not a professional photographer.
12 months ago @ AmazonThat being said, I truly enjoy using this camera and my friends are very envious. I chose this over the Canon SD1000 because the Canon didn't have IS (image stabilization).. and I must say, IS is extremely beneficial.
12 months ago @ AmazonI have to say that I wanted to have a camera that is easy to use and produces nice enough images to make, at the very least sharp, colorful 4x6 images. This camera does that! I also own two Nikon D70's and am fairly picky where any camera comes in.
12 months ago @ AmazonI love everything about this camera. It's the right size, battery has a long life, menus are easy to navigate, video mode yields pretty decent pictures and sound (for a still camera).
12 months ago @ AmazonPictures taken in low light or at night time are amazing - we actually captured falling snow and the pictures are beautiful!! Overall, this camera is an exceptional value for the price and good for anyone that wants quality photos in a variety of situations.
12 months ago @ AmazonYou can do this with the Neuros video recorder and a CD player if your crafty. The camera is quick and reponsive and produces nice, sharp images up to ISO 200. ISO 400 is the absolute maximum speed to shoot at for enlargements.
12 months ago @ AmazonI recently received this camera as a Christmas gift and I cannot stress how much I love this camera. I received the black version, which looks very sleek and has nearly an all-aluminum body. The camera powers on extremely quick and has above average battery life.
12 months ago @ AmazonIt is worth it! The photos are stunning displayed in 1080p. Buy this camera if you want something that tucks in a pocket and can shoot nice, clean snappy images up to 8x10, and have a need now and again to make a moview quick on the spot.



