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Sony Cyber-shot DCS-P30 1.3MP Digital Camera

Sony Cyber-shot DCS-P30 1.3MP Digital Camera

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Brand: Sony
Category: Photography

List Price: $499.99
Buy Used: $57.99
You Save: $442.00 (88%)



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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 47 reviews
Sales Rank: 51882

Platforms: Windows Nt, Macintosh, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Nt 3.5, Windows Nt 4, Windows Nt 5, Powermac, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 2000 Server, Mac Os X, Mac Os 9 And Below, Windows
Media: Electronics
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
System Memory: 4
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 2
Connectivity: Serial interface
Display Size: 1.5
Battery: 2 AA
Compatibility: PC USB
ISO Equivalent: 400
Maximum Aperture: 3.8
Maximum Focal Length: 123
Minimum Focal Length: 41
Maximum Shutter Speed: .0013
Minimum Shutter Speed: 2
Maximum Vertical Resolution: 960
Number Of Rapid Fire Shots: 0
Removable Memory: Memory Stick
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Has Tripod Mount: Yes
Size: Medium Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 3.1 x 5.6 x 4.1
DPOF
Macro
Mini-Movie
Warranty: 1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor

MPN: DSC-P30
Model: DSC-P30
UPC: 027242589292
EAN: 0027242589292
ASIN: B00005I9PE

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 1.3M pixels, 1280x960 res.
  • 3x optical, 6x digital zoom
  • Includes 4MB Memory Stick
  • Connects with Macs and PCs via included USB interface cable
  • Also has Mpeg movie mode and high speed auto focus illuminator that allows positive focus in the dark

Accessories:

  • SimpleTech FlashLink All-in-One USB Reader
  • Ceiva Advanced Digital Photo Receiver
  • Tamrac 5694 Digital 4 - Digital/Photo Bag (Black)
  • Tamrac 5696 Digital 6 - Digital/Photo/Video Bag (Black)
  • HP PhotoSmart 1215 Inkjet Printer

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
Lightweight and compact, the attractive silver-and-blue Sony DSC-P30 digital camera is simple to operate and has a 1.3-megapixel CCD sensor and a 3x optical plus 6x digital zoom lens with autofocus. Standout features include a bright, clear 1.5-inch color LCD monitor with extensive information display, 12-bit analog/digital conversion for superior tonal range and detail, movie mode with unlimited length capacity (no audio), Clip Motion for animated still images, and a high-speed-scan autofocus illuminator for better focus in the dark. This affordable camera is packed with advanced features, fits in your pocket, and captures high-quality images at a top resolution of 1,280 x 960 pixels for 5-by-7-inch prints.

There are a host of impressive creative options on this model (such as a twilight exposure mode), in addition to automatic four white-balance options, normal and spot metering modes, adjustable ISO settings of 100, 200, and 400 equivalent, built-in flash with three operating modes, four picture effect modes (such as polarize and sepia), and even a text recording mode that translates images to black and white so you can read large sections of text easier. The Sony DSC-P30 uses Memory Stick for image storage and takes AA batteries (included) or an optional InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack. The camera comes with a 4 MB Memory Stick, two sets of AA batteries, wrist strap, USB cable, software CD-ROM, and video cable.

Product Description
Who else but Sony could provide such an affordable camera in such a uniquely Sony package? Stylish, high-quality design, and feature packed, DSC-P30 offers more than your basic 1.3-mega-pixel camera. Offering 3x optical and 6x precision digital zoom, DSC-P30 allows you to get up close and personal with your subject with high-speed auto focus illuminator that allows positive focus in the dark. Discover the benefits of "going digital" thanks DSC-P30. Enjoy and edit your vibrant images and MPEG movies on the LCD screen with the help of the easy to navigate menu bar. Store hundreds of photos at once with the Sony Memory Stick. If only one thing fits in your pocket this weekend, it should be a Sony pocket-sized digital camera.To enhance the enjoyment of capturing digital image, the new Cyber-shot model is equipped with the advanced Clip Motion recording mode. Users can make animation and save the file in Memory Stick by simply pressing the shutter button. With the Clip Motion function, images captured will be converted to animation and up to 10 images can be connected as continuous frames with 0.5-second playback intervals. Besides, four digital picture effects (negative, sepia, black and white, and solarization) as well as digital still camera settings like EV setting and white balance can be added in various frames. In addition, a new Long Time MPEG movie-recording mode allows continuous shooting of MPEG video mail. By enabling non-stop recording for as long as your digital storage space lasts, MPEG Movie EX makes a video camcorder out of your digital still camera. It features cue, play and rewind functions plus a mode allowing longer clips to be split into shorter segments. This model also features the revolutionary "Print Image Matching" technology that helps produce print out fully reflecting the original excellent quality digital images.


