Sony Cybershot DSCT7 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Includes Docking Station)

Average customer rating: 3.5

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It's OK if you're not much into image quality
Very nice camera!
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A great camera for the anti-tourist (and others who want a small camera!)

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Sony Cybershot DSCT7 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Includes Docking Station)

Manufacturer: Sony
Product Group: Photography
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0007XY6QY

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Amazon.com Product Description

Sony's DSCT7 5.1-megapixel camera brings super-compact size to a new level. The camera is 3/8 inches thin at its narrowest point and 5/8 inches thin at its widest. Despite its small size, the camera still includes the quality features you've come to expect from Sony digital cameras, including a large, 2.5-inch LCD display, a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom, and enough megapixels to help you capture detail for photo-quality prints up to 13 x 17 inches. 1/2.4-Inch 5.1-Megapixel Effective Super HAD CCD Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity, and reducing noise. <table align="right" width="300" cellpadding="3"><tr><td><img border="0" alt="The Sony DSCT7's display" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/photo/detailpage/sony_t7_display_300.jpg"></td></tr> <tr><td><center>The T7's super-size 2.5-inch display is much larger than the 1.5-inch displays common to ultra-compact cameras.</center></td></tr></table> 2.5-Inch Hybrid LCD Monitor The enormous 2.5-inch LCD provides a high resolution view while shooting, with transmissive/reflective Hybrid design for extraordinary brightness in direct sunlight and large, easy to read menus. Unique in such a compact camera, this large screen makes it easy to share image playback with friends. Clear Photo LCD The DSCT7 includes Clear Photo LCD technology which provides higher resolution, contrast ratio and brightness. Images in the LCD will have up to a 40% improvement in color reproduction than previous models. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens The Vario-Tessar lens is specially produced for compact cameras and provides rapid auto focus with appealing zoom range. Utilizing a highly transmissive optical grade prism, the lens is housed entirely inside the camera body, and does not need to extend for use. <table align="left" width="175" cellpadding="3"><tr><td><center><img border="0" alt="The Sony DSCT7's super-slim body" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/photo/detailpage/sony_t7_width_55.jpg"></center></td></tr> <tr><td><center>The Sony DSCT7 is a mere 5/8 inches thin.</center></td></tr></table> Super Compact Slim Body The ultra-compact and thin size (9.8 millimeters) of the DSCT7 makes it the perfect camera to tuck in a pocket or purse for high-quality, high resolution photos almost anywhere. Real Imaging Processor Technology The innovative Real Imaging Processor in the DSCT7 not only improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera response time, decreases shutter lag, and improves battery stamina. <table align="right" width="200" cellpadding="6"><tr><td><img border="0" alt="The Sony DSCT7's interior" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/photo/detailpage/sony_t7_interior_175.jpg"></td></tr> <tr><td><center>This compact body contains Sony's Real Imaging Processor, a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, a 5.1 MP CCD, and more.</center></td></tr></table> 3x Optical/2x Digital/6x Total Zoom 3x Optical Zoom helps you frame your shots for better digital pictures. And Sony's Precision Digital Zoom provides an additional 2x magnification without the jagged edges of other designs, resulting in smoother images. 0 to 12x Smart Zoom Feature (Up to 12x at VGA Resolution) Smart Zoom intelligently uses the full CCD to let you zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size, thus avoiding the image degradation of digital zooms. 14-Bit DxP A/D Conversion Sony's 14-bit Digital Extended Processor captures the range between highlight and shadow with up to 16,384 values, for extended dynamic contrast and detail. Magnifying Glass Mode With its extraordinarily close focusing capability (1 centimeter) and oversized LCD, the DSCT7's Magnifying Glass mode can display images at over 3x actual size. This powerful capability opens up new possibilities in macro photography. 5-Area Multi-Point Autofocus By evaluating 5 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony's Multi-Point AF system can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background. AF (Autofocus) Illuminator Briefly illuminating the subject, in low or no-light conditions, the AF Illuminator helps establish a positive focus lock. Multi-Pattern Measuring Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern Measuring establishes the optimum exposure, even when highlight and shadow isn't centered in the frame. Memory Stick Duo Media Digital. Powerful. Transportable. Memory Stick Duo media is compact, portable and rugged, connecting a variety of hardware and software applications. Scene Selection Mode With 10 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter, Candle, and Magnifying Glass. Multi-Burst Mode Captures 16 consecutive 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera or as a single image on your computer. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, and 1/30 second frame intervals provide convenient motion analysis. MPEG Movie VX Fine Modes Captures VGA (640 x 480) high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) audio-video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. Video mail mode captures smaller file sizes suitable for email. Pre-Flash Metering With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots. Rechargeable InfoLithium Battery Supplied NP-FE1 InfoLithium battery; Provides reliable power for continuous shooting, without memory effect of other battery types. Cybershot Station Supplied Placing the DSCT7 on the supplied Cybershot Station provides a quick and easy connection between the camera and a TV for easy viewing, or a USB supported computer for MPEG video and still image transfer.

