Sony CyberShot T30
Sony CyberShot T30
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Sony CyberShot T30
Editor's Review
Sony's CyberShot DSC-T30 won't shake, rattle, or roll your important moments, instead providing the perfect setup for flawless photos. The T30 has the stylistic flair of other Sony ultracompacts while coupling it with a high-powered 7.2 megapixel sensor and an array of anti-shake and anti-blur measures. The High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) also allows for sharp low-light images without using the flash. Super SteadyShot O.I.S. reduces blur from hand tremors and the RAW Noise Reduction system keeps your sensitive shots looking crisp. The T30 also takes some cues from Sony's N1, allowing for in-camera slide shows with background music to be programmed for sharing among friends on the large 3 .0 inch LCD.
Specifications
- 7.2 megapixels
- 3x optical zoom / 2x digital zoom
- auto focus
- ISO 80-1000
- JPEG file format
- movie mode w/sound
- 3.0 inch LCD
- Memory Stick Duo storage (58MB internal)
- Part Number: DSCT30
- UPC: 027242687202
- Release Date: Apr 11, 2006
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Sony CyberShot T30 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
problem T30 (gina fernandez — 06/09/2011)
I have a problem with T30, when I turn my camera on it says "for infoLITHIUM battery use only" even if it is in deed a infoLITHIUM, what should i do?
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LCD price (Ingbian Henry — 11/05/2010)
Pls, how can i get a 2.5 inch LCD for a sony T30 camera, and how much does it cost? Ingbian- Nigeria
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by James DeRuvo (11/10/2010)
You can always try eBay ...
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M.Lucas (10/13/2010)
Porque Me parece una `E en la Pantalla: 62:10 ?????
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sony dsc w70 file errors (K N Kittur — 10/10/2010)
Taken pictures in the camera (sony dsc w70) can be viewed properly but after copying to PC, images are displayed broken into 2 to 6 parts or with blue screen on PC monitor. Tried with different image processing software but the problem is same. This problem with only photos taken by w70 other photos taken by other cameras canon 1000D etc. are fine.What could be the problem? Thanks for your kind help
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by James DeRuvo (10/12/2010)
what if you plug the card into a USB card reader and copied them over directly? If you can do that, it would point to a driver issue, IMHO. Just reinstall the driver and you should be okay.
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Guarantee for Camera DSC T30 (vikkyjg — 06/02/2007)
I am looking at buying the Sony Cybershot T30 but was wondering how long the guarantee is on the camera?
I will be buying it over the net as I am currently residing in Mexico city. What is the service like? Thanks for your comments!
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I will be buying it over the net as I am currently residing in Mexico city. What is the service like? Thanks for your comments!
by James DeRuvo (06/25/2007)
Well, YMMV as far as warranty goes. The warranty you buy may not be enforceable in Mexico City. To get repaired under warranty you may need to send it to the US for repair should something happen. I'd recommend you visit Sony Mexico ( sony.com.mx/corporate ) to find out what warranties are in that country.
Additionally, if buying over the net, you want to be warry of "grey market" merchandise. This is often a camera which doesn't come with a warranty or a warranty which is only good in the country of manufacture. Often these cameras are much cheaper for this reason. And if you break it, you may have to ship it to China for repair as many companies simply won't service gray market merchandise.
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Additionally, if buying over the net, you want to be warry of "grey market" merchandise. This is often a camera which doesn't come with a warranty or a warranty which is only good in the country of manufacture. Often these cameras are much cheaper for this reason. And if you break it, you may have to ship it to China for repair as many companies simply won't service gray market merchandise.
I have an error message flashing on the LCD panel of my DSC T30 being E 62 10. How can this be rectified? (villiersstephen — 03/11/2007)
Bought in July 2006, similar problem last month and the Sony service center attended on it saying that it was a mechanical problem, frustrated with the recurrence. Camera is handled very well.
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Michael James (03/16/2007)
I too am very careful with my camera, and have just developed the same issue. I have a DSC T-9, purchased around the same time. I suspect it is a programming error. Sony wants to charge to repair it. I also purchased the extra service coverage at Best Buy but they say this does not warrant a repair. I guess they'll be the judge of that.
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Dmitry (05/04/2007)
Erm... I know this is going to sound weird, but trust me- it works (with my DSC T 9 at the very least). If you (gently) hit the battery-flap side of the camera, it makes the error message go away. I dont know how much longer I can take Sony's BS.
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by James DeRuvo (08/02/2007)
According to the Cybershot Manual (available for download here ( esupport.sony.com/US/perl/s... )) this is a simple camera malfunction. I'd guess a failure of the firmware to load.
Sony recommends resetting/reinitializing the camera.
Select [OK] with ^ (triangle) on the control button, then press O (circle). The message "initialize all settings Ready?" appears. Select [OK] with ^ (triangle) on the control button, then press O (circle). The settings are reset to default settings.
(page 63 of the manual)
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Sony recommends resetting/reinitializing the camera.
Select [OK] with ^ (triangle) on the control button, then press O (circle). The message "initialize all settings Ready?" appears. Select [OK] with ^ (triangle) on the control button, then press O (circle). The settings are reset to default settings.
(page 63 of the manual)
Is red-eye and white bubble problem present in Sony T-30? (Amol — 03/08/2007)
I want to buy a slim camera. And my choices are
1. Canon Power Shot A710 IS
2. Sony Cyber Shot T30
3. Sony Cyber shot T50
T-30 and T-50 are slim cameras than Canon A710 IS.
But T-50 has lot of problems shooting in low light.
Like,
1. White Bubble Problem.
2. Red Eye Problem.
I want to know are these problems also present in Sony T-30 or not?
And Second Question,
What is the difference between Sony Memory Card and Memory card (SD) used in Cannon?
Experts please help me in finding right camera among three or suggest me any other slim camera which is the best , Price doesn't matter.
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1. Canon Power Shot A710 IS
2. Sony Cyber Shot T30
3. Sony Cyber shot T50
T-30 and T-50 are slim cameras than Canon A710 IS.
But T-50 has lot of problems shooting in low light.
Like,
1. White Bubble Problem.
2. Red Eye Problem.
I want to know are these problems also present in Sony T-30 or not?
And Second Question,
What is the difference between Sony Memory Card and Memory card (SD) used in Cannon?
Experts please help me in finding right camera among three or suggest me any other slim camera which is the best , Price doesn't matter.
Ardi Ounapuu (03/08/2007)
Hello,
It is hard to recommend a particular camera based on the info you give us in your question. But I can give you some ideas that might help you to find the right camera.
Red eye problem always exists when you use flashlight. No matter which camera you use. Most of cameras have the red eye reduction function. But it only reduces the effect. To eliminate red eyes you need to use picture editing software.
Keep in mind that the smaller is the camera, the smaller is the lens (and often image sensor too). And the smaller is the lens the less light power it has. Therefore the capabilities to use it in low light or other difficult conditions will be very limited.
Sony cameras use their own Sony memory cards. SD is one of the most common flash memory card that most cameras and many other devices (like PDAs for example). So if you go for Sony then in the future you can not use the existing Sony cards if you buy a different brand camera.
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It is hard to recommend a particular camera based on the info you give us in your question. But I can give you some ideas that might help you to find the right camera.
Red eye problem always exists when you use flashlight. No matter which camera you use. Most of cameras have the red eye reduction function. But it only reduces the effect. To eliminate red eyes you need to use picture editing software.
Keep in mind that the smaller is the camera, the smaller is the lens (and often image sensor too). And the smaller is the lens the less light power it has. Therefore the capabilities to use it in low light or other difficult conditions will be very limited.
Sony cameras use their own Sony memory cards. SD is one of the most common flash memory card that most cameras and many other devices (like PDAs for example). So if you go for Sony then in the future you can not use the existing Sony cards if you buy a different brand camera.
Amol (03/09/2007)
Hi Ardi,
Thanks for your reply!
I don’t know much about Digital Camera, I was reading the review on internet, when I decided to buy it. From the review I got to know that Sony T-50 has problem like Red Eye and white spot.
As you told me that slim camera will always have red eye problem, but what about white spot problem does T-30 has this problem?
Actually I like Sony T-30, T-50 for its compactness, but Sony T-50 has Touch Screen, and I am bit confuse to buy a touch screen camera and from reviews Sony T-50 has lot of problems.
So my choices are narrowed down to Sony T-30 and Canon A710 IS.
That’s why I want to confirm that whether T-30 has such problems or not.
From reviews I got to know that most of the people would prefer the Canon over Sony.
Can you tell me why it is so? Though Sony has Carl Zeiss lenses, which is the most popular lens in the market.
