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With Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, this 20.1-megapixel Sony DSC-W830 digital camera allows you to take crisp, blur-free pictures, even with shaky hands. The high-definition movie mode lets you preserve special moments in vibrant 720p resolution. ..
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Good point and shoot camera
on February 23, 2016
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I have two Sony DSLR Alpha Series cameras. Wanted a camera that I could carry all of the time. Evaluated Sony, Canon and Nikon in this price range. Sony had the same specifications as the other two, but a few things they didn't.
This is my second W-380. The first one took terrible pictures. Best Buy exchanged it for another and I'm satisfied with the results. Other reviews on the Canon and Nikon showed the same results, hit and miss.
As there is no shutter speed adjustment, photos of moving subjects is poor. Photos of my grandson are impossible. By the time slow focusing and shutter lag take place, he isn't there. It's great for still life/scenes as there are a multitude of manual settings to use.
You can charge it using a PC or any portable phone charger which is very nice.
After setup, you can use it right out of the box on 'Intelligent Auto'.Or use the 'Program' mode for different settings.
Would I buy it again ? Yes.......
Good camera with limitations....
This is my second W-380. The first one took terrible pictures. Best Buy exchanged it for another and I'm satisfied with the results. Other reviews on the Canon and Nikon showed the same results, hit and miss.
As there is no shutter speed adjustment, photos of moving subjects is poor. Photos of my grandson are impossible. By the time slow focusing and shutter lag take place, he isn't there. It's great for still life/scenes as there are a multitude of manual settings to use.
You can charge it using a PC or any portable phone charger which is very nice.
After setup, you can use it right out of the box on 'Intelligent Auto'.Or use the 'Program' mode for different settings.
Would I buy it again ? Yes.......
Good camera with limitations....
Pro: Light weight, easy to use after set up, charge from PC or phone charger, quick to start, adequate battery life, tripod mount.
Con: Terrible shutter lag, slow to focus, NOT to be used on a moving subject except in movie mode as there is no shutter speed adjustment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, this 20.1-megapixel Sony DSC-W830 digital camera allows you to take crisp, blur-free pictures, even with shaky hands. The high-definition movie mode lets you preserve special moments in vibrant 720p resolution. ..
Is an NP-BN1 battery acceptable for this camera (it comes with an NP-BN). Thank you.
I believe Sony says NP-BN only..
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