Bizrate User Review.
Sony DSC-F828 is the ideal all-round camera
, Feb. 7, 2004
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent build & image quality, waist-level finder handy
Cons: Lots of noise in shadow areas, distortion in macro mode
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
Worst SONY camera ever
, Feb. 5, 2004
Comments:
I do not recommend this product due to multiple design failures. The color tends to be reddish. Flamingo's aren't rose but bright red, others colors are affected as well. Compared to true color rendering this is a disaster. Purple disortion in counterli
I do not recommend this product due to multiple design failures. The color tends to be reddish. Flamingo's aren't rose but bright red, others colors are affected as well. Compared to true color rendering this is a disaster. Purple disortion in counterli
QuickTake:
Pros: feature rich
Cons: Very poor quality of image, no true color
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 days
Bizrate User Review.
SONY 828...Magical Must for Digital Enthusiasts
, Feb. 4, 2004
Comments:
Dead on Sharpness for macro work...tremendous color reproduction. Sony engineers lead the way in customer requirements for ease of handling. This camera a must for anyone who is serious about digital photography. Refinements over the 717 make for an enj
Dead on Sharpness for macro work...tremendous color reproduction. Sony engineers lead the way in customer requirements for ease of handling. This camera a must for anyone who is serious about digital photography. Refinements over the 717 make for an enj
QuickTake:
Pros: Argueably the finest camera, for the money, ever produced.
Cons: Some purple fringing, easily handled in PS, so what ??
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 9 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Outstanding Despite a Slip or Two
, Feb. 3, 2004
Comments:
This is my 7th or 8th Sony digital camera, going back to 1996. This is unquestionably the best yet, though it is not the level of advance I experienced going from the CD-1000 to the DSC-F717, which was a brilliant design and gave me everything I wanted a
This is my 7th or 8th Sony digital camera, going back to 1996. This is unquestionably the best yet, though it is not the level of advance I experienced going from the CD-1000 to the DSC-F717, which was a brilliant design and gave me everything I wanted a
QuickTake:
Pros: High flexibility, great image quality
Cons: Be on the "pro" side of "prosumer" with this camera
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 12 days
Bizrate User Review.
Swiss Army Knife of digital cameras.
, Feb. 2, 2004
Comments:
Despite the hysteria over purple fringing, this camera produces superb images with resolution second to none. There is some noise at high ISO settings, but at 64, 100 and 200 it can go toe-to-toe with anything in its class. The color reproduction is bette
Despite the hysteria over purple fringing, this camera produces superb images with resolution second to none. There is some noise at high ISO settings, but at 64, 100 and 200 it can go toe-to-toe with anything in its class. The color reproduction is bette
QuickTake:
Pros: Superb build quality, terrific images, ease of handling.
Cons: Some "Purple Fringing", can't put it down.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
No need to take many lenses with you
, Feb. 1, 2004
Comments:
I live in Holland and I working as a salesman of digital camera's. This one has very good picture quality, starts up very very fast, time between pictures less than a second (using high speed cf card, ms will take longer), very much options to choose from
I live in Holland and I working as a salesman of digital camera's. This one has very good picture quality, starts up very very fast, time between pictures less than a second (using high speed cf card, ms will take longer), very much options to choose from
QuickTake:
Pros: high picture quality, excellent build, good zoom, cf great
Cons: high noise level in darker regions of the picture
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
A good one Sony!
, Jan. 30, 2004
Comments:
Having owned the Sony DCS F717 I expect great things from the 828! I have not been disappointed either! My Sony camera is used every day with a lot of images taken in indifferent lighting - indoor situations. In such conditions the quality of the macro im
Having owned the Sony DCS F717 I expect great things from the 828! I have not been disappointed either! My Sony camera is used every day with a lot of images taken in indifferent lighting - indoor situations. In such conditions the quality of the macro im
QuickTake:
Pros: Fantastic macro , exc res, great quality product
Cons: some purple fringing,
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Sony DSC- F828
, Jan. 27, 2004
Comments:
Is it a stealth fighter or a Digital camera With a name like F828 ?? Sony has put just about everything into this camera that a professional or novice photographer could ask for. From moving the lens barrel up or down getting those hard shots, to infered
Is it a stealth fighter or a Digital camera With a name like F828 ?? Sony has put just about everything into this camera that a professional or novice photographer could ask for. From moving the lens barrel up or down getting those hard shots, to infered
QuickTake:
Pros: Has everything anyone would want or need..
