| | |  | Camcorders | Home » » » Sony Cybershot DSCS60 4.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom | | | | | | | Description: | | As part of your search for a digital-camera for general use, the Sony DSC-S60 offers lots of features and value that make it worthy of your consideration. It has a special 4.1 megapixel Super HAD-CCD that provides maximum detail for optimal pictures. For simplicity, there's autofocus and auto-exposure modes. For creativity, you've got manual exposure and focus modes. With a Carl Zeiss Tessar 3x zoom lens and 2x digital-zoom enhancement, there's lots of opportunities to frame the best pictures around. Though all images are stored on optional Memory Stick(R) Media and Memory Stick(R) PRO Media memory cards, 32MB memory is built-in for immediate use. While you can get fantastic still pictures, the DSC-S60 can also capture video movie images at VGA quality (640 x 480) high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second), with sound. at lengths limited only by the capacity of the MemoryStick media. In other words, a great little digital-camera! AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator, Selectable Focus Mode, Pre-Flash Metering Slow Shutter Noise Reduction, Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR Audio/Video Output (Via Multi-Use Terminal) Adjustable Color/Saturation/Hue Live Histogram Display MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide PictBridge Compatibility Picture Effects - Sepia, Black & White Selectable ISO - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400 10 Second Self-Timer Microphone and Speaker Still Image Formats - Normal (JPEG Fine/Standard), Burst, Multi-Burst Unit Dimensions - 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 (96.6 x 64.4 x 40.1mm) / Weight - 7 oz (198g) Body; 8.7 oz. (249g) Body w/Batteries, Media, Wrist Strap We strongly urge getting AA rechargeable batteries and a 256MB (or higher) MemoryStick as optional accessories for this camera to allow best use | | | Features: | |
• 4.1 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 12 x 15-inch prints
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens; 2.0-inch LCD
• Real Imaging Processor LSI allows for fast start-up and shot-to-shot times, plus extended battery stamina
• Stores images on Memory Stick media; features 32MB internal memory
• Powered by AA-size batteries (alkaline batteries supplied); up to 500+ shots per charge with NiMH batteries (not included)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 7.8 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.9 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.2 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.44 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 22 reviews |
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 good camera but very short battery lifeNov 22, 2009
This camera takes good pictures and is easy to use. It's sort of big and clunky compared to newer cameras. It's really easy to plug into the usb port and drag-and-drop your pictures onto your computer.
My only complaint is that it goes through batteries ridiculously fast. This may just be a problem with my particular camera, and my camera is a few years old. I don't really use this camera very much, but it seems like almost every time I do, I have to change the batteries.
 Quick serviceApr 20, 2009
I damaged my S60 and needed a replacement. This fit the bill perfectly, both in cost and quick service. No problems with the camera.
 Solid camera, razor sharp pictures, sturdier than most digicamsFeb 28, 2008
I've owned two of these Sony DSC-S60 cameras. They are great performers for a low price (I bought both used). It is a little bulky, but the good part about that is, this camera holds up a lot better than many other "pocket" or subcompact cameras (which this isn't). Super-easy to use, easy-to-learn menu, and mostly razor-sharp pictures are a plus. Movie mode is also very good, and the images on the LCD display are much sharper & brighter than found on other small cameras such as Casio. And this camera can take a few bumps and keep working fine, unlike most! A worthy, solid performer.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Excellent little cameraJan 27, 2006
I purchased the DSC-S90 4.1 camera for myself for christmas from Best Buy because I had $70 in certificates for them. The Carl Zeis lens is great and it takes beautiful pictures up to 8x10 and 11x14 are good. It has so many features and the battery life is great. It came with a charger and two sony batteries, but I use regular Duracell Alkaline batteries and can fill up a memory stick (256K) without changing them. A big improvement over the old one I had. I used it in Hawaii and found the video to be good as well and it also records voice. For the person who has a problem with the batteries and memory stick in the same compartment, just turn the camera upside down to remove the memory stick and your batteries won't fall out. I would recommend the camera and plan to buy another for my son. Buy your memory sticks on Amazon.com and the price is good. I paid $30 + for my 256 memory pro and at the rate I take pictures that is the equivilent of four 4packs of 400asa film. Not so bad when you think of it that way.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 my review for this cameraJan 03, 2006
Well, I had a Sony digital camera before, and since my cats liked to play with its lanyard, they pulled it off the table and broke part of the lens mechanism. So, from then on, my camera would keep telling me to turn it off and then turn it on. It would never stop telling me that. So, after being without a camera through some times i really wished i had one, i splurged on myself for Christmas. I went to Wal Mart, but they didn't have anything on display that was cheap enough. I didn't need the super high end camera. Everyone loved my old camera anyway. So, she find this camera. And since, they had no space for it on the powered display, they just had the box out for display. So, i got the last one, and with another 10% off, i got the camera for $145.00. I got a good deal, at least.
Then, I opened the box. I was slightly disappointed at first to see that there was no rechargeable batteries nor charger. But, at least i kept the one that came with my old camera. So, after about a week of using this camera, here are my thoughts.
cons:
1. my biggest complaint is the fact that the memory stick and the batteries now use the same door. You have to be pretty quick to not let the batteries fall out while you take the stick out to plug into your computer.
2. maybe it's just me, but a lot more pictures are coming out blurred. it does have a lot more features than the old one, so who knows?
PROS:
1. speed between pictures sure has speeded up.
2. I like the new zoom capabilities and the ability to place another lens on this camera, even though i probably never will.
3. this camera isn't as bulky as my old one.
Well, a question for anyone out there. How can i change the time from military format to normal am/pm time? i read the booklet but i must've missed it.
have a good day.
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