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Thanks for your reply!
I don’t know much about Digital Camera, I was reading the review on internet, when I decided to buy it. From the review I got to know that Sony T-50 has problem like Red Eye and white spot.
As you told me that slim camera will always have red eye problem, but what about white spot problem does T-30 has this problem?
Actually I like Sony T-30, T-50 for its compactness, but Sony T-50 has Touch Screen, and I am bit confuse to buy a touch screen camera and from reviews Sony T-50 has lot of problems.
So my choices are narrowed down to Sony T-30 and Canon A710 IS.
That’s why I want to confirm that whether T-30 has such problems or not.
From reviews I got to know that most of the people would prefer the Canon over Sony.
Can you tell me why it is so? Though Sony has Carl Zeiss lenses, which is the most popular lens in the market.
bukit97 (03/19/2007)
T30 sometimes has white spots problems, so do a few other digitals.
It is a problem not specific to any cameras, see the following for example :
fujifilm.ca/Upload/Faq/Whit... someone has pointed out before, sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't and when it happens, it is always associated with the use of flash in a dusty environment.
Being so, white spots should not be a good reason for not buying T30, if you like it.
Some people prefer Canon, probably because it is an established camera company and Canon cameras have been selling well, even until today. This gives a feeling of confidence in the product and A710is is a good choice, if you still have doubts about T30.
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It is a problem not specific to any cameras, see the following for example :
fujifilm.ca/Upload/Faq/Whit... someone has pointed out before, sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't and when it happens, it is always associated with the use of flash in a dusty environment.
Being so, white spots should not be a good reason for not buying T30, if you like it.
Some people prefer Canon, probably because it is an established camera company and Canon cameras have been selling well, even until today. This gives a feeling of confidence in the product and A710is is a good choice, if you still have doubts about T30.
Frusted sony client (04/23/2007)
I bought a t50
90% my photo have red eyes problem
even with red eyes reduction
sony t50 is suck
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90% my photo have red eyes problem
even with red eyes reduction
sony t50 is suck
Sydney (10/30/2007)
which disposable camera gives you the most redeye? Is it fujifilm, rite aid, CVS, ready-to-use, americas choice, kodak, or dueanereade?
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digital spotting (Rick14 — 02/04/2007)
While I am generally impressed with my T30 there are too many occasions when strange spots appear on the image. They appear to look as if several balloon like dust spots or water spots had spilled on a piece of film. The spots ruin the image.
Usually occurs when shooting indoors with flash. To me it looks like lense refraction of some sort. I wonder if this is a design flaw as I have never seen this with any other camera.
I have spoken to Sony and they suggest it is dust in the air reflecting from the flash. I find that the Red Eye with the T30 is also very unnacceptable.
Does anyone have comments or light to shed on these problems with the T30.
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Usually occurs when shooting indoors with flash. To me it looks like lense refraction of some sort. I wonder if this is a design flaw as I have never seen this with any other camera.
I have spoken to Sony and they suggest it is dust in the air reflecting from the flash. I find that the Red Eye with the T30 is also very unnacceptable.
Does anyone have comments or light to shed on these problems with the T30.
Rich Watson (02/04/2007)
Check out the discussion of the question "How come there are bubbles when taking night time pictures using Sony T50?"
Sounds like Sony needs to do a recall.
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Sounds like Sony needs to do a recall.
I droped my camera, and now there is a E:62:10 blinking message in my screen is there any way to make it go away? (michelfort — 01/14/2007)
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livfastdiipretty (01/15/2007)
I'm sorry to tell you but that really sounds like a mechanical problem and I know how frustrating that can be. Honestly, you've probably knocked something lose. Your best bet would be to check with a nearby camera store etc. If your camera's new or recently purchased they might be able to help you out for free. Sorry I wish I could do more for you.
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by James DeRuvo (08/15/2007)
I doubt it'll be a freebie, Joel. Impact damage is easily seen and is outside the warranty coverage. This'll be one that has to be paid for. But it may not be that bad. Try turning it on and off several times. Remove the batteries and reset it through the setup menu. Try all the troubleshooting before you get the estimate. But don't force it. send it in and then at least you'll know how much it costs to repair.
Be advised, however, that since impact damage is not covered by warranty, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. That is, unless it's an easy fix. But understand that the rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
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Be advised, however, that since impact damage is not covered by warranty, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. That is, unless it's an easy fix. But understand that the rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
I have circles of light when taking pics indoor with a flash. The lense is clean, it is something else. How to fix that? (allor — 12/26/2006)
Is there anyone to know how to deal with this issue. It is very annoying not to know when this "circles" will appear on your pics.
Please help!
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Please help!
Ben Keough (12/27/2006)
Hi Alexander,
This is a fairly common problem with compact digital cameras. It plagued my otherwise brilliant Canon A60, and I know it's often an issue with many other models. The problem here is one of two things, both of them related to the camera's flash and lens. First, it could be that the flash is illuminating dust particles or moisture that are hovering in the air in front of the lens. This can cause them to appear as larger, ghostly orbs. Second, it could be a reflection of the flash that's being aimed back into the lens. Either way, it's not something that's fixable per se. You might consider trying to use a lower flash setting and see if it helps.
Good luck!
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This is a fairly common problem with compact digital cameras. It plagued my otherwise brilliant Canon A60, and I know it's often an issue with many other models. The problem here is one of two things, both of them related to the camera's flash and lens. First, it could be that the flash is illuminating dust particles or moisture that are hovering in the air in front of the lens. This can cause them to appear as larger, ghostly orbs. Second, it could be a reflection of the flash that's being aimed back into the lens. Either way, it's not something that's fixable per se. You might consider trying to use a lower flash setting and see if it helps.
Good luck!
file error message when viewing picture and memory stick (mpasha — 12/19/2006)
I got my T30 about 6 months ago along with a 1 GB memory stick pro duo. Recently, I have a problem in viewing the picture I have taken using the camera's viewing picture. At first it displays a smaller size picture centered in the LCD. Then I took another picture just to see if the problem is consistent. When I want to view the picture I had just taken I got a "File Error" message.
I consult the manual, there's no instruction on how to deal with this particular problem. I then tried to erase all the pictures in my memory stick just to see if it had any effect. After doing this, I took another picture just to test if the problem still there or not. It turns out after I deleted all my pictures (312 pictures stored in the memory stick), the problem is fixed. I can view the pictures with no problem.
What annoys me is that when I had this problem I'm only using half of the capacity of the memory stick. Is there a compatibility issue with the 1 GB memory stick pro duo or is it just my memory stick that is corrupted? (Note: prior to this, I rarely took out the memory stick from the camera)
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I consult the manual, there's no instruction on how to deal with this particular problem. I then tried to erase all the pictures in my memory stick just to see if it had any effect. After doing this, I took another picture just to test if the problem still there or not. It turns out after I deleted all my pictures (312 pictures stored in the memory stick), the problem is fixed. I can view the pictures with no problem.
What annoys me is that when I had this problem I'm only using half of the capacity of the memory stick. Is there a compatibility issue with the 1 GB memory stick pro duo or is it just my memory stick that is corrupted? (Note: prior to this, I rarely took out the memory stick from the camera)
Joe (12/19/2006)
That is an interesting question. It does seem that your memory stick may have a defect, I would suggest trying to return it. What brand is it?
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Pasha (12/19/2006)
The brand is Sony, which is quite ironic.
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qayxsw (12/24/2006)
I am facing a similar problem. I am here in Germany and my pics are getting ruined.I would really apprecaite if some can help me with this.
i have asony dsc w7 and use a 2gb memory stick pro duo
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i have asony dsc w7 and use a 2gb memory stick pro duo
ludovico (01/16/2007)
GOTthe very same problem on 1GB duo pro with SONY DSCW70. FIle error appears after pic numer 40. Formattin does not get any result. Please help.
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Abhishek (05/04/2010)
The only solution i found to this problem is that we can use the "burst" mode so that whenever we scroll back .....not all of them are corrupted with this error!!
I hope this helps!!
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I hope this helps!!
Victor (01/22/2007)
hello:
I am writing from Argentina, South America..... Same problem... with a Sony T-9 and a memory stick pro duo 4 Gb (high speed).
who can help us ?
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I am writing from Argentina, South America..... Same problem... with a Sony T-9 and a memory stick pro duo 4 Gb (high speed).
who can help us ?
Ludovico (02/20/2007)
Changed to SD 1 GB memory. Now the error message is different, but the result is the same. After pic no. 40, the display shows the message FILE ERROE C:13: something. Why SONY is not providing any support to customers ??
