Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 Point & Shoot Digital Camera, 10.1 Megapixel, 5x Optical Zoom Lens, 2x Digital Zoom, 2.7" TFT LCD Screen, Silver

2012-05-29T20:00:00

4 Years, several thousand pictures. This camera has worked out well. The next step would be an SLR.

stevelb1

Originally posted at

2011-12-01T19:00:00

I got this camera when it was first released in 2008. It's quite easy to use and I've had no problems with it. I've used it not only for personal snapshots, but a multitude of events. I've used it for day and night events, including action shots ... up close and at a distance. I've received many compliments on the photos I've taken. I have also used the camera to take video shots. The video and sound are both very clear. I must say that by industry/technology standards, this is probably considered an "older" model, I'd choose it over many of the cameras that other people at the same events have used. Mine is the preferred camera at our family reunions because the photos come out so clear, no matter the lighting or the size of the group. (I've got a huge family when we all get together.) I even used it to take shots of my son's senior class this past May. I got approximately 600 kids in ONE photo and am still able to pick out my kid and quite a few of his friends ... and they were not standing together. (The "official" photographer had the class arranged by height.) The only gripe I can put up regarding this camera is the cost of the memory cards. It does not use standard sized memory cards. It only takes "Pro Duo" memory cards/sticks. SanDisk makes a Pro Duo card, but they are not easy to find. The cost of the Sony Pro Duo cards borders on the ridiculous, even at Walmart!

BlueHeelerFan07

Originally posted at

2011-02-19T19:00:00

Anyone having lens error problems might like to look at: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html I initially fixed my camera by turning the camera on while simultaneously pressing the shutter release.

Frustrated1

Originally posted at

2010-12-01T19:00:00

I was attacked by Sony Lens Disease like others consumers above. It is unbelivable that a brand like Sony make a product with a problem like this.

Juninho

Originally posted at

2010-09-07T20:00:00

Stop working on 2 year anniversary. paid over 300.00 for this and I believe that it should have lasted longer. Sony won't do anything about it

Kerry

Originally posted at

2010-05-31T20:00:00

The same thing happened to me as one of the other reviewers. 18 months after purchase and there is a problem where the lens keeps going in and out and you get the message "turn off and back on again" but that doesnt help. You cant take pictures or do anything. i would never buy this camera again as it was such a waste of money now it is only just past the warranty date but completely useless. Very disappointing.

welshy

Originally posted at

2010-04-17T20:00:00

I love(d) this camera, but it is cursed with the Sony "Lens disease". This disease has afflicted three consecutive Sony cameras of mine. Suddenly the camera will not take pictures, the lens extends and retracts, and the LCD gives you the message, "Turn the power off and on again". In the camera manual, this message is unhelpfully translated as "The lens malfunction". No clue as to how to resolve it. Turning the power on and off does nothing. I feel locked in because I've bought proprietary memory and batteries, but I think I'm going to have to give up on Sony cameras.

Stilts

Originally posted at

2010-03-07T19:00:00

I've had this camera for a year now and it still works like it did since the first day I got it! It takes very nice pictures and video...

NickA

Originally posted at

2008-12-28T19:00:00

Used it in low light, distance, indoors and outdoors. Camera performed very well in all situations.

Rick