Sony t10/t30

[danga]

which one to choose?

i know all about their specs n stuff. But need first hand opinions =D

[bschultz]

I just got the T30 for my backpacking trip. its a really easy camera to use and the picture quality was great!

http://picasaweb.google.com/brischultz

all taken with the T30

Only gripe i had with it is the little switch on top that canges it form viewing/picture/movie is really easy to accidently switch. My camera case is a holster style and i was always having to switch it back to camera mode from either movies or from the viewing mode.

[phoenixbebe]

I recently chose the DSC-T30 over the T9 because of the 7.2MP resolution, Steady Shot, 3inch LCD, long battery life and its 3x optical zoom during video (which neither camera has). Its proved really awesome in taking outdoor pictures and indoor pictures if u tweak them a bit. I've gotten really natural looking indoor pictures (widout ppl's faces coming out too bright).

Too bad I have to sell it because I need books for school i would have loved to keep it. Most likely selling for $350 flat...

in terms of the t10...i dont know why sony brings out cameras IN BETWEEN models...it only has a 2.5 inch LCD and battery-life is only HALF the T30. Not sure if the T10 has the optical zoom during filming video <-- that was a major decision in my purchasing this model.

[MMB916]

I am so pleased with the T30. The shots are wonderful, it's easy to use, great size, great looking in black but mostly the image stabilization is a great help and the 7.2 mgpx is very nice to have....

Best of luck in your decision...

[phoenixbebe]

oh i sold my T30...wasnt too happy with the inconsistency i saw with indoor pictures and pictures in different lighting situations...also a lot of skintones registered a reddish cast and i dont like people looking like lobsters. shoots RED beauitfully but not peoples skintones. no custom white balance feature is also a negative in my book.

its a GREAT camera for daytime and nighttime shots outdoors though, ill give it that.

[phoenixbebe]

I just got the T30 for my backpacking trip. its a really easy camera to use and the picture quality was great!

http://picasaweb.google.com/brischultz

all taken with the T30

Only gripe i had with it is the little switch on top that canges it form viewing/picture/movie is really easy to accidently switch. My camera case is a holster style and i was always having to switch it back to camera mode from either movies or from the viewing mode.

ur link isnt working...

[bschultz]

hmm works here. maybe the site was down when you tried. dunno

[fotomatix]

I found this interesting review from imaging-resource.com that summarizes the main differences between both models.

".......The Sony T10 uses the same lens and imager combination as the previous Cyber-shot DSC-T30 model. Changes from that camera include a slightly smaller, lighter body (essentially that used in the DSC-T9 with a modified lens barrier), the savings achieved thanks to the use of a smaller 2.5" LCD as opposed to the T30's 3" screen. The flash range is also somewhat reduced in the Sony Cybershot T10, and the 16-frame playback mode of the T30 removed since the LCD display is smaller. The built-in memory shrinks 2MB from the T30's 58MB, and the built-in battery is an NP-FT1 InfoLithium instead of the T30's NP-FR1 type. CIPA battery life is rated at 250 shots, versus 420 shots for the T30. Most other features are unchanged......."

Having said this, I still went ahead with the T10 and saved over $100, which I've only had for a couple of days now. I do not feel the extra features of the T30 are necessary considering my usage. To simply put it, this cam, rocks!

[fotomatix]

hmm works here. maybe the site was down when you tried. dunno


by the way Brian, great pics...some lovely scenery...the images are sharp and clear...I'm getting similar results with my T10....

[fotomatix]

One of the good things about Sony (and probably other manufacturers) is no mater what series you buy, W, T, H, etc...the menu navigation remains consistant.
I used to have a T7 and then an H1. Now I have a T10 and it's like I never changed camera. Click, tap, zoom and OK, all the same features and selections can be made (well just about 95% of them anyway).

And so far my T10 has really impressed me. Steady Shot really makes a difference. I'll try to post various 'impersonal' snapshots and pictures, soon.

:D

[danga]

o0o0o0 thnx.
t30 it is =D
one last question, black or silver? lol

[fotomatix]

o0o0o0 thnx.
t30 it is =D
one last question, black or silver? lol

well black is the new silver, :cool:

i got my T10 in black....very cool

[Det Lin]

Hi, I just got my DSC-T30 few weeks ago, it's really cool and fun to use. But only now I realise that this T30 did not have the feature to display Date and Time in photo downloaded to PC :mad: . IS there anyone know how to bring out this Date and Time feature in PC?

[MMB916]

When I bought my T30 there was a thread with information on seperate software that would put the date/time stamp on for you. There were a choice of three different software applications. I have searched for the thread and can't seem to find it.

So basically I don't have the information for you but I know what you want exists. I will continue to try and find the thread and update this thread if I find it.

Hi, I just got my DSC-T30 few weeks ago, it's really cool and fun to use. But only now I realise that this T30 did not have the feature to display Date and Time in photo downloaded to PC :mad: . IS there anyone know how to bring out this Date and Time feature in PC?

[Sintares]

Exifer, http://www.friedemann-schmidt.com/software/exifer/

Probably several dozen more programs can also automatically do this, but this is free and nice and easy.

[MMB916]

Funny - this was posted on Steve's Digicam's by the same gentleman who posted a reply before me "Sintares" - these were his very helpful links - thanks again.....
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Don't know if its possible in camera, but there are any number of programs that can do that.

