True Point-and-Shoot (Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700)

Member Name: Good_Guy

Product:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Date:	05/03/09 (73 review reads)
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Advantages: Cool looking

Disadvantages: A Bit Pricey

If you are a control freak, this may not be the camera for you as it's is a true point-and-shoot camera. If you are stickler for image quality, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is not for you. You cannot manually control the shutter speed and aperture, and the photos it produces can indeed look sub-par close up. But that does not mean you don't get any control over the picture taking process, nor does it mean that the images are unusable. In fact, the level of control provided by the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is actually higher than most people would expect from an ultra-compact camera. You can use exposure compensation, choose from its various operative modes, specify by a touch of a finger where the camera should focus within the frame, call up a live histogram, and use the optical zoom even when recording video. And some of the functions that might seem gimmicky at first - such as the Smile Shutter, the anti-blink function or face detection - can actually come in handy in certain shooting situations; not to mention that they are undeniably fun.

And as regards the image quality, while it may not please the photo enthusiast, it is more than adequate for snapshots intended for on-screen viewing or common print sizes. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 might not be a success with the demanding photographer, but it is more than a step up for those who have hitherto only been shooting with a phone camera, and is likely to attract interest and favourable reactions in almost any company, at almost any social event. The 'coolness factor' of this device is very high, and it is likely to keep you and your friends entertained for a long time. Pricey though it is, you might be drawn by the Sony brand and handy simple to use functionality.

Summary: Great Compact for the Amateur

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