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Sony CyberShot T30
Sony CyberShot T30
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Ivy yong 136 pts
October 4, 2006 2:59 AM
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is that big diff for Sony T30, T10 & T50???

Actually im looking for Sony DC, but no idea choose which one better for me.
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
October 4, 2006 4:39 PM
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Hi Ivy, The Sony T10, T30 and T50 are all pretty much from the same "family" of cameras in terms of features. In general, the T10 is the lightweight, compact version... it has a 2.5-inch LCD screen instead of a 3-inch like the other two. It also has a reduced flash range, as well as a slightly shorter built-in battery life and 2MB of built-in flash memory instead of 58MB like the T30, or 56MB like the T50. It weighs less, costs less, and is designed for quick shots and travel. It should be more than capable of handling general to amateur level photography. The T30 is a little more advanced- it has more internal memory and greater flash capability as well as a larger LCD screen and a higher price tag. It's designed for more intricate uses and might be less "travel friendly" than the T10. The T50 is the updated version of the T30. The only real differences between them are that the T50 has 56MB of built-in flash memory while the T30 has 58 (this should still be plenty), and the 3-inch LCD screen on the T50 has been updated to a touch screen. It also has a little better noise reduction. Instead of a "Candle" mode like the T30, the T50 has a "High Sensitivity" mode; it also comes with different software. Basically, if you're looking for a lightweight camera for general use, the T10 should be plenty good enough. If you want extra capabilities, slightly better photos, and a little extra weight and cost, the T30 or T50 will suit you. Choosing between the T30 and T50 is mostly a matter of preference; the T50 isn't a huge upgrade over the T30 aside from the touch screen.

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Zaid 26 pts
October 13, 2006 2:51 PM
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I am trying to decide between the Sony T30 and Nikon S7c (minus the WiFi feture which i'm not keen on) - could you provide any advice please?

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Zaid 26 pts
October 13, 2006 2:51 PM
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I am trying to decide between the Sony T30 and Nikon S7c (minus the WiFi feture which i'm not keen on) - could you provide any advice please?

Zaid
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
October 13, 2006 8:53 PM
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Some basic differences between the T30 and the S7c:

-S7C has a wider range of ISOs available (50-1600 vs T30's 80-1000)
-S7C is smaller & lighter
-Different types of image stabilization offered
-A few different features


It seems that the image stabilization in the T30 is better- the S7C does have a gyro sensor and what they call Electronic Vibration Reduction, but the T30 has an optical stabilizer that is thought to be more effective. The S7C also seems to need a steadier hand- it is a little more sensitive to shaking. But unless you have real problems with camera blur this shouldn't be a make-or-break factor.

The S7C has a few nifty details- exposure correction technology, plus face recognition and in-camera red-eye reduction (all three designed to create good portraits). Not sure if you're interested in those, but they can be fun to have.

The T30 tends to have noisier images particularly at high ISOs.

The S7C seems to offer truer colors (particularly in white indoor lighting); the T30 has a tendency to oversaturate some tones (esp. blues) and doesn't perform as well in low light.

The S7C sometimes gets complaints for being 'too small'- i.e. hard to hold and control.

Between the two my personal choice is the S7C. For whatever reason, even with wireless, it seems to be cheaper than the Sony. Unless you have particular needs (anti-shake, super-durable camera, etc.) it sounds like a better all-around choice to me. Plus the wireless might be nice to have in the future.
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Zaid 27 pts
October 14, 2006 10:32 AM
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This was very helpful. I did also think about the T10 then thought its small, less battery and not as much distance on the flash.

I've been trying to convince myself that the S7c is what i need even though it is cheaper than the T30.

Thanks again!
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Zaid 27 pts
October 14, 2006 10:40 AM
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The F2.8 is a nice feature on the S7c as well versus the F3.5 for Sony.
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
October 14, 2006 11:45 AM
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Yeah, the T10 is sort of like the lightweight flashy version of the T30- it is great for traveling and is a powerful little camera but the T30 is simply more advanced- you pay for the extra oomph with a few extra grams of weight and centimeters of size.

And I agree- the 2.8 is excellent if you're looking for lots of control and options while shooting.
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alan cooke 71 pts
October 21, 2006 12:28 PM
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I have had the S7c for two weeks. it is super. Marvelous for indoors witghout flash.
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Sony User 167 pts
November 1, 2006 7:43 AM
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Check you information, the T10 /does/ have internmal memory, 58 megabytes to be precise...
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Zaid 140 pts
November 1, 2006 9:18 AM
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I'm having lots of red eye issues shooting indoors? I have it on Auto setting and even on the Auto Red eye setting i still have that problem. Any advice??

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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
November 1, 2006 1:57 PM
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Sony User:
You are correct. I have no idea why I typed 2mb, I think I was looking at the memory card information on that one. I have seen the T10 reviewed as having 56 and 58mb memory built-in, and I am assuming that you own it so know for a fact that it is indeed 58. Thanks for the info!

Zaid:
What camera are you using that is having the problem? Due to the flash being close to the lens on some cameras some have more issues with this than others, and some red-eye functions are more effective than others too. This might also be something you can edit out with good photo software (although I know it's a lot better not to have it in the first place).
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Zaid 140 pts
November 1, 2006 8:58 PM
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I ended up getting the S7c - without flash is much better on the red eye but i need better indoor light to get it brighter which is not always possible-

anyway the auto red eye function works great when i am at a distance but when i am very close to subject (my baby girl) I still get red eye on her! tried many options. any advice would be great!
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
November 1, 2006 10:34 PM
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There are a few red-eye reduction tricks you can try- these aren't exactly technical but they may help you:

-Minimize pupil dilation by putting the subject in the brightest part of the room- even when it's dark enough to use a flash, if there's a little light this can help. Basically the more ambient light in the room the better chance of avoiding red eye, so even if you do need a flash turn on as many lights as possible and stay near them when setting up the photo.

-Consider a photo editing software that has red-eye remover (I know Photoshop has this, I'm sure most of them do too). If you use it correctly this can really clean up portraits nicely.

-Try the nighttime setting mode. This sounds weird and it will give you some 'artistic' photos- but it tends to illuminate a larger area with the flash cutting down on the huge bounce off the subject's eyes. I have used it and gotten both good and bad results; it's worth experimenting. But make sure you hold the camera steady, this exposure is very prone to shaking.

-See if you can turn down the flash intensity. Not sure if the S7C allows this, but play around with the flash set-up menu and see if any of the options result in a lesser flash.

-Move closer to the subject than you think you need to. Distance of the flash from the lens is what can cause red eye- it affects the angle of the light. Rule of thumb= measure the distance from the center of your flash to the center of the lens. If it is 2 inches, then stay within 2 feet of your subject. For every inch add a foot.

Hope some of those help.
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Hajimi 6 pts
November 4, 2006 4:27 AM
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I'm looking any camera with TOUCH SCREEN. I need to know any chooise ( Not SONY only )
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Hanayori (Yumi) 0 pts
July 12, 2007 3:04 AM
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I'm choosing between Olympus Stylus 740 and Sony W55 and I can't seem to pick which is better. What I liked with the W55 is that it has more battery life, bigger memory, and lots of accessories. With the Olympus 740 I loved the portrait mode and the zoom power, and of course the all weather feature. Can someone help me decide? Is the W55's Soft Snap feature like the Portrait feature of the 740?
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