Sony Cybershot DSCW55 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) Reviews

• A very good choice for lots of people - easy to carry, easy to use

  
  By A2EF8N7ZE7ONWX on 2007-03-24
  The Sony W55 is the followup to the successful and popular W50. It's a very good compact camera, easy to carry and easy to use, and reasonably priced - so most people will be happy with it.
  
  Not much has changed from the W50, which in this case is a good thing!
  
  One change is that the W55 is a 7 MP camera, rather than the W50's 6MP. Honestly, that's not a big plus, as they haven't made the sensor that catches the light any larger. Same (good) lenses, same size sensor = the same (good) pictures, but not better. (Though it might help a little on features like Smart Zoom.)
  
  The obvious change is of course the colors. Don't make too much fun of that! There are 4 DSC-W series cameras in our family, colors would have kept my mother-in-law from taking my sister's camera home with her. A little personalization is a good thing.
  
  The internal memory has been expanded (to 56MB), but I've never used the internal memory on the cameras that have had it, so I'm not sure that matters much. It might be worth knowing how to use as a backup, for another dozen or two shots if your card is full, or you have some other problem.
  
  The controls, menus and interface on the W55 are reasonably easy to use. For example, the W55 has easy access to the various scene modes (twilight, etc), with some explanation on the screen of what those mysterious little icons mean (so you might actually use them, since it tells you what they do!). If you're new to digital photography, there will be a learning curve. But if you've used other cameras much, especially Sonys, you can pick this up and use many of the features right away.
  
  Read the short introductory guide that comes with the camera, though!
  
  The rechargeable battery should easily last you for a full day of shooting - hundreds of shots - with no problem. (Be a little wise about turning it off when you're not using it!) So you probably don't need a second battery, unless you're going into the woods for a while. It's nice not to have to mess with bulky AA rechargeables. Also, lithium ion batteries don't have a memory effect, so don't worry about partial recharging. Just charge the battery each night. So - before getting a second battery, try it for a while and see if you need it.
  
  But get a case - something to protect the screen, at least. A fully closed one might help resist rain and splashes a little, too.
  
  You'll also want to get a Memory Stick Pro Duo card - Pro cards are faster, and you need the smaller Duo size with this camera. Get a 1-2GB card so you don't have to think about running out of memory too much - if you shop carefully, you can find them for so little these days that it's well worth avoiding running out of memory. You might want a spare card if you plan to travel for more than a week, or use the video mode often - which is surprisingly good (though a bit dark) if set to fine, but uses enormous amounts of storage at that setting.
  
  You can stretch your memory, and your hard drive space, by using one of the lower-resolution settings to take snapshots. You don't really need 7MP for all your photos!
  
  The W55 will take better photos than those credit-card type cameras that have a tiny lens system - optics will always make a difference in a camera. Any reasonable person will be very happy with the pictures from the W55, given the size of it.
  
  The camera will be a little slow and often take disappointing pictures in low light and dark situations. Try the High ISO mode in low light no-flash situations - the picture quality suffers some, but most people will find it useful. Realistically, no ultra-compact camera will work really well in that situation - if you need that often, think about something with a bigger lens and bigger sensor. Good light always gives the best pictures with any camera. There are limits to what you can currently expect from any ultracompact camera.
  
  The W55 offers enough controls (through the scene modes and the Program mode) to allow a fair amount of control over the pictures, for an automatic camera.
  
  The charger is fairly compact and rated 100-240V, so while you'll need a plug adapter overseas you won't need a voltage converter. The battery charger is a little slow, though probably OK.
  
  Keep this camera charged and handy, and you'll find you take a lot of pictures because it's easy to carry and easy to use!
  
  

• Stirred not Shaken

  
  By A3U06VJXEHE718 on 2007-03-31
  I am just an average guy when it comes to using a camera. Probably below average. I started trying to use 100% Sony electronic products because my computer was a Sony and Sony-Sony linkages make for easy use. Given that, here is what I think of the product:
  
  1. It is amazing how much camera you can get for the money. Compared to just 6 months ago, or a year ago, this is a lot of camera for the money. It is very small, fits easily in your pocket, but takes great pictures. Also, it is very easy to use and recharge.
  
  2. A visit to the Sony website, suggests that Sony has new cameras coming out constantly -- new cameras that are very similar. This makes it hard to compare cameras, even within the Sony brand, and makes you feel as if your camera is obsolete the minute you buy it.
  
