Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P72

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Kurtis Kronk
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Iocombo
Oct. 14, 2003

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LCD Screen

Most new digital cameras have LCD screens, so that in itself isn't terribly interesting. However, unlike many cameras, this one lets you adjust the display in more ways than one. First, you can toggle the LCD overlay on or off using the button directly under the Menu button. This is great if you don't want much of anything to be blocking your view of the image on the LCD. If you are concerned about battery usage, you can even turn the LCD completely off by pushing the same button.

Specifications:
Color LCD
Size: 1.5"
Resolution: 123K Pixels
Type: Low Temperature Polysilicon TFT

You can also control the Brightness and Backlight of the LCD. Settings for each include "Dark,' "Normal,' and "Bright.' Setting both modes to dark will also prolong battery life if that is a concern. If you need the LCD to be very bright, these settings are also very nice to have.

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Page 1: Introduction
Page 2: First Looks
Page 3: Camera Controls & Layout
Page 4: LCD Screen
Page 5: Features
Page 6: Included Software (Image Mixer 1.5)
Page 7: Sample Photos Pg. 1
Page 8: Sample Photos Pg. 2
Page 9: Sample Photos Pg. 3
Page 10: Sample Photos Pg. 4
Page 11: Pictures of DSC-P72
Page 12: Overview & Conclusion

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8 User Comments

1 - Posted by EmoMakesMeCry on October 14, 2003 - 10:21 pm

that's the camera that i've been lookin at getting......now to just get the $200

2 - Posted by Kurtis on October 14, 2003 - 10:24 pm

$200? where do you plan to buy it for that amount? lowest ive seen is like $300.

Ebay or something?

3 - Posted by EmoMakesMeCry on October 14, 2003 - 10:27 pm

my friend has one and bought a bigger better digicam so he has offered to sell it to me for $200.

4 - Posted by Kurtis on October 14, 2003 - 10:33 pm

ah nice. don't forget you could get a nice new one from ioCombo $321.95 - $10.00 with coupon code: ttlio0001

$311.95 :D

5 - Posted by Mister E on October 15, 2003 - 9:08 pm

I was just researching this camera... Anyway, thanks for the great review. I just have one question: How long is the shutter lag (time from pressing the button to taking the picture)? I really hate having to wait a second or two to take a picture, and I need to know this before I buy the camera. Any reply would be greatly appreciated.

6 - Posted by Kurtis on October 15, 2003 - 9:40 pm

when you use flash, there isnt really shutter lag, but you ahve to wait for the flash to recharge, which takes 2-3 seconds.

When you use no flash, it will take about half a second to take the shot, and then you can immediately take another picture, but you will want to focus again first which takes about another second.

We use this camera for all our reviews, and i used it on vacation etc... and the short wait wasn't a problem for me

hope this helps, and thanks for your kind words. let me know if you have any more questions

7 - Posted by Neolander on November 23, 2003 - 7:01 pm

I still love my Nikon Coolpix 950, even though it's considered obsolete and in the aging process.

The Nikon Coolpix 950 is only a 2MP digital camera, but I'm still amazed at the quality of the photos it takes that rivals the quality of some of these new 3-4MP cameras. Given the resolution/pixel count is not as high, the balance between the colors and capture of the depth aspect and shadows is amazing.

Since my Coolpix was bought as remanufactured and it's already considered old going on 2-3yrs, it's already showing its signs of wear and tear with the switch that's going out on me, but it still takes awesome pictures :) Nikon is a bit more pricey than other digital cameras, but the quality shows for it.

A review I found on the CoolPix 950:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/nikon950.html

8 - Posted by Guest on April 15, 2004 - 7:10 pm

Great review - extremely through! Nice to have real photos to review as well.

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