Sony Cyber-shot DSCS85
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Bizrate User Review.
great camera for the money.
, Oct. 23, 2004
QuickTake:
Pros: Perfect lens, easy to use, very nice size and weight
Cons: would be nice if the viewfinder had a cup.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
Awesome camera!
, Apr. 25, 2004
Comments:
I would highly recommend this camera to anyone. The picture quality is unbelievable. If I had it to do again I would buy this camera all over again.
I would highly recommend this camera to anyone. The picture quality is unbelievable. If I had it to do again I would buy this camera all over again.
QuickTake:
Pros: Very easy to use. Awesome pics!
Cons: Somewhat slow for action pics!
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
What do you need it for?????
, Apr. 12, 2004
Comments:
This camera is good if and only if you really know what you want in a camera. The 4.1 megapixels are average when it comes to digital photography. Since no one will be making posters with this camera 4.1 is all you really need. Student newspapers that
This camera is good if and only if you really know what you want in a camera. The 4.1 megapixels are average when it comes to digital photography. Since no one will be making posters with this camera 4.1 is all you really need. Student newspapers that
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact, Easy to Learn, cheap
Cons: SLOW
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
My first digital camera and I never looked back....
, Mar. 24, 2004
Comments:
If you are breaking into the digital camera world, wether you like point and shoot or SLR this camera is for you. You just cannot go wrong with this camera in it's range. I bought it just when it came on the market, and being my first digital, I couldn'
If you are breaking into the digital camera world, wether you like point and shoot or SLR this camera is for you. You just cannot go wrong with this camera in it's range. I bought it just when it came on the market, and being my first digital, I couldn'
QuickTake:
Pros: Takes phenominal pic's, Sony offers a ton of attachements.
Cons: Experience intermittant glitches in picture playback mode.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Best camera I've ever owned.
, Feb. 25, 2004
Comments:
If you use a tripod, you'll get excellent quality photos; handheld can be nearly as good. Excellent features that are easy to understand and use. I've enjoyed using this camera for neary 2 years and have had no problems. I'v very satisfied.
If you use a tripod, you'll get excellent quality photos; handheld can be nearly as good. Excellent features that are easy to understand and use. I've enjoyed using this camera for neary 2 years and have had no problems. I'v very satisfied.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent featues. Great camera.
Cons: Shooting fast with auto focus is tricky.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
My Sony, my camera!
, Feb. 16, 2004
Comments:
This camera makes mashed-potatoes of the pixel hype. Its quality even in 1,3 megapixel mode is nothing less than outstanding! Excellent value for money.
This camera makes mashed-potatoes of the pixel hype. Its quality even in 1,3 megapixel mode is nothing less than outstanding! Excellent value for money.
QuickTake:
Pros: One of the best cameras Sony has put on the market todate!
Cons: Automatic switch-off is frustrating at times.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
An Incredible Workhorse
, Nov. 7, 2003
Comments:
I bought the camera when it first came out because of the rputation of Sony and the lens. I own a Rollicord VB. The camera has been a total joy and has NEVER failed me. I wish there were some telextenders available, but otherwise I love it. I own over
I bought the camera when it first came out because of the rputation of Sony and the lens. I own a Rollicord VB. The camera has been a total joy and has NEVER failed me. I wish there were some telextenders available, but otherwise I love it. I own over
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent Lens, Extremely Easy to Use, Long Battery Life
Cons: Should come with a minimum 128 Meg Memory Stick.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Good Little camera
, Oct. 8, 2003
Comments:
Use this camera for my business and need to increase MP soon. Good camera for the beginner.
Use this camera for my business and need to increase MP soon. Good camera for the beginner.
QuickTake:
Pros: Very user friendly and has easy dialog.
Cons: Tri pod mount broke within the first year
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
I'm a professional and have used this camera for many events
, Oct. 8, 2003
Comments:
I got the sony camera, along with 4 -128 mg sticks and I bring it with me on events like weddings. I have thousands of examples on my website- http://www.lighthousestudios.info I've had the camera for 13 months and have shot over 10,000 pictures. I to
I got the sony camera, along with 4 -128 mg sticks and I bring it with me on events like weddings. I have thousands of examples on my website- http://www.lighthousestudios.info I've had the camera for 13 months and have shot over 10,000 pictures. I to
QuickTake:
Pros: literally taken over 10,000 photos with this camera -luv it
Cons: nothing major
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 12 months
Bizrate User Review.
