Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55
The new DSC-S700 and DSC-S650 cameras will also feature 7.2-megapixel imagers, and will shine in classic silver. The former model will house a 2.4-inch LCD wrapped in a metal body and the latter a two-inch screen.
All four new models feature 3x optical zoom capability, blur-reduction technologies (ISO), and substantial internal memory for shooting without a media card. Their storage capacities can be expanded further with optional 8GB Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo flash media cards for the W-series models and 4 GB Duo media cards for the S-series models.
“Now that digital cameras are personal items, it’s common to have more than one camera per household,” said Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital cameras at Sony Electronics. “Our new models are solid performers that will be easy for novices to digital photography to use and at the same time meet the needs of more advanced users.”
Capture the Mood
High sensitivity is featured on all of the cameras to reduce the chances of taking blurry photos, especially in low light situations. With settings up to ISO1000, you can shoot at higher shutter speeds to capture the candles on a birthday cake or the city lights without using a flash.
On the W-series cameras, Sony’s Clear RAW noise reduction technology helps reduce picture noise common to low-light exposures. Sony’s AF Illuminator also facilitates these models’ ability to shoot well in low light. A special light is thrown on subjects before taking a shot so that the camera’s imager can better detect contrast. The end result is well-focused, clear pictures, even in low light.
Shoot At The Speed of Life
These new models feature quick start-up, fast shot-to-shot times, and long battery life – up to 380 shots on a full charge of the W55 and W35 cameras’ Lithium ion battery, and 460 shots on a full charge of the S700 and S650 models’ optional, rechargeable AA batteries. The cameras’ sophisticated auto-exposure and auto-focus features work fast so you get the picture right the first time.
No More Guesswork
All models incorporate a function guide and resolution guide. When menu icons are selected, a simple text explanation is displayed on the LCD screen. This function guide is readily-accessible through a convenient mode dial. The resolution guide is helpful when deciding on the best resolution for prints. When you select the resolution in the menu, a pop-up screen provides the ideal print size for that particular setting.
In stores in February, the W55 model will be available for about $200, the W35 for about $180, and the S650 for about $150. The S700 ships in March for about $180. Options will include batteries, travel chargers, lenses, filters, sports packs, and cases. All models can be purchased online at Sonystyle.com, at Sony Style retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), and at authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin on Jan. 23 at www.sonystyle.com/cameras2007.
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This isn’t really a comment it is more a question. My pictures I take with my camera files are too big. Why is that. The files are huge. I can do anything with pictures with files that big.
Jen.. That because you have a 7.2 megapixel digital camera ( I assume you’re using the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55). You’ll need a photo software to resize your photos. I’m currently using Photoshop to edit my digital photos. But the software is quite expensive, if you just want to use it just to resize your photos then I think you’re just wasting your money.
Try to donwload the Google Picasa photo software here: http://www.dphotojournal.com/free-software-picasa-version-27/ It’s quite good and it’s FREE.
Irfanview does a great job of viewing and resizing images.
http://www.irfanview.com
You can quite easily set your W55 to shoot at lower file sizes. In any taking mode, just depress the button below the four-way controller on the back of the camera that doubles as the delete button in review mode. Your default of 7 MP will be highlighted. Scroll down the selections until you have the size needed. You can get very nice 4 X 6 inch prints at your 3 MP or even 2 MP settings. Your files will be smaller and you’ll use less card write time and space. Just remember to set back to the larger sizes if you ever want enlargements.
More a question. On starting up camera notice “Access” appears on screen. I follow directions to switch off power and then turn back on, but it stll refuses me access. ANY ideas please.
Im having the same problem with the access showing and it wont let me do anything besides look at my old pics. Did you figure out what is wrong with the camera?
I had the same problem on Xmas eve…and that is probably one of the least opportune moments to lose use of your camera.
Has anyone been able to advise you how to fix that problem??
Thanks
I had the same problem too. It says access then restart and nothing happened…someone could fixed the problem????? Thanks
(Comments wont nest below this level)I took the camera to Best Buy camera Dept. where I bought it, to see if anyone had suggestions as the warranty had expired about 30 days prior. The young lady walked it over to the Geek Squad counter and they told her it would cost less to just buy a new one than to repair it.
I went home and did more research and fixed it myself. It cost nothing to repair and the camera has been working fine for the past three days.
The lens is jammed and won’t open all the way. You have to bang on the camera and/or tug on the lens to release it from whatever is causing it to jam when it opens. I started with gentle tapping and tugging…but ended up giving it three good whacks on a tile floor and yanking on the lens like I was going to rip the thing right out of the camera. It kicked on and has been fine ever since. If Geek Squad knew that they could probably make some extra cash fixing the Sony Cybershots….
Thank you Sandra,
it helped also in my case.
I gave it a good bang on the left side of the camera and suddenly it worked.
Hi, Thanks for the info. I had the same problem. Could view & delete old pictures, but couldn’t take new ones. I didn’t tap the camera at all. I looked at the front of the lens and it was off square just a fraction.. I lightly twisted the lens to correct the off set. Works Perfect!~! Now it might not last forever, but If it happens again I know what to do. Now I’m hitting eBay to see how many broken cameras I can buy LOL
I did exactly what you did and it worked. Good luck on that ebay buying blitz [LOL] and thanks a lot.
I am having the same problem right now.
So should I hit my camera? I’m scared of breaking it even further. It also says access then turn off and on again.
But that doesn’t work. I don’t know what to do!
Same problem, same solution, same result - now it works. Thanks for the tip, Sandra Cooke!!!
Amazingly I recently was shown that I could repair my faulty Nokia cellphone the same way: with a hard tap on the flip-up.
I never would’ve thought that bashing a delicate electronic device would have such a satisfying result, but there you go…
Thank you, this has fixed my camera also! Genius.
Thanksss Sandra Cooke!!!
It’s working :o)
Same problem and same solution!!
My camera did the same thing about halfway through vacation, wish I knew that all it needed was a good yank on the lense to fix it!
Thanks so much for the advice!
Brilliant !
And I’d been telling the kids not to mess with it!
Thanks.
I cant download the pictures of my cybershot!!, the sony software does not recognize them, it says that they are not in a picture format, but i see them while they are in my camera…..what can i do about it? is there any other program I can use??
I think that the W55 is okay its not great when you take pictures outside it looks like a regular picture but not how the internet shows it when it comes to the inside the pictures are sometimes dark or to bright and there are small dots all over the picture. But then again maybe there is something wrong with it and when I fix it will be beautiful.
I had the same problem and read all the comments and tried banging it and that didn’t work so, when I pushed the on and off button I held the lens so it couldn’t come out and forced it down and then turned it on again and it works for now.