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Kurtis
10-14-2003, 05:32 PM
We have been using this camera for a while now for review pictures. Check out my review of it...

Today we will be taking a look at the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P72. This is pretty much the middle-of-the-line camera in the Cyber-Shot 'P' series of cameras from Sony. The DSC-P72 sports 3.2 MegaPixels and a 3x Optical Zoom as well as Smart Zoom. Another nifty feature of this camera is its ability to shoot VGA movies (640x480) with sound. The length of movies you will be able to record will depend on the size of your memory stick. With the included 16MB memory stick, you can record ~ 45 seconds of video. This camera wasn’t designed with professional photographers in mind, more so for the average user. This camera was designed as a point-n-shoot with the ability to customize a few settings. However, the top of the line camera in the Cyber-Shot series might be enough for the pros. As you will see later, I put this camera to the test by taking it with me on vacation through Europe and other various places. Where better to test a camera like this than on vacation?

Link: http://www.thetechlounge.com/review.php?REVIEWDIR=sony_cyber-shot_dsc-p72
EmoMakesMeCry
10-14-2003, 10:21 PM
that's the camera that i've been lookin at getting......now to just get the $200
Kurtis
10-14-2003, 10:24 PM
$200? where do you plan to buy it for that amount? lowest ive seen is like $300.

Ebay or something?
EmoMakesMeCry
10-14-2003, 10:27 PM
my friend has one and bought a bigger better digicam so he has offered to sell it to me for $200.
Kurtis
10-14-2003, 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
Mister E
10-15-2003, 09:08 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.
Kurtis
10-15-2003, 09:40 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
Neolander
11-23-2003, 07:01 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
Guest
04-15-2004, 07:10 PM
Great review - extremely through! Nice to have real photos to review as well.