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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F88 Review
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Review Summary
Reader Score: 8.50 (out of 10)
The DSC-F88 is one of Sony's newest compact digicams. It features a 5 megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom, and 300 degree rotating lens. The optical system is the same vertical design as seen in the DSC-T1. The F88 features exposure modes from fully automatic to manual control. In addition, it offers a Program mode, 10 Scene modes, and a Movie mode that shoots unlimited video at 640x480 at 16 fps. In our review, we will test the camera to see where it stands with regard to performance.
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Other Reviews For This Model
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| CNET Reviews |
10.00 |
05-17-04 |
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| Born of parts borrowed from the popular 5-megapixel Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T1 and the newly minted Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P100, the soon-to-ship Sony Cyber Shot DSC-F88 marks the U.S. debut of a camera that's entering its third generation in Europe and Japan.
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| Imaging-Resource |
10.00 |
09-01-04 |
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| The Sony DSC-F88 is one of the latest Sony Cyber-shot digital cameras, dramatically advancing the flip lens design seen previously in the DSC-F55 and F55DX. The DSC-F88 uses the lens and sensor technology first developed for Sony's DSC-T1, the ultra-compact assembly letting Sony pack a 5 megapixel sensor, 3x Carl Zeiss zoom lens and an optical viewfinder into a surprisingly small, swiveling lens assembly molded to fit the smooth curve of the camera's top. . . . . |
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| DPReview |
9.67 |
08-26-04 |
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| Never shy of giving the consumer an almost bewildering array of choices, in May 2004 Sony added yet another (its fifth) 5 megapixel, 3x zoom camera, the DSC-F88 to its 2004 range. Seasoned Sony watchers will immediately recognize the inner swivel lens design, which has made several appearances in Sony's product lineup since the DSC-F1 back in 1996. What makes the F88 slightly different to its predecessors is the inclusion of a 3x Carl Zeiss zoom lens (which uses the same folded optics as the Cyber-Shot T1) and an optical viewfinder; it is also a little larger than the F1/F5/F55/F77 models that came before it. |
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| CNET Reviews |
9.00 |
04-15-05 |
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| Sony's latest jack-of-all-trades is a master of more than one. While its easy operation and versatile automated and manual exposure controls will please both beginners and more advanced photographers, the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-F88 boasts very good macro capabilities and a robust burst mode perfect for action photography. Only a few spotty performance figures such as atrocious shutter lag under low-contrast lighting and a middle-of-the-road feature set limit this well-rounded 5-megapixel shooter. |
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07-27-04 |
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| While image quality is good overall, it's kept from greatness for two reasons. Number one is that images have a fuzzy, "video capture" look to them, which tends to blur out details. Secondly, shadow noise seems a bit high. These issues will be a concern only if you're printing 8 x 10"s or larger, or viewing your photos at 100% on-screen. I will compliment Sony on their good color and low purple fringing, though. |
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