Specifications
- 4.1 megapixels (effective)
- 3x optical zoom
- 2x digital zoom
- autofocus only
- program and manual exposure
- JPEG file formats
- 2 AA batteries
Editors' Comments
The pocket-sized Sony CyberShot DSC-S90 is one of two new S-series cameras announced by Sony at the 2005 Photo Marketing Association show. Offering simple controls, seven preset scene modes, and 4-megapixel resolution, the Sony S90 is aimed at point and shoot photographers who want to take good shots without worrying about manual controls. The S90 is practically identical to the Sony S60, with the exception of its large 2-5-inch LCD screen (the S60 has a 2-inch screen). Perhaps the most interesting thing about the S90, however, is its extended battery life -- Sony claims that the S90 can get 110 shots out of a pair of ordinary alkaline AA batteries, and 550 shots off a pair of NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Sony CyberShot S90 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
The reviews submitted to our site on the S90 have been universally positive, so it's a surprise that you are having troubles turning the camera on.
If you have the Sony S60 (digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... you wouldn't be alone with this problem. Take a look at the reviews - one owner was able to get Sony to take the camera in for repairs - perhaps you'll have similar luck.
Sorry about your problem, and good luck getting the camera working.
DParker
I am wondering if the bulb might have blown in it, and if so is there any way of getting it replaced?
its been a long time since i used it
i placed new batteries
when i press the power botton it turns green then turns off
((its not turning on))
i really need to turn this camera on
please i need to know how to turn it back on
:(
imaging-resource.com/PRODS/...
That is a super-detailed review of the Sony PSC-73, and if you read all the way down the page he goes into discussions of what each dial does, and shows breakdowns of each menu (complete with moving images that show you what the symbols on the screen do). Hope that helps!
good luck!
good luck!
how many colours are available ?
You can buy this camera at Amazon for 237.99:
amazon.com/Sony-Cybershot-D...
Please go to the reviews page for the camera, and on the right-hand side are a bunch of links to stores that sell it, along with their prices. Hope that helps!
Thanks,
In order to do the research on this, a really good thing to do is go to google.com and type in the name of the camera you're considering plus the words "shutter lag time." Although they aren't written in stone, many reviewers have clocked the speeds of these cameras and published the results, and you can find some good info on what cameras are considered fast vs. which ones are on the slow end.
Of course reviews aren't always reliable, but if you read a few different ones and they say the same thing you can get a good idea of the camera's real performance.
In regards to your question, in order to get NO shutter lag time you'd be looking at a very expensive camera- the DSLRs have the shortest lag times, but they are thousands of dollars and probably not what you want. In terms of the point and shoots, the Cybershot DSC S90 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and DSC N1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) are good places to start. Many of the Kodak Easyshares also have quick operation.
One more tip: when taking a photo, press the shutter button down halfway before you actually take it. This will cause the camera to frame the shot. Then, when you're ready, push the button the rest of the way. This reduces shutter lag on almost any camera to fractions of a second because it is that framing which takes up most of the time and makes the lag time so long.
Hope that helps!
No, there is no telephoto lens attachment for the DSC-S90 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Sorry!
sony.co.uk/product/dsc-s-se...
Cold weather will not only affect your digital camera, but cell phones, PDA's, and other electrical devices. You still might try contacting customer service for help though.
Andrew
The next thing to do is to plug a card reader, with the memory card from the camera, into the computer and try to read the card.
b. If step 1 fails, and cleaning the golden contact points does not work, use a photo recovery software to recover the pictures.
To do this, go to the internet and download a copy of Zero Assumption from this site :
z-a-recovery.com/digital-im...
Install and run Zero assumption and your problem will most probably be solved.
In shooting mode, set Mode Dial to 'P' or 'M'.
Press 'Menu' button and scroll down to PFX, you will find three choices, 'Black & White', 'Sepia', or 'Off'.
Select 'Black & White' , press 'Control button' to confirm and press Menu button to exit menu.
Hope this solves you problem.
I'm not sure if it's the same way over there as it is here in the USA, but the USB cord for the S80 is a simple USB-B mini to USB-A cable. These can be found in most electronics stores, office supply stores, etc. You don't need to get the Canon-branded cord--any comparable one will do. The one you're looking for will have ends like this ( lcm-shop.de/images/pic1/PU-... ).
Hope this helps!
The cable you're missing is called a USB cable, and while there are standard (and very cheap) USB cables for sale just about anywhere (they are used to connect printers & other devices to computers all the time), this camera unfortunately uses a NON-standard USB. If you do want it, it is for sale- I found it <a href="bestlaptopbattery.com/b.cfm... for about 20 dollars.
But I have a better suggestion. I highly recommend purchasing what's called a memory card reader. This is a separate device that you can buy just about anywhere for around 20-30 dollars. It has multiple slots in it, which are meant to hold all types of memory cards. You just put in your memory card, plug the reader into your computer, and it lets you download your photos. This saves wear & tear on your camera, saves your camera batteries (since you have to have it on while downloading photos from it), lets you download from all types of memory cards even if you get a different camera later on, and it's also easier than downloading from a camera because the memory card reader doesn't require any drivers or anything to be installed on your computer. Literally just plug it in and it goes.
I bought my card reader at Walmart; it comes with its own cables and everything you need. <a href="store.lexar.com/index.cfm?c... is the model I have, which is excellent, but there are many available. Just make sure the one you choose is capable of holding the types of memory cards you have.
Good luck!
You have two choices for quality: fine or standard. Going into your shooting menu while the camera is on will allow you to adjust this. The icon is shaped like a diamond that has lines through the right side. The "FINE" setting will give sharper, more detailed images.
You can also adjust the size of the image you take. There are 5 choices when changing the picture size with this camera: 4M, 3:2, 3M, 1M, and VGA. You can adjust this feature through your setup menu (briefcase icon). The larger the size, the larger you can print/view the image.
Andrew