Customer Reviews:   Read 42 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Newboldm   December 26, 2003
Michael Newbold (Key West, FL)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

I bought this camera at a military exchange for pretty cheap. For my first Digital Camera I made a fine choice. You can never go wrong with Song first off. The camera is pretty basic, I didn't even read the instructions before using. It takes great photos and is pretty durable. Being in the military, I've taken this thing around the world and have had no ill effects. The only problem I can think of is that the delay is pretty long. This camera is no good for quick pictures, but I've worked around it. I also would recommend a memory stick upgrade. The one that comes with it only holds about 10 pictures. That's ok at home but over seas you have to have more memory. For a first time digital camera buyer, I most diffently recommend this camera.


5 out of 5 stars Very good first camera   May 15, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I've had this camera for almost two years now; have taken tons of pics both for the internet and for print. Using the best resolution it offers in normal light conditions, I've had perfect quality prints developed. You can't tell that they were taken with a digital camera - at least I can't and that's enough for me. :) Some minor problems do occur, though: if there's not enough light (for instance indoors) without the flash the picture becomes grainy. Also, it takes some time till it clicks. And a lot of pics were blurry when i used it in a party with a lot of flashing coloured lights around - but I guess that's not everyday use. :)
As for the battery: I was surprised to read about these problems. I have inexpensive rechargable batteries and they last for a reasonably long period of time. I've never had a problem with them.
I really like this camera, with the optical zoom and other features. Once you get used to the longer time it takes to click and if taking party-pics is not your main goal, it's a very good camera.



1 out of 5 stars Product came incomplete   October 28, 2002
Dagoberto Ortiz S. (San Jose, San Jose Costa Rica)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful

I have pay for this camera, it came, but incomplete,
This is the second time I have by a camera, in the two ocations came without cables, memory stick and no charger cables.
How can I use it when there is no memory stick or the USB cables ???
Please send your coments.



4 out of 5 stars Great for traveling   July 18, 2002
Joseph Valentine Dworak (Minneapolis, MN)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

In the world of electronics, you really cannot go wrong with Sony. I use this camera for work and travel, and it never dissapoints. Light, but clear, it will go with you and take great sharp pictures with ease. The nice thing about this, and other digital cameras, is you can pick what pictures you want to print and which ones to throw away. Easy to share pictures with family online, and keep on your computer for easy storage. I would recommend this camera for novices-experts.


4 out of 5 stars Reasonably good   July 1, 2002
K. Nandy (Chapel Hill, NC United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

This was my first attempt at buying a digital camera and i've been quite happy with the picture quality of this Sony. A few quibbles I have are the fact that Sony addons (like additional memory cards and card readers) are Sony-specific and are thus very expensive in comparison to less exclusive brands. I would expect to buy about $50-100 in addons while buying the camera. The angle that one holds the camera is a bit awkward as well. Instead of putting it in the cradle of your palms, one puts it in the cradle of your index finger and thumb in somewhat of a L fashion on both sides. Theres a long lapse between clicking the shoot button to actually taking the shot when the camera is set in autofocus making it somewhat hard to capture split second events or motion although one could always turn this autofocus feature off.
On the plus side, I was pleasantly surprised that the camera doesnt seems to eat up battery time as much as I expected. I'm slightly disappointed with the zoom of the camera in that its a bit lacking but this may be a problem with all 3X digital zoom cameras. I would definitely have to say that the camera is not the best for its money if you consider the addons (when compared to the A10) but it gives quite good pictures none-the-less which is, after all, the whole point; hence I gave it 4 stars.


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