Sony DSCP150 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

by Sony

Product Details

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• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002SQEWS
• Item model number: DSCP150
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,114 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 7, 2004

Product Description

Color: Silver

From the Manufacturer

Sony takes image size to the next level with the DSC-P150 Cyber-shot digital camera. With a 1/1.8" Super HAD CCD, it captures images as large as 7.2 Megapixels (3072 x 2304 Pixels) for prints that show every last detail. Even with its outstanding imaging capabilities, the DSC-P150 is incredibly compact and travels easily wherever you go.

The DSC-P150 also features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 3X optical zoom and the Real Imaging Processor for excellent response times and crisp, clear visuals that are consistently stunning. Images are further enhanced with the 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion for the extended contrast range and Multi-Pattern Measuring for optimum exposure.

The DSC-P150 is compatible with a full range of custom accessories, including a variety of optical conversion lenses and the MPK-PHB Cyber-shot Marine Pack for underwater use (all sold separately). It is also compatible with the CSS-PHA Cyber-shot Station (sold separately) which allows you to easily transfer images to a personal computer or digital photo printer while simultaneously charging the camera's battery.

Technology Features

	0 --14.0X Smart Zoom Feature (at VGA Resolution) Smart Zoom intelligently uses the full CCD to let you zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size-thus avoiding the image degradation of Digital Zooms.		AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator Briefly lighting the scene in low- or no-light conditions, AF Illuminator insures a positive focus lock, allowing you to accurately establish and maintain focus in difficult situations.
	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones.		Real Imaging Processor Sony's Real Imaging Processor CPU converts RGB+E input to ideal RGB, and manages image control and power consumption. Because it's optimized for Digital Camera functions, it provides outstanding image quality, extraordinary speed and improved battery life.
	14Bit DXP A/D Conversion Sony's 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between highlight and shadow with up to 16,384 values, for extended dynamic contrast and detail.		Slow Shutter Noise Reduction This process captures the scene in two exposures. The second subtracts the noise pattern from the initial shot, resulting in a final beautiful photograph that is virtually noise-free.
	5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus By evaluating 3 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony's Multi-point AF system can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background. Selected cameras feature a 5 area Multi point Auto Focus.		Manual Exposure Mode Flexible Exposure control is provided with Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual Exposure modes. Program Shift lets you select aperture/shutter speed combinations for direct control of motion and depth of field, while still in Program AE mode.
	Multi-Pattern Measuring Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern measuring establishes the optimum exposure value, even in scenes where pronounced highlight and shadow are not centered in the frame.		MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode with Audio Captures VGA (640 x 480) high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) audio/video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. Video mail mode captures smaller file sizes suitable for email.

More Features
1/1.8" 7.2 Megapixel Super HAD CCD
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.

3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom
Optical zoom helps you fill the frame with your subject for better pictures. And Sony's Precision Digital Zoom helps bring your subject closer with an extra 2X magnification

PictBridge Compatibility
Connect your PictBridge-compatible digital camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible digital photo printer via a USB cable to allow for simple photo printing without the need for a computer.

Live Histogram Display
Available in capture and playback the Live Histogram displays the concentration of pixels at each luminosity value making it easy to evaluate correct exposure.

Selectable Focus Mode
Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you anticipate the action by focusing even before you press the shutter release.

Scene Selection Mode
With 9 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Candle, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, or High Speed Shutter

Pre-Flash Metering
With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots.

Memory Stick Media and Memory Stick PRO Media
Digital. Powerful. Transportable. Memory Stick media is compact, portable and rugged -- connecting a variety of hardware and software applications.

5 Shot Burst Mode
Capture up to 5 shots (7MP fine) or up to 100 (VGA standard) at 1.1 frame/sec. even at 7 MP resolution. Perfect for high speed subjects or fast moving action such as sports

Multi-Burst Mode
Captures 16 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second.

Conversion Lens Compatible
With VAD-PHB adaptor, you can add tele- or wide- conversion lenses for greater magnification or wider field of view, as well as protective and special effect filters.

Cyber-shot Station Dock Compatible
Make transferring images and recharging the DSC-P150's battery easier with the optional Cyber-shot Station camera dock. Just place the camera on the cradle for instantaneous power and computer connections.

Rechargeable InfoLithium Battery
Provides reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting, without "Memory Effect". The supplied AC-LS5 adapter/charger provides stable power for USB Transfer.