Visual PhotoTime Stamp, http://www.gold-software.com/VisualPhotoTimeStamp-review20375.htm

GenaPhotoStamper, http://www.kozasoft.com/ps/

JDateStamp, http://jdatestamp.sourceforge.net/

Better Jpeg, http://www.betterjpeg.com/stamping.htm

Or you could just read the Exif info in your image editor and add the time/date manually.

Last edited on Sat Jul 15th, 2006 11:42 pm by Sintares (Steve's Digicam's)

[Sintares]

You will find me on at least 3 boards, Dcresource, Stevesforums and Photo-forums.

:)

[MMB916]

Sounds great to me - you are very helpful!!

:D
You will find me on at least 3 boards, Dcresource, Stevesforums and Photo-forums.

:)

[Det Lin]

Hi,

Thanks for all your helpful input about Date Stamping...

Funny - this was posted on Steve's Digicam's by the same gentleman who posted a reply before me "Sintares" - these were his very helpful links - thanks again.....
_______________________
Don't know if its possible in camera, but there are any number of programs that can do that.

Visual PhotoTime Stamp, http://www.gold-software.com/VisualPhotoTimeStamp-review20375.htm

GenaPhotoStamper, http://www.kozasoft.com/ps/

JDateStamp, http://jdatestamp.sourceforge.net/

Better Jpeg, http://www.betterjpeg.com/stamping.htm

Or you could just read the Exif info in your image editor and add the time/date manually.

Last edited on Sat Jul 15th, 2006 11:42 pm by Sintares (Steve's Digicam's)

[phoenixbebe]

I found this interesting review from imaging-resource.com that summarizes the main differences between both models.

".......The Sony T10 uses the same lens and imager combination as the previous Cyber-shot DSC-T30 model. Changes from that camera include a slightly smaller, lighter body (essentially that used in the DSC-T9 with a modified lens barrier), the savings achieved thanks to the use of a smaller 2.5" LCD as opposed to the T30's 3" screen. The flash range is also somewhat reduced in the Sony Cybershot T10, and the 16-frame playback mode of the T30 removed since the LCD display is smaller. The built-in memory shrinks 2MB from the T30's 58MB, and the built-in battery is an NP-FT1 InfoLithium instead of the T30's NP-FR1 type. CIPA battery life is rated at 250 shots, versus 420 shots for the T30. Most other features are unchanged......."

Having said this, I still went ahead with the T10 and saved over $100, which I've only had for a couple of days now. I do not feel the extra features of the T30 are necessary considering my usage. To simply put it, this cam, rocks!

hmm tru tru...however, the reduction in flash range would totally bother me since i take a *lot* of night and indoor photos of people and environments with differing light levels...the T30's flash was so unpredictable in many photos i took that I had to return it.

i eventualy bought a sd700 from canon....and the battery lasts about 240 shots...the battery would always go after half a day of normal picture taking -- I was on a trip and had to decide what pictures to keep since I only had a 1GB sd card. Then again the LCD was always on since i was always evaluating pictures inbetween shots). sounds like i might encounter the same prob with the T10 so it wouldnt be the right camera for me.

while the T30 would last maybe as long as 2 days sometimes...i think that the battery quality and life of a camera is SO important at times...somehow i think that InfoLithium is not as good....

then again it def depends on what you take pictures and how often. Im the type to take a lot of pictures per day so it would kill me if the battery jsut died just like that...

btw how is the COLOR like? Do people come out with normal skin tones? Both indoors and outdoors? The T30 would come out with ppl looking a bit to a lot reddish as if they had been drinking when I shot them with autoflash indoors. With the SONY M-2 certain skintones were muted and most pictures tended to be on the brown side which was kind of bland and unattractive.

btw props to DCResource. This site is great because its definitely ON POINT with regard to shooting for white balance. if it can't shoot true white, then you may end up having problems with pictures taken under ambient lighting.

[fotomatix]

It's question of perspective and personal preference, isn't it? I need the compact sleek design, so naturally I'm looking for a digi-cam that takes great pics or snapshots, NOT photographs!
Based on your comments, I can say that we are looking for different outcomes when using cams.
I also have an H1 which I use more 'formally' when i can take my time and myabe take a 'photograph' or two. The T10 is quick and reliable for me, especially when my kids are running interference!

I use my Mac and iDVD to make DVD slideshows with music track and they look fabulous (so I've been told).

[cgl88]

Hey all,

I have the T11 which is equivalent to the DSC-T5. This model has 5MP and a 3x optical zoom. I thought I'd throw in my 2c's as, aside from MP and steadyshot, the comments are valid for this discussion.

Pros:
1. Lightweight and fits in pocket 2. Takes great photos outdoor 3. Fill-in flash works very well 4. Large LCD screen makes framing very easy and convenient 5. Macro photography is excellent 6. Slow-sync flash works extremely well, provided you have a 'man-made' tripod Tip: Improvise! Find a table, rock, etc. Set your camera on 'timer' once you've framed your shot. That way, pressing the button does not shake the camera. 7. Video capture is excellent: sound quality is sharp and video image @ 640x480 is clear

Cons:
1. Flash is extremely limited. Taking an indoor shot is 90% of the time challenging 2. Finger always gets in the way for newbies (the lens is too close to the side of the camera 3. Red-eye reduction rarely works properly.


I have yet to learn a few more of the functions - the scene modes. I just noticed (yes, just now) that there is a night mode, sports mode, etc. Do they work well?

I'm also trying to learn the OEV +/- exposure compensation so that might add to a range of things I can do with this limited yet compact camera.