The only slick black camera you'll ever need at home (Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80/B)

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Product:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80/B
Date:	08/04/08 (39 review reads)
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Advantages: Affordable, inconspicuous, multi-focus, image stabilization

Disadvantages: Frail battery-compartment cover, average battery life

I needed a digital camera to take pictures just around the house, so I didn't opt to buy an expensive SLR. This Cybershot DSC-W80 by Sony is a great point and shoot, and it's loaded with features to enhance your photos as well.

This camera is sturdy and can take a beating. The casing is made of metal, aluminum most likely, and I do believe there is a titanium version of this camera if you're willing to spend the extra $100. I have accidentally dropped this camera countless times and it always works just fine afterwards. My only complaint with it is the battery-compartment door, it's made of PLASTIC which has been chromed to match the other real metal accents on the camera. It is easy to operate but does feel brittle when you do so. It is spring-loaded so it pops-open easily when it is slid down. The door also hides where the MS DUO Pro Memory Stick is inserted (sold seperately).

The start-up time is like a second, as soon as you press the Power button, the lens extends and you're ready to shoot. It only takes slightly longer right after re-installing the recharged battery. Yes, it includes a nice little lithium ion battery and a recharger for it as well. Other notable accessories include a USB cable to upload pictures to your computer and a driver disk for the computer so you can use it.

This camera is great for taking pictures in almost any lighting condition thanks to the multiple shooting-modes, which can be easily changed at the flick of a thumb. It also has image stabilization so using a tripod isn't a necessity, but it does help reduce noise when shooting in darker settings. It also has Multi Auto-Focus which allows you to focus on up to 9 different objects in the frame! You can even record video with sound in High Definition! The 7.2 Megapixels definitely create wonderful quality images.

Summary: Perfect all-around digital camera for everyday use

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