Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U40

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4.30
2.0 megapixels | 1" screen | 33 mm
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Weelian Soh
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By: Weelian Soh posted on Feb 17, 2004 UTC

Opinion: Incredible piece of miniaturisation technology. The features of this camera and its performance is quite amazing. I was sold primarily by its size and pretty good picture quality for a 2 megapixel camera. Takes low light pictures quite well in night mode. Great for informal shots and it sports a great wide lens for group shots. Definitely an eye catcher and conversation piece. Fantastic for aerial photography using remote control planes due it's size.

Problems: None encountered though I must say you can easily misplace or lose your grip on the camera if you are not careful. Investing in a good carrying pouch will save your camera from dents and scratches.

Would have preferred a clear plastic or glass layer protecting the LCD panel.

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coolwooj
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By: coolwooj posted on Mar 15, 2004 UTC

Opinion: just got it couple of days ago. everyone is amazed at the size. it's a great choice if you are looking for something portable with ultra fast loading and focusing time. good picture quality considering 2 megapixel. great flash for the size.

Problems: no problem yet. pictures get a little grainy under low light environment, but still good enough for most people.

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Mollym
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By: Mollym posted on Mar 17, 2004 UTC

Opinion: This camera is an excellent 2 mega pixel camera. I used it to go on a holiday to India, it took faultless outdoor sunny pictures, handled the sun, brightness with ease. I didn't want to review my pictures most of the time, I just snapped happily away, so the small review screen wasn't even a consideration for me.
Portrait pictures were of good high quality too and I was also able to do a couple of macro flower pictures, but the quality on these wasn't first rate, but average.
The camera does not perform well when moving (in say a bumpy rickshaw or bus or just at passing scenary) I was let down with some good pictures coming out fuzzy. What did I really expect for such a small pocket-size digital camera though! I loved the fact that it was unintrusive, I didn't feel scared about lossing it or getting mugged. Some of the night pictures were impressive, a steady hand is really required with this camera, I was most of the time urgently getting it out and taking impulsive photographs! I had to remember to keep fingers away from the lens too, only one photograph out of 290 had a human finger in the corner - impressive. While sleeping on trains and coaches the long neck cord kept it in place around my neck.

I would definitely recommend this camera to others, its both affordable, a good solid performer and very light weight. When my Sony T1 arrives I shall be comparing them both.

Problems: No technical problems, I was only rather worried about the battery duration, so took extra rechargeables with me, but didn't need them!
I have seen the carry pouch, but didn't think much of it. I used my mobile phone neoprene pouch and this was both light and soft.
No other problems encountered so far.

Flash - well lets talk about that, its a good performer considering its size, but you have to get used to the fact that it is rather powerful, therefore near portraits will come out whiter than expected, you will have to experiment with it, every camera flash seems to have its own personality, and this is no different. Beware, using the flash also eats batteries, think carefully when taking this type of camera on holiday. Consider and extra set of rechargeable batteries and some Durracell ones too!

Will update this review if I get any problems to report.

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Hongwu
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By: Hongwu posted on Mar 22, 2004 UTC

Opinion: Good image quality for such a small digital camera. Despite the tiny size of its CCD and lens, U40 displays decent low light performance and clear images.
Build quality is also superve.
good battery life.

Problems: No zoom
No manual control for WB and exposure
Strictly Point-and-Shoot mini camera

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