Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 manual and always important Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 lens which makes the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 kit or bundle, is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number P30
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $299.00
Price Update Date 2004-04-24
Date Available 2001-04-15
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Tripod Mount Material Metal
Weight 258 g
9.0 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 143 x 103 x 79 mm
5.6 x 4.1 x 3.1 in
Warranty in Months 12
Image Capture Image Resolution 1280x960, 1280x848, 1024x768, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Resolution 160x120, 80x72
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 5:4
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 1.30
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.7"
Movie Audio No
Quality Levels 2
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 41 - 123 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 2x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Manual Focus Steps 5
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 3 - 50 cm
1.2 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area 59 x 44 mm
2.3 x 1.7 in
Lens Thread 37 mm
Lens Thread Type Front Element
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy 72%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 123000
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 4
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Hold
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Auto
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 4
Flash Modes Auto, Forced, Off, Red Eye
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types Memory Stick
Memory Included (MB) 4.0
Uncompressed Format TIFF
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG, GIF
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Included Software MGI PhotoSuite 8.1 (Windows), PhotoSuite SE v1.1 (Mac), Videowave IIISE (Windows), Sony SPVD-004 USB driver (Mac/Windows)
OS Compatibility Windows, Mac (limited)
Performance Timing Startup Time 4.6 seconds
Shutdown Time 1.1 seconds
Record -> Play (max res) 1.7 seconds
Record -> Play (min res) 1.2 seconds
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus 0.4 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.2 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res 2.5 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 2.5 seconds
Download speed, KB/second 288.0
Power Battery Form Factor AA, InfoLITHIUM S
Usable Battery Types AA, InfoLITHIUM S
Batteries Included AA
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 camera or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 powergrip digital camera.

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