Sony Cybershot DSCW5 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom | List Price: $289.99
Discount Price: $199.00
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Brand: Sony
Binding: Electronics
Features: - 5.1 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch extra-large display
- Features Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens specially designed for digital cameras
- 5-area multi-point autofocus and AF Illuminator; captures VGA video with sound, with length limited only by the size of the memory card
- Powered by AA-size batteries; records images on Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media
A disappointment [Posted on 2007-11-24]
This is my second Sony digital camera. My first was a 4.1 megapixel DSC-S85. It took great pictures -- never blurry -- in all light situations. My only complaint was that as one of the first generation digital cameras, the shutter lag was horrible! So, I had high hopes for the DSC-W5 when my husband gave it to me for Christmas two years ago. While the shutter lag was much improved, I quickly learned that this new camera did not do so well in low light, and if my hand moved in the slightest or unless our children sat less than absolutely still while taking a picture (those of you with kids are laughing right now, right?), the photo came out blurry. However, I became more disappointed when we had owned the camera for just under a year and the dial that allows you to move between modes started malfunctioning. Every time I tried to switch it to review mode, it would stay in camera mode. It was impossible to review photos unless the dial was set precariously between movie mode and review mode. We sent the camera back to Sony, and to their credit, they fixed it within a couple of weeks with no charge. However, it's been about a year since the repair and the dial is starting to malfuction again. The camera is also starting to eat batteries like crazy -- even the expensive rechargable kind. I wish I could recommend this camera since I was so satisfied with the photo quality of the DCS-S85. However, after two years worth of problems with the W5, my advice is to keep looking.
the best digital camera ever~! [Posted on 2008-01-24]
Hi~! I bought this model without knowing that i was getting a piece of jewel~! It's very quick, its image quality is really supreme~! no noise, and the video quality is awesome~! I used several canon and other sony's... but they all had a lot of noise. It is a shame that i was stolen recently... I hope Sony is releasing another product this good. But I bought the W85 last month, but am very disappointed by its high noise and slow speed, and bad video quality.
Nice Little Camera [Posted on 2008-02-05]
I have used this camera for several years and I have enjoyed it. If you have extra batteries and memory sticks it helps alot! The only reason I am in the market for a new camera is that I would like the image stabilization feature. I have never really done anything special regarding settings and focus etc., and have been satisfied overall with this camera.
This camera won't last! [Posted on 2008-03-18]
I agree with most of the other negative reviews here- focus problems!! My camera lens is now stuck, and the camera is completely inoperable. It is about 2 years old, so I did get some good use out of it, but I am upgrading. Different brand this time!!
this was recalled in japan and china [Posted on 2008-10-02]
there are bad reviews all over the internet about this camera. there are multiple problems, one being a circuit board that goes bad and causes the camera to cease operating -- lens retraction and opening problems (constant power off/ power on messages). just search online for the model number and "problem" or "lens" and you'll see what i mean.
this camera was one of 6 sony models that were recalled in china and japan back in 2005 when they came out.
BUT SONY NEVER DID A NORTH AMERICAN RECALL!!!
what a rip off!!!!
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