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Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P2
Integrating a 2-megapixel sensor, the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P2 is a simple point-and-shoot capability camera powered by a 3x optical zoom and 6x digital zoom.
With dimensions of 114.0 x 51.5 x 35.6 mm it can be termed as compact and weighs a reasonable 206 g even with the accessories installed.
The 2-megapixel sensor helps in giving out for comprehensive prints up to the size of 8 x 10 inches. A 3x optical zoom lens (39-117mm equivalent) assists you in taking snaps the way you want them to be. The digital zoom also can be used scarcely, if required. For getting better results in dark conditions, you can utilize the AF lamp to brighten up the surroundings.
P2 is equipped with a 1.5-inch LCD which can be put to good use during image capturing. To expand the battery life, you also have the option of using the optical viewfinder for proper framing of shots.
Being a click-and-shoot camera, it is but natural that most of the crucial functions are determined by the camera. But for the semi-professionals, there a few manual options.
Among them is the five-step manual focus mode. The ISO sensitivity ranges between auto to 400. Special effects present include black-and-white, sepia, solarized, and negative. In white balance settings, you can choose from Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, and Incandescent.
Scene modes of P92 feature Twilight, Twilight Portrait and Landscape. Exposure compensation options include +/-2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step. That’s not all; P2 also encloses a three-area multipoint autofocus. Flash options comprise Auto, Forced Flash, and No Flash.
Taking advantage of the multiburst mode, it is possible to snap 16 pictures of 320 x 240 pixel resolution. Macro images can only be captured from a distance of 10 cm.
A video shooting mode is present where you can shoot movie clips devoid of audio in three different MPEG modes; (MPEG HQX, 320x240, 16.6fps), (MPEG Presentation, 320x240, 8.3fps), (MPEG Video mail, 160x112, 8.3fps).
Pictures can be stored on the 16MB memory stick shipped with the camera. Employing this stick, you’ll get to save around 30 images but P2 is also compatible with higher capacity memory in case you are falling short on memory.
For transporting images from you camera to a PC, you can utilize the USB cable provided.
Powered by the rechargeable InfoLithium NP-FC10 battery, the camera can run for 90 minutes at one stretch when fully charged.
Capturing good quality images with easy to use features, P2 delivers well as a point-and-shoot camera.
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Gr8 camera for beginners
I’m no expert photographer and so I was on the prowl of an easy to use camera with nice feature set. After months of research I finally bumped into the DSC-P2 and ever since, it has been an absolute joyride. U get only 2 megapixels but after having a look at the results, you shouldn’t be too disappointed. Yes the night shots aren’t as good as the day shots, but as a beginner u shouldn’t be too concerned about it. The features aren’t that easy to comprehend but a bit of experimenting will sure solve your problem. Among the disappointments is the software Pixela which is a bit too confusing for beginners sake. But the exceptional battery life will definitely not make you feel let down. It’s a really good camera from a beginner’s point of view.
User Rating : 8 /10  (
by :
rafaelnadar on
Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:05:00 GMT
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