Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Sony's DSC-P92 Cyber-shot compact digital still camera hands you the power to take great pictures under a variety of conditions. 5.0 Megapixel resolution provides large crisp, clear images every time. In addition to the 3x Optical Zoom, a 12x Zoom at VGA resolution is possible. This Smart Zoom option intelligently uses the full resolution of the camera's imager at lower resolution settings to zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size. MPEG VX movie mode lets you capture VGA resolution video with audio at 16 frames per second up to the capacity of the Memory Stick media that is used, perfect for TV playback. Rechargeable NiMH AA batteries with enhanced charge capacity and a charger are also included. Get the photo right the first time with a Sony DSC-P92 Cyber-shot compact digital still camera.

Amazon.com Product Description:
The fun, easy-to-use--yet powerful--Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P92 digital camera packs in more pixels and more features than its predecessor. With its 5-megapixel resolution, the Cyber-shot DSC-P92 produces stunning images in a diverse range of conditions. The Cyber-shot DSC-P92 features a 3x optical zoom and is one of the first Sony cameras to be compatible with Memory Stick PRO.

Optics and Resolution
The 5-megapixel resolution creates 2,592 x 1,944-pixel images large enough to print 20-by-30-inch enlargements. The 14-bit DXP system plus Super HAD CCD combine to produce excellent image detail and stunningly smooth contrast and color rendition. The Cyber-shot DSC-P92 offers a 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom for a 12x total.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on Memory Sticks, and a 16 MB Memory Stick is included. The Cyber-shot DSC-P92 is also one of the first Sony cameras to be compatible with optional Memory Stick PRO media, which can extends data capacity up to 1 GB.

Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Movie Mode
You can capture far more than still images with the MPEG Movie VX function. Most digital cameras' movie modes are limited to 30- or 60-second clips, but the Cyber-shot DSC-P92 can keep shooting until you've filled the memory card. The Cyber-shot DSC-P92 shoots video at up to VGA size (640 by 480 pixels) at 16 frames per second.

More Features

• 1.5-inch LCD monitor and true-zoom optical viewfinder for more accurate framing at eye level.
• The three-area multipoint autofocus can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background.
• Multiburst mode captures 16 images (320 x 240) as part of a single 1,280 x 960 image and plays them back sequentially in the camera.
• The Multi-Pattern Measuring feature independently light-meters 49 points of the frame, establishing a maximum exposure value, even where pronounced highlight and shadow are not centered.
• Five scene modes: twilight, twilight portrait, landscape, snow, and beach.
• Built-in flash with red-eye reduction, auto, forced on, forced off, and slow syncro modes.

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by the NH-AA-DA rechargeable NiMH battery (included). It measures 4.7 by 2.3 by 1.3 inches and weighs 7.9 ounces. This package includes the Cyber-shot DSC-P92 digital camera, 16 MB Memory Stick, battery and battery charger, USB and AV cables, wrist strap, and CD-ROM with imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.



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Accessories:

• Sony ZR6-B4 Nickel Oxide AA Batteries for Digital Cameras (4 Pack)
• Sony Ultra Power Quick Charger with Refresh Function
• Sony AM3PT-B8A Platinum Alkaline Battery Blister Multipack (8-Pk)
• SimpleTech FlashLink All-in-One USB Reader
• Sony MSA128A 128 MB Memory Stick

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Rating: - Almost 5 Yr Old !!! Still Going Great !!!
I brought this camera in Oct 2003 (so its almost 5 yrs old). This is the most amazing camera i've owned. It takes amazing pictures. These days there are so many new cameras in market that I also wanted to have one so I took this camera to its last trip on labor day weekend. Yeah you heard it correct "its last trip"... to Niagara Falls. I soaked this camera in water for couple of hours. At cave of the mist it took a whole 1 hour shower with me (Although i was protected with plastic, it was not). I never imagined in my wildest dream if any electronic equipment can survive that abuse. But i failed and this camera did not. It worked like a charm the whole time and even when water went into the camera compartments it worked. i just took out the battery and memory stick and drained the water out. Its still working and is amazing me more and more.

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Rating: - Reliable quality
I've had this camera for 4 years, and it is still taking great pictures. The quality of the pictures is great, even better than two newer cameras that I have.

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Rating: - Decent camera, Bonus feature
This camera is good for point and shoot. Low zoom power, but makes up for it by being compact enough to carry around.

More importantly, for those interested in infrared photography or IR + visible photography, this camera is a 10 minute project to disassemble and modify. 10 screws, swap out the ir filter and you're set.

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Rating: - Camera malfunctioned and is out of warranty
I've owned this camera for about 3 1/2 years and it is now malfunctioning. The LCD shows a horizontal purple bar across the middle and the screen flickers. Moreover, my photos come out with thin red, blue, and green lines which ruined my Christmas pictures. I'm not heavy user of the camera. It was never dropped (I took care of it like it was made of glass). It was never kept in humid conditions. And no, it's not part of the CCD image issue. I will say that I did find Sony support helpful.

When the camera was working, it drained batteries quickly (even the special digital AA ones). I thought the shutter speed was a tad slow which caused me to miss quite a few shots. When I did capture the shot, I was pleased with quality of the photo.

I'm in the market for a new camera and I will look at Canon or Olympus.

A word of caution on store warranties: I bought an extended 3 year warranty through the big name electronics store I purchased it at. Be aware about the warranty if you decide to purchase one! It was 3 years from the shortest of Sony's labor warranty (3 months) or parts warranty (1 year). The salesrep neglected mention that important piece of information, so I had 3 year 3 month coverage; not 4 year coverage as I would led to believe.

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Rating: - with stood the test of time...
I have had this camera for 2 or 3 yrs. now... let me start of saying this is an excelent camera... i love it.. if i had to go back and do it all over again i would have still chosen this camera... now i will tell you the problems that i have encountered...

The Flash- this camera has a red eye reduction feature that works wonderfully but, the flash goes off about four times before the picture is taken and if it is a posed picture and the subject doesn't realize this about the flash then they are likely to move by the time the picture takes...

Lens- about 6 months ago the lens started getting stuck i took the camera apart and blew all the stuff out of it... after that it started working again... about 4 or 5 months ago the there was something wrong with the focus.. all i had to do was zoom in just a little bit before i took the picture and it would focus just fine...

let me end by saying most of the problems that i encountered with this camera where about 98% self inflicted by me... this camera has made several trips to New Orleans... a few dozens falls from fairly high places.. i used it outside on a front porch to take some pictures and video of hurricane Katrina.. (live in south Ms)... but this camera is still going...