Bizrate User Review.
2 Thumbs up!!!!
, Jan. 16, 2003
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.
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.
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.
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
Bizrate User Review.
Sony DSC-S85
, Jul. 16, 2002
Comments:
I bought this camera a year ago after much research into high quality digital cameras. I wanted the ability to zoom (both digitally and optically) but wanted something that was similar in size to a standard SLR camera. I was not disappointed. I bought an
I bought this camera a year ago after much research into high quality digital cameras. I wanted the ability to zoom (both digitally and optically) but wanted something that was similar in size to a standard SLR camera. I was not disappointed. I bought an
QuickTake:
Pros: Great features, easy of use, portability
Cons: Flimsy plastic door on battery recharge port
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 12 months
Bizrate User Review.
DSC-S85
, Jul. 16, 2002
Comments:
I bought this camera a year ago after much research into high quality digital cameras. I wanted the ability to zoom (both digitally and optically) but wanted something that was similar in size to a standard SLR camera. I was not disappointed. I bought
I bought this camera a year ago after much research into high quality digital cameras. I wanted the ability to zoom (both digitally and optically) but wanted something that was similar in size to a standard SLR camera. I was not disappointed. I bought
QuickTake:
Pros: Great features, ease of use, very high quality pictures
Cons: Flimsy plastic cover on recharge port
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 12 months
Bizrate User Review.
DSC-S85
, Jul. 16, 2002
Comments:
I bought this camera a year ago after much research into high quality digital cameras. I wanted the ability to zoom (both digitally and optically) but wanted something that was similar in size to a standard SLR camera. I was not disappointed. I bought
I bought this camera a year ago after much research into high quality digital cameras. I wanted the ability to zoom (both digitally and optically) but wanted something that was similar in size to a standard SLR camera. I was not disappointed. I bought
QuickTake:
Pros: Great features, ease of use, very high quality pictures
Cons: Flimsy plastic cover on recharge port
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 12 months
Bizrate User Review.
Great camera for novice and experienced photographer
, Jul. 13, 2002
Comments:
Camera has great auto and manual features. Can be used as point and shoot with all the auto settings or used creatively with the manual settings. My first digital camera and I am very happy with it. It has everything on it to make it possible for me to do
Camera has great auto and manual features. Can be used as point and shoot with all the auto settings or used creatively with the manual settings. My first digital camera and I am very happy with it. It has everything on it to make it possible for me to do
QuickTake:
Pros: Great features and ease of use.
Cons: Haven't found any
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 days
Bizrate User Review.
Perfect camera for the novice user or advanced
, Jun. 15, 2002
Comments:
I have to admit I was a little wary of buying a camera that was almost $600 (for internet price, not store price which was $700) because I wasn't sure if the quality would be noticeable over a smaller, cheaper digital camera. Sony, however, proved me wron
I have to admit I was a little wary of buying a camera that was almost $600 (for internet price, not store price which was $700) because I wasn't sure if the quality would be noticeable over a smaller, cheaper digital camera. Sony, however, proved me wron
QuickTake:
Pros: Very user friendly, Great picture quality, tons of options
Cons: Little on the expensive side, only comes with 16mb mem
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 4 days
cnet.com Professional Review.
Sony Cyber Shot DSC S85
Comments:
Review Verdict: While its performance isn't always stellar, the feature-rich DSC-S85 represents a good value among 4-megapixel digicams.
Review Verdict: While its performance isn't always stellar, the feature-rich DSC-S85 represents a good value among 4-megapixel digicams.
QuickTake:
Pros: High resolution; excellent image quality in brightly lit shots; lots of features.
Cons: Poor low-light image quality; slight shutter delay.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S85
Comments:
Great features, nice price, but not so friendly. Cannot use battery and memory on non-Sony devices.
Great features, nice price, but not so friendly. Cannot use battery and memory on non-Sony devices.
QuickTake:
Pros: Video mode, Mac OS X friendly.
Cons: Uses Sony-only Memory Stick; InfoLithium battery and flash; no dedicated Delete button.
personal computer world Professional Review.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S85
Comments:
Sony's new 4.1megapixel digital still camera features improved prints and MPEG movies.
Review Verdict: Sony has essentially upgraded its S75, which was already a great camera. The resulting S85 may be pricey, and only work with Memory Stick media, but it offers great control and wonderful quality.
Sony's new 4.1megapixel digital still camera features improved prints and MPEG movies.
Review Verdict: Sony has essentially upgraded its S75, which was already a great camera. The resulting S85 may be pricey, and only work with Memory Stick media, but it offers great control and wonderful quality.
QuickTake:
Pros: High resolution; great manual control; good ergonomics; broad features.
Cons: Memory Stick format is pricey and the slot won't take IBM's MicroDrive.
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Sony DSC-S85
Comments:
Review Verdict: Many people expected 2001 to show the same evolution in image resolution that we saw in 1999 and 2000.
Review Verdict: Many people expected 2001 to show the same evolution in image resolution that we saw in 1999 and 2000.
QuickTake:
Pros: Unparalleled image resolution at its price and at the time of writing this review, Good metering, good white balance, good colour balance (more 'neutral' than S75), Fast, sharp, high quality lens is able to deliver resolution to the sensor, Low image nois
Cons: Slow startup times (lens extension), Zoom controller does not have enough increments / multiple zoom speed, Memory Stick compartment on the base of the camera, Auto exposure limited by minimum 1/30 sec shutter speed, Flash synch terminal is proprietary (o
steves-digicams.com Professional Review.
Sony DSC-S85
Comments:
The Sony DSC-S85 CyberShot has the distinction of being the first four megapixel digital camera to be priced below $1000, in fact it has an unbelievable MSRP of just $799. On the outside it's physically identical to the Sony DSC-S75 except it's finished i
The Sony DSC-S85 CyberShot has the distinction of being the first four megapixel digital camera to be priced below $1000, in fact it has an unbelievable MSRP of just $799. On the outside it's physically identical to the Sony DSC-S75 except it's finished i
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