Sony DSC-P52

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I'm thinking of getting a digital camera soon, and was wondering if anyone had opinions on this camera.

It looks like it's a great deal, for ?200 I can get the camera, and an additional 128mb memory (that should be enough, right?)

I'd mainly be using it for just general pics, or things that I think would make interesting wallpapers etc.

[bFeatures >[/b]>

1/2.7" 3.2 MegaPixel effective Super HAD CCD image sensor (3.3 Megapixel gross) for 2,048 x 1,536-pixel images

Digital Smart zoom up to 6.4x magnification

1.6-inch TFT LCD monitor

Apertures from f/3.8 to f/11

Sepia tint and solarization image effects

2 sec. - 1/1000 sec. shutter speed

Automatic ISO or 100, 200, and 400 equivalent settings

7 flash modes

Adjustable flash sensitivity

Images saved to MemoryStick or MemoryStick Pro memory cards (16MB card included)

[Keldyn]

For its price and specs it is an excellent choice. It will do you just fine I should think. (Y)

[shark1]

200? is about 334$, you can find it at 250$ here in France. But it's quite good:))

[Got3n]

wow that purdie, i need to get a new camera.

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200? is about 334$, you can find it at 250$ here in France. But it's quite good:))

That's with me including an extra 128mb memory, it's ?155 for the camera.

[shark1]

The one i found camed with 64 mb. It's a good price though

[Galley]

It only has 2x optical zoom; most have 3x. Other than that, I think you would be very happy with it. I have a Canon Powershot A70, but they sell for $300 in the U.S.

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It only has 2x optical zoom; most have 3x.  Other than that, I think you would be very happy with it.  I have a Canon Powershot A70, but they sell for $300 in the U.S.

I'm actually considering the P72 now - 3x optical zoom, and you're able to attach other lenses to it, it's only ?20 more, so I shouldn't have a problem getting it (parents will be loaning me cash for it:pp)

[BroChaos Veteran]

don't forget to check out the canons. the new a80 is out, and the a70, s45, s400, etc. are all really good cams. i prefer canon's color representation over sonys, it's much more accurate.

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Too bad comparable cannon ones start around double the price here :pinch:

[klop]

You can go on that website for informations:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/

[Galley]

When I was looking at DigiCams, it came down to the Sony P72 and the Canon A70. The Canon was $30 cheaper, although it doesn't have rechargeable batteries included. The Canon offers more manual control, and also accepts certain lenses. If you view my other posts on this subject, you will find some good links to reviews.

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The A70 is ?230 without any extra memory, so it's a bit out of my budget, but it's looking like I may not be getting a camera after all:cry::

My parents were saying they wanted one, but now they've kind of gone off the idea (so they wouldn't be putting money towards it anymore)

[BroChaos Veteran]

doh, you gotta talk em into it man.

remember to point out how much cheaper it is than film in the long run!

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doh, you gotta talk em into it man.

remember to point out how much cheaper it is than film in the long run!

I think I might be able to eventually - they just don't see the point in getting one really, other than the fact it's digital, and processing film isn't really an issue - it's hardly anything to get a film developed, and then they get a new film free with the pics.

[Steve]

Andrewfee, Sorry to bump an old thread. Did you buy the Sony Camera? If so, how are you finding it?!

[Xe|oN]

I got the Sony DSC-P71, good camera :)

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Andrewfee, Sorry to bump an old thread. Did you buy the Sony Camera? If so, how are you finding it?!

Unfortunately I didn't get it in the end :(

I had a couple of bills I had forgotten about, and as such, didn't have enough money to get the camera.

I did have ?150 last week, but have now decided against getting one for the moment (I have M.E, and have had for almost a year now, so I'm not really outside much just now anyway)

Seeing as it's coming up for xmas, I convinced my parents to give me my cash early (last year when I ordered stuff for xmas near the beginning of xmas it arrived 3 weeks after) so I now have a set of great Logitech Z-680s.

I haven't had speakers for well over a year now (I had sold my cheap ones, intending on buying the Z-680s but the gamecube was reduced by a huge ammount, and I ended up spending the cash on that and some games) so I am really glad I got them, and hadn't realised how good sound could, well... sound.

I still intend on getting a camera, and would love to take up photography as a hobby, sometime next year when I am (hopefully) better, and able to go out and about a lot more, but at the moment there wouldn't really be much point in having it. (I am not opposed to anyone buying me it if they are feeling especially generous at this time of year though... ;)) )