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Sony DSC-P8 3 Megapixels and Smaller

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  • Image Sensor TypeCCD
    Resolution3.2 Megapixel
    Optical Zoom3x
    Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
    Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
    35mm Zoom Lens39 - 117 mm
    Digital Zoom3.2x
    Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
    Focus Range19.7 in. to Infinity (w)
    Macro Focus Range3.9 - 19.7 in. (w)
    Focal Length6 - 18 mm
    Camera Resolution3.2 Megapixel
    Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536
    Video Resolutions640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 • 160 x 112
    Video Speed16 fps
    Max Movie LengthWithout Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
    Video FormatMPEG
    Aperture Rangef5.6 (w) - f2.8 (w)
    Shutter Speed1/30 - 1/2000 sec
    White BalanceAuto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset)
    Memory TypeMemory Stick • Memory Stick Pro
    Compression ModesFine
    Compression TypeJPEG
    File Size (High Res.)1.66 MB (77 images on 128MB card)
    File Size (Low Res.)0.07 MB (about 1,829 images on 128MB card)
    ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 400
    Flash TypeBuilt-In
    Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
    ViewfinderOptical (Through-the-lens)
    LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
    LCD Screen Resolution123,000 pixels
    LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
    Interface TypeUSB
    Video InterfaceVideo Out
    Battery TypeProprietary Lithium
    Battery Life250 Images
    Self Timer10 Sec.
    Mp3 Built In
    Built-in MicrophoneWith Built-in Microphone
    Built-in SpeakerWith Built-in Speaker
    Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
    Operating SystemApple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    Width4.25 in.
    Depth1.44 in.
    Height2 in.
    Weight0.47 lb.
    Warranty1 Year
    Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter
    MPNdsc-p8
    Product ID20691243

Product Description

  • Sensor: 1/2.7" 3.2 Megapixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD
  • Max resolution: 2048 x 1536 pixels
  • Lens: 6-18mm f/2.8-5.6 optical(35mm equiv: 39-117mm)
  • Exposure: Auto w. exposure compensation and Scene Modes
  • ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400
  • White balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
  • File formats: JPEG
  • Movie mode
  • Storage media: Sony Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro
  • USB 2.0 interface


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    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by soumya a Intermediate from Lexington, KY,USA

    Date Reviewed: June 5, 2003

    Strengths:    Picture quality
    Night shots
    Indoor pics
    Movie with sound limited by memory

    Weaknesses:    No Panoramic shots available

    Bottom Line:   
    Sony DSCP 8 gives you excellent photographs. Not only in day, you will get amazing night shots and indoors. The camera has MACRO mode that takes smart closeups.
    The cmaera can take movies with sound limited by its memory. Its a nice feature. The quality of movie is very good in day light.
    For the beginners, the camera has AUTO mode. The optical zoom of camers is very nice.
    It uses the Info lithium battery, it can run camera with LCS for 110 minutes, which is pretty long.
    With this camera, I specially go in night to take pictures.

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    Price Paid:    $364.00

    Purchased At:   Etronics

    Similar Products Used:   I have been playing with other digital cameras


    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by David Hart a Intermediate from South Florida

    Date Reviewed: May 27, 2003

    Strengths:    Can hold the new PRO memory sticks. Tiny, and pocketable. Durable and rugged, its a take anywhere camera. Its the best pocket camera for the money, at 349 , I consider it a steal for what you get. But hey, I could be wrong...

    Weaknesses:    Limited to sony's proprietary memory, but such is life. That and it uses their proprietary rechargeable info-lithiums, again, such is life. Its worth it for the camera. Drivers ARE NOT OUT for the Pro media to read in aftermarket readers, but they soon will be. If you have a sony reader, sony has released drivers for their readers..

    Bottom Line:   
    Probably the best pocket camera out there in my opinion for the reasons being-

    -Very small, and at the same time has ok lenses, that are very quick and quiet.

    -versatile, macro's, video with sound, and even has a decent lcd 1.5 inches. The battery has some decent life to it too.

    -TOUGH. All metal casing, lens cover built into the camera, thick plastic lcd protector.

    My favorite part is that it takes pictures on the fly better than any other camera I can find. The cannon powershot S series, olympus camedia, elph's, fuji, nothing comes as close to being super fast at setting up to take the pic, and the time it takes when you press the shutter. Its razor fast for the money.

    I highly suggest giving it a try , for a pocket camera. Get the new pro memory sticks and you can hold tons of pics. I got the 256 mb card, its great.

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    Price Paid:    $349.00

    Purchased At:   circuit city

    Similar Products Used:   I have tried, used, demo'd tons of cameras.



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    • Image Sensor TypeCCD
      Resolution3.2 Megapixel
      Optical Zoom3x
      Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
      Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
      35mm Zoom Lens39 - 117 mm
      Digital Zoom3.2x
      Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
      Focus Range19.7 in. to Infinity (w)
      Macro Focus Range3.9 - 19.7 in. (w)
      Focal Length6 - 18 mm
      Camera Resolution3.2 Megapixel
      Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536
      Video Resolutions640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 • 160 x 112
      Video Speed16 fps
      Max Movie LengthWithout Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
      Video FormatMPEG
      Aperture Rangef5.6 (w) - f2.8 (w)
      Shutter Speed1/30 - 1/2000 sec
      White BalanceAuto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset)
      Memory TypeMemory Stick • Memory Stick Pro
      Compression ModesFine
      Compression TypeJPEG
      File Size (High Res.)1.66 MB (77 images on 128MB card)
      File Size (Low Res.)0.07 MB (about 1,829 images on 128MB card)
      ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 400
      Flash TypeBuilt-In
      Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
      ViewfinderOptical (Through-the-lens)
      LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
      LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
      LCD Screen Resolution123,000 pixels
      LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
      Interface TypeUSB
      Video InterfaceVideo Out
      Battery TypeProprietary Lithium
      Battery Life250 Images
      Self Timer10 Sec.
      Mp3 Built In
      Built-in MicrophoneWith Built-in Microphone
      Built-in SpeakerWith Built-in Speaker
      Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
      Operating SystemApple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
      Width4.25 in.
      Depth1.44 in.
      Height2 in.
      Weight0.47 lb.
      Warranty1 Year
      Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter
      MPNdsc-p8
      Product ID20691243
      Release Date6/2/2004


     

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