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Brian (02/21/2007)
Same problem with DSC-W70 that I have here in China, using a Sony 1GB Memory Stick Pro bought with the camera... love the camera hate the problem. Basically same symptoms as others are highlighting, picture is shown small in centre of screen then just comes up at corrupt and not recognised.
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Emi (03/04/2007)
Same problem as all of you! I have a Sony DSC-W70 with a Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 1GB and I get the "File Error" message when I get around half the memory size full (Around 500Mb used, the "file error" message is shown)
What is this? Memory corrupted or something else? ? ?
:-(
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What is this? Memory corrupted or something else? ? ?
:-(
CP (03/17/2007)
I have a Sony T 50 I also get 'File Error' & small pictures. Most annoying.It is a Sony card as well !
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Nano602 (05/28/2007)
I was having the same problem with my 4GB memory stick pro duo, when i took more than 50 pictures with my camera (dsc-w90) i would get the blue screen with the file error message. I'm guessing you bought the memory stick on ebay right? I bought mines there and it turns out it's a fake one. If you also bought it there then you most likely have a fake memory stick because I found out that most of the memory sticks sold on ebay are fake, to help you figure out if you have a fake one or not check out this guide or google fake memory stick pro duo.
reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-Sony-...
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reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-Sony-...
Mehmet (06/09/2007)
Here in Turkey,i bought a 2gb sony memorystick from an ebay-like site and had the same problem on my dsc-t50. It seems like the problem is "Chinese made fake memorysticks"
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guilherme (08/26/2007)
the same problem. I bought a w55 with a memory Stick Pro Duo 2gb. After 200mb of files the ''file error'' message appears
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Siddhartha Baruah (09/23/2007)
Hey i am also facing the same problem with my Sony Cybershot DSC 700 model having 1gb Stick Pro Duo. After 230 mb using i get the blue screen which says "FILE ERROR". Will appreciate if someone help me in fixing this problem.
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Harley (09/27/2007)
hmmmm, I don't know if mine is fake or not, I have a DSC-W55 and am using 4GB cards, after 2GB the photos become corrupted, but the computer reports it as a 4GB card and the camera says the disk is only half full, usually fakes are 25% the reported size (size you paid for) not 50% the reported size.
Also, video on the camera is very unreliable, most video files become corrupted, very short video works sometimes but not always.
I´m thinking maybe the cybershots have a bit of an issue, but then again maybe my 4GB cards are only 2GB, I´ll do a bit more investigating
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Also, video on the camera is very unreliable, most video files become corrupted, very short video works sometimes but not always.
I´m thinking maybe the cybershots have a bit of an issue, but then again maybe my 4GB cards are only 2GB, I´ll do a bit more investigating
Raj (10/23/2007)
What everyone seems to be talking about is how to identify if the memory card is fake or real, where they got it from and blah blah blah.
Its quite clear we all got some dodgy memory cards.
Ive tried downloading a bunch of freeware programs that claim they can sort the problem out, but they are all sh**. I dont really want to pay for any programs......which leads us to the question, IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE WHO KNOWS HOW I CAN VIEW AND SAVE THESE PICTUREs, WHICH CURRENTLY ARE SHOWING AS A BLUE SCREEN AND LABLED FILE ERROR.
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Its quite clear we all got some dodgy memory cards.
Ive tried downloading a bunch of freeware programs that claim they can sort the problem out, but they are all sh**. I dont really want to pay for any programs......which leads us to the question, IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE WHO KNOWS HOW I CAN VIEW AND SAVE THESE PICTUREs, WHICH CURRENTLY ARE SHOWING AS A BLUE SCREEN AND LABLED FILE ERROR.
Almaz (11/08/2007)
Hi,
Even I am also facing the same problem,I got Sony DSC W 70 and 2 Gb ProDuo Memory Card, after 70-80 photos this error is coming.
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Even I am also facing the same problem,I got Sony DSC W 70 and 2 Gb ProDuo Memory Card, after 70-80 photos this error is coming.
Raj (11/09/2007)
As Pasha wrote on the 19/12/06"I have a problem in viewing the picture I have taken using the camera's viewing picture. At first it displays a smaller size picture centered in the LCD. Then I took another picture just to see if the problem is consistent. When I want to view the picture I had just taken I got a "File Error" message".
Again, we are all going round in circles, doesnt matter which dark alley we bought it from or which dodgy guy in the pub sold it to us.
WE ALL have a dodgy memory card.
The question still nobody can answer is, IS THERE ANYWAY OF SAVING THE PICTURES WITHOUT DELETING THEM FOR GOOD, WITHOUT FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD. I really want to save these pictures somehow, and with out having to pay anything. LETS ONLY POST SOLUTIONS IF POSSIBLE. OR THINGS WE HAVE TRIED AND DIDNT WORK, THIS WAY WE CAN ELIMINATE THE USELESS METHODS AND PERHAPS COME ACROSS A SOLUTION.
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Again, we are all going round in circles, doesnt matter which dark alley we bought it from or which dodgy guy in the pub sold it to us.
WE ALL have a dodgy memory card.
The question still nobody can answer is, IS THERE ANYWAY OF SAVING THE PICTURES WITHOUT DELETING THEM FOR GOOD, WITHOUT FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD. I really want to save these pictures somehow, and with out having to pay anything. LETS ONLY POST SOLUTIONS IF POSSIBLE. OR THINGS WE HAVE TRIED AND DIDNT WORK, THIS WAY WE CAN ELIMINATE THE USELESS METHODS AND PERHAPS COME ACROSS A SOLUTION.
Caroline (11/26/2007)
I had the same problem!! - BRAZIL
And I own a Sony T-100. With a Sony memory stick pro-duo - 4Gb
I don't want to loose my photos!!!
I agree with Raj.
But i think my post will be usefull..
I tried to take the card off and then on the camera again and the photos continued with the problem..
So.,. It DOES NOT WORK...
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And I own a Sony T-100. With a Sony memory stick pro-duo - 4Gb
I don't want to loose my photos!!!
I agree with Raj.
But i think my post will be usefull..
I tried to take the card off and then on the camera again and the photos continued with the problem..
So.,. It DOES NOT WORK...
MARK (11/29/2007)
I had a Sony DSC-P10 using two 2GB cards I purchased with the camera. Both sticks and camera were purchased from a national retail electronics store. I never had issues with "blue screens"/"file error" and was always able to pack close to the 2GB amount on each stick without fail. Pics and Vids.
I just recently (7 days ago) purchased a Sony DSC-W90 from the same national retail electronics store. I am using the same 2GB memory sticks I used with my DSC-P10. Everything looks well until I go and review the pictures/videos in the camera. About every 10-15-20 pictures apart I get to see the pic for a split second and then the "blue sreen"/"file error" pops up, this also happens about half way through reviewing some video.
Bad memory sticks? Not here! A lemon for a camera? More than likely! I am exchanging for another DSC-W90 and will see what happens.
My point is it may or may not be the stick for everyone. As far as retrieving the corrupted data, I gave up.
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I just recently (7 days ago) purchased a Sony DSC-W90 from the same national retail electronics store. I am using the same 2GB memory sticks I used with my DSC-P10. Everything looks well until I go and review the pictures/videos in the camera. About every 10-15-20 pictures apart I get to see the pic for a split second and then the "blue sreen"/"file error" pops up, this also happens about half way through reviewing some video.
Bad memory sticks? Not here! A lemon for a camera? More than likely! I am exchanging for another DSC-W90 and will see what happens.
My point is it may or may not be the stick for everyone. As far as retrieving the corrupted data, I gave up.
joel (12/30/2007)
I think it is down to the memory cards - i was having the corrupt photos issue and replaced the memory card and it resolved the issue straight away.
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Harley (12/30/2007)
Yeah, the dodgy ones I bought on ebay are easy to identify compared to genuine sony ones, on the back of the stick there is writing -
MSX-M2GS = Fake Chinese crap
MSX-M2GS - If the ''S'' is in Italics then it's possibly a genuine sony
A quick test at the shop is to record a video about 5 minutes in length, the fake ones will give you a corrupt file whereas a genuine sony will record a video for whatever length your memory stick has capacity for with no problems.
The fake ones seem to give corrupt video files if you record much more than 30 seconds or a minute.
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MSX-M2GS = Fake Chinese crap
MSX-M2GS - If the ''S'' is in Italics then it's possibly a genuine sony
A quick test at the shop is to record a video about 5 minutes in length, the fake ones will give you a corrupt file whereas a genuine sony will record a video for whatever length your memory stick has capacity for with no problems.
