Sony Cybershot DSC-T500 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 96
Media: Electronics
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 5
Digital Zoom: 10
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 3.5
Maximum Focal Length: 59
Minimum Focal Length: 5.8
Maximum Resolution: 10100000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 4.2 x 0.9 x 2.8
MPN: DSC-T500
Model: DSC-T500
UPC: 027242732032
EAN: 0027242732032
ASIN: B001DTA7IW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor | | • | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5x optical zoom lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization | | • | HD Movie Mode records 720p high definition video | | • | Face Detection technology captures faces naturally; | | • | 4MB internal memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo Media or Memory Stick PRO Duo Media |
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Product Description
With Sony's Smile Shutter technology, the DSCT300 helps automatically capture smiles as they happen, while Face Detection technology helps deliver accurate, natural images of family and friends. You can expect stunning detail and color thanks to its 10.1-megapixel resolution, Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens, and intelligent scene recognition mode.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 It's About TIME we Got STERO SOUND on a Compact Camera November 19, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
DAMN IT! I don't Understand it with these Camera companies these Days. They Offer HIGH DEFINITION aka HD Video Qualty for thier Compacts while still having POOR Mono tone Sound. What a TEASE. Anyway. I DO NOT Own this Piticular Camera. I know Nothing Else about this Camera, And I also know that I would NOT...NOT purchase this Camera for the Simpe Fact that It's too Flasy (too sexy looking) and OH ALL SONY CAMERAS "Require" YOU to purchase their OVER-priced and Costly SD Cards. How RIDICULOUS. Anyway. Bravo to Sony for FINALLY putting STEREO SOUND on a Tiny, Hand held Camera. That's IT. Im Done. Happy Shopping People.
 Nice Look But Useless November 18, 2008
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
Good:
1 star for nice look, light weight, and small size that you can carry easily.
1 star for better Video Record (1280*720)
Poor
1. Pirce too high
2. poor indoor shooting
3. touch screen doest respond fast enough
4. menu setting too much and not too easy to use
finally, I ship back to buy a canon xsi instead.
Worth the purchase November 9, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The thing that drove me to this camera was the HD resolution for videos. If it wasn't for this, I would have looked at others that were slightly smaller. I had a Canon SD800 that I was replacing which was thicker but smaller. I also have a Sony FX1 video camera too.
After using it about a month, I have these observations.
Having the HD resolution on a camera this small is nothing short of amazing. I never want to go back to 320x240 or even 640x480 res vids. Although it would NEVER compare even at the slightest to a dedicated HD camcorder or a my FX1, It's great to have the capability in your pocket. I carry the T500 with me everywhere and it's better to have the shot than not having at all - no one wants to lug a camcorder everywhere around.
Compared to other subcompacts (I've owned over 15 the past 8 years or so), the low light capability is the best out of all of them. There is some graininess in very low light but with my canon, you wouldn't be able to even get a picture in comparison.
I personally prefer real button controls. The touch screen is initially nice but to get to the submenus takes a while to get used to and there are frequent repressing the icons to get something to come up. The touchscreen is sometimes finicky - or perhaps a lag.
The extra large LCD is very nice - but be sure to buy a screen protector BEFORE buying the camera. I put a permanent smudge in the screen within 1 hr of receiving it. I thought I was careful but now I can't get the smudge off.
The battery life is horrendous. Whereas the canon can probably last me 2-3 weeks of occasional use, I have to charge this every couple of days. 450 photos/videos in one month and I believe I have had to charge this at least 8 times. This is with mixed photo taking and video viewing - similar to what I did with the canon. Be sure to have a couple of extra batteries when traveling.
I bought a SanDisk Extreme III 8gb HG Duo stick and it was definitely well worth it. Previously, I was using an Extreme II with the canon and the significant transfer speed upgrade is welcomed when transferring the really large videos from the T500. I don't have specifics but it feels almost twice as fast.
