Sony MVC-FD95 Mavica 2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom

by Sony

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 4.9 inches ; 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 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: B00004VUM1
• Item model number: MVC-FD95
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,611 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 27, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The high-end Sony MVC-FD95 combines SLR features with the convenience of a digital camera. The 2.1-megapixel CCD allows for image sizes up to 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, which can be stored on either floppy disks or Sony's own memory stick with an optional adapter. The MVC-FD95 has both an autofocus and manual focus with focus ring. The 10x (20x digital) zoom integrates with Sony's SteadyShot image stabilization technology to provide clear pictures. The lithium battery included by Sony can be recharged with the included battery charger/AC adapter, and it's easy to see how much of a charge you have left with the power meter in the viewfinder. Although it has a built-in flash that features red-eye reduction, the MVC-FD95 also comes with an accessory shoe for an external flash.

Occasionally, MVC-FD95 users may want to capture a video of a special moment, and here also the MVC-FD95 can help, due to its capability of capturing up to one minute of MPEG-1 video. The MVC-FD95 is packed with features (such as the e- mail mode, which captures pictures at 320 x 240 pixels) that make it suitable for almost any environment.

Product Description

w/ Canon SELPHY CP760 Compact Photo Printer 32 MB MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCardplus F/2.8-4.9Product TypeDigital camera - compact Width3.4 in Depth0.9 in Height2.2 in Weight

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

178 of 179 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony's FD-95, 1600 x 1200 dpi camera, August 6, 2000

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Tom Gallagher (Plantation, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony MVC-FD95 Mavica 2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

The new Sony MVC-FD95 digital camera is one of the best. I have the older model the FD-91 and love it; the only two things I would like added were added to the new FD-95. One was the limited flash. They have added a hot shoe for an external flash and it now gives you the same indoor flash quality as the old SDL cameras. The other was the somewhat low DPI. The olderFD-91 was at 1024 x 768 the new FD-95 is way up at 1600 x 1200. With this amount of Dpi you can print a full 8-1/2 x 11 picture that truly looks like a photo. The new eye viewer is centered in the camera and has a wider opening with eyeglass correction focus. The mike for Audio in located on the front as before it was on top, and is more sensitive. I do miss the moveable LCD for self-portraits, but not many of them taken anyway! The steady shot is a must and was one of the best features. I used it all the time, when you are on the10x~20x it is a must. The new FD-95 now has a date and/or time stamping on the picture that can be used or eliminated. This might be useful for showing the correct time or date as the file information could be changed. The only con's I have found is the battery charging system. I liked the old separate charger that you could charge a battery as you are away using the camera, but then you can buy the extra battery charger as an accessory. Now you have to leave the battery in the camera and hook up the charging system to the camera. The other was the video mode; it is only 15 seconds now. I liked the 60-sec. mode on the older FD-91, but the larger format is nice. The camera style is a little more compact and well balanced. The new date and time stamping is a nice added feature.

116 of 116 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Photos are fun again, October 26, 2000

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Richard and Rosie Eckman (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony MVC-FD95 Mavica 2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

If you are considering a jump from your trusty old SLR to digital, this camera is the reason to do it. The ability to review a shot right after taking it, reshoot it if you like, and then email the image home is fantastic. Any digital camera can do that, but this one gives you ease of use, sound annotation, remarkable quality of images, great zoom capability, and worthwhile advanced features as well.

This camera is ready to travel. The batteries recharge quickly in the camera off 110V US or 220V European style outlets with the cables provided. Also, any computer shop can move your images from floppies to a CD for cheap. You might also be able to upload your images to a web site. You don't need to carry 400 disks on a long trip as you can reuse them.

Limitations:

- This is not a small, unobtrusive camera. The FD-95 is comparable in size to a big SLR. You'll need to carry floppies also, so plan on a bag.

- I have had a 2% failure rate writing images to floppies. (Might be the disks. Buy good disks!)

- Action shots are harder as the image capture is slower than with an SLR. You'll need to anticipate your shot.

- The placement of the LCD view screen is perfect for catching nose prints.

- No JPEG viewer/editor is provided, though you can download a great one from CompuPic for ($).

- No case is provided. (See bag, above.)

- No warranty comes in the box. 5 year third-party warranties are about ($).

- Only one battery pack is provided. The NP-F550 pack outlasts the NP-F330 supplied with the camera and runs about($).

- The manual covers only function. Amazon's camera page will teach you the rest about digital cameras.

- Consider buying a CD burner if you take lots of photos. ($).

Even with the issues noted above, this is a great camera. Enjoy your new toy! You won't look back.

96 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really impressed for my first camera!, August 27, 2000

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jfawver "fawvman" (Hays, KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony MVC-FD95 Mavica 2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I first saw this at a high school reunion. I was impressed with the features my friend was doing on it, and that's what got me hooked. I looked around and did a little comparison shopping and decided on the MVC-FD95. I like the feel of it (feels like my old 35mm Minolta) and it was extremely easy to use. I feel this camera has a slew of features that make it very attractive. The viewfinder and the LCD screen are very easy to work with and the menus are easy to navigate also. The MPEG movie feature with audio are also nice too. Primarily I was impressed with the 1600 x 1200 image size. Shots came out really clear and crisp. The built in flash is adequate but it at least lets you hook up an external flash. Probably the downside for some (but not necessarily for me) is the floppy disk memory, meaning you can only put approx 4 shots of hi-resolution shots on disk before its full. However, I look at it as not a big deal, because floppy disks are cheap and I carry a bundle in my bag anyway. Plus floppy disks can go directly into your computer's disk drive (an advantage for me). The main limiting factor could be price... . But this camera is extremely easy to use and I've gotten a lot of enjoyment out of mine. Sony also has a lot more features on it that I didn't mention, but go to the store and look (and play) with one and compare it! Good Luck!