The fake ones seem to give corrupt video files if you record much more than 30 seconds or a minute.
Abhishek (05/04/2010)
I am from India...I have DSC W80 and i also face the same problem...
I don't think all the people facing this problem bought a fake memory stick.
I guess there is something wrong with the camera.
When i open my "file error" files in my computer, i can view regions of the actual image while the rest of the regions are filled up with some old pictures
I have no idea what is wrong with the camera!!
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I don't think all the people facing this problem bought a fake memory stick.
I guess there is something wrong with the camera.
When i open my "file error" files in my computer, i can view regions of the actual image while the rest of the regions are filled up with some old pictures
I have no idea what is wrong with the camera!!
Shri (02/22/2008)
Harley seems true. Quite handy tips. My opinion is to buy a genuine and then decide.
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etnom (06/21/2008)
i don't think it's with the memory cards. i bought mine from a navy exchange and they can't sell fakes there. everytime i try to view my photos, the blue screen always comes up. please help me. thanks...
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Nip904 (08/13/2008)
Corrupt file recovery needed!!!
Whats annoying is the camera shown me the images in review, then I got the file error message. There is 3mb of info there, surely there is some way of reading these corrupt files?
I have tried several programs and so called image recovery programs and none seem to do the job.
Can anyone recommend a program that can recover these files, there are a lot of us out there that need your help!
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Whats annoying is the camera shown me the images in review, then I got the file error message. There is 3mb of info there, surely there is some way of reading these corrupt files?
I have tried several programs and so called image recovery programs and none seem to do the job.
Can anyone recommend a program that can recover these files, there are a lot of us out there that need your help!
edi (08/21/2008)
i js recived a fake memory stick from ebay ...didnt know intill now that most of them were fake...an i have just brought myself the w170...the memory stick works fine from the pictures i have taken (only 5)...i was just thinking will the memory stick ruin my camera?
please help!
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please help!
Kent (09/04/2008)
Guys, I have done quite a lot reseach on this. I have a T100 cybershot and got the same problem as others - the infamous "File Error". I have tried official Sony 1G and other memory cards (from Lexar). They all ended up the same error. I worried there is something wrong with the camera. Does anyone know whether we can refund it.
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somzzy (10/09/2008)
I'm from India. I have a Sony cyberShot W55 with a 1 GB memory stick pro duo.
When I take pictures it will show up extremely tiny in Playback Mode, and when I transfer them over to the computer or try to print them, it will show this colored strip at the bottom of the picture.
Out of 10 pictures, only 8 was normal.
What is wrong?
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When I take pictures it will show up extremely tiny in Playback Mode, and when I transfer them over to the computer or try to print them, it will show this colored strip at the bottom of the picture.
Out of 10 pictures, only 8 was normal.
What is wrong?
Gary G. (10/12/2008)
I finally found the solution for file error, especially for lost videos for Cybershot error files. Go to erightsoft.com/S6Kg1.html then download SuperConverter. Then drag the error file to the converter, Choose convert to "mpg vcd compliant" then click encode active file. MAGIC! The file is restored. However the dimensions are converted to 11:9 aspect (or you may chose other sizes to look like your original video) , this is better than nothing! This is my contribution to erightsoft.com/S6Kg1.html for coming up with such a wonderful software for free, I've used it many times and very reliable. You may try converting the same for lost pictures too to picture format or just crop the jagged line with Adobe Photoshop.
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Nabeela Kauser (10/30/2008)
I'm from Bangladesh. My one is sony cybershot dsc-700 with a 2GB memory stick pro duo. I've been using it for almost a year without ne problem at all. Last week while reviewing the images, file error message was shown, bt still I cud see the pics. Bt den da next day, the whole memory card was empty, I put it out, den again inserted, & it sed format error. Now as I tried to format, it says can't be formatted. But I can use the camera with da built in memory. What do I do? Is dere ne solution? Pls lemme noe.
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Cha (02/16/2009)
actually, i just figured out that when you tried to view the pix backwards, i mean scrolling, after the end of the last image, the next you view will display file error
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khajamm (05/28/2009)
Cybershot is a garbage camera and Sony is not interested to solve this perpetual problem.
I lost all my pics which I took when I was on vacation in Turkey. The only option is to go again for vacation to Turkey.
Try to buy Olympus or Minolta
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I lost all my pics which I took when I was on vacation in Turkey. The only option is to go again for vacation to Turkey.
Try to buy Olympus or Minolta
relly (07/26/2009)
i have the same problem only im using a sandisk in a canon camera and i still havent been able to fix my pix! pleeease help!!!! they wont show up on my computer either it says its not the right formatt!
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How can i adjust the shutter speed in DSC T30???? (ANKIT — 12/14/2006)
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Ben Keough (12/14/2006)
Hi Ankit,
The T30 does not allow you to manually set the shutter speed. The best you can do is select the sports preset (signified by a little icon of a man swinging a golf club in the mode menu), which automatically uses a higher shutter speed. Sorry!
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The T30 does not allow you to manually set the shutter speed. The best you can do is select the sports preset (signified by a little icon of a man swinging a golf club in the mode menu), which automatically uses a higher shutter speed. Sorry!
I have sony T-30 it clicks very shaky pics when the intensity of light is little bit low...is there any problem in my cam (ANKIT — 12/14/2006)
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Brenda Paro (12/14/2006)
I dont think so. What is happening is, the camera is slowing down the shutter speed in order to capture more light so the picture is bright enough. With a slow shutter speed, the shutter sits open for a longer time, and the potential is greatly increased for you to move or have shaky hands during that time, causing the image to blur. Try setting the camera down on a table, bracing it against your knee or body, or using a tripod. You can also change settings manually to compensate for the light in other ways and keep the shutter speed faster, but it sounds like you have it in Auto. So just do your best not to shake when you take the photo.
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ANKIT (12/14/2006)
how can i adjust the shutter speed of DSC T30
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Brenda Paro (12/14/2006)
This camera doesn't let you adjust the shutter speed thru direct user control, so you'll have to do it in another way. Try changing the Programmed modes. If you are using Auto, press the Menu button and choose one of the other modes.
The modes that are designed for low light (Twilight, for example) will have slow shutters, but will also be designed for the lighting conditions (meaning, they may change the aperture as well as the shutter speed) and may give you better results. My best advice is to experiment with these modes and see which ones result in steady pictures that are bright enough in the lighting conditions you have. It's tricky to recommend a mode since I'm not sure how dark the photo you're shooting really is, but play around with all of them and pay attention to how they change the results.
Also, if you depress the shutter button halfway, this camera displays the settings it has chosen for aperture and shutter speed along the bottom of the screen. You can use this info to choose various modes that have faster shutter speeds and might lessen image shake.
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The modes that are designed for low light (Twilight, for example) will have slow shutters, but will also be designed for the lighting conditions (meaning, they may change the aperture as well as the shutter speed) and may give you better results. My best advice is to experiment with these modes and see which ones result in steady pictures that are bright enough in the lighting conditions you have. It's tricky to recommend a mode since I'm not sure how dark the photo you're shooting really is, but play around with all of them and pay attention to how they change the results.
Also, if you depress the shutter button halfway, this camera displays the settings it has chosen for aperture and shutter speed along the bottom of the screen. You can use this info to choose various modes that have faster shutter speeds and might lessen image shake.
WHICH SONY DSC MOELD HAD THE EMAIL OPTION WHERE YOU CAN TAKE THE SAME PHOTO AT 5MPX AND IN jpE format? (torehb — 12/01/2006)
i would like t buy a sony and am looking for the T-30 but i can not be sure if it has the email option
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Brenda Paro (12/01/2006)
Are you talking about the option that takes photos at different sizes so that they are suitable for emailing? I think it is the Sony DSC models that do this, the T models (T10, T30) do not. I'm almost positive.
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torehb (12/01/2006)
thanks for your answer, but i have a T-1 model that under the record mode i can choose E-mail, along with multiburst, etc....
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Brenda Paro (12/01/2006)
Hmm. I know that the DSCs do it for sure. I did some googling on the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and did not find this mentioned at all (as I did with other cameras, which do have it) so my assumption is that it doesn't. I also found this:
megapixel.net/reviews/sony-... a review of the T30 talking about available resolutions and if there was an email option, they would probably have mentioned it there.
Hope that sort of helps.
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megapixel.net/reviews/sony-... a review of the T30 talking about available resolutions and if there was an email option, they would probably have mentioned it there.
Hope that sort of helps.
torehb (12/01/2006)
thank you so much brenda i will check it out and let you know.....
