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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P72
Included Software (Image Mixer 1.5)
From my personal experience I have found included software such as this to be quite ineffective. As expected, Image Mixer 1.5 was no exception. The software is useful if all you want it to do is organize your pictures and movies, but beyond that it does little. The software also offers limited video editing, but I found it to be a joke. Quite unfortunately, this software does not allow you to edit images (crop, resize, rotate, etc.). Image Transfer is useful, especially if you don't have Windows XP. Fortunately, Windows XP has built-in file transfer capabilities for devices like this camera. In fact, I didn't even have to install any drivers. Simply use Windows' Image Transfer Wizard and watch the files move to "My Documents/My Pictures/Picture' or another specified destination.          I suggest using programs such as Adobe Photoshop (image editing) and / or Adobe Premier (movie editing) if you want to play with your images and movies after shooting. The good news is that if you don't have money to purchase this software, the camera offers limited editing in playback mode. It is easy to rotate or resize images on the camera. You can also edit a movie to cut out unwanted parts in just seconds. Note: If you have Windows XP, you already have movie editing software. Granted, it isn't as robust as Adobe Premier, but it will get the job done. The software is called Windows Movie Maker and it should be under "Accessories' in the Start menu.
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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