Product Description

Sony DSC-T7 5.1-megapixel camera brings super-compact size to a new level. The camera is 3/8 inches thin at its narrowest point and 5/8 inches thin at its widest. That's a stark contrast to its integrated 2.5-inch LCD display (that's among the largest size screens in this class). Images are sharp because Sony uses a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom. The innovative Real Imaging Processor in the DSC-T7 not only improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera response time, decreases shutter lag, and improves battery stamina. With still and movie modes, and a special docking station to make charging and transferring images easier, this digital-camera is perfect for you and your family. Captures VGA (640 x 480) high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) audio-video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. Video mail mode captures smaller file sizes suitable for email. Multi-mode electronic-flash Stores all images on Memory Stick(R) Duo media; captures VGA audio-video clips (length limited only by media) - Tested to support up to 1GB capacity Can transfer images to a Windows PC and/or a Macintosh computer Dimensions - 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 5/8 w/LCD Cover; 4.1 Ounces

Customer Reviews:

hello.......2007-03-09

The cameras is great. Good seller, fast shipping. Come with the box, new condition. I am satisfy with the product.

It's OK if you're not much into image quality.......2007-02-08

The thing is that it is not a very stable camera, hence it does not give you very stable shots, so many of your pics will be blured. Even those taken with a tripod. I am a pro photographer, and I would not recommend this camera. Yes, it's very thin, but is not worth the pics it takes...Seek for other model not so tiny if you're expecting better images.

Very nice camera!.......2007-01-31

I got this cam as a gift and it is very nice and sleek and easy to use!
The pictures are nice and it is light and easy to have it with you
everywhere.

Slick thing.......2007-01-05

This camera is so much good looking that you can afford to have a bad picture quality or bad power management.It's not for those who are really concerned about pixels and zooms.It's a camera for people on the go.

A great camera for the anti-tourist (and others who want a small camera!).......2006-12-04

Through most of the 1990s, I lived overseas in both Europe and Asia. Unfortunately, my number of photos from these times are limited to a handful as I hated looking like a "tourist" with my bulky camera! Nowadays, I no longer have to worry about that because of cameras like this one! I intially bought this T7 after using a friend's T1 and being impressed with the size of it. The T7 is obviously considerably smaller, which is even better!

I bought this camera right as they were coming out and paid well over $400 for it plus a 1GB Memory Stick Pro. Both are investments that even to this day (over a year later) I am very happy with. I have taken this camera just about everywhere and wherever I go people love to look at it. I can say I've probably sold at least a dozen of these to people that fell in love with the size of the camera and the quality of photos it takes.

As far as size, that is the biggest plus to it's advantage. It can fit anywhere. Even with the optional case that you can buy for it, it still easily fits in a trouser or jacket pocket, without even a noticable bulge.

As far as photo quality goes, as most of the reviews note, the camera is very limited when it comes to night time shots. I've found that these shots are often hit and miss as far as what you'll get, but for the size of the lens and the size of the flash, what can you expect? After shooting a few thousand photos with this camera, I know what will be a good and bad night shot, and with the playback feature, you can quickly see the quality of your photo and retake if needed. Is it perfect? No, but that's super tough in a camera this small.

Some reviews note the difficulty trying to take a photo while holding the camera still. I've never had issue with this, but I could see how it could be an issue, it's just never one either my wife (the primary user) or I have dealt with. I would venture that probably the vast majority of buyers of this camera will likewise not have a problem.

I've recorded more than a few .mpg movies with the camera and it surprisingly outperformed some of my bigger (and more expensive) point-and-shoot digital cameras. I have been very pleased with that.

Another drawback noted by many reviews is the LCD screen and the chance of breaking it. I put a plastic screen protector (the thin plastic sheet type held by static) on it as soon as I bought it and haven't had a problem. I've sat on the camera before (by accident, of course!) and have had it in luggage and the like, but have never had a problem.

The most significant drawback that I've had with the camera is that it can take more photos (esp with the 1GB card) than the battery will last. Buy a second battery and you'll be more than good, but it's just something to keep in mind.

I would highly recommend this camera for anyone who travels, or anyone who wants a camera to take quick photos. It can be carried anywhere and for the vast majority of shots, it's all that you need. I can say that we have many photos of our kids (and really good ones, too) that we would never had gotten if my wife didn't regularly carry this camera in her purse and diaper bag! I'm happy enough with it that I'm going to buy a second one for myself (especially now that the prices have dropped so much!) so that my wife can use our first one entirely for her own photography. I give it five stars and would definately recommend it to others.

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