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which sony camera replaces the sony t9? (dc2948 — 11/17/2006)
I borrowed my daughter's t9 and loved it. But don't want to get it because it has been discontinued.
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Joe (11/17/2006)
The Sony T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is actually the replacement, which makes way too much sense for it to make sense, if you know what I mean. It is also a great camera check out the high user reviews.
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Joe (11/17/2006)
Also you could find the T9 on ebay.com.
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In Sony T30, when images are transferred to PC, there you see no, date/time stamp on the image. why ? (Faisal Majeed — 11/08/2006)
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Joe (11/08/2006)
I don't think it is possible in camera, but there are any number of programs that can do that.
Visual PhotoTime Stamp ( gold-software.com/VisualPho... )
or
GenaPhotoStamper ( kozasoft.com/ps/ )
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Visual PhotoTime Stamp ( gold-software.com/VisualPho... )
or
GenaPhotoStamper ( kozasoft.com/ps/ )
Between the Canon A710 IS and the Sony DSC-T 30 0r Sony DSC-T50, which would you choose? (Helene James — 11/05/2006)
I like a large screen LCD and also the feature Steady Shot
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Brenda Paro (11/05/2006)
My vote goes for the Canon Powershot A710 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). The T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and T50 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) are pretty similar except the T50 has a touch screen (which I admit is kinda neat). But still... awfully similar camera, and for the huge price difference I personally think the Canon is more fun to operate and takes better low light shots. Plus I just prefer the layout of the Powershots, I think they're more user friendly.
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Helene James (11/06/2006)
Thank you for answering. This will certainly help me to decide which camera to get. I have used a Canon Power Shot S 500 but I was much interested by the thin format of the Sony DSC-T 30 and the large LCD. Reading your comments, I will go for the Canon.
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Brenda Paro (11/06/2006)
I'm glad it helped. Again, they are awfully similar in terms of photo quality, so if you really like the feel of the Sonys then I wouldn't rule them out. I realize that isn't a terribly helpful opinion, but it's my two cents- I am one of those people who doesn't like large LCDs (they feel fragile) and who started out her digital career on the Powershots, so they make sense to me. It would help if you could test the cameras out- might be worth a trip to Best Buy or someplace similar to see what they feel like to you.
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Helene James (11/06/2006)
Thank you for your suggestion to go and see how those cameras feel in your hand. Is there a risk that a larde LCD might break more easily than a smaller one?
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Brenda Paro (11/06/2006)
Yes, definitely. But it depends a lot on how it's made. Some cameras (Canon Elphs, coughcough) are known for having very fragile LCDs. They do sell protectors that can prevent scratching and rippling of the screen, but basically any LCD regardless of size can be broken. As far as I've heard, though, the ones on all three of these cameras that you're considering are built pretty decently and are no more fragile than they should be, which is the best you can hope for!
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Graphic Designer Guy (11/07/2006)
I would definitely go with the Canon. The Sony 50 touch screen seems like a major pain. I think that touching an lcd puts more risk into breaking it. Plus I like to have a view finder just in case.
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Helene James (11/07/2006)
I had not realized until now that the Sony did not have an optical view finder and it is certainly something very useful in some cases. After you mentionned this, I ckecked a picture of the Sony and I saw. Many thanks for pointing out this lack in the Sony. It could be a problem.Another question, The Canon Powershot A710 IS seems to use 2 AA batteries instead of NB-4L for the Canon SD 630. Is it an advantage or does it really matter?
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Roopesh kumar (11/08/2006)
t 30 is good for Better prints, Compact in size,Carz lens, & good battery.
but Use Always Original MMc duo cards from sony only.
another - point is camera is too sensitive.
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but Use Always Original MMc duo cards from sony only.
another - point is camera is too sensitive.
cori (11/24/2006)
Actually, the larger LCD on the Sony T30 is covered by plastic so it's much more durable. The T50 (touchscreen) and the Canon screens are unprotected, they are much more vulnerable to cracks which renders them completely unusable.
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Helene James (11/25/2006)
Thank you so much everyone, you have been all very helpful. After consideration of all the pros and cons I finally decided to buy a Canon Power Shot S3IS. Very different of my first choices. But it has a protected LCD, image stabilizer and possibility to add a lens and many many other features. So this is the end of my research. Many thanks, Helene
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Jayme (11/25/2006)
The A710 IS accepts some add-on lenses as well. The button in the bottom right corner of the above picture releases the outer ring revealing threading to attach the Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58G).
usa.canon.com/consumer/cont...
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usa.canon.com/consumer/cont...
why is it that sometimes bubbles appear in pictures shot from my t30? (t30gal — 11/05/2006)
why is it that sometimes bubbles appear in pictures shot from my t30?
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Andrew Skinner (11/05/2006)
This sounds like a glare issue with the lens. There might be some grime or dust on the front of your lens. You can get some camera lens cloths at any local camera store or RitzCamera.com. If that doesn't work, it might be an internal issue. You'll have to take the camera in to a professional to get it cleaned, if that is the case.
Andrew
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Andrew
why is it that sometimes bubbles appear in pictures shot from my t30? (t30gal — 11/05/2006)
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Andrew Skinner (11/05/2006)
This sounds like a glare issue with the lens. There might be some grime or dust on the front of your lens. You can get some camera lens cloths at any local camera store or RitzCamera.com. If that doesn't work, it might be an internal issue. You'll have to take the camera in to a professional to get it cleaned, if that is the case.
Andrew
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Andrew
Brenda Paro (12/07/2006)
Hi there,
I noticed you haven't marked a "Best Answer"... are you still in need of help? If so, I recommend re-submitting your question at digitalcamera-hq.com so it has a better chance of being noticed. Lately questions are being answered within just a day or two. Good luck!
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I noticed you haven't marked a "Best Answer"... are you still in need of help? If so, I recommend re-submitting your question at digitalcamera-hq.com so it has a better chance of being noticed. Lately questions are being answered within just a day or two. Good luck!
I´m trying to decide between the N2 and T30. (Larissa — 10/31/2006)
Which one is better? Also, I really need to know if the N2 has image stabilizator (some say yes and some say no). I would really appreciate if someone in this board can help me finalize on one of the cams.
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Brenda Paro (11/01/2006)
Hi Larissa,
The Sony N2 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) does not have image stabilization according to <a href="sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERS... website</a>. I agree with you, I keep seeing info everywhere that says that it does (including our review page for it here) but I would say that Sony's info is correct.
Regarding the N2 vs. the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), I would go with the N2 just because it's the more advanced of the two. Sony is producing digital cameras at a rapid rate, but the N2 is an update on the N1 and the N1 was a fantastic camera. The N2 is getting fantastic feedback so far.
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The Sony N2 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) does not have image stabilization according to <a href="sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERS... website</a>. I agree with you, I keep seeing info everywhere that says that it does (including our review page for it here) but I would say that Sony's info is correct.
Regarding the N2 vs. the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), I would go with the N2 just because it's the more advanced of the two. Sony is producing digital cameras at a rapid rate, but the N2 is an update on the N1 and the N1 was a fantastic camera. The N2 is getting fantastic feedback so far.
Larissa (11/01/2006)
Hi Brenda,
Thanks you very much for answering my question but I´m sad to know the N2 lacks of image stabilization, which is a great feature to have.
Also, I´ll appreciate if you can tell me your opinion on Nikon S7c. Do you recommend the N2 over the S7c?
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Thanks you very much for answering my question but I´m sad to know the N2 lacks of image stabilization, which is a great feature to have.
Also, I´ll appreciate if you can tell me your opinion on Nikon S7c. Do you recommend the N2 over the S7c?
Brenda Paro (11/01/2006)
You're right, I don't quite get why the N2 doesn't have stabilization. Of course it's not absolutely needed, but that is such a great camera, it would have been a nice addition.
The S7C ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is also a great camera. It has wireless capability, which can be great if you need it- but if you don't need it, keep in mind that it may be contributing to the cost of the camera, so you may want to decide whether it's worth it to you.
The S7C does produce really, really vibrant, nice colors- I have been very impressed with what I've seen. Both close-up portraits and landscape shots look excellent. Plus, it has its own form of image stabilization- an electronic 'vibration reduction' which may not work as effectively as true optical stabilization but can still impact the steadiness of an image. Big plus if you need it.
I would almost consider it a toss-up between the N2 and the S7C... if you need the stabilization the S7C may be the way to go. Myself, I'm partial to the N2 because I lean towards Canon's designs when it comes to point and shoot digitals, but that's personal preference. You will most likely be thrilled with either camera.
