Camera Buy - Sony Cybershot DSCW55 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Sony Cybershot DSCW55 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Retail Price: $179.99
Deal Price: $149.95
Savings: $ 30.04 ( 17% )
Stock: N/A
Manufacturer: Sony
Average Evaluation: Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5

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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sony
Color: Silver
Digital Zoom: 2
Display Size: 2.5
EAN: 0027242705135
Feature: 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Maximum Focal Length: 18.9
Maximum Resolution: 7.2
Minimum Focal Length: 6.3
Model: DSCW55
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 3
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: 2007-02-20
Studio: Sony
System Memory Size: 56

Features
7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2.5-inch LCD display; 3x optical zoom
High-sensitivity shooting mode increases ISO to maximum of 1000
Capture MPEG VX video with audio
Stores images on Memory Stick DUO or MS Pro DUO memory cards (56 MB internal memory included)

Accessories
Sony VCLDH1730 Telephoto Conversion Lens for Compatible Cybershot Digital Cameras
Sony HVLFSL1B External Slave Flash with Bracket for Compatible Cybershot Digital Cameras
Sony VCL-HG0730X 30mm 0.7x High Grade Wide Angle Conversion Lens for DCR-HC96, DVD92, 203, 403, 405, 505, SR100 & HDRSR1 Camcorders
3-Year Extended Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $0-$200 - Repair
Sony Ring Light For Sony Digital Still Cameras

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Editorial Reviews:

The slim, compact DSC-W55 model sports 7.2-megapixel imager and precision Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses. It combines traditional, eye-level viewfinder with large LCD screen for easy framing and viewing of photos. The W55 camera makes a splash with a 2.5-inch LCD screen wrapped in a metal body. This model features 3x optical zoom capability, blur-reduction technology (ISO), and substantial internal memory for shooting without a media card. Its storage capacity can be expanded further with an optional Memory Stick Duoor Memory Stick PRO Duo flash media card.


Reviews :



Evaluation: Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5

Conclusion: whoops, not what I thought


Review: I must admit that after first purchasing this camera I thought it was a fairly good purchase, however after a recent trip to Disney World with the kids I have to express my new opinion and its not good. After our return home I attempted to print out some of our memories and found that the pictures, which looked wonderful on the viewfinder and on the computer, were of the poorest quality. We bought this camera to replace a cheap 3 mp Kodak easy shot, I wish I still had that camera. The kodak's printed shots far surpassed the Sony (both from the same printer). Needless to say we are in the market again for a new camera. Unfortunately one area you dont want to go wrong, especially with the kids, is with a camera.

Evaluation: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5

Conclusion: Sony is trash!


Review: Six months after purchasing this camera the lens fails to open leaving me with a $200.00 (more when you consider memory stick and case) piece of junk. Google "How to fix a stuck lens on a Sony DSC-W55" and you will see what a common problem this is. My advice is to steer clear of all Sony products as they appear to care little about quality.

Evaluation: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5

Conclusion: So close to perfect !!


Review: Love this camera! Great pictures, features and usability. The only [huge] problem is the battery pack and not being able to use basic AA batteries. Even with buying 2 battery packs and trying to always keep one charging, we are always running out of battery power at key times, and often the backup battery is not on hand. Missed a lot of great shots that way. Would be the PERFECT camera if you could just use AA batteries.

Evaluation: Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5

Conclusion: Worth the money?...maybe. Worth your time trying to figure out how to download the pictures onto your computer?...no.


Review: I loved the camera until I couldn't download the pictures onto the computer. Why buy such a great camera for such a great price that wont even let you download the pictures onto your computer?...because all it leads to is great disappointment. I think a great picture phone would even be better than this camera.

Evaluation: Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5

Conclusion: warning


Review: I bought this camera last december for an incredible price, it's a wonderful camera, worthy the money I paid for it BUT...you need to be warned, today my camera just stopped working for no apparent reason, when I turn on the camera the lens come out and go back at least 3 times, an "access" legend appears on the screen and finally the camera starts beeping and says turn off and turn on again, you can go and see the stored pictures but you can't take pictures anymore.

The reason I am warning you is because while searching ways to fix it I learned that this is a very common problem with this camera, SONY needs to take care of this issue.





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