  3. A problem with this camera, given it is so small -- do not shake. Your pictures will be blurry. I am a typical guy, with very little fine motor control. My hands have trouble holding small objects. Holding this camera in one hand and taking a picture -- well the results are not pleasant.
  
  4. I tend to be disappointed by the telephoto capabilities of these small cameras. I guess if you really want to zoom in, then you have to go to a big camera. But it still seems like the small cameras could offer more.
  
  5. Having said all of that, in the end, this camera is small and easy to carry, light weight, durable, and it is also easy to use. When you look at it, it looks well made. I ended up giving the camera to my in-laws, because they lost theirs. My in-laws tend to be technologically challenged. I said to them, just leave the dial set to the little green camera, and snap away. I have to say - they love this camera.
  
  Overall. For the money, a great purchase, technology is amazing. Just grab it with two hands or develop a steadier aim than I have.
  
  
  

• Perfect for baby/toddler pictures

  
  By A1WF33SPWYX8P7 on 2007-05-15
  This is our third digital camera since we had a baby, but it is the first one that allows us to take nearly perfect pictures of our son (15 months old). The reason is simple: a very small shutter lag. All digital cameras (except the very expensive SRL ones) have a noticeable shutter lag (the time it takes from pressing the button to actually taking a picture). Our previous Minolta and Pentax were wonderful for still/nature pictures, but their 1+ sec shutter lag made it impossible to take pictures of a moving baby or to capture a nice smile. Now, this Sony has a shutter lag that is almost inexistent (without flash), and we can finally capture nice pictures of our son. We don't care about MP, but the 7.2MP is also a plus. The camera is also very fast to turn on, taking about 1+ sec, a very important feature for capturing those special moments. Overall, an excellent camera for our main purpose: to take family pictures.
  
  Pros: very short shutter lag, fast turn on/off, good picture quality, easy to use intuitive interface, easy to carry, very high resolution, good bang for the bucks.
  
  Cons: uses memory sticks (pricier than SD cards), proprietary (and more expensive to replace) cables, very noisy in very low light conditions.
  
  Bottom line: wonderful for family pictures.
  
  

• A little bling may go ding

  
  By AZMCYPCCI0M03 on 2007-03-26
  Overall, the camera is packed with features and seems to be taking good pictures. I have found a bluish halo around white-framed shots that I need to investigate. The big fault I have with the camera is that it feels cheap and plastic! My last digital camera was a Casio Slim Shot (?) that was metal and withstood wear and tear. The Sony Cybershot is fragile, light and seemingly made of plastic which makes me wonder about the quality of the "carl zeiss" lens and whether it will be able to withstand living in my backpack or jacket pocket, ready for use.
  I dont think I would recommend this camera to everyday users and would definitely have shopped around with cameras in person before purchasing.
  
  

• Sony Hits The Sweet Spot

  
  By A2RPG22PK9XMDS on 2007-07-02
  At under $250 for the camera, a 1 GB Meory Stick Duo, a good case, and an LCD protector, this is one fine camera. The base price is less than $200, the 1 GB Memory Stick Duo (stores about 370 hi-def shots) is about $33. There is a 56MB internal memory which would hold about 7 hi-def shots or 17 low-def, emailable images). Duos come in up to 8GB sizes.
  
  The camera is not backward compatable with the Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro. To get to the small size of this camera, both the battery and the memory card needed to be much smaller than earlier models. So, each Memory Stick Duo (about half the size of the Memory Stick Pro) comes with an adaptor which allows the Duo to be plugged into the Pro slot on your PC or printer.
  
  The function selection wheel has always been a nice Sony design feature and it gets even better with the W55. There are now 10 picture taking modes. As you turn the selector, a short guide pops up on the LCD screen to let you know what this mode does....very, very nice feature since most shots are done in standard mode, and only once in while do you need the other modes, and now you can recall what they do!
  
  The larger LCD is very nice but does seem vulnerable to being damaged. I recommend a good case and a quality screen protector. I bought both from Asian suppliers for less than $30 delivered (my case, alone, retails at $35).
  
  The turn wheel ISO position allows low light/no flash by cranking the ASA to 1000 (very fast). I tested this at a play where I was about 25' out from the stage. Even in low light I was able to get good shots and good color. In the worst conditions the photos did blur, but that's life. I mention this because all my life I see people taking flash photos when the subject is many feet away - this simply does not work because small camera flash is timed with the shutter out to only 10 or 15 feet. With the W55 in ISO mode you at least have a chance of a decent photo under these conditions.
  
