Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 7.2 Megapixel Compact Camera - Silver

Hit and Miss.

Strengths: Fast shots, compact design, ease of use.

Weakness: White spots all over indoor and outdoor night photos, grainy zoom shots, expensive.

O.k., why didn't any of the reviewers mention that the flash proximity to the lense causes ghost spots all over any photos taken with the flash? There is even a reference to this in the manual and the user is told this is "normal" and not a malfunction of the camera. Normal to have spots all over indoor and outdoor night photos? Great. This is caused by small specs of dust and lint in the air...
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O.k., why didn't any of the reviewers mention that the flash proximity to the lense causes ghost spots all over any photos taken with the flash? There is even a reference to this in the manual and the user is told this is "normal" and not a malfunction of the camera. Normal to have spots all over indoor and outdoor night photos? Great. This is caused by small specs of dust and lint in the air being reflected back to the lens as a result of the flash being too close to the lens.

Sony claims an optical zoom, but if this is the case, why are zoom photos so grainy? I don't buy it. Either it is in fact a crappy digital zoom or something else is amiss with this camera in zoom mode.

I researched for weeks before deciding on the Sony, and not once did anyone mention the damn spots all over the flash shots, nor did they mention the grainy "optical" zoom shots. This even though Sony admits to it.

By bigbudchugger - Dec 25, 2006

Review the product (Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Digital Camera - Silver (7.2MP, 3x Opt, 58MB Internal Memory, Memory Stick Pro/Memory Stick Pro Duo)) you recently purchased

Strengths: Fantastic screen size and clarity. High quality lens = pictures.

Weakness: Almost does too much - will take time to learn every capability.

Overall the camera is a winner. Small size but large in capability and quality. Would prefer that it would come with memory stick as the internal memory is inadequate. The 3" screen is ideal for photo shooting (for the sight challenged) and reviewing photos. Highly recommended.

By vanderkamp - Sep 5, 2006

The Fun & Sexy Sony Cybershot DSC-T30

Strengths: Huge, immense screen, good screen resolution & color. Ability to zoom when in filming mode. Compact, easy to use, and long battery life (3 to 4 hrs for picture taking!). 4 slide show modes add fun.

Weakness: Frequent red eye when taking closeups in dark settings (I don't use red eye stutter mode when taking pics). Circular button pad and buttons near it are a little too closely bunched.

I was attracted by the beauty of the screen, the ability to zoom when recording short films, it's compactness, ease of use, and extra long battery life. Overall, this is a very fun to use compact/multi-purpose/travel camera. Start-up time is very quick and charge time between shots is fairly quick. The red eye pops up more often than desired when I'm taking dark candid closeup indoor pictures,...
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I was attracted by the beauty of the screen, the ability to zoom when recording short films, it's compactness, ease of use, and extra long battery life. Overall, this is a very fun to use compact/multi-purpose/travel camera. Start-up time is very quick and charge time between shots is fairly quick.

The red eye pops up more often than desired when I'm taking dark candid closeup indoor pictures, but that can be edited out easily with red eye remover. A minor thing, but the circle pad and nearby buttons are not spaced out as well as previous Sony T or P models. I don't know if this is because of the screen configuration or what.

The ISO 1000 mode comes in handy when I want to take closeups of indoor still items in macro zoom mode. There is some noise (depending on how well lit the area is), but overall I'm happy with those picture results.

If the red eye thing really bugs you (probably due to flash being set too close to the lens), then don't get this camera. If you don't mind occasional red eye, then this camera will serve all your other needs well if you're looking for a compact. Also... the screen does not turn off... so if you're shooting from the hip in a secret location... it's a bit harder to get away with that unless you hide the screen.

By howiechan - Aug 29, 2006

DSC-T30

Strengths: large screen, slim design, easy to use &antiblur!!

Weakness: lcd gets fingerprinty, no viewfinder

price grabber helped me find this camera at the lowest price, so i thought what the heck. I've been waiting for this camera to go down a bit in price b/c $500 was a little too steep for me. Overall though i love the sleek design and its ease of use. I had a sony camera before that was wayyy long overdue for an upgrade and this seemed to be the right one. With 7.2 MP & a large 3" lcd screen [so i...
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price grabber helped me find this camera at the lowest price, so i thought what the heck. I've been waiting for this camera to go down a bit in price b/c $500 was a little too steep for me.

Overall though i love the sleek design and its ease of use. I had a sony camera before that was wayyy long overdue for an upgrade and this seemed to be the right one. With 7.2 MP & a large 3" lcd screen [so i dont have to squint] it suits me perfectly. & its still slim enough to carry around tho not as slim as its the other previous T models.

Only thing i found was missing was that theres no viewfinder. The n-1 has one as well as the others but this one doesnt. I guess thats why the made the screen 1/2" bigger than the n1.

By titandknee - Jul 28, 2006

Amazing little camera

Strengths: Sharp pics, image stabilization, large LCD.

Weakness: Sliding cover, thumbprints.

Really an amazing package in this little camera. Such sharp pictures, great battery life, image stabilization, gorgeous LCD, just all around great.

The only cons are -- I am not a fan of the sliding lens cover design, I much rather have a mechanical lens cover. Plus that large LCD is a magnet for fingerprints.

By magic168 - Jun 24, 2006