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JUST PLAIN AWESOME! THIS CAMERA RULES!!!!!
I had for several years what was at the time the thinnest, lightest, and most well designed digital snap camera, also made by Sony, the T 7.
I knew that with the advance of technology, 5 mgs was fine but I wanted 10 mgs so on my veture to find a replacement, the only choice I had was another Sony.
This one gives me the same compact features, just slightly thicker footprint, but with the digital video 720p wide screen capability, my choices were made for me!
The quality of the images, digital stills AND digital video, are nothing short of SUPERB!!!! Knowing that everywhere I go, I can reach in my pocket and take photos and videos without the bulk of the standard video camcorders, I am ready to continue to capture those moments in life! And WITHOUT having to say, "wow, I sure wish I had a camera for that sunset, or that smiling child's face"....and to top it off, with the higher quality video, (the T7 had video too, but quality of video was basic), I can now take full advantage of viewing these videos on my Sony 50 inch flat panel! I only wished that the smile detect feature was included, but that is a small sacrifice for all else this camera offers!
Sharing the wonders of life with family and friends is really why most of us purchase cameras, so if you can afford this camera, and want the benefit of higher rez video, this IS the camera for YOU!
January 6, 2009
Really enjoy this camera
The camera does have low battery life when you take lots of photos and use the touchscreen often, you absolutely need a backup. I bought a backup brand new Sony battery on Ebay for $20 and it's perfect, takes seconds to switch it out. The camera is really incredible. 3.5 touchscreen gets lots of looks. It works great, have had it a year and use it all the time with no trouble. Videos and sound are fantastic, pictures can blow up and look professional. Kind of a pain that you have to use a special memory card so have to use the USB when you plug into the TV or laptop instead of the memory card slot (but thats Sony). It took me awhile to get used to it (I have always had Kodak EasyShares, which are great cameras but Kodak didn't offer the HD video and touchscreen features). I love love love the quality of the video with HD and stereo sound, and the ZOOM is fantastic. When I zoomed during video on my Kodak it would temporarily blur until it refocused, not with this. Also, you can take 3 photos during video which is neat. I don't know why people complain about 10 minutes of video, if you're taking more than that you need a video camera. 10 minutes is a very long time. 1 year of use and still in excellent condition, the camera/video button switches too easily when it's in your pocket so sometimes when you think you're taking a picture you're actually taking a video. Lens is too close to the corner so until you're used to it you get a few finger shots (and have to advise others when they use your camera). Bottom line - I get tons of complements on photo and video quality - playback on TV with slideshow and music is a neat feature. Great all around camera.
November 29, 2009
Love Hate Relationship
I had this Camera since 11/10/2008. It takes great pictures on ISO 80 while moving. Unbelievable. I took pictures while on top of a mountain and took great quality pictures. But the best part to me about it is the Macro options. Taking pictures as close as I can get and the results of the pictures are flawless. Posting the videos online is great too! Better than any quality video I've seen online so far. But only 10 mins long of video time is discouraging but then it is a camera.
Another thing that I like is when I take a picture the person and the background is in focus.
oOo0o the zooming!!!!!!!!! 10x zoom is a dream!!!!!! I'm used to 3x on other cameras which is such a drag. But the 10x zoom. LOVE IT!!!!
What I don't like about the camera is Flipping the image clock or counter clock wise. I go through soOo0o many steps to do just one thing! On the T700 it's a one button step! But it's only temporary on that camera. Even so It's super annoying flipping the pictures.
Another thing is the noise. I find that a lot of times I take pictures I get noise on my camera on automatic. So I'm practically forced to go manual. Which I don't mind at times. Although I'm always in different scenarios and I have to switch back and forth the programs and by the time I switch I can't take the picture cause the moment has gone by.
Last the battery life. I hate that it drains soOo0o quickly! Two batteries aren't even enough. I might as well get four more in the future. On top of that taking the battery out or installing it is a nightmare that I may break off the lid that holds the battery in! One of my worst fears on that camera is that thing alone.
Even though there's a lot of flaws. I do love this camera. A love hate relationship I'm willing to work on.
I actually have a T50 SLR which is a year older than I am. HaHaHa And that camera right there is gold!
May 7, 2009
Love this camera!
This is an upgrade from my T1 that was stolen in December. The T500 pictures I have taken have turned out great! I took a close up of my hubby's eye using the macro.. the clarity and detail was amazing. The HD video and audio is better than my camcorder.
The only major drawback that I have is the battery runs out quickly and I'd recommend getting at least one extra battery for backup.
Five days after I bought it I was running into a store from the parking lot and it fell out of my pocket bouncing and rolling end over end. I was sick watching it. Picked it up and other than a couple scratches it worked perfectly fine.
December 31, 2008