  Camera recovery time and turn on time have been tremendously improved over past generation cameras. This camera turns on in about 1 second and recovery after non-flash shots is instant, flash shots recover in about 1 second. This is a big, big, win over many other cameras. This camera also has two burst modes for taking multiple photos of moving action scenes.
  
  In the battle of cost versus quality and features, Sony really hits the sweet spot with the W55. In my view thare are some close competitors but all fall short in some way.
  
  For more serious work, Sony offers a Lens Adaptor ($25) plus 2.7X telephoto lens ($139) plus a wide angle lens ($49) plus an underwater case ($150).
  
  Another fun feature are the two macro modes; one for 7/16" and up, and the other for 11" and up. I haven't used these yet so cannot comment on the quality, but I expect they work fine.
  
  Step up to the nearly identical Sony DSC W80 for about $50 more if you need image stabilization electronics. If you tend to blur your photos, or do more low light shots, then the W80 is worth the extra money.
  
  
• Great Camera
  By A1HI4ADOD8BJ6M on 2007-03-14
  I have been to the store to test out a few Sony Digital Cameras. This is the new model that just came out a month ago. I picked one up last night and it is terrific. The images are extremely clear. I was playing around last night, turned off the lights and only using my flash, I took a picture of my kitten and the picture came out as clear as day. The camera also has many settings to meet all your needs, from taking pictures outside, in the snow, or at the beach. I highly reccomend this camera and it is very easy to use.
  
  
• Sony 7.2
  By A3G487G0MDKELH on 2007-03-30
  I bought this as a present for my wife. I was looking for something that she could carry in her purse. the automatic functions are easy and functional. It is not an enthusiasts camera: too hard to get into the menus. The screen is easy to turn off(this sucks battery power). and it even has an optical viewfinder(a rare finding lately) the optical viewfinder helps to get steady pictures for those of us with the shakes. The pictures are clear and the colors are excellent. The drawback is the that sony batteries cost an arm and a leg. The wire for downloading pix is multifunctional and very proprietary(read that as expensive if you lose it)
  
  
• I hate this camera
  By A5884QBFBI9SK on 2007-04-16
  This is the Worst camera I've ever owned. I'm not exaggerating. I'm so upset for wasting money on it. The only pictures that turn out, are outside in bright daylight. It takes horrible pictures in low light, there's a high level of noise in the photos. The video mode moves in and out on its own, ruining the video. I sometimes get colored lines down the right side of the videos. My friend's $88 dollar digital camera takes way better pictures than this thing. It just plain sucks.
  
  
• I love This Camera is the best
  By A2TTHN1UMO82VY on 2007-04-02
  This is my first digital camera, i did a lot of search and finaly i decide for the DSC-W55 in black, and is what i was looking for, small enough to have it in my purse, have a lot of functions, and is very easy to import pictures to my computer, you only connect the camera with the USB cable and you don't need to install the software that came with the camera, I have windows vista and i didn't have any problems transfering the pictures, is the best camera and the price is great, and you can choose the super saver shipping and save more.
  
  you will love this camera too, is small, very pretty, have lots of options, and take great pictures.
  
  Some one wrote in a review that this camera feels like plastic, and that's not true, looks very durable to me and I think is a good product and worth every single dollar you spend.
  
  Is easy to shoot pictures in the Auto adjustment mode, to start taking pictures the sooner you charge the battery, because this camera have an internal memory you can buy a memory card later.
  
  Well hope you have lots of fun taking pictures, Good luck..!
  
  
  
  
• BEWARE!! DEFECTIVE AND PLASTIC!
  By A2RDOOJ1JY5QQF on 2007-06-02
  First of all, I would just like to say that the camera feels cheap.. the buttons are made of cheap breakable plastic. BAD SONY.. (SAYS A LOT ON THE STATUS OF THE COMPANY) which you have to take extra care for.. I bought the W55 pink with case for my girlfriend for our anniversary. I was really expecting a lot from the camera. but just after 2 ... I REPEAT 2 HOURS of total use.. the camera's LCD STARTED SHOWING LINES ON THE SCREEN.. I mean what the... it was never dropped or broken whatsover. I gave the gift late at night so she wasnt able to use it that much. The next morning, she turns on the camera and there.. lines started showing up whenever you take photos.. Amazon I would like a refund or a replacement for this pls.. DONT BUY THIS CAMERA BEWARE.. SONY IM VERY DISSAPOINTED..
  