The best camera I have ever owned.
, Sep. 7, 2003
Comments:
I purchased this camera to use for a variety of reasons. I was impressed with the ease of use demonstrated by the sales person; they were right. The quality of the picture impresses me every time I use it. The software that came with it allows for easy
I purchased this camera to use for a variety of reasons. I was impressed with the ease of use demonstrated by the sales person; they were right. The quality of the picture impresses me every time I use it. The software that came with it allows for easy
QuickTake:
Pros: Fabulous pictures, very easy to use.
Cons: Can't think of any.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 9 months
Bizrate User Review.
GREAT CAMERA for Beginners (like myself) and professionals.
, Aug. 17, 2003
Comments:
My very 1st digital camera.Excellent 4-megapixel camera with Great features such as mpeg and clip motion, sepia,solarize,negative art modes just to name a few.Fun and easy to use. THE CARL Zeiss sonar lens is probably the BEST in the market today.It's on
My very 1st digital camera.Excellent 4-megapixel camera with Great features such as mpeg and clip motion, sepia,solarize,negative art modes just to name a few.Fun and easy to use. THE CARL Zeiss sonar lens is probably the BEST in the market today.It's on
QuickTake:
Pros: Great pics,nice features voice,sepia,mpegs
Cons: Needs better lighting for night shots.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 8 months
Bizrate User Review.
The Camera hard to get
, Aug. 6, 2003
Comments:
Prior to get this camera I was using the 2.1 Mp from Sony (dsc-c60)purchased in HK. Now, I do not have to charge several batteries and the quality is twice as good.
Prior to get this camera I was using the 2.1 Mp from Sony (dsc-c60)purchased in HK. Now, I do not have to charge several batteries and the quality is twice as good.
QuickTake:
Pros: Took more than 3k pictures, 99% are perfect..
Cons: Not fast enough for moving objects.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Sony DSC-S85 Digital Camera (4.1mp)
, Jun. 29, 2003
Comments:
This camera does outstanding work. Great photographs, easy to use features and the optics (Zeiss) are superb. The only drawback is Sony does things their own way, meaning memory upgrade modules must be Sony's. Industry-standard modules won't fit. And
This camera does outstanding work. Great photographs, easy to use features and the optics (Zeiss) are superb. The only drawback is Sony does things their own way, meaning memory upgrade modules must be Sony's. Industry-standard modules won't fit. And
QuickTake:
Pros: Outstanding photo quality, easy to use, great features
Cons: Only uses Sony memory modules. Industry-standard won't fit.
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
If you are on the fence, buy this one. It is outstanding!
, Jun. 21, 2003
Comments:
This is my second digital and I have not left it out of my hand. Great pictures, easy to use and not too heavy. The manual is good, but starting out I would have liked to have a tip on what a standard setting was. There are many options so I keep the manu
This is my second digital and I have not left it out of my hand. Great pictures, easy to use and not too heavy. The manual is good, but starting out I would have liked to have a tip on what a standard setting was. There are many options so I keep the manu
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use, nice feel in your hand, beautiful pictures!
Cons: None that really stand out.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 4 months
Bizrate User Review.
