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I really like this Sony. I bought it because I needed a portable camera. I use a Canon S10 IS but it is too big to carry around on vacation or casual events. I was wary because the reviews on Amazon were varied but a digital camera review site gave it extremely high marks. After having this camera for 3 weeks, here are the pros and cons:
PROS:
The best auto mode I have seen anywhere. I took pics in Disney world in daytime and low light conditions, indoor and out, and the pictures came out great with no flash needed...ISO adjusted automatically
Burst mode press and hold button to take 3 consecutive shots
10x zoom almost unheard of for a camera this small
Shutter speed is great, yes really. But if you are in auto mode and the setting has changed (daytime to twilight for example) your first shot will be delayed while it changes to the new mode
Portrait mode will recognize up to 8 faces in your picture, great for families or group shots
Sony now has a slot for an SD card in addition to their Memory Stick, this was a big selling point for me
CONS:
Shutter speed for changing modes as above. You can manually set the mode to bypass that.
I have not yet figured out how to stop the preview after a pic. Not sure that is Sony's fault.
No optical viewfinder. They are more rare in small cameras but help when it's sunny out.
This camera takes some practice. Not a lot, but you really do need to look at the online manual to get the best use from it.
MY CONCLUSION:
Overall I am very happy with my purchase. If you want a point and shoot that is easy out of the box, there are better suited cameras out there. If you want a camera that's a few steps up from a basic point and shoot, this one is great if you are willing to take the time to learn how to use it. Once you do, changing the settings is fast and easy.
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