Sony cybershot

PSU4ME · 02-12-2004, 06:47 PM

Guys,
I am looking for some working knowledge of the sony cybershot 3.2 mp. Got an award at work so i have to pick something!

Thanks

PSU4ME · 02-12-2004, 07:07 PM

http://bizrate.lycos.com/marketplace...--7386651.html

That is a link about the specifics....Please let em know what you think....mainly want it for some interesting reef pics.

Thanks

David · 02-12-2004, 08:45 PM

Hi there. I sell digital cameras, used to do the Cybershots as well, but I'm afraid I'm just a Canon man now.

I won't comment about the Cybershots specifically, except that they make a good every day camera, family and pet snaps, that kind of thing.

For awesome close up shots like these guys pull, something in the SLR as opposed to the compact variety is what you want, as the lenses are interchangable and you can get specific macro lenses. Unfortunately SLRs are fairly expensive.

BUT, if your camera has enough manual adjustments, and you know what you're doing you should be able to get some very nice shots indeed.

I just thought I'd look at the link, and that's probably the most dubious use of the phrase SLR that I've ever seen. But it's got a high resolution which can help you out a lot; when it doesn't look very big on your viewfinder, when you download it at full res it's a damn sight bigger.

For the money I think it should do alright. Maybe someone who owns one can comment.

Oh, and remember everybody, the amount of mega pixels doesn't matter (kind of)! One of the best digital cameras around is 1.1!

Travis · 02-12-2004, 09:25 PM

3x zoom, no manual white balance, 3.9" minimum focusing distance I would give it a thumbs-down for tank shots. Sorry!

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/p72.html

PSU4ME · 02-12-2004, 09:32 PM

but it was free....

Travis · 02-12-2004, 10:21 PM

Well, hell, free always gets a thumbs-up!!!

I missed that part. Give it a go, nothing to lose!

Reef Geek · 02-12-2004, 11:28 PM

I have that exact model .. I wouldnt buy it again.

David · 02-12-2004, 11:52 PM

Well that's a damning review, that's for sure.

But free makes it pretty good.

Brucey · 02-13-2004, 04:49 AM

Looks like Dave is the man to ask about Dig Cams then .... put that one in the memory bank !!

David · 02-16-2004, 09:02 PM

Gaaah, I've been found out. Yep, can tell you about the equipment, but the use of the equipment I'd leave to some of the others.

02-12-2004, 06:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
PSU4ME JoePa lives on!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PA Posts: 382 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sony cybershot Guys, I am looking for some working knowledge of the sony cybershot 3.2 mp. Got an award at work so i have to pick something! Thanks

02-12-2004, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
PSU4ME JoePa lives on!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PA Posts: 382 View Gallery Karma Komment	http://bizrate.lycos.com/marketplace...--7386651.html That is a link about the specifics....Please let em know what you think....mainly want it for some interesting reef pics. Thanks __________________ 90 Gallon AGA with a 40 breeder sump (DIY). 2-250 Watt XM 10k's and 2 actinic VHO's. 3-5 inch DSB.

02-12-2004, 09:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,557 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	3x zoom, no manual white balance, 3.9" minimum focusing distance I would give it a thumbs-down for tank shots. Sorry! http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/p72.html __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

02-12-2004, 09:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
PSU4ME JoePa lives on!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PA Posts: 382 View Gallery Karma Komment	but it was free.... __________________ 90 Gallon AGA with a 40 breeder sump (DIY). 2-250 Watt XM 10k's and 2 actinic VHO's. 3-5 inch DSB.

02-12-2004, 10:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,557 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Well, hell, free always gets a thumbs-up!!! I missed that part. Give it a go, nothing to lose! __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

02-12-2004, 08:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
David Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brisbane, AU Posts: 118 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi there. I sell digital cameras, used to do the Cybershots as well, but I'm afraid I'm just a Canon man now. I won't comment about the Cybershots specifically, except that they make a good every day camera, family and pet snaps, that kind of thing. For awesome close up shots like these guys pull, something in the SLR as opposed to the compact variety is what you want, as the lenses are interchangable and you can get specific macro lenses. Unfortunately SLRs are fairly expensive. BUT, if your camera has enough manual adjustments, and you know what you're doing you should be able to get some very nice shots indeed. I just thought I'd look at the link, and that's probably the most dubious use of the phrase SLR that I've ever seen. But it's got a high resolution which can help you out a lot; when it doesn't look very big on your viewfinder, when you download it at full res it's a damn sight bigger. For the money I think it should do alright. Maybe someone who owns one can comment. Oh, and remember everybody, the amount of mega pixels doesn't matter (kind of)! One of the best digital cameras around is 1.1!

02-12-2004, 11:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have that exact model .. I wouldnt buy it again. __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

02-12-2004, 11:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
David Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brisbane, AU Posts: 118 View Gallery Karma Komment	Well that's a damning review, that's for sure. But free makes it pretty good.

02-13-2004, 04:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Brucey Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading, England Posts: 1,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Looks like Dave is the man to ask about Dig Cams then .... put that one in the memory bank !! __________________ 160UK Gallon. (192US Gallon). 400Lbs LR. Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty skimmer. Arcadia 3Series pendant (3x250W 14,000'K MH & 2x58W 60" actinic) (DIY cooling fan). Tunze 7095 Multicontroller & 2xTunze 6100 Streams. Redsea 100 Aquazone Plus ozonizer and redox computer. Aquamedic Ocean Runner 6500 return. TMC Vectron 30W UV sterilizer. Aquamedic Aquaniveau auto top up system through Deltec 500 kalk stirrer. PurityOnTap RO/DI. Deltec FR509 (ROWAPhos). Aquamedic PH computer controlling KNOP HD Calcium Reactor. Setup Nov 2002 See my tank here http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...&threadid=4486

02-16-2004, 09:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
David Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brisbane, AU Posts: 118 View Gallery Karma Komment	Gaaah, I've been found out. Yep, can tell you about the equipment, but the use of the equipment I'd leave to some of the others.

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