Cons: So many different features to consider
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Great camera, highly recommend
, Jan. 26, 2004
Comments:
This camera rocks. I've owned many cameras including sony s75, canon g-5, eos300d, I like the 828 the best. Image quality is amazing plus finding a lens for my rebel that covers 28-200mm and is f2.0-f2.8 costs as much as the 828 itself. I don't changes le
This camera rocks. I've owned many cameras including sony s75, canon g-5, eos300d, I like the 828 the best. Image quality is amazing plus finding a lens for my rebel that covers 28-200mm and is f2.0-f2.8 costs as much as the 828 itself. I don't changes le
QuickTake:
Pros: Hi-res, mech. zoom, fast lens, CF slot, built well, PERFORMS
Cons: slow raw/tiff mode
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Recommended if buyer has previous digital experience
, Jan. 21, 2004
Comments:
Note: Please compare this camera with products in same prosumer class. With that being said the f828 holds excellent detail in images. Second to none with proper lighting techniques. Color reproduction is above average. Control and feel is very good.
Note: Please compare this camera with products in same prosumer class. With that being said the f828 holds excellent detail in images. Second to none with proper lighting techniques. Color reproduction is above average. Control and feel is very good.
QuickTake:
Pros: Exc. res. & detailed images
Cons: Hi contrast areas can have purple fringing
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Image Quality Kills This Product
, Jan. 20, 2004
Comments:
A cameras main function is to take pictures, this one doesn't do that very well. Get a good 6 Mega Pixel like the Canon Digital Rebel, it will take better pictures even though the resolution is lower than the Sony. I've owned a Sony DSC-F505V and used
A cameras main function is to take pictures, this one doesn't do that very well. Get a good 6 Mega Pixel like the Canon Digital Rebel, it will take better pictures even though the resolution is lower than the Sony. I've owned a Sony DSC-F505V and used
QuickTake:
Pros: Interface/body are great, CF is a great addition
Cons: Image Quality is bad. High Noise, Chromatic Abberation
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
diwa-awards.com Professional Review.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828
Comments:
Sony DSC-F828 is distinguished by its first class 8x zoom lens from legendary Carl Zeiss and the top ranked 8 megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor, both providing outstanding image quality. The DSC-F828 offers professional image quality and sophisticated
Sony DSC-F828 is distinguished by its first class 8x zoom lens from legendary Carl Zeiss and the top ranked 8 megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor, both providing outstanding image quality. The DSC-F828 offers professional image quality and sophisticated
hardwarezone.com Professional Review.
Sony Cybershot DSC-F828
Comments:
It's here and is now black! The 5th generation Sony Cybershot DSC-F-series model that is. The Sony Cybershot DSC-F828 is now armed with a new 8MegaPixel, 4-color Super HAD CCD image sensor, the same popular swivel split body/ lens system as well as being
It's here and is now black! The 5th generation Sony Cybershot DSC-F-series model that is. The Sony Cybershot DSC-F828 is now armed with a new 8MegaPixel, 4-color Super HAD CCD image sensor, the same popular swivel split body/ lens system as well as being
creativepro.com Professional Review.