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The S7C ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is also a great camera. It has wireless capability, which can be great if you need it- but if you don't need it, keep in mind that it may be contributing to the cost of the camera, so you may want to decide whether it's worth it to you.
The S7C does produce really, really vibrant, nice colors- I have been very impressed with what I've seen. Both close-up portraits and landscape shots look excellent. Plus, it has its own form of image stabilization- an electronic 'vibration reduction' which may not work as effectively as true optical stabilization but can still impact the steadiness of an image. Big plus if you need it.
I would almost consider it a toss-up between the N2 and the S7C... if you need the stabilization the S7C may be the way to go. Myself, I'm partial to the N2 because I lean towards Canon's designs when it comes to point and shoot digitals, but that's personal preference. You will most likely be thrilled with either camera.
how much is it? (- — 10/22/2006)
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Joe (10/22/2006)
The average price is around $400. Check all various prices for the Sony T30 here ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ).
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what is the best camera for looks? price does not matter! (Tanner — 10/21/2006)
I would like a camera that is very sleek and stylish. I like the cyber-shot DSC T-50 - is that a good camera?
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Joe (10/22/2006)
Sony is surely the brand to go for if you want stylish cameras. The Sony T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a great sleek party camera with a lot of power. It really furfills the James Bond desires within you. Plus it is actually quite a good camera. Sony really has made a class of its own with the cool techno-smart camera style.
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Brenda Paro (10/26/2006)
If you like the T50 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) you might want to consider the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). <a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... a breakdown of the differences between them plus the T10, which Joe just mentioned.
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Brenda Paro (12/01/2006)
Hello,
I noticed you haven't marked a response as Best Answer... are you still looking for help? If so, I recommend re-submitting your question at digitalcamera-hq.com so it has a better chance of being noticed. Lately it looks like questions are being answered within one or two days. Good luck!
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I noticed you haven't marked a response as Best Answer... are you still looking for help? If so, I recommend re-submitting your question at digitalcamera-hq.com so it has a better chance of being noticed. Lately it looks like questions are being answered within one or two days. Good luck!
compare nikon s7c and sony t30 (sk — 10/19/2006)
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Andrew Skinner (10/24/2006)
The main differences between the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and the Sony T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) are listed below (the Sony T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is listed first):
- Megapixels: 7.1 vs 7.2
- ISO levels: 80-1000 vs 50-1600
- Storage type: Memory stick duo storage (58MB internal) vs. Secure Digital card storage (14MB internal)
- The Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) also has wireless capabilities for printing and downloading, as well as, vibration reduction built in.
Andrew
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- Megapixels: 7.1 vs 7.2
- ISO levels: 80-1000 vs 50-1600
- Storage type: Memory stick duo storage (58MB internal) vs. Secure Digital card storage (14MB internal)
- The Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) also has wireless capabilities for printing and downloading, as well as, vibration reduction built in.
Andrew
I want to buy a digital camera which has image stabilization so that I can shoot in low light. I have a limited budget so which camera should I buy (Suhaib — 10/14/2006)
I thought I would go for Panasonic but heard that its picture quality is not good and it can shoot well in low light, the image noise increase drastically. I have heard good reviews of Canon S2 IS and SD 700 IS but they are expensive. I have also thought about Sony T 9 and T 30. So which camera should I buy. Please Help Me
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Brenda Paro (10/14/2006)
Are you thinking of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )? It has optical image stabilization and does some really good work considering its low price tag.
The Cybershot T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a fantastic camera (a little more bang for your buck than the T9 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), I think).
What other features are important to you aside from IS? That may help us point you to a better choice.
One thing- don't worry overly much about reviews unless everyone is saying a particular thing about a camera... lots of times I've bought a camera that got reviewed poorly for something and found later that it wasn't a problem at all. So just be wary of that.
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The Cybershot T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a fantastic camera (a little more bang for your buck than the T9 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), I think).
What other features are important to you aside from IS? That may help us point you to a better choice.
One thing- don't worry overly much about reviews unless everyone is saying a particular thing about a camera... lots of times I've bought a camera that got reviewed poorly for something and found later that it wasn't a problem at all. So just be wary of that.
Suhaib (10/14/2006)
Features that are important to me are image quality, colour , shooting in low light as I often have to do when in parties or out at night and most of all the budget.
I can spare to about $300. Please guide me to the best camera with these features.
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I can spare to about $300. Please guide me to the best camera with these features.
Brenda Paro (10/14/2006)
The T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) might be a good choice for you. It is just over 300 dollars at most places (there are some prices listed to the right-hand side of the page if you click on that link).
A few others to consider:
Canon Powershot A85 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ): I own this camera and I love its low light images. They sometimes do have a yellow cast to them, which I think looks great and so usually don't take out, but if you have a photo editing program the yellowness can easily be removed with the color balance tool. Takes perfectly colored daytime pictures.
Another great one to look at is the FZ20 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), although again a little above your price range. Also check out the Sony Cybershot P150 or its cousin the P200 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) for very true colors, low image noise and good twilight modes. Both retail for around 200 dollars and can be found on Amazon.com.
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A few others to consider:
Canon Powershot A85 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ): I own this camera and I love its low light images. They sometimes do have a yellow cast to them, which I think looks great and so usually don't take out, but if you have a photo editing program the yellowness can easily be removed with the color balance tool. Takes perfectly colored daytime pictures.
Another great one to look at is the FZ20 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), although again a little above your price range. Also check out the Sony Cybershot P150 or its cousin the P200 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) for very true colors, low image noise and good twilight modes. Both retail for around 200 dollars and can be found on Amazon.com.
Default reddish hues in skin tones taken with the DSC-T30 (Alyssa — 10/12/2006)
Has anyone else experienced this? Everytime I would take pictures of people in auto mode with flash, their skintones would come out a bit flushed (looked like they had been drinking). In fact, most pictures came out somewhat warm in tone. The only time when people's skin tones did not come out warm/red was I used Program Mode and tested ISO 400-1000 but then there was a lot of noise in the picture. Just wanted to know if anyone was able to get around the reddish hue problem.
Also when I took indoor pictures without flash using ISO 800 and 1000, the pictures would come out all blurry and yellow. Any replies on how to get around both of these problems would be greatly appreciated. Thx.
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Also when I took indoor pictures without flash using ISO 800 and 1000, the pictures would come out all blurry and yellow. Any replies on how to get around both of these problems would be greatly appreciated. Thx.
Joe (11/10/2006)
Hi, I noticed that your question hasn't been responded to yet. Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on www.DigitalCamera-HQ.com ( DigitalCamera-HQ.com ), so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days. Good luck!
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I now have a casio exilim z4. I am looking to upgrade to more mega pixels and a larger LCD please let me know a good camera for me I am not that electronicly capable. (Holly — 10/09/2006)
Want better quality photos and easy to use camera
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Brenda Paro (10/09/2006)
When people ask about ease of use and good quality I usually point them towards the Canon Powershots, they are pretty much foolproof when it comes to figuring out how to work them. The Powershot A640 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a really good choice for a high quality mid-priced user-friendly camera.
You might also want to check out our <a href="digitaladvisor.com/guides/f... Camera Buyer's Guide</a> to get a better idea of what features are important to you.
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You might also want to check out our <a href="digitaladvisor.com/guides/f... Camera Buyer's Guide</a> to get a better idea of what features are important to you.
Holly (10/10/2006)
Thank you for your advise I was looking at a sony T30 what are your thoughts on this one I like it becuase it has a 3in lcd and very small and compact
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Brenda Paro (10/10/2006)
I love the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Check that link for some good info and reviews of it. I think it's a good little workhorse- very durable and effective esp. considering its size. It has a long battery life and the LCD works really well even in bright sun. There's a good write-up about it <a href="imaging-resource.com/PRODS/... Really good easy-to-use camera for beginners with good results in my opinion.
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which has better features for casual photographer sony t 30 or t 10 (janie — 10/08/2006)
price not main factor. love design of sony. not a fan of touch screen like on the new t50 Just like to take pictures on vacations, snow skiing, ziplining, jet skiing (so action shots) but also of grandbabies (when I get one) like idea of being able to keep in purse, like b/w feature, not the best photographer in the world will use basic features rarely use all the fany stuff
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Brenda Paro (10/08/2006)
Pretty much a toss-up between these two cameras. The T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is smaller and skinnier and has a 2.5-inch LCD, while the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has a 3-inch LCD and a little better battery life.
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best digital camera for action shots. Multiple shots in a short period of time. Trying to capture a runner going over a hurdle. (Connie — 10/06/2006)
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Brenda Paro (10/06/2006)
Hi Connie,
There are two ways to go about this. One is to find a camera with a rapid "recovery" time after each picture. I'm not sure what price range you're looking for or what other features you need, but as far as good recovery time goes one to look at is the Sony Cybershot T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which has a between-shots time of about 1.6 seconds. The Cybershot T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has the same recovery time but is more expensive.
