Sony DSC-F828 8MP Digital Camera with 7x Optical Zoom Reviews.

better than FILM?, November 3, 2005
Reviewer: John R. Brumage "Disco Legend Zeke"
When i reviewed the (then new) DSCF-505 sony cam, i said it was better than high speed film, but not as sharp as 100 speed. well, now you have enough pixels to fill a movie screen.

movies are currently being edited with 4,000 pixels in the wide dimension, the 828 shoots 3264 pixels. for comparison, kodak #5201 high resolution movie film offers 80 pixels per millimeter. The image of a hollywood movie negative is about 24 mm wide, so the resolution of #5201 is about 1920 pixels, if used in a 135 camera the width is 36 mm, so it would be equal to about 2880 pixels.

The camera also has features that make it easy to photograph unusual subjects, long exposures, macro focus. yes, you will see

the blue fringing at the edges, but you will need to look carefully

for it,

and i only see it in very close or macro subjects. This is more likely a lens issue.

The color is simply spectacular, especially in skin tones. everything except where to point is automated, but every adjustment can be made manually, allowing the advanced photographer complete artistic control.

When considering the cost, think in terms of price per picture, the more you take, the less each one costs, since the media is reusable.

Be sure to buy extra memory sticks, the file size of a typical image is 3 megabytes. ________________________________________________________________

Excellent product, September 8, 2005
Reviewer: Carlos Lobosco "Lobosco"

This a fantastic equipment for those who love serius photography. I recomend this products 100%

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Great Camera, August 2, 2005
Reviewer: Greg Brasher
I am not a professional. I take pictures for my work. Upload to the web. E-mail pictures and video. This camera makes everything easy. The quality is incredible. I am still learning how to use the features. My brother took some pictures printed out 8 1/2 X 11 and put them in frames. They look professional.
I would recommend this camera as this camera was recommended to me.
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well done sony --- Great Camera, July 29, 2005
Reviewer: Gamal M. Mansour

I was on the process to buy a high-end digital camera.. So I started to look on the internet for my options. Finally it came down to the SONY 828 vs. the canon digital rebel. I finally made my decision to buy the Sony and boy , am I glad that I did that , not only it is an awesome camera for my needs but also it is a piece of beauty ... I will recommend it to any beginner who would like to jump on the pro-wagon ________________________________________________________________

Great camera, July 29, 2005
Reviewer: Tom Roper

I purchased the Sony Cybershot DSC-F828 for my wife, and she is writing this review:

We received the Sony F828 in record time, great service from Amazon! I read the manual and experimented with the basic features and read of some of the more advanced features. We left for an 18-day vacation soon after, and the camera got a 3,500-plus photo workout. This included multi burst shots of jet ski races in Pahrump, NV; amazing shots of stalactites and stalagmites using the NightFraming feature in Lehman Caves in Great Basin National Park; magical sunrise photos of red rock formations in Arches National Park; atmospheric but crisp photos of Monument Valley, UT before/during/after an afternoon storm and many others. Not being a professional, or necessarily gifted, photographer did not hinder me from getting many wonderful shots.

I am an artist, and tend to compose my paintings through the camera lens. This camera captured exactly what I was seeing, capturing the true colors. I was able to figure out, through trial and error at times, everything I needed to take the kind of shots I wanted. The manual, in my opinion, falls short of explaining things in more than vague terms, but I think if I can figure out all of these features any person of normal intelligence and persistence (stubbornness) can do the same.

The more I use this camera, the more I get excited about having it. I would definitely recommend it as being a very powerful camera for even professionals, yet manageable for someone like me, who needs the best quality photos in terms of clarity and color possible.
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Depends on what you want from a digital camera, July 22, 2005
Reviewer: Rocannon MacGregor "zenfire"

This is a great little camera for folks who want hi quality photos and video capability in one camera. I got one when they were first released and thoroughly enjoyed it until I tried the Canon 10D SLR Digital. Now I have two 10D cameras. I use the F828 as a back-up video cam or carry it in my pack when I don't want the extra weight of the 10D. My main reasons for preferring the 10D are: quicker manual adjustments, more intuitive feel, better photos, multiple lens options, great tech support. If I could only have one camera, and wanted to take photos and vids, I would choose the F828. Otherwise I would go with the Canon 10D or 20D and get a stand-alone video cam.
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DSC F828, June 16, 2005
Reviewer: W. Chapin
Just upgraded to the F828 from the DSC-S85. Maybe I am used to the Sony menu and how everything works. Right from the box this camera is sweet. Fast shutter and great color! I looked at this camera and the Canon Rebel xt and Nikon equivalent. Glad I went with Sony!

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