Flawless Camera
, May. 27, 2003
Comments:
My parents gave the Sony S85 to me for a college graduation present. After using an SLR for years, I felt a bit like a traitor for going digital. But the S85 is so fun and easy to use that I can't stop playing with it! This past weekend I was asked to
My parents gave the Sony S85 to me for a college graduation present. After using an SLR for years, I felt a bit like a traitor for going digital. But the S85 is so fun and easy to use that I can't stop playing with it! This past weekend I was asked to
QuickTake:
Pros: Super long battery life, easy to use, and tons of features
Cons: I wouldn't cange a thing
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Can even survive a house fire
, Apr. 10, 2003
Comments:
I had a Sony DSC-S75 and in December while my camera was sitting on top of my computer the room caught on fire. My computer melted but my camera came out with only a bit of soot. I was very suprised when I turned it on and it actually worked. I got the
I had a Sony DSC-S75 and in December while my camera was sitting on top of my computer the room caught on fire. My computer melted but my camera came out with only a bit of soot. I was very suprised when I turned it on and it actually worked. I got the
QuickTake:
Pros: Solid camera, great pictures easy to use
Cons: none
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Travelled with Camara To Europe
, Apr. 4, 2003
Comments:
I read the instuctions on the plane travelling to Paris and Spain. By the time I arrived I was able to start taking wonderful pictures under all the conditions you normally encounter on a vacation. I was able to use the features of the DSC-S85 to take non
I read the instuctions on the plane travelling to Paris and Spain. By the time I arrived I was able to start taking wonderful pictures under all the conditions you normally encounter on a vacation. I was able to use the features of the DSC-S85 to take non
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use. Excellent battery life.Fantastic pictures
Cons: Have non so far
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 10 months
Bizrate User Review.
A camera for pros - but easy enough for a child
, Mar. 13, 2003
Comments:
I've been a professional photographer since I did my first wedding in 1962. I had trouble moving into the digital age, since I was used to being able to fine tune any picture via film speed, timing and/or F-stop. This digital camera is the first (after
I've been a professional photographer since I did my first wedding in 1962. I had trouble moving into the digital age, since I was used to being able to fine tune any picture via film speed, timing and/or F-stop. This digital camera is the first (after
QuickTake:
Pros: Once it's set up you can do anything
Cons: It is not a TWAIN device for download.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
sony Cyber-shot 4.13 megapixel DSC-S85
, Feb. 18, 2003
Comments:
It is a great camera for the novice as well as for those that are into digital photography. It fits into a coat pocket with ease. Great battery life.
It is a great camera for the novice as well as for those that are into digital photography. It fits into a coat pocket with ease. Great battery life.
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use, but at the same time takes great pictures.
Cons: Comes with too small of a memory stick.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
One heck of a camera, great low lite pictures in manual
, Jan. 20, 2003
Comments:
This is a very easy to use camera that takes great pictures as a point and shoot. Auto setting is great but not real good in low light. In manual, there are plenty of adjustments as to take great low light pictures. I took a picture of only a candle b
This is a very easy to use camera that takes great pictures as a point and shoot. Auto setting is great but not real good in low light. In manual, there are plenty of adjustments as to take great low light pictures. I took a picture of only a candle b
QuickTake:
Pros: very crisp, sharpe. vivid, pictures. great battary life
Cons: haven't found any, except auto not real good in low lite.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
2 Thumbs up!!!!
, Jan. 16, 2003
Comments:
Very excited about my new purchase. It's an older model camera, but it still blows away a lot of newer cameras. You can really see the difference with the Carl Zeiss lens!! I was going to buy the Canon G3, but why pay $800 for something I can pay $499 for
Very excited about my new purchase. It's an older model camera, but it still blows away a lot of newer cameras. You can really see the difference with the Carl Zeiss lens!! I was going to buy the Canon G3, but why pay $800 for something I can pay $499 for
QuickTake:
Pros: Quality pics. Sturdy. Long lasting battery. Video w/ audio.
Cons: Only comes w/ 16mb memory stick.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.
