Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DSC-P8/S
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 8.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
DSC-P8 Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
price range: $499.99
The P8 is fast on its feet, good-looking, and easy to use, but its feature set could stand some refinement.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews
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"One of the best sony ever produced"
by fredgimed on January 27, 2007
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"still great after years of use"
by acabaner on May 8, 2006
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"Good Camera, nice size, easy to use"
by rocconj77 on April 5, 2005
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"WOW, Have used this camera for a year. Love it. Great Photos."
by Yakone on March 27, 2005
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by vickyhoffman on March 13, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DSC-P8/S
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights Video capture ability adds convenience for the user.
- Width 4.3 in
- Depth 1.4 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 0.4 lbs
- Available Body Colors Blue, red, white, silver
- Localization English
Main Features
- Resolution 3.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Total Pixels 3,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 3,200,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
- Digital Zoom 3.2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Fireworks, Landscape, Beach/snow, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, Twilight portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, Negative Art, Solarization, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 2 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 49
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Digital Video Format MPEG VX
- Still Image Format GIF, JPEG
- Remote Control None
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480 - 43 sec - With 16MB card, MPEG - 160 x 112 - 670 sec - With 16MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 1 x 16 MB Flash - Memory Stick
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Standard JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 18 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 10 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 2048 x 1360 : 18 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1360 : 10 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 30 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 16 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 1280 x 960 : 46 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 24 - With 16MB card, Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 240 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 97 - With 16MB card
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 11.5 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6 mm - 18 mm - F/2.8-5.6
- Focal Length 6 mm - 18 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 39 - 117 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 3
- Min Focus Range 1.6 ft
- Macro Focus Range 10-50cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Audio recording, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Multi-picture burst, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 123,200 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Pro
Software
- Software PIXELA Image Mixer, Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS 9, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 8.6, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS 8.5.1, Apple Mac OS X 10.0, Apple Mac OS X 10.1
- Peripheral Devices USB port
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Hand strap
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 780 mAh ( Included )
- Run Time (Up To) 100 min
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Product series
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Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 1 x 16 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P32 Cyber-shot Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Compact, 3.2 megapixels, 1.6 in LCD display, 1 x 16 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P72 Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 16 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P8 Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
Price: $499.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 1 x 16 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P10 Cyber-shot Digital Camera
Price: $395.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 5 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 1 x 32 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P93 Cyber-shot Digital Camera
Price: $267.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 5.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P73 Cyber-shot Digital Camera
Price: $143.82
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 4.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 16 MB x 16 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P100 Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 5.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB x 32 MB - Memory Stick
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Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P100 (blue)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 5 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
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Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P100 (red)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 5 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
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Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P150 (Black)
Price: $399.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
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Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P150 (Blue
Price: $399.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
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DSC-P150 Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
Price: $499.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 32 MB - Memory Stick
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Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
