A great cutie and a bit of Problems with the beautie.
I am just highlighting the problems seen with the camera. Anyways these points are user awareness and maintainability.
Macro Mode - the feature this product lacks. I am bit disappointed for this feature of this product.Expect a 6 M pixel digicam and high res pic's but no MACRO MODE.
to get those macromode feeling. the pix to be taken at closer to the object or zoom it to the max extent and then try to make it unblur by selecting the option and adjust for the color details fo the picture.
CAPTURE TIME - The capture time in diferent modes is different in all aspects. its the nature of the digicam. but I observed a typical behaviour in this cam.
if the pic is taken inthe normal mode.( flash+ daylight+ 2M+ redeye removal) then u can see the pic stored after 1- 2 sec(roughly) . but try to make it no flash+ nightlight+2M+ redeye removal. it should be captured and stored with in 4 -5 sec(as per digicam potentials) but this takes a bit more delay like 7-9 sec. a bit frustating when you are in mood to capture continuos pix of some moving object.
MEMORY card - the most known fact is that sony prod's works well with sony accessories only.
I tried using different cards for the memory. I see a lot of new surprising msg;s FILE FORMAT ERROR and UNCOMPATIBLE TYPE .
LENS PROBLEM - Solution
If the camera is mishndled or been crushed against other object. the lens behave differently like 1. the shutter window will not close as the user shifts from shoot mode to view pics mode. 2. the lens struck when the pic is being taken and more things.
sol: A) try to tap few times on the head of the camera.( like we do it on monitor of pc sometimes:-):-)) so that do it delicately. the lens restore to the normal pos
B) just shake a bit after it falls down to verify whether the lens r misaligned. if you dont hear any tiny sounds, then its fine . if not just try to do the point mentioned in A.
Just Few Hyperlinks abt the camera specs:
It's no ordinary entry-level camera - and with superb 6.0 megapixel performance, Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical zoom, wide-angle shooting and high sensitivity, the Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-S600 is a great value. Powerful and affordable, the DSC-S600 has strong flash, 2.01 LCD screen and 32 MB2 Internal Memory for in-camera shooting.
6.0 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
More megapixels mean more detail and definition in digital photos - important when you’re making large prints or posting photos on the Internet. Sony’s advanced Super HAD(Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD is designed to allow more light to pass to each pixel, to increase camera sensitivity and reduce picture noise.
3X Optical/2X Digital Zoom
What’s the difference between “optical” and “digital” zoom– Optical zoom uses moving lens elements; digital zoom relies on digital enlargement. In the DSC-S600, 3X Optical zoom helps you frame your shots for better digital pictures; Sony’s Precision Digital zoom provides an additional 2X
Carl Zeiss® Lens Design
The Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-S600 uses a precision Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lens design with excellent wide-angle shooting capabilities, making it easier to take indoor photos and capture group shots - and its sophisticated design enables quick auto-focus and incorporates a wide optical zoom range within compact dimensions.
Strong Flash
The DSC-S600 provides strong flash to illuminate subjects more effectively - up to a range of 33 feet, significantly greater than previous Sony models so you won’t have to stand so close to get great pictures indoors.
High Sensitivity
A first in an entry-level digital camera, the high sensitivity(ISO 1000) shooting mode of the DSC-S600 gets great shots even in low-light conditions - a plus when shooting to capture the mood or in locations where flash is not permitted.
13X Smart Zoom™ Feature
At VGA resolution4, Sony’s Smart Zoom feature intelligently “crops into” the central portion of interest in your photo without sacrificing the resolution of the full CCD - thus avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms.
Large 2.0”2 LCD Screen
In addition to the optical viewfinder, the DSC-S600 also has a built-in 2.0” LCD screen that makes it easy to read menus, frame shots and check results while you’re still on the scene.
Real Imaging Processor™ LSI
To capture the moment before it gets away, Sony’s DSC-S600 uses a Real Imaging Processor™ LSI(Large Scale Integrated Circuit) that not only improves camera response time and decreases shutter lag, but also improves picture quality and clarity and increases battery stamina.
5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
By intelligently evaluating 5 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony’s Multi-Point AF system can help you automatically maintain focus on the subject - not on distracting elements in the background.
AF(Auto Focus) Illuminator
This simple feature briefly illuminates the subject, to help establish a positive focus lock in low - or no - light conditions.
32 MB1 Internal Memory
What if you forget your flash memory card– No problem - with the DSC-S600, you can capture great memories in-camera with an internal 32 MB1 memory - then easily transfer your shots to optional Memory Stick Duo™ media.
Burst Mode
For capturing a child’s first steps or a pet’s bests tricks, this Sony feature lets you automatically record up to 7 shots at full 6.0 megapixel resolution or 100 shots at standard VGA resolution.
Optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media
Sony’s compact, high-capacity Memory Stick Duo™ media options can hold all your digital images and connect you to a wide range of compatible hardware and software applications.
MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
In MPEG VX Fine Mode, the DSC-S600 can capture VGA(640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate(up to 30 frames per second) - another rarity in entry-level cameras, with length limited only by the capacity of your media. Video mail mode captures smaller files sizes suitable for e-mail.