  
• A handy feature not to be overlooked...
  By A38VVOTC7EG8YM on 2007-08-26
  I see there are many positive reviews for this camera, which I have had for a year or so. I am adding my own because I see no mention in the first few reviews of a feature I really like about this camera--it takes video. And decent video, at that. I bought the underwater housing for it that is available from Sony and have had a lot of fun taking underwater photos and videos with this little camera. So not only can you get good photos at the family reunion or graduation or vacation, you can get videos that can be uploaded to share! My only complaint is that the zoom is so minimal, at 3x, but I take this camera along with a powerful DSLR with a zoom lens, so I don't need zoom capability. Also, one note--you cannot zoom the videos, they will all be taken from the same perspective. But this little camera offers so much at this price!
  
  
• Nice sleek looking package
  By AUELSLXOEYPT9 on 2007-03-05
  I've had this camera for a few days, I can say that I'm really satisfied with the pictures taken. I've had to play around with the settings to get the right shots indoors. Outdoors and Macro shots are great, crystal clear shots. My last camera was the bulkier Canon s450 5mp, and I really like this camera better with the exception that I had more manual controls on my canon. Overall it's a great value for those of us who just want to capture family gatherings and vacations. Oh, I almost forgot, Sony has there own cable connection you need to use, don't like that either
  
  
• 1st digital camera
  By A2NZETVP60PU2P on 2007-03-22
  I really love my first digital camera! I searched and I searched and I finally found what I wanted. The pictures are crystal clear, the movie playback is exceptional - you only hear what you're supposed to, no loud background noise or static, no muffled noise. The pictures come out so clear that after you take the picture you can zoom in 5X and count the pores on your face! I love it! I don't think I could ask for a better camera. I hope this camera will last me atleast 4 years or more or until I graduate from college. If one is in the market and can afford it, get this camera! There are cheaper cameras but if you want to get a camera, get a good one, that doesn't mean it has to be expensive, but in my opinion you get what you pay for. Thanks for reading. Happy buying.
  
  
• Great Camera!!! Highly recommend!
  By AI8UVG34PFEJB on 2007-04-11
  I love this camera. The color is great, so fun and makes me feel unique. The screen is a great size, and it takes great pictures. Good with the red eye issue. The menu is great too, when you scroll thru things, it tells you what it does so you don't have to memorize it all. Takes fast pictures, but not one after another, like I was hoping. But it does open fast. Don't be fooled by the big memory, you will still need a larger card. Depending on the size pic you want, you can take about 30 to 50 pics on the memory alone. But all in all I love this camera and it was a great buy!
  
  
• Great Digital Camera
  By A2OHZE6G60JZFM on 2007-04-14
  This is why sony is hot! This sexy little (yes its really small the size of a pack of cards) it takes perfect clear and crisp pictures and the battery life is a long 320mins perfect for a vacation, make sure to get a memory stick with it though, because w/o it it only holds about 15 pics. This is my first digital camera and I would definitely buy sony again.
  
  
• Sleek, easy to use -- a good buy!
  By A38B2ZDB7CLXHI on 2007-06-15
  When I first started looking at buying a digital camera, I'll admit it: I was shaking in my wee little boots. I mean, cameras are scary! They have all these... words and abbreviations and little buttons, oh the buttons!
  
  But, I finally managed to calm myself, to breathe deeply, and to break out my handy Amazon searching skills. When I came across the Cybershot W55, I was mainly intrigued by the reviews. It had consistent, decent reviews, and the price wasn't so bad. (I myself bought a refurbished one from Amazon.)
  
  So, I bought it. Bit the bullet. Bought a case and a memory card. When I finally got the camera, I was amazed at how light and flimsy it felt. Surely, I got over this, and now think of our very old, outdated camera as clunky and overweight.
  
  This camera has a very nice design, is pleasing the eye, small enough to carry in a somewhat large pocket, but big enough to feel like you're actually holding a camera.
  
  And the best part? It's pretty easy to use. I was really intimidated by the buttons, and hey, I'm a child of technology. But I'd never played with a camera before. But after a day or two of taking an obscene amount of pictures of flowers and family members, I got used to it. Didn't even have to refer to the manual; I was pretty pleased with myself.
  