A great deal
, Jan. 13, 2003
Comments:
I can only say buy this camera and you will be happy with the pictures it takes
I can only say buy this camera and you will be happy with the pictures it takes
QuickTake:
Pros: This is the best camera in the price range
Cons: None at this point
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
My Second Cybershot
, Jan. 7, 2003
Comments:
I am very impressed with the Cybershot cameras. I owned a previous version before purchasing the DSC-S85. I have bought some lenses and Flash to enhace the already great quality of pictures. I highly recommend this for any one who is starting out or can
I am very impressed with the Cybershot cameras. I owned a previous version before purchasing the DSC-S85. I have bought some lenses and Flash to enhace the already great quality of pictures. I highly recommend this for any one who is starting out or can
QuickTake:
Pros: Plenty o'Features;Battery;Accessories;EasyPCTransfer;PicQual
Cons: ShortUSBCable;NoFlipLCD
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
Freelancer / Pro-Am Review
, Jan. 4, 2003
Comments:
The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I believe there is always room for improvement.I have not had this cam as long as I have had some of my SLR's but it has done some amazing things for my photography. I have used it in some portrait situations w
The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I believe there is always room for improvement.I have not had this cam as long as I have had some of my SLR's but it has done some amazing things for my photography. I have used it in some portrait situations w
QuickTake:
Pros: hefty size, accurate exposure, great
Cons: dark viewscreen when ev set to -2,
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
DSC-S85, great buy
, Jan. 3, 2003
Comments:
You'll want this one. Price is down now and is a great buy. Easy to use and terrific pictures.
You'll want this one. Price is down now and is a great buy. Easy to use and terrific pictures.
QuickTake:
Pros: Great pics, easy to use, good menu and great battery life.
Cons: Flimsy charger cover, not enough initial mem.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 7 days
Bizrate User Review.
DSC-S85, great buy
, Jan. 3, 2003
Comments:
You'll want this one. Price is down now and is a great buy. Easy to use and terrific pictures.
You'll want this one. Price is down now and is a great buy. Easy to use and terrific pictures.
QuickTake:
Pros: Great pics, easy to use, good menu and great battery life.
Cons: Flimsy charger cover, not enough initial mem.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 7 days
Bizrate User Review.
BEST IN CATEGORY
, Jan. 2, 2003
Comments:
Need to upgrade to 128K memory stick when you buy this (so figure that into the price). Manual and semi-automatic features are easy to use. Low light pictures come out best on manual "twilight" setting -- this has been the subject of negative reviews el
Need to upgrade to 128K memory stick when you buy this (so figure that into the price). Manual and semi-automatic features are easy to use. Low light pictures come out best on manual "twilight" setting -- this has been the subject of negative reviews el
QuickTake:
Pros: Ease of use; long battery life; great pictures
Cons: low-light pictures come out best on manual settings
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 10 days
Bizrate User Review.
Sony DSC-S85 Digital Camera
, Dec. 27, 2002
Comments:
This is a great camera. I went out and bought one and the next thing I know three of my friends had the same exact one, go figure! I did recommend this camera to a friend and look what happened! Ha.
This is a great camera. I went out and bought one and the next thing I know three of my friends had the same exact one, go figure! I did recommend this camera to a friend and look what happened! Ha.
QuickTake:
Pros: Good Picture Quality, all my friends bought one after I did!
Cons: Cheeze Cover for the Charger port
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
Right Price And The Right Digital Camera
, Dec. 20, 2002
Comments:
I love this easy to use Sony Digital Camera. This camera with its AF illuminator automatically adjusts the exosure and focus in a totaly dark room to produce a great digital photo. The Camera is light weight and easy to operate even though it has many adv
I love this easy to use Sony Digital Camera. This camera with its AF illuminator automatically adjusts the exosure and focus in a totaly dark room to produce a great digital photo. The Camera is light weight and easy to operate even though it has many adv
QuickTake:
Pros: This camera has it all including great picture quality.
Cons: It will be hard to find a con concerning this Sony Digital.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 5 months
Bizrate User Review.
Hinged titanium battery port cover please.
, Dec. 19, 2002
Comments:
I am thrilled with my new camera.I might suggest a few improvements. 1)Hinged battery cover instead of the rubber cap. 2)Threaded primary lens so it can accept a filter without the bulky pregnant adapter. 3)Larger out of the box memory stick.
I am thrilled with my new camera.I might suggest a few improvements. 1)Hinged battery cover instead of the rubber cap. 2)Threaded primary lens so it can accept a filter without the bulky pregnant adapter. 3)Larger out of the box memory stick.
QuickTake:
Pros: The pix are great and the battery life is excellent!
Cons: Flimsey batt recharge port,what were they thinking?
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
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