DSC-T300/B
2.5
5
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HORRIBLE VIBRATION
Bought this for over $300 3ish years ago. Just outside the warranty, began to vibrate violently when turned on. The camera suffered no trauma and was well cared for. After researching a couple of years ago, found multiple cameras, including the Sony DSC-T300, have the bad vibrating issues. Held on to it as I've been a huge Sony fan for the past 20 years but Sony only recalled one camera model, not the T300, and refuses to acknowledge bad hardware. I'm chunking the camera and all I see is 15 $20 bills going into the trash. Nikon AW100 has been my mainstay. Sorry Sony, I've purchased some much higher end cameras from you in the past, your refusal to do anything about an issue that 1000's have posted about, has made you lose me as a customer.
July 2, 2012
Nice while it lasted...sort of.
This was a great, handy little camera, when it was working, while it lasted. I especially liked the 16:9 aspect ratio, and the viewscreen, almost as big as the camera itself.
Within a week of purchase the sliding lense cover jammed. This was unfortunate, as I was in Iceland, and had bought the camera for the trip.
I sent it in for repairs upon my return home, and comforted myself in its absence with the half dozen shots I had squeezed off before it crapped out on me.
Within weeks...the same problem. My efforts to get some help over the phone were futile--script-driven ESL tech running me through irrelevant diagnostic steps. Had to send it in myself this time, as I had tossed the packaging (always keep the box for thirty days!).
That problem didn't reoccurr, but within a couple of years it turned into a cell phone on vibrate-an apparently common problem, and one which woud have cost more to repair than the camera was worth at that point.
I like all the features on my new TX5 (my reason for not buying extended warranties) but it is still disappointing that such pricey little electronic items, like beer, are not purchased, but rented.
July 19, 2011
3 Years and counting
I've had this camera going on three years now, had my name engraved on it...it's been really excellent and worth the buy! Battery life still lasts longer than the party! I also take really good care of it, and it's always in the case while not in use....only been dropped twice, but only few scratches. Still amazing high resolution pictures! I always put it on the cradle to watch on my Bravia LCD 1080p TV with my customized slideshow music, the pictures are stunningly high definition...still after 3 yrs no difference!!!!!!!!!
March 5, 2011
Vibration over time.
At first this camera was a great deal, but looking at reliability and value the camera is very poor. At the moment, every time I turn on the camera to take pictures, something inside of the camera very loudly (if you put your ear to the camera it sounds like a truck's engine, that's how bad the vibration is). I would not recommend anyone to spend $300 on this camera just for it to last a year.
February 13, 2011
