Sony Cybershot DSCT7 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

The media could not be loaded. Product was good, looks like what i was looking for, only thing i can say is dont expect it to look brand new as the camera is from 2005. Mine has a little separation but im happy.

In fact, Amazon's prices on electronics are generally pretty expensive, such as in this case. Right now, there are numerous Internet stores out there that offer this same camera for only around (...). Even after accounting for shipping price, the total would only be around . (...)That's some (...) cheaper than what Amazon sells for. Yet, Amazon is advertising itself as "Amazon.com equals low prices"?? Give me a break! It even pretends to care about being competitive in pricing by providing a link that asks customers to tell them of lower prices elsewhere. But even after you inform them of substantially lower prices elsewhere, there is rarely any reaction on Amazon's part. So this "low prices" thing that Amazon constantly displays is actually a charade. Don't let Amazon.com rip you off!!!

I was really delighted when the camera arrived in the mail - it looks truly spectacular. I was quick to put it on charge, but unfortunately that's when my delight ended. The pictures this camera takes are just below par. It takes good photos if you want to do everything manually (focus, white balance, etc), but if I wanted to do that I would buy an SLR. The photos are all off in some way or another, all either washed out, too dark, over exposed, etc.The truth is that I wanted a point-and-click camera to replace my trusty, but aging Canon S230. This definitely is NOT it. I have heard good things about the Casio and Canon ranges, and am now keeping my fingers crossed that I can return this unit without issue.The other problem I have is that I wanted a camera that I could slide into my pocket and carry around with me without needing a belt pack. Unfortunately the lens slider (which switches the camera on and off) engages way too easily, so often the battery goes flat in my pocket.The caveat on everything I've said above, is that if you want something as a talking piece, the T7 is definitely it. It does look very, very cool. Such a shame that the photos are so miserable.

I bought this camera when it launched. Including all the accessories (extra battery, memory sticks, carrying case, tripod,underwater protector,...), I would say I had invested 600+ bucks for everything. If I knew Sony would release T9 with super steady shot in a short time, I might think differently. T7 did a great job while shooting outdoors or when plenty of light is available. However, it was almost impossible to take indoor pictures or night shots without a tripod. For its compact size and conveniences, I still like this camera a lot. After a year and half of usage, recently the LCD of my T7 sometimes just blacked out without reasons, although you can still take pictures, and the black screen will go back to normal after a few seconds (or reboot the camera). This could be annoying since T7 is built without a viewfinder, so you rely on the LCD for doing almost everything.update: For my Las Vegas trip, I bought a Panasonic Lumix FX07, and carried my T7 as backup. Well, what can I say? The picture quality of T7 is so much better than the FX07. For night scene, I used tripod and compared these two cameras. T7 allows you set ISO at 64, while the lowest FX07 can go is 100. T7 gives you more true-to-life color and sharp pictures; FX07 tends to be cold and has watercolor effect (if you view the pics at full-size, but I guess 8X6 prints would be OK). Maybe battery life is the only thing that FX07 is better than T7. I would consider T-series as my first choices for future DC purchases. Yes, they're more expensive, but you get what you pay for.

I was looking for a ultraslim camera to replace my 2 years old Canon S400 which is still too thick and heavy for me as a snapshot camera. When I first saw the T7, I was attracted to its super sexy style. So the T7 automatically sit on top of my short list for the next camera. (the others are Panasonic FX7, Canon SD400 and Nikon S1) Before I made the decision, I have read a lot of reviews online regarding the T7, people are either love it or hate it, and I understand why soon after I got my hands on the it...I purchased the Sony T7 from a local store (although Amazon offer a better price, it would be a huge hassle if I don't like it and decide to return it). But soon after taking a few pictures with the camera, I discover that this is definitely not a camera for me.For those people who highly rated this camera, those are the people who love sexy and stylish gadgets, in this category, T7 should be a perfect choice. It is super stylish, slimmer than anyone could imagine for a 5MP camera and it is definitely an eye-catcher and a head turner that people just can't keep their eyes off it!However, after I calm down from it's stunning appearance and start using it, I immediately realize the reasons why so many users of T7 left negative feedbacks. The camera is too small that it is awkward to hold and take pictures steadily. Lens and the large LCD screen are prone to the fingerprints. All of the pictures took indoor is grainy and noisy, even with the help of flash. The flash is so weak that it hardly reach over 6 ft. Using the red-eye reduction function will further induce handshaking effects and ghosting effects when taking pictures indoor due time required to steadily hold the camera is longer. Ironically, a camera of it's size is prone to red-eye since the lens and the flash is so closely located.In short, the image quality of all the pictures T7 took are disappointingly lower than the pictures took with my 2 years old Canon S400. The supporters of T7 may argue that T7 is much smaller than S400. That's true, however, personally, at this price, I would expect the picture quality is on par or at least come close to my 2 years old S400.PRO- Super slim, super stylish and attractive- Body feels sturdy and well build- 2.5" large LCD screen- Very fast start timeCONS- Difficult to hold steadily- Weak flash- Weak battery life (Additional battery pack cost $50)- Use MS Duo/Duo Pro (Which costs approx 50% more than SD with similar speed)- Pictures taken indoor are noisy and grainy- Prone to red eye, but prone to hand shake when using red eye reduction- Lens and LCD screen are prone to fingerprintsAfter playing with the T7 and the comparison tests with my old S400, it is very clear to me that T7 isn't a camera that worth its price. The bottom line, how good is a camera if it can't take even decent quality pictures even though it looks cool on the outside? I am going to return it to the store and luckly they don't charge for restocking.I am going to continue my research on the other cameras on my list (Nikon S1, Panasonic FX7 and Canon SD400) which are just a little thicker than T7 and cost approx $100 less! So far, I have seen less complaints on each of these cameras than T7.