6 Megapixel CCD Digital Camera

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #566 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: DSCW30S
• Released on: 2006-02-15
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.67 pounds

Features

• 2816 x 2112 maximum image size.
• 6 megapixel CCD.
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens.
• 3x optical zoom.
• MS compatible.

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Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer's Description
Why Sony?;Because Sony sets the pace for simple, high-performance digital imaging, adding quality, value and artistic expression to enhance your creative possibilities and expand technology horizons. For a new generation of first-time or step-up digital photographers, the new Sony Cybershot DSC-W30 camera combines compact design and advanced features with the appeal of traditional rangefinder shooting, so everyone can enjoy a camera that's equally adept at saving their memories and capturing their vision. Quality, convenience, and aesthetic excellence have been Sony's advantages throughout its 60-year leadership in consumer electronics.

A Great Value in Digital Imaging;The DSC-W30 combines a sleek metal body and compact design with simple operations and high-tech features for a more enjoyable photographic experience. These features include super-sharp 6.0 megapixel resolution for making large prints, Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) to help prevent blurred images in low-light conditions, and Sony's original Clear RAW NR processing circuitry to minimise the colour noise distortion of high-sensitivity shooting.

A Screen that Shows More;On the large 2.0 inch LCD screen of the DSC-W30, there's a new Function Guide with text and icon display that make it easier to operate camera features like colour and brightness adjustments, image size, flash and self-timer modes, focusing modes, and more to help you get the most and best out of your camera. The DSC-W30 even provides an eye-level viewfinder for traditional shooting.

Superior Performance on the Go;For great results on the go, the DSC-W30 incorporates shooting features every digital photographer needs. These are: 32 MB of internal memory for capturing images in-camera without a flash memory card, built-in slot for optional Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO Duo media, and Lithium Ion Stamina battery to capture up to 400 shots.

6.0 Megapixel Super HAD CCD;Higher megapixels give you more detail and definition for large prints and cropping in on your subject. Sony's advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.

Large 2.0-Inch LCD Screen;The DSC-W30 has a bright 2.0 inch LCD screen for setting up and viewing images, with a one-touch "Play" button that makes it quick and easy to view your photos.

Simple Controls with Function Guide;User-friendly controls and a simple on-screen Function Guide with text/icon display, help you set up camera functions, and you'll have greater creative freedom to adjust colour mode (including "Natural" for subtle colours and "Rich" for more intense colours), sensitivity, brightness, and image size.

High Sensitivity Mode;A new High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) allows you to shoot with great results in low-light conditions, and Sony's original Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction) image processing technology helps suppress the colour noise that can accompany high-sensitivity shooting.

Carl Zeiss 3x Optical/2x Digital Zoom;3x optical zoom enables the DSC-W30 to bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots for better composition. Sony's precision 2x digital zoom provides an additional 2x magnification to enlarge details without unsightly jagged edges.

StaminaBattery Power;With its powerful Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, the DSC-W30 can capture up to 4003 images that's enough for an entire week of shooting! The compact BC-CSG battery charger is also supplied for battery recharging on the go.

13x Smart Zoom Feature;At VGA resolution, Sony's Smart Zoom feature intelligently "crops into" the central portion of interest in your photo without sacrificing full CCD resolution and avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms.

Capture Images In-Camera;With 32 MB of internal memory, the DSC-W30 allows you to shoot without a flash memory card, enabling you to then transfer your images to optional Memory StickDuo media, upload to your computer, or make prints on your digital printer.

Memory Stick Duo Media;The DSC-W30 has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo or higher-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo media--the ultra-compact media for shooting, storing, and sharing your photo images.

MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode;The DSC-W30 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio-video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second), with length limited only by the capacity of your media.

Product Description;The Cyber-shot DSCW30 is a great cornerstone in digital photography, combining superior performance with compact convenience. Features include 6.0 megapixels, Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, High Sensitivity mode, and a 2.0" LCD screen with on-screen Function Guide. We're sure that you'll like the 32MB of internal memory, and a battery that lasts for up to 400 shots&.keep snapping!

Box Contents

• Digital Camera
  
• User manaual
  
• Battery
  
• AV cable
  
• USB Cable
  
• CD-ROM

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Customer Reviews

Had real problems with this camera!
I purchased this camera earlier ths year, when it arrived it worked very well and the quality of photo was superb, it was easy to use and I was very happy with the item. However only aroud a month later the camera froze and would no longer turn on or function at all. I put this down to misfortune and amazon promptly replaced my faulty camera. Once again the camera performed very well for a few weeks and then once again froze and would no longer function. I had previously thought of sony as a quality make and with this is mind expected the item to be of a high qualiy, however i would not recomend anybody to purchase this particular model of cybershot camera.

Top Quality Again From Sony! Who Else!
this camera has everything for the beginner brilliant picture quality and its so easy to use shame it wasn't 7.1 MP tho. you will need a more expensive bigger memory card as a 1GB card will only do 275 photos in 6MP mode. taking pictures in the dark is amazing too there so clear!! i reli cudnt fault this camera. u even get a supplied AV lead to connect it to your TV!! Buy one you wont regret it!

Fantastic Video!
My first camcorder was a sony hi8. after some time the recording became messy ( lines and other 'dirt' in the video playback). this problem has been fixed by the service center....however it alerted me about the problem with cameras that record on tape. So I set my sights on the digital cameras with movie mode ...to see what they have to offer. Scouting through steves-digicams i came across the sony w30 and the video looked impressive enough. So I bought it.

The day I tested the video function of this camera is the day i realised i really no longer need to buy a 2000USD 3CCD digital video camera in order to get the quality of video I want. It's video is just superb and is just right for my needs...and for only about 200USD! This plus the freedom from problems associated with dirty recording mechanisms.
Bravo Sony!

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