Editors' Comments
The waterproof Sony CyberShot DSC-U60 makes a handy companion on any outdoor expedition. With a unique vertical design that allows one-handed operation and a waterproof (to five feet) body that seals out the elements, the DSC-U60 is made to go places that most digital cameras wouldn't dare to tread. While this camera isn't for advanced photographers (it lacks any optical zoom), it's a great choice for the active shutterbug.
Specifications
- 2.0 megapixels (effective)
- no zoom
- auto and 4-step manual focus
- program exposure only
- JPEG file format only
- auto ISO
- 2 AAA batteries
- movie mode (no sound)
- waterproof to 5 feet
Sony CyberShot DSC-U60 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
You should be able to arrange a repair for this camera through Sony's repair department, which you can reach by going to their site at www.sonyusa.com and then clicking on Service & Support and then Repair.
Given the age of the camera, though, it will probably be pretty expensive.
Good luck!
What's your budget? Are you looking to stay in the SONY family or are you open to alternatives?
Also I like the Nikon s51 and Panasonic TZ3 I have only 24 hrs to decide my husband says so he can get it for xmas. Its hard as everyone complains about something on every camera. I want a camera that works and has a decent size screen I love the 3.0 but I want the battery not to die on me. What is your suggestion on these cameras. Help please. Signed, Dazed and Confused
I know that SONYs are popular, and certainly the W55 is a popular option. However, I have issues with them. My beef with SONY is that they tend to force their customers into proprietary technologies such as the memory stick, their own spin on formatting, and a host of others.
Cameras like Panasonic or Canon rely on more standardized SD cards, which are pretty much the standard in point and shoot for memory cards. This means you can use any you happen to currently have and they are much cheaper than memory sticks. You can also use them in other technologies like PDAs, DMPs, and even mp3 players, whereas that memory stick is only going to be used in another SONY.
This may not be a big deal for you. But I still like the TZ3 because of it's better optical zoom for a compact camera. That's nice.