Sony Cybershot DSCP93A 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony Cybershot DSCP93A 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Digital camera Review: Fabulous!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was the first digital camera I purchased, and I must say that I got quite lucky. The resolution is brilliant at 5.1 MP. You can stretch and crop all you want without distortion, and it doesn't have that blurry look quintessential of digial cameras.
The price is an excellent bargain, especially since here it is offered for $350 (probably subject to change) as opposed to the list $450.
It is very user friendly, and has many functions to produce the optimum photo for your situation/context. The amount of flash is automatically decided by the camera, making one's life easier, although you do have the power to override flashes.
I recommend that you pruchase the two-sided, 128 MB each memory stick by sony to go along.
My only negative comment would be that the batteries are not the super-power ones found in most other cameras. I don't know much about their chemical composition or any of that, but I do maintain that the batteries have a tendency to run out rather fast. However, they are rechargeable and the camera comes with an included recharger you can plug in to an electrical outlet.
I really suggest you buy this camera. I am certainly glad I did.
Digital camera Review: Freezes all the time
Summary: 1 Stars
I'll let this camera's positive points come to light by the other reviewers but I want to make known the existence of its unreliability:
My boyfriend and I both have this camera, so this review is a reflection of TWO of these cameras. (We bought them at separate places, within a month apart from each other.)
After only a couple months, we began to have the same problem.
The camera frequently freezes: it's unable to take pictures, the LCD screen turns off, and when you try to turn it off, the lens moves in and closes but moves back out and opens again. Only the mode for reviewing your pictures works and only when on that mode, can we turn off our cameras properly.
This problem is not fixed by the resetting suggestions made in the manual. However, putting in new batteries briefly restores it to normal functioning status, but the frequency of having to replace batteries is ridiculous. To give you an idea, my boyfriend would bring 2-3 sets of extra batteries just for one day's outting. Ridiculous.
Sure, others have not had problems, but the chances of my boyfriend AND me having problems with TWO of the exact same cameras would make me look elsewhere for a more reliable camera.
Digital camera Review: Good but problem with multi-point focus...
Summary: 3 Stars
That multi-point focus always seems to focus on someone's shirt buttons...switched to the setting that has the picture of two people on it...even for one person...and that corrected it.
This is my second Cybershot. I purchased this one in May 2004 as a replacement for my first one, a DSCP7 whose PC Card blew at 13 months (so out of warranty) and it was cheaper to by a new one! I like Sony products, but if something similar happens with this camera where I have to have major work done on it, I'll go to another brand.
Digital camera Review: Good for a few years
Summary: 3 Stars
I received my Sony DSC-P93A roughly 5 years ago, after my previous Sony Cybershot of a former model, was stolen. Over the past 5 years, until recent months, this has been a great starter camera for me. Other than not being sufficient for my needs anymore (dislike the lack of optical zoom, adjusts poorly in some lighting conditions, short flash range), my only complaint now is that it seems to want to misread battery life. I have always taken care of my camera, so I'm not sure how to explain the why, but within the past 6 months it will shut down in picture-taking modes, when there is still enough battery power. If it doesn't shut down after attempting to take a picture, it will turn on when powered on, the lens will extend, then the camera will die. I have attempted recharging the batteries, changing the batteries altogether, and every time whichever batteries are in, as soon as they are 50% exhausted, the camera fails, which was really frustrating on my honeymoon.Digital camera Review: Good price for such a good camera.
Summary: 4 Stars
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.