Sony Cybershot DSCW80 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot (Silver)

I bought the Sony DSC-W80 on clearance from Compusa 9 months ago. I had went in hoping 2 score a Canon SD-1000, but the DSC-W80 was on of the alternates I was considering & the price was right. Right after I bought, I found out my sister in law went into labor & my niece was going 2 be born that evening. Needless 2 say the camera got a work out right then. First off, in low light situations, especially without the flash, the images will get really grainy. My understanding is that this is because 2 make these cameras so small, the photosensor is very small as well, which means it won't work as well in a low light environment, if this concerns you, step up 2 a slightly large point & shoot digital camera, it won't be pocket sized, but you'll get better low light images.

I was able 2 get great photo's & videos of my nieces birth with a 1gb memory stick installed, but I did notice the low light issue, again, that's the trade off 4 a camera this small, so I can live with it. Since then, I carry this camera with me all of the time, & it works great, I can usually get by with charging the battery once a week, & downloading the photos off at the same time. The thing takes outstanding photo's, I use it at the highest resolution 4 photo's & they are very sharp. When I'm shooting movies, I use standard quality, & get a decent balance between image quality & file size, the built in mike does a remarkable job picking up audio while shooting videos.

Considering this camera was my second choice it has been a welcome surprise that has done a remarkably good job as a constant carry camera. Now I just need a DSLR....

I've had this camera 4 a year, & all I can say is WOW. This is my third Sony digital camera, & I have never been disappointed with any of them. If you're an amatuer photographer, just looking 4 something 2 take pictures 4 the web, or you want 2 get good family shots, this is a fantastic little workhorse at a price that will fit almost any budget.

My biggest reason 4 loving this camera is the double anti-blur technology. The drawback of these newer, lighter cameras is that they are more diffcult 2 hold steady, & I have always had trouble getting a good, clear shot without shaking a bit anyway. How many times have you taken a dozen shots of the same thing in the hopes of getting one decent, clear picture? You'll never have 2 take more than one shot again with this camera-- you get crystal clear results *every single time*, even if you purposely wave it around. The 7.1 megapixel images are MORE than plenty 2 get great printed images (and the video is nothing 2 sneeze at either!).

Don't be thrown off by images of the camera itself. It's actually very small & lightweight. The battery lasts a long time, but takes a long time 2 charge (one of my only complaints), & you can get a single memory stick PRO duo in a 1 or 2 gig size at a low price, which will hold LOTS of pictures. I do wish it took a standard SD card. That, & the long battery charging time make this a four star product instead of five 4 me.

If you're shopping 4 a digital camera, this is a great choice even though it's been out 4 at least over a year. However, be sure you also check out the updated model, Sony Cybershot DSCW150 8.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Silver), & compare the features. Overall I still highly recommend this camera!

I would not recommend this camera. From the reviews I read, I thought this would be a nice upgrade camera 4 me. While it does take great daytime (daylight) pictures, the indoor (and nighttime) shots are terrible. I went 2 a wedding & took pictures in the church as well as the reception & I couldn't even edit them 2 send them 2 anyone. They came out with a yellowish tint 2 them too. I used the automatic setting that it comes with it (and I did try 2 use different settings after that day), but after a year & a half, I'm giving up (just ordered a Panasonic).

This was excellent service. I was a little nervous ordering over the internet, but delivery & product were top notch.

If you plan on taking pictures of small children or baby, THIS IS NOT THE CAMERA! As some of the other posting mentioned. Motion produces Fuzzy or Ghost-like image. Low light produce grainy pictures. I know some would say that the way it works but I don't recall my old 2.0MP sony camera was this bad. The only optimal setting I find is a very bright sunny day inside or outside & your subject is not moving around then you have great pictures. I also find that sometimes you think you took a great picture as seen in the LCD but when you actually see it on your computer, its a total different story.

Recreate the moment with the incredibly lifelike pictures you'll take with the DSC-W80 7.2 Megapixel Cyber-shot(R) digital camera. Your friends will be impressed with its combination of high fashion & advanced performance. With features like Face Detection 2 bring out the most natural tones in faces & HD output 4 presentation, sharing pictures becomes an experience 2 remember. The convenient in-camera retouching & red-eye reduction expands your creativity while the double anti-blur solution allows low-light shooting without flash. And the Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom lens lets you view the action very closely through the large 2.52 LCD screen. HD Output - view DSC-W80 still photos in spectacular high definition clarity & detail on your HDTV screen. HD Slide Show with Music - photos come alive on HDTV screens, accompanied by your choice of visual effects & any of four preset musical selections stored in memory or your favorite MP3 tunes downloaded from PC 2 your camera 4 use as background music. 9-Point Auto Focus - can measure auto-focus precision at 9 points on your screen. D-Range Optimization - preserves image data in bright highlights & shadows. In-Camera Retouching - lets you add creative effects 2 photos after you shoot ( e.g. - soft edge filter, partial color filter & fish-eye filter.) In-Camera Red-Eye Reduction Large 2.5 LCD Screen with optical viewfinder Simple Setup Controls 31 MB Internal Memory Built-in slot accepts optional Memory Stick(R) Duo or Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media. 14X Smart Zoom® Feature Sony Smart Zoom - intelligently crops into the central portion of interest in your photo. MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode - Captures VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up 2 30 frames per second)