Sony Cybershot DSCW150/B 8.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black)
Take stunning shots in a variety of conditions. The Sony DSC-W150 Cyber-shot(R) 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera features an Intelligent Scene mode, which automatically selects the right settings for your environment. Smile Shutter technology lets you instantly capture smiles the moment they happen. A Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens and Sony's Double Anti-Blur solution provide crisp, clear images. Because an off-center subject can make your shot more interesting, a 9-point auto-focus measures the focus at 9 precision points instead of 5 for a greater creative freedom to compose your image. A large, bright 2.7" Clear Photo LCD display includes an anti-reflective coating that provides for excellent visibility to help you compose, view, and share photos with superb clarity and color reproduction, even in bright sunlight. Face Detection technology automatically controls focus, exposure, color, and flash to help reveal faces in shadows, make skin tones look more natural, reduce red-eye, and eliminate harsh facial glare, so your photos bring out every expression on every face in every shot. A built-in optical viewfinder lets you compose your photos in traditional rangefinder camera style and helps save battery power by turning off your LCD display. Shutter Speed - Auto (1/4 - 1/1,600) / Program Auto (1 - 1/1,600) ISO - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200 Flash Modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, and Flash Off Scene Modes - Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Movie, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, and Underwater Movie Modes - MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16fps), 320 (QVGA, 320 x 240, Approx.8.3fps) Operating System - Microsoft 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional, Macintosh OS 9.1, 9.2, and OS X (10.0-10.4)
Sony Cybershot DSCW150/B 8.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black) Accessories
 Sony 2 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo (MSX-M2GS) (Retail Package)
Sony LCS-CST General Purpose Soft Carrying Case for Slim Cybershot Digital Cameras
Sony MSMT4G 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) Media
Sony 4 GB Memory Stick PRO DUO ( MSX-M4GS ) (Retail Package)
Sony LCS-CSD General Carrying Case for Compatible Cybershot Digital Cameras
Sony NP-FG1 InfoLITHIUM Type G Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack for Sony W & H Series Digital Cameras
SanDisk SDMSPD-4096-A11 4 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo (Retail Package)
Sony NP-BG1 Type G Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack for Sony W Series, T20, T100, N2, N1, H7 & H9 Digital Cameras
SanDisk 2 GB MemoryStick Pro Duo (SDMSPD-2048-A11, Retail Package)
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Sony Cybershot DSCW150/B 8.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black) Reviews
5x optical zoom and nice display size) it beats similar cameras in price by far. This was a very poor first impression of Cybershot cameras for me. I was not surprised to see the DSCW150 camera as low as $170 in brick and mortar stores such as Target. I prefer investing time researching reviews and comparing products before committing to buy. In the end I ended up settling for the Canon SD1100IS, which only has a 3x optical zoom, but the picture quality is far better and very consistent. I am really surprised that at the time of this writing this camera was rated at 4 stars. This camera was an exception. However in practice I have to agree with several other reviews, the quality of pictures from this camera is very inconsistent.
I tried really hard to keep this camera, I tried several different setting with no success. The launching price was $249. I understand if quality is inconsistent taken in low light pictures, that is expected from most point and shoot cameras. I ended up returning it to Amazon.
This camera is very attractive, it looks really good in paper and given the features provided (e.g. But the inconsistency is noticeable in pictures taken in good lighting. On average only 2 out of 5 pictures taken were worth keeping, the remaining 3 were either blurred or with a lot of noise. I do not like returning items, I hardly ever do it.
This was my first venture into Cybershot point-and-shoot cameras. Hopefully the inconsistency of quality is limited to this model. I upgraded from a Canon A530, even comparing several shots from that camera, the quality of that old Canon beat this Sony; most of the Sony pictures had noise in it.
- Feature loaded. Great onboard interactive & PC features. Cons: - Small onboard memory. - Helpful onboard Menu Guide & Menu System. Pros: - Clear detail & high quality in both photos & videos.
- Compact size. - The sometimes grainy look of the LCD Display (though this is not an indication of how the shots/videos look). - Facilitates Automation well (No knowledge of how to set up your shots necessary). It IS necessary to purchase a Memory Stick to coulpe with the Camera. Hope this helps.
- Good battery endurance.
How fun. I would highly reccomend this camera to anyone who wants a really nice point and shoot camera with lots of fun features. I like the fun slide show option where you can download your own songs and play the pictures to music. It's super fast, really small, and has a nice view screen.
The only thing we don't like is it doesn't take double a batteries, and the place to plug it into the computer is on the bottom which isn't very convienient. It has a nice zoom too. We took it to the beach and got some wonderful sunset pics. We have had this camera for about a month and really love it.
It takes wonderful pictures too.
We needed a wide angle lens and this one was the biggest I could find in a camera this size. It's working great and we're totally pleased. The only thing to be aware of - the "Red" camera was a little cheaper, so I went for that - but my husband and everyone says it looks like a dark pink. I got this for my husband and for work. Luckily my husband is secure. So, if you're getting it for a man, be aware that the red is pink. You will definately need a memory card for taking lots of pictures, but that's with any camera.
This gives you no option other than buying more accessories from Sony, which is where they always get you. I'll start with the negatives and then get to the positives:. The charger requires you to remove the battery to charge it. Ours broke after a short time of my wife carrying this in her purse. I jiggle the battery in and out, and it starts working again.
In fact, that camera still works if you're careful to make sure the shots are in focus (remember I mentioned half the shots are bad these days - thats if you don't concentrate). This has left us with a dead battery on more than one occasion. Classic Sony accessories game - The Memory Stick required for this always costs more than the comparable SD cards used in many other brands. Rather the light will blink identifying some problem. She carries it in her purse most days. It takes great pictures most of the time. The silver covered plastic is now permanently dented.
If it wasn't for the overall quality and features of Sony stuff, I'd avoid it due to the ridiculous accessory prices. Looks - It looks really good. In this age of Chinese produced crap, this camera is a shining example of lack of durability. Take care of it, and it should serve you well for a while.
I expected in three years of development that they'd miniaturize more of it, or at least reduce its weight. A lot of people have complimented us for having a cool looking camera. If you put the battery in and you walk away, there's probably a 30% chance that it won't charge. I've owned this camera for several months now. It's actually heavier, too. The size of the camera - for a really compact camera, this is not very compact. It's actually larger than our older Sony (which had almost all the same features). With my last camera, I started getting bad shots about every other pic.
I can't assume that this camera will be nearly as tough as the old Sony I had. You cannot operate the camera from any power supply in the meantime. And now what I actually like about this camera:. The charger is unreliable. Summary: This is a nice camera. so we upgraded and that problem is gone.
It's mainly my wife's camera. Wow, that's a lot in the world of compact cameras. 5x Optical Zoom. I'm sure it had makeup and stuff bouncing off of it, but the old Sony stood the test of time for 3 years of the same abuse. The lens cover that automatically closes to protect it - very flimsy.
Any moron could operate this camera in Easy Mode. It is noticeably different than 4x. I will have to send mine in for repair, and then it will be treated as a fragile item for the rest of its service life. Rarely did I ever do this with my old Sony, but I did do it a few times. (I believe the black helps that) I realize the point is not the looks, but these colors sure seem to influence sales. The features are easy to handle.
I never turn on digital zoom (as that's just a waste of pixels) so this 5x was a major selling point for me. Even the same person could handle the auto modes with a little light reading. We asked someone to take a picture of us and they dug their fingernail tip into the button. Again, I know this isn't regular usage, but the old Sony has had dozens of random people snap our picture without fail. This camera is easy to use. This need for more space may have led to the off-board charger.
You're working backwards, Sony.
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