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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P52 Digital CameraSony's DSC-P52 Cyber-shot® digital still camera proves that price is irrelevant where Sony quality is concerned. Providing great...
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Sony's DSC-P52 Cyber-shot® digital still camera proves that price is irrelevant where Sony quality is concerned. Providing great value, you're getting a camera with functionality that rivals more sophisticated models. The DSC-P52 offers 3.2 megapixel effective resolution, 2x optical zoom, 0 to 3.2 Smart Zoom (at VGA size), and Sony features that make it easier than ever to take exciting digital photos with point-and-shoot ease. From 16-frame multi-burst, MPEG movie modes, and smart auto-focus functions to an intelligent flash, multi-pattern measuring and voice memo and e-mail modes. The DSC-P52 also includes a USB 2.0 interface and convenient rechargeable NiMH batteries with included charger
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a solid buy
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Pros: picture quality price ease of use
Cons: design
The Bottom Line:
A solid buy. An easy to use camera that produces excellent images. Solid construction with easy to use features.
The P52 is a solid buy. I got mine on sale at Best Buy for $199. Basically it is identical to the famous P72 but with a 2x zoom instead of the 3x found on the P72. I find that for 90% of family snapshots taken a 2x is fine. It's about the equal of a 80mm zoom in 35mm format. In fact most SLRs are equipped with 35-80 mm zooms.
Picture quality is outstanding especially at 3.2 megapixel. 3.2 is actually overkill for most 4x6 snapshots. The camera is very easy to use and transferring images to your computer is a snap especially if you have XP as your operating system. A nice thing about the camera is it only uses 2 AA batteries rather than 4 like many other cameras. I have found battery life to be quite good even with only two batteries.
The Sony memory sticks have come down in price and several companies make generic versions for less money. I bought a 64 meg SanDisc at Costco.
I have a Hp 7550 printer which reads the memory sticks even when not connected to a PC. The prints are virtually identical to lab prints.
The only negative is the design. The lens is on the side which makes it difficult to hold. Thumbs often get in front of the lens.
Overall an excellent camera for the money and a great first digital for a beginner.
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