Sony DSC-F828 Cyber-shot: Long Lens, High Quality
Comments:
The number of pixels keeps rising even as the price of digital cameras keeps falling. Case in point: the 8-megapixel, sub-$1,000 Sony DSC-F828 Cyber-shot. This long-lensed camera produces excellent images, but you'll need both hands to shoot with it. Ben
Review Verdict: The modified Bayer CCD layout (green-red-emerald-blue, instead of green-red-green-blue) is also quite interesting, and I would have liked to have seen this fleshed out further in the review: What does it actually do vs. what it's claimed to do
The number of pixels keeps rising even as the price of digital cameras keeps falling. Case in point: the 8-megapixel, sub-$1,000 Sony DSC-F828 Cyber-shot. This long-lensed camera produces excellent images, but you'll need both hands to shoot with it. Ben
Review Verdict: The modified Bayer CCD layout (green-red-emerald-blue, instead of green-red-green-blue) is also quite interesting, and I would have liked to have seen this fleshed out further in the review: What does it actually do vs. what it's claimed to do
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights
Comments:
Free Photo Lessons Learn how to really use full-functioned cameras like this one - Visit our free Photo Lessons area! Sony Electronics Inc. has long been a dominant player in the digicam marketplace, with a wide range of models enjoying enormous popu
Review Verdict: Optical distortion on the F828 was lower than average at the wide-angle end, where I measured approximately 0.7 percent barrel distortion, very good for a 28mm zoom, but still more than I like to see. (Barrel and pincushion distortion are pet peeves of mi
Free Photo Lessons Learn how to really use full-functioned cameras like this one - Visit our free Photo Lessons area! Sony Electronics Inc. has long been a dominant player in the digicam marketplace, with a wide range of models enjoying enormous popu
Review Verdict: Optical distortion on the F828 was lower than average at the wide-angle end, where I measured approximately 0.7 percent barrel distortion, very good for a 28mm zoom, but still more than I like to see. (Barrel and pincushion distortion are pet peeves of mi
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 1006 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 1006 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
photoaxe.com Professional Review.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 Digital Camera Review
Comments:
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 is Sony's entry into the 8 megapixel digital camera arena. But what makes this digital camera more noteworthy than the fact that it has 8 megapixels, is its fantastic Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 7x optical zoom lens. Focal leng
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 is Sony's entry into the 8 megapixel digital camera arena. But what makes this digital camera more noteworthy than the fact that it has 8 megapixels, is its fantastic Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 7x optical zoom lens. Focal leng
cnet.com Professional Review.
Sony Cyber Shot DSC-F828
Comments:
Review Verdict: Despite a few unfortunate flaws, the DSC-F828 has a lot to offer enthusiasts who don't shoot a lot of RAW images.
Review Verdict: Despite a few unfortunate flaws, the DSC-F828 has a lot to offer enthusiasts who don't shoot a lot of RAW images.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent ergonomics and convenient controls; laser-assisted autofocus; versatile low-light options; sharp, colorful images; broad prosumer feature set; high-quality video capture.
Cons: Large for its class; no Adobe RGB color-space support; very slow RAW capture; frequent chromatic aberration; no override for automatic power-off; JPEG-only continuous shooting; no custom settings.
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F828
Comments:
The Cybershot DSC-F828 was announced on 15th August, this new camera is very obviously a development of the DSC-F717 design. Just under a year since the F717 and Sony's flagship prosumer digital camera has certainly undergone a large number of changes, no
Review Verdict: There's no doubt that physically the DSC-F828 is one of the most unusual and arguably best designed prosumer digital cameras.
The Cybershot DSC-F828 was announced on 15th August, this new camera is very obviously a development of the DSC-F717 design. Just under a year since the F717 and Sony's flagship prosumer digital camera has certainly undergone a large number of changes, no
Review Verdict: There's no doubt that physically the DSC-F828 is one of the most unusual and arguably best designed prosumer digital cameras.
QuickTake:
Pros: Eight megapixel sensor delivers a clear resolution increase over five megapixel, New RGBE four color CCD delivers more pleasing color balance than DSC-F717 it replaces, Big and very fast seven times optical zoom lens which starts at a wide 28 mm, Excellen
Cons: Strong visible chromatic aberrations in backlit or reflections in bright sunny conditions, Higher noise levels than the current crop of five megapixel digital cameras, Potential hue shift on overexposed greens, Visible sharpening 'white halo' around black
t3.com Professional Review.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828
Comments:
It's huge, scary and twisty, but it's nothing like a roller coaster...
Review Verdict: PROS: Excellent photos. Extremely ergonomic. Good for long-range and wide-angle shots. CONS: Big! Electronic viewfinder. Some fringing.
It's huge, scary and twisty, but it's nothing like a roller coaster...
Review Verdict: PROS: Excellent photos. Extremely ergonomic. Good for long-range and wide-angle shots. CONS: Big! Electronic viewfinder. Some fringing.
QuickTake:
Pros: >, , , ,
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828
Comments:
Sony's latest is the first nonprofessional model with an 8-megapixel, four-color CCD.
Review Verdict: Fast, powerful, and enjoyable to use, this camera should please advanced shooters, as long as they can live without refinements like user settings and the ability to disable the camera's auto power-off.
Sony's latest is the first nonprofessional model with an 8-megapixel, four-color CCD.
Review Verdict: Fast, powerful, and enjoyable to use, this camera should please advanced shooters, as long as they can live without refinements like user settings and the ability to disable the camera's auto power-off.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
PCWorld.com - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828
Comments:
In a world of boxy digital cameras, Sony's 8-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-F828 is truly unique. Like its predecessor, the 5-megapixel DSC-F717, ...