  I was further content with my purchase when I loaned it to my mother. Mind you, she's the type who when a pop up window appears on the computer, she squirms and calls for the nearest person to help her. So when she easily learned how to change the colour setting, turn the flash on and off, and use the zoom, I was content. She took some great pictures, and is now currently convincing her husband to buy her one!
  
  And just today, my little sister (she's 3) decided she needed to take pictures. While she was very responsible, and took some strangely decent ones, I do now have a very massive collection of pictures of the mall floor. But it was fun, and she greatly enjoyed it.
  
  All in all, this is a good choice. The picture quality is good, it's easy to use, the LCD screen is a good size, the battery system is okay (though the charge is nifty, it's kind of large), and overall, I'm very happy that I finally bought one!
  
  Enjoy, and good picture hunting for you!
  
  (As another note, if you're short on cash, my friend got the other sony cybershot -- the one that's about 130 -- and he's very pleased with it as well!)
  
  
• Great camera!
  By A1V20V8TT5F69Y on 2007-03-11
  I just got this & its a great camera, nice & small to just throw in my bag & go. Takes clear, nice pictures. I take alot of pictures of my kids & this camera takes great action pictures of the kids.
  Great camera at a great price !!
  
  
• Liked the camera until the LCD screen inexplicably stopped working
  By A4RDAO55SE3NI on 2007-10-19
  I actually enjoyed the camera and thought it took pretty good photos. That was for the seven months that it worked. During a trip to Europe, I took some pictures, turned the camera off and then turned it on again a few minutes later to find the LCD not working. It was a bummer, but I thought not a big deal as I would have it taken care of under warranty when I got back to the states.
  
  I contacted Sony customer support, who directed me to mail the camera to a repair shop in Connecticut -- Precision Camera. They said I would have my camera back in seven to 10 days. Two weeks later, I received a letter from Precision Camera stating they concluded the LCD was broken due to impact damage, which wasn't covered under the warranty. I could pay $111 to have it fixed or I could have it shipped back unrepaired.
  
  I called Sony customer service again and explained to their first and second levels of customer relations personnel that the camera had not been dropped, hit or otherwise impacted. If it was impact damage that broke the LCD screen, it must have been the most subtle of impacts. They said they could do nothing for me and directed me to call the repair company.
  
  So I did, knowing what they would say. And they did. They told me their hands were tied and that the LCD was broken and the warranty voided. Even though I disputed the camera was damaged through any negligence on my part, they said they could do nothing. So I'm being shipped a broken camera.
  
  I'll simply shop around for another one, certainly not a Sony. I'll never buy another Sony product again.
  
  
• excellent
  By A36AZKRJOI3B5B on 2007-05-06
  excellent Image,built and storage quatily, Lots of features as expected with a SONY , I highly recommend it. but buy the memory,extra battery and carrying case when you ordering it, I crack my LCD display before the carrying case reached
  
  
• Mixed Feelings
  By A1C5SHU81SRARN on 2007-12-06
  I have mixed feelings about this camera.
  The build is great, looks elegant and almost has a jewelery feel to it.
  The user interface is well designed and logical.
  The power and playback buttons can be a bit small and flat, but they are very responsive.
  Battery life is amazing.
  
  Image wise, I like how this camera captures color - rich without being overly saturated.
  
  With that said, comparing this camera to, say, Lumix FX or Powershot, one notices that images produced by this camera is not as sharp, especially when pixel peeps at 100%. However, most people probably won't notice if you don't have a couple different cameras' outputs laying side by side.
  
  My biggest problem is that when the lighting condition is not optimal, you really need a steady hand to get a non-blurry picture. I have an old Fuji F10 which does not have IS either, it is easier to obtain non-blurry pics from the Fuji (granted, the Fuji F series are known for taken low light pictures).
  
  On the plus side, when you do get a good picture, this camera has less noise at ISO200-400 comparing to Lumix or Powershot.
  
  All in all, this is a decent camera for taking everyday shots. It is easy to operate, a delight to carry around, and given proper lighting, produces very nice pictures. But if you want a camera for a particular environment such as indoor lowlight or fast moving objects, I believe there are better options out there.
  