Product Description

Sony takes image size to the next level with the DSC-P150 Cyber-shot digital camera. With a 1/1.8'' Super HAD CCD it captures images as large as 7.2 Megapixels (3072 x 2304 Pixels) for prints that show every last detail. Even with its outstanding imaging capabilities the DSC-P150 is incredibly compact and travels easily wherever you go.Box Dimensions: 6.0|8.0|3.0Item Dimensions: 6.0|8.0|3.0Orgin: Peoples Republic of ChinaWarranty Provider: DistributorWarranty Duration: 90 DayWarranty Duration: 90 Day 7.2-megapixel sensor creates photo-quality 3072 by 2304 pixel images 3x optical 2x digital zoom 1.8-inch LCD screen stylish silver color Store images on included 32MB Memory Stick media Lithium Battery gives you an estimated 310 shots per charge Maximum Aperture Range: F/2.8-5.2 Minimum focal length: 7.9 millimeters Maximum focal length: 23.7 millimeters Light Sensitivity: ISO 100 ISO 400 ISO 200 ISO auto Image types: JPEG Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode Exposure Control Type: Candle Landscape Hi-speed shutter Twilight portrait Beach/snow Fireworks Soft snap Twilight modeCondition: Refurbished

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony's Best Yet, November 18, 2004

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Digital Photographer "Used to Like Nikon,s" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony DSCP150 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) (Electronics)

This is a wonderful camera, it is small, light, easy to use and produces photos at 7.2 megapixels that are superb.
It is small, nice looking, starts very quickly and usually focuses with an assist light quickly.
Plenty of controls that are easy to use and pretty good instruction manual.
If you want to fool around, you can change the saturation, sharpness, exposure compensation, the usual stuff.
On shooting on complete auto ASA I have yet to see any artifacts or fringing.
When printing the results are just amazing, I also have a Nikon 8700, superb camera, when I look at the results from the Nikon, well, its really hard to see the difference.
Very fast operating camera.
I dont think I have ever been as pleased with a photographic product.
The only negative I can observe, is`that on start up, your left hand goes over the lens, and stays there as the lens comes out, I,ve gotten used to it and keep my left hand away from the lens.
Battery life is excellent, the battery charger can be used as an ac power supply, if you remove the battery from the camera.
Great machine, I love it, now, its all I use.
If you want to buy a digital or buy a new one, this is the guy to get.
Sony has gotten the message loud and clear, this is their best effort yet, it is in class of its own.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wait! Before you buy....., January 10, 2005

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K. KIM "mom2sarah" (Wheaton, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony DSCP150/LJ 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Blue) (Electronics)

I would rate this camera 4.5 stars for picture quality, and of course its sleek size as well its quick shutter speed. However, on Thursday, January 6, 2005 Sony make the following announcement (taken from dpreview.com)
"Sony has today announced another new camera, which only has minor cosmetic changes from its predecessor, in the shape of the 7.2 megapixel Cyber-shot P200. An upgrade of the P150, launched in July, the only real difference seems to be the larger 2-inch LCD, otherwise it sports the same Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x zoom lens, is PictBridge-compatible and has a rechargeable InfoLithium battery plus compatibility with Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO. It will be available in February and is expected to be priced lower than the $499 DSC-P150 when it was launched in July last year."
SO, if I were you, I'd wait another month and either get the P200 for less (!) or wait 'til they lower the price of the P150 which seems inevitable. Just hope the P200 comes in the Cool Blue Color.
Finally, if you don't need an ultracompact, I'd recommend Sony W1/W5 instead. It's bigger but also takes better pictures and costs less!

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars only had it about 24 hours so far, BUT...., November 27, 2004

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Steven D. Ward "Editor" (Seoul, South Korea) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony DSCP150 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) (Electronics)

This camera has exceed my expectations.

I was upgrading from a 2.0 megapixel Cybershot that I had always been content with, though I wished I had spent the extra money for higher resolution a couple years ago when I first got it.

Simply put, I was looking for bang for my buck. I wanted something small that could be used as a point-and-shoot and fit easily in my pocket. Unlike last time, I put a lot of time into researching before I bought this time. My priorities were convenience and resolution, as well as as little lag time as possible and as much manual control as I can get for a compact non-SLR model. Oh yeah, and under $500. Am I asking too much? Apparantly not for the geniuses at Sony that came up with the p150!

It is about the size of my Motorola cellphone (slightly thicker), and both fit comfortably in my front pocket next to each other.

To be honest, I haven't had it long enough to testify to the picture quality, but the reason I am writing this review was because my one reservation in buying this camera turned out to be unfounded, and more people may want to know this: This camera is FAST. Had I read this in a review beforehand, my decision would have been much easier. I was really worried about the lag time when taking pictures. This was a frustration with my older model of Cybershot and all the reviews I read point to the Canon Elph line for the place to go if you want speed, but for the same resolution I was looking at paying twice as much for a Canon.

I'm sure those reviewers were telling the truth, but I think the difference in speed is a little overstated. I'm very pleased with the improvement from my older model.

I decided the p150 had the most bang for my buck and bought it, anxious to see what kind of lag time there was. This camera turns on in a flash. The startup sound starts as soon as you press the power button, and by the time it finishes, you're ready to start snapping pics. If you push the button straight down to snap a pic, it does take a brief moment, but if you hold it halfway for the camera to focus first, then when you're ready to take the picture and press it the rest of the way, there is no delay that I have noticed so far. That means no more of this: "Okay, everybody smile! 1... 2... 3!.... Hang on! It'll take it in a minute! Uncle Denny, keep the dog facing forwa- <click> Dang, okay let's try again..."

My only complaint is that an extra battery is pricey, but since I saved some money ordering a Sandisk 1gig memory stick at a fraction of the cost Sony charges, buying the extra battery won't kill my wallet.

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