Both of these cameras also do well with shutter lag time (the time between when you push the button and when the shot actually fires), which will also help you... they both clock in with around half a second of shutter lag, which is also definitely on the fast side in comparison to most cameras.
Keep in mind that if you're using flash the recovery time between photos will slow down considerably- that is pretty much universal no matter what camera you're using.
The other way to address your situation is to look for a camera with a good "continuous shooting mode," or "burst mode," which is a mode you can set the camera to so that it fires many shots in quick succession automatically, without you having to push the button each time. After the series of shots is over the camera will have to take a minute to process them, but this rapid-fire shooting is excellent for taking pictures of fast events like you described.
For good burst mode, the Canon EOS 20D ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has gotten excellent reviews (it's on the pricey side though), and the Pentax Optio W20 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a cheaper alternative that offers two burst modes. It averages anywhere from 1.3 to 3 frames per second depending on how high you set the resolution.
I hope that helps!
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There are two ways to go about this. One is to find a camera with a rapid "recovery" time after each picture. I'm not sure what price range you're looking for or what other features you need, but as far as good recovery time goes one to look at is the Sony Cybershot T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which has a between-shots time of about 1.6 seconds. The Cybershot T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has the same recovery time but is more expensive.
Both of these cameras also do well with shutter lag time (the time between when you push the button and when the shot actually fires), which will also help you... they both clock in with around half a second of shutter lag, which is also definitely on the fast side in comparison to most cameras.
Keep in mind that if you're using flash the recovery time between photos will slow down considerably- that is pretty much universal no matter what camera you're using.
The other way to address your situation is to look for a camera with a good "continuous shooting mode," or "burst mode," which is a mode you can set the camera to so that it fires many shots in quick succession automatically, without you having to push the button each time. After the series of shots is over the camera will have to take a minute to process them, but this rapid-fire shooting is excellent for taking pictures of fast events like you described.
For good burst mode, the Canon EOS 20D ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has gotten excellent reviews (it's on the pricey side though), and the Pentax Optio W20 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a cheaper alternative that offers two burst modes. It averages anywhere from 1.3 to 3 frames per second depending on how high you set the resolution.
I hope that helps!
Can you help me find a digital camera with no delay time between pictures? (Savannah — 10/06/2006)
I am about to have a baby and I would prefer to capture those rare moments on camera when he might smile, etc.. I hate how my current camera has a delay time between pictures which causes for lots of missed photos.
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Brenda Paro (10/06/2006)
Hi Savannah,
There is really no such thing as a digital camera with no delay between photos, but what you'll want to look for is one with a very short recovery time so that you can take photos almost immediately after each other. You'll also want one without much shutter lag- that is, the amount of time from when you push the button to when the photo actually snaps.
A few good ones to look at for those features are the Sony Cybershot T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )- or the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which is a little more advanced and expensive than the T10 in other ways, but measures about the same as far as speed. These have about 1.6 seconds between shots and about .4 seconds shutter lag- this is excellent in the world of digital cameras.
You can also get into extremely high-end cameras- like the Nikon D2X ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) that measure something like .25 seconds recovery time. But I'm not sure what price range you're looking at.
Do keep in mind either way that when the flash is on, any camera is going to slow down quite a bit... a 1.6 second recovery time may become something like 2.5 seconds instead.
I hope that helps somewhat.
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There is really no such thing as a digital camera with no delay between photos, but what you'll want to look for is one with a very short recovery time so that you can take photos almost immediately after each other. You'll also want one without much shutter lag- that is, the amount of time from when you push the button to when the photo actually snaps.
A few good ones to look at for those features are the Sony Cybershot T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )- or the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which is a little more advanced and expensive than the T10 in other ways, but measures about the same as far as speed. These have about 1.6 seconds between shots and about .4 seconds shutter lag- this is excellent in the world of digital cameras.
You can also get into extremely high-end cameras- like the Nikon D2X ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) that measure something like .25 seconds recovery time. But I'm not sure what price range you're looking at.
Do keep in mind either way that when the flash is on, any camera is going to slow down quite a bit... a 1.6 second recovery time may become something like 2.5 seconds instead.
I hope that helps somewhat.
How does the DSC-T10 compare to the DSC-T30? (Mel Patsel — 10/04/2006)
What is the major difference?
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Answer (Brenda Paro — 10/04/2006)
The T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is relatively similar to the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) in terms of imaging, lenses, and features. But the T10 has a smaller, lighter body (with a 2.5-inch LCD screen instead of a 3-inch), and is more designed for quick candid shots or traveling purposes. The T10 also has a reduced flash range, as well as 2MB of built-in memory instead of the T30's 58MB. The built-in battery also seems to have a shorter life than that of the T30. Basically, the T10 is smaller, lighter, and cheaper (and comes in a range of cool colors), making it portable and more appealing for shooting-on-the-go than the T30. If you're a casual photographer, the T10 should suit you just fine; if you do more intensive work you may want to go for the T30. The T10 will probably be cheaper because of these reduced capabilities.
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is that big diff for Sony T30, T10 & T50??? (Ivy yong — 10/04/2006)
Actually im looking for Sony DC, but no idea choose which one better for me.
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Answer (Brenda Paro — 10/04/2006)
Hi Ivy, The Sony T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and T50 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) 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 (10/13/2006)
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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Zaid (10/13/2006)
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 Paro (10/13/2006)
Some basic differences between the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and the S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ):
-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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-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.
Zaid (10/14/2006)
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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I've been trying to convince myself that the S7c is what i need even though it is cheaper than the T30.
Thanks again!
Zaid (10/14/2006)
The F2.8 is a nice feature on the S7c as well versus the F3.5 for Sony.
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Brenda Paro (10/14/2006)
Yeah, the T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is sort of like the lightweight flashy version of the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )- 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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And I agree- the 2.8 is excellent if you're looking for lots of control and options while shooting.
alan cooke (10/21/2006)
I have had the S7c for two weeks. it is super. Marvelous for indoors witghout flash.
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Sony User (11/01/2006)
Check you information, the T10 /does/ have internmal memory, 58 megabytes to be precise...
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Zaid (11/01/2006)
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 Paro (11/01/2006)
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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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).
Zaid (11/01/2006)
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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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!
Brenda Paro (11/01/2006)
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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-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.
Hajimi (11/04/2006)
I'm looking any camera with TOUCH SCREEN. I need to know any chooise ( Not SONY only )
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Yumi (07/12/2007)
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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what's the difference between Sony T30 and T50 ?? (anonymous — 10/01/2006)
The MP is same and so is the screen size ??
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camera? (10/01/2006)
The difference between the T30 and the T50 is that the T50 features a touchscreen LCD, meaning that you can tap the screen with your fingers to select options and menus.
It's a neat gadget, but if you're not concerned about whether you touch real or virtual buttons, the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is just as good (with a normal screen and buttons) for less money.
Hope this helps!
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It's a neat gadget, but if you're not concerned about whether you touch real or virtual buttons, the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is just as good (with a normal screen and buttons) for less money.
Hope this helps!
Toddthat (10/02/2006)
Along with the touch screen capability are a couple of other differences...the T50 has 56MB internal memory whereas the T30 has 58MD (not a great difference). The other difference is that the T50 has been tested to use up to a 4GB Memory stick whereas the T30 is only tested for a 2GB.
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Coffeebuzzard (10/03/2006)
Both cameras include the same image-stabilized 3x optical zoom lens, branded with the famous Carl Zeiss name and coupled with a 7.2 effective megapixel CCD imager. The most significant difference between the existing camera and the Sony T50 is the addition of touch-screen capability to the large 3.0" LCD display. The overall weight of the camera body has been reduced by four grams, however the inclusion of a five gram stylus pen in the package means that the ready-to-shoot weight is one gram higher than the T30's. Noise reduction has also been adjusted, and now operates at exposures 1/6th of a second or longer (formerly this was 1/25th of a second or longer). The built-in flash memory capacity falls by two megabytes to 56MB, the "Candle" scene mode swapped for a "High Sensitivity" mode, and a new "Normal" slideshow mode has been added. Finally, the bundled software has been changed to Sony's Picture Motion Browser v1.1.
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Do all Sony cameras have Macro?? (Ted — 09/27/2006)
I now have a Sony cybershot P51 and am looking to upgrade but want higher optical zoom, macro as well as sound feature in movies. Another note, I have arthritic hands and holding a thinner camera is best.
