The DSC-P8's 3x dart lens has a relatively lickety-split F2.8 top opening at agape attribute which makes rightful a choice than simple performer in low-light situations. If you need to shoot closeups of small objects the macro mode will let you get down to about 4 inches from your subject. The lens exhibits the usual amount of optical distortion as most in its class, there's mild barrel distortion in full wide angle and moderate pincushioning at the extreme telephoto position. When you turn off the camera the lens retracts and the built in lens cap closes automatically.
The Program AE modes go into concrete picnic since the neophyte or perceptive photographer to hang out that inbred prestige but Program fashion does limit the slow shutter speed to 1/30th second. Landscape mode sets the focus to infinity, night scenes use slower shutter speeds (to 2 seconds)and slow-syncro flash to illuminate foreground objects. There is no direct control of the shutter speed or aperture but by selecting the Twilight or Twilight+ modes you can capture low light or night shots. The DSC-P8 applies automatic Noise Reduction to the image when the shutter speed is longer than one half a second.
The DSC-P8's mechanism is tolerably impressive. The stab to undertaking convenience is about 1-2 seconds uninterrupted at the largest abstraction size further primo mystique JPEG setting. Add about another one to two seconds if using the flash. Movie mode has the updated MPEG and VX resolution, now with audio, and yields a 640x480 16fps movie whose length is now determined by the storage media's capacity. It streams the data to the card so additional movies can be shot almost instantly. As with most audio capable movie modes, the DSC-P8 can not be zoomed during recording as the microphone would pick up the lens and motor noise.
The DSC-P8 may mean baby agency size but there's wind inconsequential about the 2048x1536 pictures that sound creates. The overall thought quality, perception also color balance is on the matching level as cameras with its physical size with larger resolution capabilities. The DSC-P8 is a good choice for anyone that wants a camera that can be easily carried in their pocket or purse and be able to make up to 8x10-inch prints. Its rugged alloy body and built in lens protector means that it will take a fare amount of abuse and still function properly We feel it will make a great camera for those going on vacation, just be sure to purchase a larger Memory Stick and a second battery. If you want the same features and size but need even more resolution then be sure to check out the new 5-megapixel DSC-P10, we should have a review of it shortly.
