Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 (Silver)

December 21, 2007 10:05

4.5/5
This camera has absolutely blown me away. It is amazing. I've been using an old Canon for the last 8 years. It was good but this camera is so far above it it's not funny. I've used it for one day and I absolutely love it. The best thing is the huge 3" LCD screen on the back where all the controls are done by touching the LCD screen. My wife was able to use it without any coaching from me. That is a testament that it is easy to use. I'll try it on my mom tomorrow. That will be the ultimate test.

The video mode is incredible. It can shoot 16:9 wide screen video into MPeg2 files and then play them directly to the TV with the adapter cable. I'm not sure if I'm going to need my camcorder any more.

The only shortcoming I can see is that it only does a 3x optical zoom. But that's pretty standard for this kind of camera.

- PTechy

October 8, 2007 01:23

4.5/5
I vascillated between the T70 and T200 for days online, but after handling both of them in person, I found that the T70 was much lighter and easier to hold - the T200 was way too heavy and too difficult to hold without smudging the 3.5" LCD screen. The T70 has just the right amount of LCD, but with some space to put your finger on the side. The trade-off is with the zoom and 3.5" LCD - not a deal breaker for sure. I highly recommend the T70 for those people that go out with their friends and want to take pics!

- glm0818

December 28, 2007 01:31

5.0/5
100% recommendation. just got this couple of days ago. this camera is a beauty. not only it looks good, but it takes damn good pics in full HD or in 16:9 wide angle. you can adjust the megapixel ratio which is standard in many cameras. touch screen is top notch. try to use the pen they gave you caz it seems to get dirty..but a light cotton cloth can clean it up and its jus like new. the picture quality is outstanding....def. worth the money!!!

- techi007

January 9, 2008 04:56

4.5/5
You MUST have basic knowledge how to use the camera, I bought it at circuit city. Extremely stylish and size is perfect for the bar, vacations, etc. It is smaller than my iPhone. I recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for price, style, quality, options all wrapped into one! One of the most confident electronic purchases I have ever made!

- pchristopher87

December 28, 2007 03:38

4.5/5
Within 5 minutes I had this entire camera figured out. I was really impressed by the ability to download music from my computer onto the camera for the slideshow. That was, for me at least, impressive. I recommend this camera to anyone. A great buy!

- smooches91

May 20, 2008 06:07
Good
1.5/5
When my (third consecutive) Canon wore out last weekend, I decided that maybe it was time to go with another camera altogether. After researching online and talking to friends, I opted to get the Sony T70. I can honestly say that, after an hour, its going back to the store.

While I did like the size and feel of the camera (and didnt even mind the touch screen), the photos that it took were far from impressive. The colors were muted and dull and there was very little detail  even in macro shots. While I didnt expect it to compare to (for example) a dSLR, I did expect a bit more than it offers. Indoor photos had noticeable noise, while those taken outside were equally unimpressive. I tried to change the color settings to Vivid but this made very little difference.

For example, I tried to take a head shot of my Golden Retriever. Ive taken dozens of these before with various Canons and used these as a basis for comparison. With the T70, the picture came out alright, but the details (i.e. her eyelashes and whiskers) were just not there the way they were with any of the Canons. Overall, the pictures looked like they were taken with soft focus (to the point where I was rubbing my eyes, thinking there was something wrong with my contacts). Personally, I prefer the sharp, clear precision that my other cameras have offered.

I read through the manual, searched online, and played around with the camera for quite some time only to find the controls severely lacking. While this camera may be great for the extreme beginner, anyone seeking any sort of advanced functions or breathtaking photos will be sorely disappointed.

I did like the flash. One problem that I have had in the past is what I refer to as an x-ray flash where even my black dachshund looks white. This camera did not have that problem. Subjects were not washed out the way they tend to be with my Canons. In the end, however, this wasnt enough to make it worthwhile.

I guess basically, it is what it is: a very entry level, point-and-shoot camera. Personally, I expected more, however. And so, despite my bad experiences, Im off to get another Canon.

- Elan2014

March 30, 2008 08:06

4.5/5
i bought this camera at bestbuy for $299.99 and i was well worth the money. it takes great pictures and has tons of settings and features. it has a good auto mode for ease of use or program mode with lots of settings you can adjust for better pictures. i would highly recomend this camera for anyone that is looking for a quality digital camera at a good price.

- jtran15570

January 1, 2008 08:32

5.0/5
I bought this camera for my mom and she loves it! It has amazing features, touch screen, VERY EASY TO USE, wide screen is great, and best of all, the photos turn out AMAZING in both dark and outdoor situations. It is very fast (shutter lag) and reliable. Photo Quality is the best I have seen. A bit grainy at ISO 3200 but who takes pics at such high ISO settings anyways? Great camera!

- thebeat

July 19, 2008 10:25

4.5/5
Great camera for the price. I looked at all the other ones in this price range and size, the Lumix, Coolpix and I found the Sony one to be very appealing to the eye. The camera feels very sturdy, the slide mechanism is very tight- meaning it doesn't feel like it'll open and close by itself..that cheap feeling.

I love how clear and crisp the pictures are, the focus range is phenomenal, I can take breathtaking landscape pictures of the ocean and mountains, and still have crisp super close shots such as a single flower or even fine print.

As C-Net mentioned, the confirmation pop-ups for every menu button you hit makes changing settings sluggish. Pair that with a less that responsive screen and you get frustration. But, that part is vastly overwhelmed by the good parts of the camera.

Overall, if you don't mind the touch-screen, this is the camera for you.

- Alan6738

February 10, 2008 10:05

4.5/5
Smashed the Instamatic Polaroid, made way for the Sony.

- ptcruz74