Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 8 Megapixel Compact Camera - Cameras - Imaging Resource

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Representing the next level of digital still photography, Sony's DSC-F828 Cyber-shot Camera is the first to incorporate four-color filter CCD technology and a Real Imaging Processor. These new components are integral in capturing color accuracy closest to what the human eye can see, setting a new benchmark in camera performance. The new filter adds an emerald-colored pixel to the filter pattern, realizing color fidelity that is closer to human color perception. Photographers will notice an extraordinarily life-like rendering of blue, blue-green and red hues.

Quick Glance

Memory Type: Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, CompactFlash (CF) Card, Microdrive

LCD Screen Size: 1.8 in

Camera Type: Compact Camera

Megapixels: 8 Megapixel

Optical Zoom: 7

Weight: 33.92

Summary

Product Title: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 8 Megapixel Compact Camera

Manufacturer: Sony

Power Score: 4.3 | 41 Reviews

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Product Reviews (15)

I love this camera! I know many...

Strengths: Love the swivil body, great for shooting down low holds both CF and memory stick. Great lens

Weakness: No Pc connections, difficulty working with non sony flashes

I love this camera! I know many will go on and on about noise and chromatic aberation. All of the 8 meg camera's in this class use the same chip, ( made by Sony) and this one has the best lens! The camera is much heavier than most of it's counterparts, including the digi Rebel, ( and I can vouch that its screen works much better in sunlight than the Rebels. I have big hands, and to paraphrase...
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By rustys - Aug 7, 2004

People are beginning to tell me...

Strengths: Almost alarmingly good quality. Good battery life, doesn’t get hot, movable body/lens allows for some shooting latitude in framing, nice timer for self portraits.

Weakness: On the large side for a small person. A flip out screen would make it even better. Video function a little tricky at first.

People are beginning to tell me that I’m picture crazy. But here’s the deal at the start of the summer in May I had to take a training trip, then I had to take one in June and July. Plus August I had some small trips and a big trip to Arizona. And right until August I was just using disposable cameras. But I realized I was putting myself in the poorhouse (at 10 bucks a unit, and half that or more for developing). I’m just a regular guy, but I believe if you go someplace out of the ordinary you should get a picture or 2. So I took all this pictures and most of them came out ok (because I bought the expensive cheap cameras). But with regular cameras you never know if you got the shot, you just have to trust it. Not to mention lighting. And don’t even get me started on focus or framing. So a “real” camera seemed like a good choice. But most of the people I want to share pictures with live in other areas, so of course I do it via the net. Now that means lots and LOTS of scanning. So digital seemed the way to go so…

I did a lot of reading. All over the web, and steve’s digi-cam site had a lot of great reviews to work with. I decided if I’ve spent 100-150 on disposable I figured why not get the best digital I could afford. So 8mb was looking good. Canon had a model that’s new, in fact all the big brands now have one. But go to steves site and look at the comparison photos, then look at the list of attributes. For me, for example speed was an issue. Things happen quickly. For example In July I went to see Serena play tennis and the disposable I had was a joke, BUT when I flew over the Grand Canyon in August in a tiny 4 seat airplane with the F828 I really came back with some fast action shots. Not to mention the zoom function. I felt like I was taking military recon shots because I was able to zoom in on tiny towns and cars when we went over the Dam. The Canyon was a good place for photos because like my trip to Sedona the rock formations are very colorful and contrast with the lights and clouds in the sky.

The initial test shots I did were just around the house, junk on the floor looks SURREAL. A camera of this quality makes even mundane stuff look fantastic. And of course unless you’ve got crazy vision, it captures more than the naked eye. I took a picture of a pigeon outside and when I downloaded to the laptop discovered it was missing some “toes.” Speaking of that, the software that comes is good, but one weakness is when you put your mouse over the buttons no words come up that tell you what it does. PLUS I lost my instruction book and had to download a copy. So I have to use the computer to edit AND read instructions. Speaking of loosing, I STRONGLY advise a few things; use the neckstrap. You do not want to break this camera. Sony only gives a 90 day warranty. Buy a 1 gig microdrive. You can use the more expensive media stick (no moving parts) but you need the pro version to record video. You can also use a also use a cheaper compact media, but only microdrive will record video (IBM/Hitachi is more slightly more expensive but it WORKS). I was able to capture 256 images at super high jpeg quality-too big to really email to people, so you’ll have to edit, but the images you capture will indeed blow your mind. Hate to sound pretentious, but its true. I took a picture of a homeless dude with all his gear ambling down the street and it looks GREAT. It’s like the insert to a magazine “the downtrodden.” I told you everything looks good! Oh and buy a camera bag. That’s 20 bucks you’ll really thank yourself for, between your removable media, the cords, the lens shield, and the instructions if you don’t loose ‘em you’re going to need a bag.

So quick recap; great camera. I don't know how to take pictures, but my pictures are still coming out properly lite, in focus, and framed the way I thought they should be.

By zoom56ok - Sep 2, 2004

Sony DSC F828

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.

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

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,...
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By grizzlie - Jul 12, 2005

We have been extremely pleased...

Strengths: Fine optics Great zoom range Impressive resolution

Weakness: Color rendition a bit dull

We have been extremely pleased with this camera. After years of good digital cameras with cheesy optics, it is great to have a quality lens again - and one with an impressive optical zoom. The camera feels great in your hands, and operation is intuitive. Image quality is fantastic. Lots of extras are included, including fun items like very functional MPEG recording, and the infrared night scope....
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By alella - Sep 2, 2004

the Sony DSC-F828 is a must have...

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

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

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...
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By decankelor - Jan 11, 2005

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