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Sony Cybershot DSCP93A 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom | List Price: $269.99
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Brand: Sony
Binding: Electronics
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
I'm glad I won it and didn't buy it [Posted on 2006-08-16]
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 8x10 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.
[Another Outstanding Product By Sony] [Posted on 2006-08-25]
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 640x480 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
Used to be great. [Posted on 2006-10-15]
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.
review sony cybershot dscp93 5mpdigital camera with optical zoom [Posted on 2007-03-11]
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.
My Best Friend [Posted on 2008-02-03]
Clearly this camera isn't really my best friend, i actually know humans too but it was close to it. I bought this camera in late 2004 because my family was getting ready to take trip to the beautiful country of Nicaragua to visit some family (i'm a halfy, my dad's from Missouri) so i NEEDED to have a camera. at that time, this camera was the hottest thing you could find for that money, and i bought mine at Best Buy-everythingoverpriced. Anyway, if you're looking for a great, durable camera, this is the one for you. Countless times i've seen my camera on a tripod fall due lack of brains on my friends' part but some how i never learned my lesson. Most people don't like the size of this camera but i say other wise. Why would you want a camera so tiny that it feels like you can crush it in your hands. On the down side of this camera, after nearly crushing my friends' newer cameras, i fell in love with the LCD that puts this one to shame. I can literally put my thumb over the screen of this camera. But is screen size really what matters? This camera contended with cameras today pretty well. it has an EXCELLENT shutter programer that i found to be more useful than i thought and plenty of mode settings to shoot in all sorts of conditions. i was very impressed with the macro mode in which i shot many things such flowers, weird bugs and we were fortunate enough to be at the right beach at the right time to see baby sea turtles hatch and make they're way to the ocean. beautiful pictures!
if you're not happy with just picture, the video side to this camera is also impressive. My friends and I took second place at our high school film festival (that actually sounds pretty lame) using this camera. first place, of course, was a second movie we submitted. the quality of the video is pretty good, depending on what setting you have it on, and USEFUL! if there's ever a moment when pictures just arne't enough, it take little energy and time to switch this camera to video mode. this camera has it all. i highly recommend it.
In December 2007-January 2008, my family and I took another trip to Nicaragua. I wasn't able to find enough money to buy a nice dslr(i bought a cheap care instead) so i brought along with me my trusty P93. I can honestly say that i took the best pictures that i have ever taken (with out using my dad's Rebel) with that camera. Sadly, my P93, carrying case, and all 5 memory cards i had bought were all stolen after about a week of being there. It seriously felt like one of my best friends just moved away with warning. coincidentally, before leaving Nicaragua, I saw a guy that had a brand new P93 and he was as happy as could be.
Pros:
*VERY STRONG AND DURABLE
*comfortable to hold
*great shutter programing
*doesn't waste batteries quickly
*extremely easy to use
*unexpectedly good video mode
*good sound quality
Cons:
*some times i wished i had a bigger screen but then you just get over it
*"Only 5.1 megapixels! but i need WAY MORE than that!" Shut Up! sure this camera only has 5.1, but hey! do you really need that much more for a simple point and shoot. it never really got in my way too much.
*some times the auto mode tries to get ahead of it's self and just freaks out, better off using program modes
*i accidentally cover the microphone with my finger some times
i fell in love with this camera
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