Sony Cybershot DSC-T9 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilization Zoom

This was a nice camara until it reached 2 years of use. An error message came up, focus seems broke down. Camara was not dropped or anything. I searched online, & found a lot people having same problem, some saying by hitting the side of it might get rid of the error message, but it didn't work 4 me. Don't buy if you looking 4 something that you can use 4 a longer time period.

I have had this camera 4 a year an a half. In that time it has taken many photos 4 me, most of them good, the rest blurry or overexposed. (blurry even when using the stabilizer. It's a big problem). My main problem with this quarrel is that about a year ago, a little bump caused some screws 2 come out of the camera & then the casing actually began 2 separate. Now, Sony took it back under warranty, fixed it, & returned it. A couple months later, a couple other screws went missing 4 no apparent reason. Again, sent back, returned fixed. Now, it's started doing this really annoying vibrating thing sometimes when I'm trying 2 take photos, which causes them 2 come out very, very blurry. I have no idea why it does this, & am currently shopping 4 a new camera. I heard the newer Cybershots are better, but am cautious 2 buy Sony again because this experience was so bad. I shouldn't need 2 buy a new camera after having this one 4 less than a year & a half, even less when considering it spent about two months of that being repaired. Oh, another thing, the flipdoor will come open in your pocket or purse, & waste battery. Luckily, the battery life is good, but it's still irritating & can't be good 4 the camera.

Don't do it, find another camera.

Hi,

Ok, so the camera was AMAZING the first two days until I dropped it into the toilet in its case. Now, obviosuly this is my fault. It dried out & I brought it in 2 a camera specialist who said it was fine but I feel the pictures were not as clear. So now it is just sitting here on my desk & I can't use my $400 camera. But the camera was great...i don't recommend buying this porduct online. You can't send it or take it back.

I have had this camera 4 8+ months & used it extensively. I have had plenty of experience with many other digital & film cameras.

Its main pros:
+ small size (internal zoom helps)
+ good looks
+ silent operation

Cons:
- very noisy images, smudged by the camera's noise reduction
- very bad & overly strong flash, overwhelms subject indoors
- useless red-eye technology
- relatively short battery life

Basically, this is a cool party cam. For most images, esp. indoors, I need 2 edit with Photoshop or some other program 2 eliminate red eyes & fix exposure due 2 flash issues. The images cannot be sharpened (unlike say a Canon) because of the aggressive smudging from the noise reduction algorithm.

I like this camera but many a time I wish I had bought a Canon digital elph instead.

I just love this camera! The quality of the photos & videos are excellent. The battery life has never been a problem at all. It's very easy 2 store in it's dock. The videos are great & so convenient that I find myself taking more videos with this camera than with my video camera.

At less than 1 inch thin, Cyber-shot(R) DSC-T9 is yet another digital-camera marvel from Sony. In addition 2 6 megapixel still picture resolution, the DSC-T9 can also take movies (with or without sound) at up 2 640x480 resolution at 30 fps 4 absolute versatility. This model also includes Super SteadyShot(R) that compensates 4 normal hand movements. The results are high-quality, sharp images that are virtually free of accidental blurs. Still Image & Movie modes With 58MB Internal Memory, the DSC-T9 allows you 2 shoot photos without a flash memory card -- then transfer your images 2 Memory Stick(R) Duo media, upload 2 your computer or make prints on your digital printer / Slot 4 MS Duo media card (For practical use of this camera, we suggest purchasing an optional memory card of 256MB or greater) / Tested 2 support up 2 2GB media capacity The DSC-T9 lets you view in-camera images in Slide Show sequence, with one-button operation, selectable transition effects & up 2 four music background tracks that make it more entertaining 2 share your memories. You can even use supplied Picture Package Music Transfer software 2 add your own favorite music For fast, no-hassle hookup, the DSC-T9 snaps into an optional , compatible Cyber-shot(R) Station cradle with USB connector 4 your PC, TV connector 4 viewing images on large screens, AC power input 4 recharging battery Dimensions - 3 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 13/16 (89.7 x 54.9 x 20.6) / Weight - 5.8 oz (185g) w/battery