In a world of boxy digital cameras, Sony's 8-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-F828 is truly unique. Like its predecessor, the 5-megapixel DSC-F717, ...
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
First Take: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828
Comments:
Sporting its latest 8-megapixel RGBE Super HAD CCD sensor, this Cyber-shot has impressive written all over it.
Sporting its latest 8-megapixel RGBE Super HAD CCD sensor, this Cyber-shot has impressive written all over it.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828
Comments:
An attractive prosumer that'll appeal to resolution aficionados and photography enthusiasts.
An attractive prosumer that'll appeal to resolution aficionados and photography enthusiasts.
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Sony F828
Comments:
Review Verdict: Professional build quality, a fast 7X optical zoom and support for both Memory Stick Pro and CompactFlash II cards place the DSC F828 squarely in the semi-professional category.
Review Verdict: Professional build quality, a fast 7X optical zoom and support for both Memory Stick Pro and CompactFlash II cards place the DSC F828 squarely in the semi-professional category.
QuickTake:
Pros: High speed lens, 1.8 LCD, High quality colour reproduction
Cons: Performance drops when using RAW, Expensive.
newbie.org Professional Review.
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F828 Digital Camera
Comments:
The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F828 is an 8 Megapixel D-SLR digital camera with a unique style and professional features in a black, magnesium-alloy body. This camera offers special features to deliver high quality pictures enough to make a very large print (326
The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F828 is an 8 Megapixel D-SLR digital camera with a unique style and professional features in a black, magnesium-alloy body. This camera offers special features to deliver high quality pictures enough to make a very large print (326
QuickTake:
Pros: Features, style, high quality pictures, powerful
Cons: Not for novice, Price, not easy to use
macworld.com Professional Review.
This Month in Digital Cameras
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: Robust performance; very high resolution; fast 7x zoom lens; well-designed, sturdy body; useful Night-Framing feature; VGA, 30-fps movie mode; full manual controls; supports external flash; dual memory-card slots.
Cons: Too much purple fringing in images; not as many manual controls as other cameras in class; competition from D-SLRs; slow Raw-mode performance; software not compatible with OS X.
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Sony DSC-F828
Comments:
Review Verdict: There's no doubt that physically the DSC-F828 is one of the most unusual and arguably best designed prosumer digital cameras.
Review Verdict: There's no doubt that physically the DSC-F828 is one of the most unusual and arguably best designed prosumer digital cameras.
QuickTake:
Pros: Eight megapixel sensor delivers a clear resolution increase over five megapixel, New RGBE four color CCD delivers more pleasing color balance than DSC-F717 it replaces, Big and very fast seven times optical zoom lens which starts at a wide 28 mm, Excellen
Cons: Strong visible chromatic aberrations in backlit or reflections in bright sunny conditions, Higher noise levels than the current crop of five megapixel digital cameras, Potential hue shift on overexposed greens, Visible sharpening 'white halo' around black
luminous-landscape.com Professional Review.
Sony F828 Field Review: Part II
Comments:
This is the second part of a two-part review of the new Sony F828 camera. Whereas the first part was concerned with evaluating the camera's features, functions and basic performance, this article provides some additional impressions based on actual field
Review Verdict: To paraphrase a recent American President - "It's the pictures, stupid". With the Sony I know that I can at times capture images that otherwise wouldn't be possible without much more expensive, bulkier and heavier gear. Is it therefore an adequate substit
This is the second part of a two-part review of the new Sony F828 camera. Whereas the first part was concerned with evaluating the camera's features, functions and basic performance, this article provides some additional impressions based on actual field
Review Verdict: To paraphrase a recent American President - "It's the pictures, stupid". With the Sony I know that I can at times capture images that otherwise wouldn't be possible without much more expensive, bulkier and heavier gear. Is it therefore an adequate substit
whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.
Review of the Sony DSC F 828 - Digital SLR Reviews
Comments:
Sony's F828, a groundbreaking digital camera on its launch thanks to a new 8MP CCD and a novel colour filter with an additional emerald colour...
Sony's F828, a groundbreaking digital camera on its launch thanks to a new 8MP CCD and a novel colour filter with an additional emerald colour...
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I used this camera at the back of a hall, on full zoom, hand held, to photograph a theatrical production. Absolutely fabulous results. I like the waist-level finder as I can get low without getting down on my knees. All features work well. Barrel distorti