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David Parker (09/28/2006)
I'd be shocked if any digital camera these days didn't have a macro photo mode. For a thin camera, Sony is a good bet. Take a look at DigitalCamera-HQ's lineup of Sony digital cameras ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and from the pictures you'll be able to see how thick/thin they are - many are quite thin.
The Sony T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), for instance, is extremely thin, has anti-shake technology, and has a macro mode allowing you to get to three inches from your subject.
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The Sony T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), for instance, is extremely thin, has anti-shake technology, and has a macro mode allowing you to get to three inches from your subject.
Aeronautical (12/15/2006)
T30 ALSO has magnifying glass which kicks in if you click the macro twice. The macro is super and we shot a typed paper and we could see the paper fiber, like small cotton swabs. For macro T30 is better.
You can lay it right on the paper about .4 inches away - 1CM and it works. You can use it to photograph very small superscript in super macro mode which magnifies to legible font.
I have shot some Aircraft corrosion with it and you can see the grains of the corrosion. It is effective. During magnification the camera shoots a red light and then it flashes. Not sure what the red light does in macro mode
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You can lay it right on the paper about .4 inches away - 1CM and it works. You can use it to photograph very small superscript in super macro mode which magnifies to legible font.
I have shot some Aircraft corrosion with it and you can see the grains of the corrosion. It is effective. During magnification the camera shoots a red light and then it flashes. Not sure what the red light does in macro mode
Amol (03/05/2007)
Hi All,
I am in a great confusion in buying slim camera from Sony.
Initially i have decided for T-50 (Touch Screen) but from reviews, it seems to have lot
of problems like -
1. White spots when flash is used.
2. Red eye problem in low light.
Can any one tell me, are these problems present in T-30 ?
Is T-30 worth buying than T-50 ?
Or can any one suggest me some other slim camera which is best ?
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I am in a great confusion in buying slim camera from Sony.
Initially i have decided for T-50 (Touch Screen) but from reviews, it seems to have lot
of problems like -
1. White spots when flash is used.
2. Red eye problem in low light.
Can any one tell me, are these problems present in T-30 ?
Is T-30 worth buying than T-50 ?
Or can any one suggest me some other slim camera which is best ?
sony T10 vs T30? (neil — 08/28/2006)
i used to be indecisive but now im not so sure.....which one do i buy? both about the same price....help!
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i used to be indecisive but now im not so sure.....which one do i buy? both about the same price....help!
Re: sony T10 vs T30? (camera? — 08/30/2006)
Here's the question:
Do you want to spend about $50 more dollars for a 3.0 inch LCD instead of a 2.5 inch LCD?
If you do, get the T30.
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita...
If not, get the T10.
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita...
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Do you want to spend about $50 more dollars for a 3.0 inch LCD instead of a 2.5 inch LCD?
If you do, get the T30.
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita...
If not, get the T10.
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Alyssa (10/12/2006)
hmm i thought longer battery life could have been a better deciding factor in picking out the optimal camera. $50 is nothing when the T30's battery capacity is 420 pics vs. T10's 210 pics.
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Sony CyberShot T30 Reviews
Sony CyberShot T30 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 4.0 out of 5
Friendly
(Thomas — 05/04/2007)
This item is easy to use and adapt to your own style. I am truly love it.
- 3.0 out of 5
Red eye
(Uthaiah — 04/05/2007)
This camera is excellent when you see the image at its rear large attractive monitor but picture quality is not as goo as the older version of cyber shot, also it is impossible to reduce red eye effect and this makes the eyes of all look terrible. I had owned a earlier version of a cyber shot DSC-P8(3.2mgp) and this did not have the red eye effect at all, but why should the T-30 has this problem??
- 5.0 out of 5
T 30 Sony
(Nadeem Kazim — 01/23/2007)
One word. Excellent.
- 5.0 out of 5
A big thumbs up
(N Koritz — 12/23/2006)
I've spent plenty of time in Tokyo's electronics district playing with digital cameras. I purchased the T30 and love it. (Buy the Overseas model if you are live in the USA so the warranty is good back home)
The camera is fast and takes excellent quality pics. The newer model is all touch screen...yuck. glad I bought the T30.
No complaints. I was using a Canon G4 and loved it but now use my T30 for everything. It is so much more compact.
- 5.0 out of 5
best
(sandeep agarwal — 12/07/2006)
handy good picture quality
- 1.0 out of 5
Only worked for 4 months
(Patricia Ballin — 12/01/2006)
Beware: this is the second digital camera from Sony that I have had problems with. I love the camera but it stopped working after only 4 months. Customer service is terrible.
- 1.0 out of 5
Great camera until it stops working
(Patricia Ballin — 12/01/2006)
I loved my T-30 when I first got it. I owned a cybershot P100 before that had given me some trouble but decided to give Sony another shot. After about 4 months my T-30 started giving me problems. Dim or night shots are blurry and streaked with light. Customer service was unwilling to replace the camera and seemed more interested in telling me what couldn't be done than trying to solve my dilemma. These expensive cameras really should be built to last more than a few months.
- 5.0 out of 5
all in one package
(jk — 11/12/2006)
its small,its take excellent pictures,video recording is lagless,good response time and again very compact and a great battery life
- 3.0 out of 5
Date/Time stamp
(Faisal Majeed — 11/09/2006)
The camera only shows date/time while reviewing pictures in the camera, once the images are being transferred to a PC, there you will see no Date/time stamp on the image.
I mean you will need to know at later stage as when did you took a perticular snap, but with this model you can't do it !
- 5.0 out of 5
amazing............
(vivek gyawali — 10/03/2006)
this is really a amazing camera. when i first got this camera i was really impressed by the 3inch LCD.
also i never expected such a fine video quality from such a slim and compact camera. the video is far good than i expected.
the only problem is the red eye reduction. rest is fine.
i would definitely recommend this camera if u're looking for a camera that fits in ur pocket and u can carry it with u always, without compromising the quality.
- 5.0 out of 5
t30
(zell — 09/16/2006)
best
- 5.0 out of 5
Truly an Ultra! compact
(anonymous — 07/18/2006)
I have been using this camera intensively for 3 weeks now. I really couldn't wish for a much better package. The 3 inch display is fantastic (better than my video ipod) and Sony's great build quality (with the exception of the battery enclosure) is evident as always.
Everything is fast in this model. Fast start-up to shot times make it a wizz when your looking for that special shot. The movie mode is great but I did seem to get some internal mechanical noise in the background at times.
The only thing that really bugged me is the spotting that occurs when using the flash! But this doesn't appear in every shot so the key is to take a few pics of everything when using the flash.
Other than that the pics are amazingly crisp
Good luck
- 5.0 out of 5
Make picture-taking fun
(anonymous — 07/18/2006)
Great camera. I have owned many cameras before but this is my first digital camera and I have to admit that I don't know a lot about them. However, I can honestly say that this is the best camera I've ever had. First, the size is great. You can place it in your pocket and go. (I tended not to use my other cameras as much because of the bulkiness of carrying them around like a tourist.) Secondly, it is super easy to use as a point & shoot, yet it still gives you a full range of creative options as well. Third, the high ISO is great for indoor shots. I couldn't believe the quality. The movie mode is also a terrific feature. I've had so much fun with it. As a matter of fact, I was demonstrating this camera to some of my friends at a recent gathering and they were so impressed by it that three of them said they were going to get one of their own. I would highly recommend the Sony DSC T-30 to anyone looking for a fun, easy-to-use camera.
- 5.0 out of 5
takes good pictures
(anonymous — 07/18/2006)
it is very good .but give a detail working manual
- 5.0 out of 5
its Beaut30ful!!!!
(anonymous — 07/18/2006)
...T30riffic!
- 5.0 out of 5
excellent
(anonymous — 07/18/2006)
good.excellent
- 4.0 out of 5
Much better than before but still not perfect
(anonymous — 07/18/2006)
The Japanese cameras don't have English menus. What a silly company Sony is. Besides that, this camera is much better than my T1. The red eye problem has been fixed. The battery lasts a lot longer but the shops don't tell you. Silly shops :p
The strange thing is the button for anti-shake. Why wouldn't you leave the anti-shake on all the time? Did they really need that button? Because this camera is small you loose a lot of features like setting the aperture... etc
But that's life.
If you have about 90,000 yen for the body, memory and an extra battery. I would say this is a nice one to have in your pocket. By the way, Graph Gear is the best camera holder (small wetsuit material zip up pocket with carabena?? clip). It is much smaller than anything Sony makes.
Glen Charles Rowell
