Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828

Cyber-shot DSC-F828 Review, by Tracey Capen February 24, 2004

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• Reviewed by: akksa

  Strengths: Clarity

  Weaknesses: NA

  Overall: This is the one of the cameras which i like most, by using this we can use the clear picturization, this is could be better for who wants to take a good quality pic

• Reviewed by: Manwalksintobar

  Strengths: This digital has it seemingly all down in one package. The Carl Ziess Lens is Top drawer and the ability this model has to reach into wondorous depth of color and visual perception is remarkable.

  Weaknesses: I agree , in a small way, with the noise complaint over 100 ISO but the trade offs are many and highly valued. Pop up flash emits poorly flat light. Meant for larger hands.

  Overall: I have been extremely happy with this product and it beats the Canon hands down in overall functionality. I do wish you could exchange other high quality Ziess Lenses but the ability for depth and detail is powerful. It is a complicated piece of equipment to master, but once having done so, it is a dream and easy to use. Highly Recommend its purchase.

• Reviewed by: grizzlie

  Strengths: Most versatile single lense I've found on any Digital SLR camera. Excellent image quality. Once you've mastered the learning curve it is a very easy camera to operate. Great manual controls.

  Weaknesses: Lacking image stabilization. ISO ratings of over 100 produce excessive "noise" in pictures. Poor low light capabilities.

  Overall: This is the fourth Sony Digital I've owned, and each one has been better than it's predecessor. There needs to be a lot more work done with reference to the ISO settings offered. Anything over 100 in low light will produce unacceptable "noise". A tripod, and a very cooperative subject, are necessary in low light conditions. I do a lot of wildlife photography, and early mornings, or late evenings, are the times of the day when the animals are generally most active. These shots are extremely difficult with the DSC F828. The additional lenses are a waste of money. The 2X telephoto lens can only be used at near maximum magnification, or it is like looking through the barrel of a gun. The wide angle if used with any telephoto at all gives cropping in all four corners of the photos. All this said, it is an excellent camera, with great manual controls, overall the best single lens on the market today, and superb image reproduction. I love the camera, for all it's shortcomings, and have had nothing but compliments on the photos it has produced. If Sony were to improve on the ISO noise problems, and add image stabilization, they'd have a camera that would come out " On Top of the Heap" in the Digital SLR market.

• Reviewed by: decankelor

  Strengths: GREAT interface, MANUAL FOCUS RING and manual zoom, AWESOME picture quality, great flash, easy tripod mount... MANY others

  Weaknesses: only 7x zoom, no tripod remote included, no anti-shake equipped (as the new nikon coolpix 8800)... all i can think of though!

  Overall: the Sony DSC-F828 is a must have for a amature or advanced digital photographer! i put in HOURS of research to find this camera, and HOURS AND HOURS of research into the camera itself, and it truly is one-of-a-kind. of the 8MP cameras out there as of now (jan2005), the sony is the only one to offer the pleathora of features that it does. it is the only 8MP camera i have found (aside from the konica minolta) to have a manual focus ring!! this is the best feature of the camera. however, the auto-focus is extremly fast as well. it does appear to have a slight bug in certain modes when the lens is aimed at the sky (i like to take "skyscapes") , the autofocus seems to be unsure of what f-stop to stay at... but no biggie, as soon as you push the shutter half-way, it chooses. i have not had time to play around with the macro functions (so many options! and yet so easy to use!! kudos sony! very user-friendly)... however, the night-settings are probably the camera's 2nd strongest point... the laser-assist is VERY helpful in low light, and i have been able to get good silhouttes in near total darkness as well! (using a tripod, of course) I just can't say enough about this camera... great, pro-feel, all the features, so easy to use... a definate must-have! *also, if you shop-around a bit, you can get the camera for a reasonable price as well.*

• Reviewed by: maddogmerrick

  Strengths: Excellent lens and usability

  Weaknesses: Image stabilizer would be nice

  Overall: I was going to buy the Canon Digital Rebel until my mate who is a professional photographer advised me to go for the Sony 828 and I am glad I listened to him. To buy the Digital Rebel and the equivalent lenses on the Digital Rebel will cost 3 times as much as the 828. Also they are much larger in size and heavier. The Sony takes excellent sharp images, produce good detail and colour. All the stuff on the internet about purple fringing and high levels of noise are well over exagerrated. I have so far only taken 500 shots and noticed 1 photo with purple fringing. Noise on photos taken at ISO64 and 100 are very low and not really noticable. I think this camera has unfairly received bad reviews cos people simply focus on very minor issues and not look at the bigger picture. For goodness sake, put away your stamp collection, railway set and wellington boots! - Stop being such a techno geek. The 828 is a great camera and I am very pleased with my purchase.