Being able to use the zoom (optically) while shooting video is a big plus. With the canon, my vids gets distorted. I have a full 5x zoom which is excellent for a camera of this size. Also, because the lens position is fixed (sony has their optics inside the camera), it is much smaller. Don't have to worry about the lens popping in and out.
The optical stabilizer works but on a limited scale. I feel the Canon has better stabilizing as my videos are still a little bit shaky.
Overall, the photo quality is pretty good. I like the canon picture quality in good light but with a mix of both low and good light, the Sony is much better. I have no regrets about buying this over a new Canon.
On a side note, I also bought a Sony T77 with this camera (I'm a camera hog). The T77 has the same quality but no HD. However, it is significantly smaller and a little bit lighter than the T500.
Incredible camera! November 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Best camera I've ever owned, and I've owned owned several digital cameras over the years. Operation is simple, photos are spectacular, and the Hi-Def video feature is phenomenal! Just love it!
Sony T500 - I think this one is a keeper! October 28, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've tried just about EVERY point and shoot that takes HD Video, plus countless other digital cameras over the years. The HD P&S's I've tried are: Canon TX1, Panasonic TX5, several flash drive camcorders that also take still pic's, Sanyo HD1000 & HD700, Samsung HV24HD, and ALL the Kodak's that take HD Video. By the way - it's a good thing that the places I buy these cameras from have a good return policy or I would have been in big trouble. My wife thinks I'm obsessed; she's right! Unfortunately, all of the above cameras had some serious issues - suffice it to say, not acceptable!
My criterion is pretty simple, but not easy to find. All I really just want is a small point and shoot that takes decent wide screen (16:9) pictures and HD 720 or 1080 videos. Nothing pro - I'm reasonable - the pic'/vid's need to look decent, clear, not make me sea sick to watch on my HDTV, stay in focus, sound quality OK, able to zoom during video (and the sound not cut out - i.e. Samsung), and able to stick in my pocket. I don't care about millions of screen shot selections, smile detection, and all the other gimmicky things. My computers are all able to play the new video formats so playback is not a problem. Why is this so darn hard????? This is 2008 (almost 2009) - we should have flying cars by now - right!!! Sorry for the rant - it's just frustrating!
Anyway, I think I found what I've been looking for - at least for now. This new Sony T500 basically does it all.
I'll start with Video - all I can say is NICE. Even in dim rooms, they look pretty good - outside even better! I have a media center computer hooked up to my HDTV - they really look nice and clear. Smooth playback. Zooming is nice and the video actually seems to stay in focus. Color is nice. Stereo sound quality is clear, stable to look at even while moving (no sea sickness with this one). What can I say - it just looks good - no major complaints. The video is, I think, the real strong point for the little camera.
Now for the Pictures - I've taken some really stunning pictures. Clear, color balanced, sharp, zoom is nice. Outside/good lighting is great; inside in low light, a bit grainy - but not bad - definitely acceptable. You have to play with the settings to get good indoor pictures, again really not bad at all. Flash seems strong. Focus fast. Lag Time - no problem. Good Zoom. Simple and intuitive operation and options.
Bottom line, my other favorite camera, the Canon G7, may take better stills, but this T500 takes solid still pictures and has FAR superior video, is much smaller, and easier to schlep around.
My few grips (and it should be no deal breaker for anyone in my humble opinion) is:
1)Battery life not so hot - I had to pick up two extra batteries - no big deal really, I just throw them in my pocket and when one dies out I just replace!
2)Indoor pics are somewhat grainy and unpredictable. But all in all, I happy with the pictures. Just take several of the same indoor shots and one will be good for you.
3)Memory Cards: as with many other camera geeks out there, I really wish Sony would just give the option of using SDHCs. I have so many SD cards (ranging from the old 16 mb SD to 16 GB SDHCs. Now I can't use them! Well - I just bought a new duo 8 GB - kinda costly, but "Resistance is (was) Futile" - I had no choice!
That's about it - I really like this camera and will keep it - at least until the next Point and Shoot that looks "to good to be true" comes out!
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