Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Camera User Review

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My Review 

This little workhorse is so reliable and takes such exquisite photos, I intend to buy them whenever I see them in good condition.

At this time, I have three. I have had others. One, I just wore out. One, I accidentally drowned, and another I nearly drowned in a sink accident, but my husband, being "techy," dried it out for me and we were back in business.

I have a "bigger" Sony. I took it and my three W50s, which saved the trip, since there was a fatal problem with the bigger camera. I took 1,500 photos on that trip and not one was bad.

I do a lot of macro photography, and this is the perfect accompaniment to a larger format camera. The Zeiss lens is exceptional, and the size isn't intimidating to butterflies, insects, reptiles, and other small animals.

I carry this camera everywhere I go.

It's a simple point and shoot, and I have taken very beautiful photographs with it. I haven't tried the newer ones, although I use a T-11 in a Pelican case when I'm kayaking.

Camera "pros" 

Excellent lens for macros, dependability, non-intimidating size for macro subjects with legs.

Camera "cons" 

The flash can be harsh, but it's readily fixed with a small piece of toilet paper or a lollipop wrapper.

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Kyle Schurman, Digital Cameras Guide, says: