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5.0 out of 5 stars SONY Made it right, FINALLY, December 3, 2001
This review is from: Sony DSC P5 Cyber shot 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)
I am a huge fan of digital cameras. I owned a DSC P1, and it is not so bad for beginners although the price is quite steep.
DSC P5 does not dissapoint. I bought one for my wife, and she's happy, no complaints. : ) The enhancements especially in software dept made it worthwhile even for advanced amateurs. You can actually see the information on your aperture, mode settings for each of your shots. The flash has improved, much better than DSC P1 which ocassionally gave you reddish hue.
SONY has done it's homework on feedback given to DSC P1. DSC P5 is thinner, the controls are easier to understand and are put into logical locations. Aesthetically, I give the controls 9 out of 10 points. The on/off switch has been changed from the sliding type to a push button type, which can be annoying at times, but it depends on individual preference.
Pictures are not bad at all. I can't see much difference from DSC P1, but as a satisfied customer of both DSC P1, and DSC P5, I can say, you will not be dissapointed.
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