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Sony CyberShot DSC-W5
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HQ Grade: D
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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- 88th of 91 in Point and Shoot (#1 is Panasonic LX3)
- 41st of 42 in Sony (#1 is Sony A900)
- 96th of 102 in $200 - $300 (#1 is Canon SD780 IS)
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Answered Questions for the Sony DSC-W5
- Q: i m getting error " turn off power and try again" for all programs. Pls sug
- A: You may also need to remove the batteries and insert them again after about 1... read more
- Q: Hello, What is the price in Indian Currency?
- A: The current price in India that I could find is Rs. 15440 (For Delivery in... read more
- Q: The camera lens will not extend on its own. I rcv the "turn off power and on again". I have to assist the lens out
- A: First I would check your batteries. Underpowered batteries can easily affect lens movement and camera... read more
- Q: My battery life in a sony dsc-w5 has dropped sustantially...any ideas why?
- A: It is possible for rechargeable batteries to decrease in power over time and hold less... read more
- Q: y cant i use the zoom while taking a video from my DSC-W5.and y the picture quality is not as good as compared to others?
- A: That's not uncommon. Most point and shoot cameras can't zoom while recording. This is largely... read more
- Q: Can i use sonyDSC-W5 as web cam.Plz answar me
- A: If you go to the FAQs of Sony website, the question has already been posted... read more
- Q: WHERE IS MY RESET BUTTON ON THIS PRODUCT? AS MY CAMERA TURNS ON AND THE LENSE DOES NOT COME OUT AND WONT SHOW ANYTHING ON THE SCREEN PLEASE HELP
- A: Are you living in an area where condensation is an issue? Like humidty, etc? If... read more
- Q: Sony Cyber Shot dcs w5
- A: Well... that's kind of a long and expensive process for downloading pictures. First try to... read more
- Q: How can I delete all pics in one action rather than do each individually?
- A: BB,To delete multiple images without formatting your card (which will work), you can delete them... read more
- Q: Lost the read it first book, where to find photgraphy guidelines for using DSC-W5..Jamal
- A: Hi Jamal,You can download the manual for your W5 here in .pdf format.Hope this helps! read more
- Q: is there a macro lens or adapter for the DSC-W5?
- A: Check with this site for the close up/macro lens that you are looking for.There are... read more
- Q: I m also getting error 'turn off and on again" message
- A: Hi Julie,$118 is about par for the course for a factory repair, but yes it's... read more
- Q: I'd like to know if lense cleaning (probably got dirty due to condensation) covered by warranty or not?
- A: We sometimes go out of our way to spend hours, if not days, to search... read more
- Q: Which one is better sony or pentax???
- A: It depends on what you're looking for.Based on specs alone, the Pentax T20 is way... read more
- Q: where can i get an instruction booklet on this camera lost mine on travels.
- A: You can get all of the documents that originally came with your camera, including the... read more
- Q: i am getting extra bright or dark photos when i click them anytime, mostly at night..i hav dsc-w5 from sony..any ideas why it is doing like that?
- A: Gurjeet,Make sure that you have adjusted your settings for low light pictures on your camera... read more
- Q: Advice needed to upgrade broken p92. Please help!
- A: The Sony Cybershot DSC-W5 is a nice little compact with 5 megapixels. It has above-average... read more
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Open Questions for the Sony DSC-W5
- Q: My camera has a delayed reaction when I take a photo so I miss the person or get 1/2 of a person in the picture. Can't find setting that is causing.
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: my camera will not switch on have treid new batterys have tried leaving them out for several minutes and still nothing, any ideas??
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: y cant i c the video taken frm my sony dsc-w5 on full screen of the camera?
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I have an intermittent mode switch (1 position only) is there any quick fix, or do I need to clean or replace the switch.
- 15 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: i would turn my camera on and it never turned on agian. what is wrong with it?
- 17 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: for how much price i can purchase Sony CyberShot DSC-W5 charger?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: says access across screen
- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: No speed shutter is shown on screen
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: is the discontinued sony DSC-W5 a good/reliable camera?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: How many pictures should I be able to take with the camera with out a memory stick?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
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