Bizrate User Review.
GREAT CAMERA for Beginners (like myself) and professionals.
, Aug. 17, 2003
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
Bizrate User Review.
Pro results at an affordable price
, Nov. 24, 2002
Comments:
A phenominal camera for the money. Comes with a 16mb memory stick, but it's a sufficient size to work with if this is your first digital camera. Just practice to get the hang of it! You can delete the pictures easily! The MPEG movie mode is incredible
A phenominal camera for the money. Comes with a 16mb memory stick, but it's a sufficient size to work with if this is your first digital camera. Just practice to get the hang of it! You can delete the pictures easily! The MPEG movie mode is incredible
QuickTake:
Pros: Many Features, Easy to use, Awesome Pictures
Cons: Absolutely None
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 4 days
Bizrate User Review.
Sony's GREAT!
, Nov. 23, 2002
Comments:
Purchased this camera just after our local retailer dropped the price to $399. Saw someones review on bad low light pictures, boy are they wrong! This camera is GREAT! I can't believe how clear the pictures are, and the focus, extreme fine focus! If y
Purchased this camera just after our local retailer dropped the price to $399. Saw someones review on bad low light pictures, boy are they wrong! This camera is GREAT! I can't believe how clear the pictures are, and the focus, extreme fine focus! If y
QuickTake:
Pros: Logical menu, great lens, great price
Cons: can't use regular batteries, comes with 16meg mem stick
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
Fantastice Camera
, Nov. 22, 2002
Comments:
This Sony Cybershot DSC-S85 camera is all I thought it would be and then some. I read the reviews about this camera and they were correct. I was comparing this camera to the Kodak DX4900 and the Olympus C4040, niether can hold a stick to this camera. W
This Sony Cybershot DSC-S85 camera is all I thought it would be and then some. I read the reviews about this camera and they were correct. I was comparing this camera to the Kodak DX4900 and the Olympus C4040, niether can hold a stick to this camera. W
QuickTake:
Pros: Fantastic Camera, does everthig we want!
Cons: Needs more memory capacity
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 4 days
Bizrate User Review.
See for you self
, Sep. 21, 2002
Comments:
It is the best buy in a long time for my,oke i am a amateur but it give my a lot of pleasure... see for you self at http://www.homev.nl
It is the best buy in a long time for my,oke i am a amateur but it give my a lot of pleasure... see for you self at http://www.homev.nl
QuickTake:
Pros: greate camera
Cons: 1000sec most by 2000sec
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 9 months
Bizrate User Review.
clear pictures
, Sep. 21, 2002
Comments:
I just purchased my sony camera earlier today and am already taking and e-mailing pictures with it. It was very easy to use and took extremely clear pictures. The software was easy to load but, I am still trying to get familiar with all the options and
I just purchased my sony camera earlier today and am already taking and e-mailing pictures with it. It was very easy to use and took extremely clear pictures. The software was easy to load but, I am still trying to get familiar with all the options and
QuickTake:
Pros: very easy to use. great pictures. easy to load software.
Cons: small memory stick.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.
Sony DSC S85
, Aug. 18, 2002
Comments:
I paid $479.00 for this 4.1 mega camera a quality product for sure.shop around there are many price shop web sites to compare.make sure you get the whole package with USA warranty.You will not be sorry.
I paid $479.00 for this 4.1 mega camera a quality product for sure.shop around there are many price shop web sites to compare.make sure you get the whole package with USA warranty.You will not be sorry.
QuickTake:
Pros: From 8" x 10" on down like 35mm you won't believe the pics
Cons: Sony could give you 128 mb mem stick
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
Decent digi camera with infinite movie mode (low res)
, Aug. 15, 2002
Comments:
This camera seems to have the best functional resolution for the stated megapixels. It provides a good number of controls, including priority modes. Reasonably easy to use. Has several movie modes. Lower res movies at 8 fps can be as long as your memor
This camera seems to have the best functional resolution for the stated megapixels. It provides a good number of controls, including priority modes. Reasonably easy to use. Has several movie modes. Lower res movies at 8 fps can be as long as your memor
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use; lots of control; very good pictures
Cons: cover on recharge port is a rubbery material & works fine
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
LOVE THIS! You'll grow into this camera, not out of it!
, Aug. 13, 2002
Comments:
I loved the fact that the camera is able to support an external flash and numerous add on lenses. Although I'm still getting a feel for my camera and not ready to add these yet, it's nice to know that I don't have to buy a whole new camera again. A featu
I loved the fact that the camera is able to support an external flash and numerous add on lenses. Although I'm still getting a feel for my camera and not ready to add these yet, it's nice to know that I don't have to buy a whole new camera again. A featu
QuickTake:
Pros: Crisp pictures, user friendly, excellent upgrade features
Cons: To me, power button/zoom buttons should be reversed!
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
Photo's You Won't Believe You Took
, Aug. 3, 2002
Comments:
The pictures from this camera are clear, crisp and detailed thanks to a good lens and a big chip (4.1 megapixel). Printing 8 x 10 on your 8.5 x 11 inkjet printer is encouraged. Make sure you get a good quality photo paper with a good weight, set your pr
The pictures from this camera are clear, crisp and detailed thanks to a good lens and a big chip (4.1 megapixel). Printing 8 x 10 on your 8.5 x 11 inkjet printer is encouraged. Make sure you get a good quality photo paper with a good weight, set your pr
QuickTake:
Pros: Logical Menus, Long Battery, optional 128 meg card
Cons: Nothing affecting the pictures. Little connect doors so so
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
Great Camera!!
, Jul. 19, 2002
Comments:
I have had this camera for one week now and I love it. This is my first digital camera and maybe my last as this one seems to "HAVE IT ALL". The ability to just point and shoot is super, but, it also has the ability to satisfy even the most creative
I have had this camera for one week now and I love it. This is my first digital camera and maybe my last as this one seems to "HAVE IT ALL". The ability to just point and shoot is super, but, it also has the ability to satisfy even the most creative
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use, long battery life, great picture quality
Cons: USB cord too short
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 10 days
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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