sony dsc-s75, please help!!

Violet · Mar 25, 2002

I am interested in this camera. But I have a few concerns.

Having read the comments, the protection seems to be a problem. Is it really a big problem? I am not the most careful person and the last thing I want to do is scratch the lens.

This will be my first digicam. I want a digicam which has manual functions as I would like a camera which I can grow into. So more or less, I am choosing between this one and canon powershot s30.

I have also read somewhere that the sony s75 does not work very well in auto mode? Is that true?

Thank you very much in advance.

Al V · Mar 25, 2002

I've had my S75 for several months now and so far no problems with scratched lens. However, I would probably be classified as a careful person. I've also had no problems shooting in auto mode, although I rarely use it. You just need to let the camera do its thing with a half push of the shutter release and it generally does a good job with autofocus and metering.

My only difficulty is with the flash system. It only works in auto mode. If aperture or shutter speed settings are changed while using the flash, the result will be a blue image. Hope this helps.

Al
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Vladimir Koifman · Mar 25, 2002

Violet,

It's unlikely you get many responses, as most of the people are discussing 4- and 5-MP cameras over here. Somehow 3MP owners are much less vocal.

Also, it's hard to advise on a mid-range camera you are asking as both Canon and Sony (and others) make good ones.

If your top impotance is a lens protection, then go for S30. Sony needs additional adapter and UV filter on it and then it becomes rather bulky.

As for problems, both S30 and S75 have their own share, you should learn to live with. I dont think S75 is standout in that respect.

--Vladimir.

niikinut · Mar 25, 2002

Hi Violet. I used a borrowed S-75 all last summer. I took over 2000 pictures with it, with very few rejects due to the camera. I loved the compact nature of this camera, and found it easy to learn and to use.

Most of my pictures were landscape and macro-floral....the camera was sharp in focussing, and great in lighting.
I don't think you can go wrong with the S-75
Good Luck!!

Gerardo · Mar 25, 2002

Hi Violet,

The S-75 is my first digicam (10 months old) and I haven't had major concerns. It travelled overseas for two times without extra protection; I then buy the semi-soft case wich is a nice carrying case.

I take 2/3 of my photos in auto mode. I noticed the camera fails focus in one every ten times, so I use to take at least 2 shots.

Overall, this is an excellent camera specially as a first-time device; it has a good number of features with superb interfase and battery. Also the media is becoming more popular.

One advantage of buying it instead of a 4 or 5 MP camera, is the price, and you can choose later to upgrade for newer technology.

Chiel · Mar 25, 2002

Hi Violet,

I have the S75 since Sept. last year, and enjoy it alot and still learning it.
The pictures are sharp and the colors are vivid.
I use auto mode alot, only with indoor shots i use the shutterspeed

alot more to prevend a red hue. I think this 'midclass range' camera will keep you occupied for quite a while.. not bad when you look at its price.

I'm planning to keep it for quite a while, 'till Sony comes out with a good cam with a 10x optical zoom, the only thing i really miss on the S75.
I don't know much about the Canon but i've heard it's a good thing too.
Good luck with your choice,

Grtz. Chiel

Aaron Meyers · Mar 25, 2002

I just got the S75 a couple weeks ago. Its my first digital camera and I'm really happy with it. It takes great pictures and I haven't had any problems with auto mode although I feel like I get more mileage experimenting in manual mode.

I'm not the most careful person and its been taking out on several occasions where drinking was the predominant activity and it has survived without scratching. However, there are a couple fingerprint smudges on the lense that haven't seemed to effect any recent photographs I've taken.

However, I did just order the conversion piece that allows you to use UV filters and other things as a precaution for any further carelessness on my part. I got $20 off the conversion thing for registering my camera so it ended up being pretty cheap.

All in all, I couldn't be happier with the camera I ended up with and would reccomend an S75 to anyone. By the way, could someone remind me what would be the best way to clean off those fingerprints? I have some kind of cleaning kit for my camcorder but I'm not sure thats the same stuff I should be using. Thanks.

-Aaron

Amando Hernández · Mar 25, 2002

Buy the adapter ring plus a good UV (not skylight) filter and the corresponding lens cap. Then you get a needed lens protection, filters can be used (a polariser is very useful) and you'll enjoy extra grip for vertical shooting.

The S75 has a great lens, full of manual controls and it can be used with an external (Snoy) flash unit, which is very useful for indoors shots.

Won't be your last digicam, of course, but you will learn a lot out of it.

Amando.

Raja · Mar 25, 2002

I am interested in this camera (in my to 3 short list) as well and thanks for all the replies so far.

One question... is the movie mode at 8 frames per sec of any use or it is just a wasted feature... thanks much.

Raja

Violet · Mar 25, 2002

hiya everybody,

thank you so much for all your advice! the people on this particular forum are so helpful! =) it's not even one day and i have gotten so much of help, thanks!

Gerardo · Mar 25, 2002

I think the movie mode in these cameras as an 'extra' feature. You won't expect to use your camera intensely as a video recorder, moreover when it's limited to resolution, fixed zoom, and memory.

There are some situations where you will want to catch the 'action' of a scene and this is a good and handy option. An advantage of the movie mode format (MPEG) is that it's ready for computer editing and e-mail sending.

This mode remembers me the 'special effects' included with the S-75 (sepia, solarize, etc). Maybe you won't use them, but it's better to have them... just in case.

Marty Scher B · Mar 25, 2002

I think you will like the adapter/filter combo to protect your lens.

I never take my Tiffen adapter/uv filter off (except to add another lens or filter).

A "lens cloth" sold at phtot stores should take off the light finger prints. If the lens is really grubby, I use a very wet q-tip swap.

Marty Scher B · Mar 25, 2002

If you use an adapter with uv filter in place, you will want to take the camera everywhere and just not worry about it. I cannot tell any difference in quality with the filter in place or not.

I have shot over 4000 pics with almost all of them in auto. I notice no difference in shooting in auto or in manual with the same settings. If I am concerned about lighting I will usually just set the EVs up or down.

Where manual, AP or SP are most useful in low or tricky light situations or when looking for special effects.

When people see some of my shots, they too want to buy an S75.

The price is very right too.

Enjoy yours.

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