So, I sold my 35mm camera and then I sold this ol' bulky digital camera and then I realized there wasn't a camera in the house! So, I put in my request with Santa and got this neat lil digital camera by Sony called the "Cybershot S700 7.2MP"
It's a neat lil camera with not a lot of bells 'n' whistles but definitely enough to get you through a birthday part, or a wedding, or a Christmas morning!
There's not a lot of memory space on the camera itself but I got the memory stick too...
which gives you up one 1GB of space and that's plenty for me!
I found the camera was a lil finicky when it came to shooting in low light. You have to play with the adjustments to find which setting will get you the best results. I think this is both a function of my being new to the camera but the camera also being less forgiving of the amature photographer. I'm remembering the fact that with my 35mm Canon Rebel, I could NOT take a bad photo! With the Sony Cybershot ... you do have to yield to it's limitations.
Having said all that, it's still a really nice camera! It got better than average stars on Amazon, Best Buy and a few other sites. Below are some of the more technical aspects regarding the Cybershot.
Feel free to post your own reviews on whatever tech you have lying about the house!
Lyte
Cybershot DSC-S700 Highlights
7.2-megapixel Super HAD CCD More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. The advanced Sony Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.
3x optical zoom lens 3x optical zoom helps the DSC-S700 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots quickly for better composition -- a real advantage for family sports, outdoor fun and travel photos.
High sensitivity With high sensitivity of ISO 1000, the DSC-S700 gives you better shots in low light so you can shoot without flash to preserve the mood -- great for birthday parties, indoor gatherings and candid portraits.
Stamina battery power With optional Sony NiMH rechargeable batteries, you can capture up to an amazing 460 shots -- shooting capacity that’s about the equivalent of 13 rolls of 35mm film. With supplied AA alkaline batteries, the DSC-S700 can capture up to 100 shots.
24 MB internal memory You don’t need a flash memory card, because the DSC-S700 allows you to capture images with in-camera convenience -- then easily transfer your shots to optional Memory Stick Duo media, upload photos to your computer or make prints directly from the optional Sony Picture Station digital printer.
Memory Stick Duo media convenience The DSC-S700 also has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media -- the compact, high-capacity storage media that are compatible with millions of devices worldwide.
Bright, 2.4-inch LCD screen The DSC-S700 provides a bright LCD screen composing shots, checking results, sharing your photos on location and reading camera setup menus even in full sunlight.
Convenient photo modes To adjust quickly for specific shooting situations, the DSC-S700 lets you choose from several convenient photo modes: Auto, P-Auto, and Scene Selections for Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, High Sensitivity and Beach environments.
QVGA Movie Mode The DSC-S700 can capture 320 x 240 audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second3), with length limited only by the capacity of your media.
Burst mode You can fire off three shots automatically at 1-second intervals (VGA standard mode) or 2-second intervals (7.2 MP mode) -- a great way to capture a child’s first steps or a pet’s best tricks.
Cyber-shot viewer software New Sony software that makes it easier to upload images from camera or Memory Stick Duo media -- then organize and browse through photos on your PC screen by simply scrolling through thumbnail images.
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