  
• Lens got stuck had to return
  By A21MF6T07Y25TP on 2007-09-17
  I bought this camera and loved the look of it, the feel of it, the photos, the size . . . all until, within 2 weeks of buying it and without anything at all happening to the camera to provoke this problem, the lens stopped opening. I would turn on the camera, it would start up but the lens cover would not open. I would turn it off and turn it on again and it would sometimes open the second time and sometimes not. I loved the camera so much I thought I'd give it a day to "sort itself out," but it just got worse. So, I'm sending it back and going to try to find a suitable replacement for what the camera was before it broke.
  
  
• Sony is a waste of money
  By A1Y2UM4HU0PL57 on 2007-10-18
  I purchased this camera 6 months ago. After 5 months of use, at my daughters birthday party no less, the screen broke. I sent it back for repair and was told my warranty was void because the damage was caused by "impact". I know for a fact that indeed there was no misuse or impact. I believe it was faulty manufacturing and a weak screen. So here I am after only 6 months of use, without a camera. I could pay $111.00 to have it fixed, but instead I am going to purchase a good camera. A Canon. I had my Canon Powershot Elph for 7 years. That camera had been flung around, dropped, and drooled on and it still works. So, if you want a camera that lasts, and a company with good customer service, DONT BUY A SONY. Thank you for reading.
  
  
• Sony Cybershot Digital Camera
  By A37A1J2NDVFXHI on 2007-04-10
  The Sony Cybershot is a great camera. The colors and the features are amazing. Is very easy to use. The only thing I dont like about the camera is the zoom in and out button. If you zoomed in you wont be able to zoom out.
  
  
• Does its job!
  By ABCBCPYVEU0UI on 2007-07-11
  I LOVE this camera! I've had it for a year now. It does everything I need plus its super light and small enough to put in my bag/purse for all my in the moment capturing needs =) I haven't had a problem at all with this camera only because I try and take the best care of it.
  
  Takes nice pictures, prints nice pictures as well. I love how I can record for as long as I want. The bigger the memory card the longer the video. I recommend a tripod if you take long videos only because if you hold it in your hand for a long period of time light movements can make the picture out of focus while recording. If you have a pretty steady hand you're in good shape. The different settings are like every other camera but easier to use. Thats all I have to say.
  
  
• Awesome Camera!
  By A2OSAEWFKJVWIY on 2007-07-16
  I love my blue sony cybershot! With a 7 megapixel, but I take all of my pictures in a 5 megapixel - so you may say 7 is too much if you only need good quality pictures to print out at the local walgreen's - otherwise splurge on the 7 for nice movie-taking quality!
  
  
• I love this camera!
  By A25PXL6JA8WNEX on 2007-06-11
  Okay, I will be honest, I picked this camera because it was PINK and I loved the color. It is my first digital camera and Iam shocked how easy and beautiful the photos are! I have never seen pictures more clear and the instructions are clear and easy and Iam not very literate with this type of item. Highly Recommend +++
  
  
• good for taking pics, bad for recording video
  By A2BE9RLVWWNVJZ on 2007-07-04
  With this camera, I think, you can take good quality pics but there is something wrong about recording video. Because, when you watch videos recorded by W55, you hear a very annoying sound like a machine is working inside the camera..I returned my camera to Amazon two days after I received..
  
  
• Great little camera
  By A7IZ1PNF7XRUH on 2007-07-06
  I was looking for a small digital camera that would take movies with sound, and I am very glad that I chose this one. The picture clarity and depth of field are very, very good. For such a small lens, it's really amazing. You have to download the pics to your computer to see the image quality, which is generally extremely well exposed, with details in the darks and letting some of the highlights burn out just like you used a spot meter to set the exposure. The only challenge is that it doesn't always focus well in the bar when you're half drunk taking pictures of your friends. Not sure if that's the camera or the beer. But this thing is really smart, about the size of a pack of cigarettes, and doesn't weigh much more. The battery absolutely lasts forever if you're only taking photos. If you take video, the sound is a bit challenged if you are, again, drunk in the bar recording the band. Oh well. Works great just about anywhere else.
  
  
• Great Great
  By A2PJH77N3VZCO1 on 2007-05-01
  What a great camera! The LCD screen on the back is huge. The pictures are just beautiful. No complaints.
  
  
• Great point and shoot
  By A1I72KKK2H1SJZ on 2007-05-03
  I own several digital cameras including two SLR's. I love carrying this camera with me and using it daily. The quality of the pictures is superb, it is easy to use, the LCD is gigantic, and the size allows me to carry it anywhere. Highly recommend this camera!!!
  
  

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