Sony Cybershot DSCP93A 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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Sony Cybershot DSCP93A 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Average rating: Stars

Patience is a virtue needed for the cybershot

Please take what I'm going to say with a grain of salt. This review is written for a specific consumer. If you are a layperson when it comes to picture technology and want a user friendly camera to take everyday pictures right out of the box, then you need to read this review. If this is your first digital camera purchase, then you really need to take my review into consideration. Basically, you cannot use this camera without reading the manual. Another review mentions this fact, but I must reiterate. Leave it to Sony to create a great (taking others words on the usage of word "great") but confusing (my words) product. If you attempt to take pictures without thoroughly reading the manual, then you mind as well draw rather than take pictures because the pictures will be useless. I replaced my expensive cybershot with a Kodak EasyShare LS743. The user friendly interface allows me to take great pictures for everyday usage and splurge on a 512 MB memory card for less money. I'm sure if you want professional pictures then you have the money and expertise to tough out the cybershot so have fun. But if you want to take pictures just as easily as the old days, then don't purchase this product.

Sony Cybershot DSCP93A 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom - Sony

resolution only 72

help ... the book says nothing about this:
I set my cybershot to the fine, and the 5m setting (largest) but when i go in to photoshop to "play" with my images it shows me a very large image 35" x 27" but only a resolution of 72; i see jagged edges that i think i should not see with a 5.1 megapixel camera.
when i "resample" the image and lower size to 8" x 10" the resolution goes up but the image stays the same.
how do i take a high rez image (300 dpi)not just a large image?

Sony - Sony Cybershot DSCP93A 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Great Camera! Easy to use!

I had to replace my Olympus D-550. It was difficult to make a decision as I had loved the Olympus, but I dropped it on the floor and it was broken. The decision to buy a Sony stemmed from owning rechargable AA batteries and my dad owning a sony memory stick already for an older Sony Mavica.

I have had nothing but great pictures with this camera, unless I moved. Batteries last a long time but the included charger and batteries would have been a better deal if it charged more than two AA batteries at a time.

The manual is very easy to follow; there are alot of features in this camera so I refer to it every once in a while to refresh my memory. I mostly use it outdoors with children in my day care in very bright conditions or in florescent lighting and all the pictures are great.

I download using the USB cable and Windows XP camera wizard. I only installed the basic software to run the camera, because all the other software is useless. It doesn't edit the pictures, so I actually edit them on Camedia. I know some people don't like that software either, but on the whole it is easy to use and works well.

You won't be sorry if you buy this camera. It is small enough to go anywhere, and will do the job. Unless you want the semi-pro models to change lenses, this is one of the best cameras I've ever owned.

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