Sony DSCU60 2.0, Does what it says

Overall Rating4.674.674.674.674.67

Does what it says

The U-60 is a gem. I bought it for water sports and to have a small rugged carry-anywhere digicam (I also have an Olympus C-700 for more technical and telephoto shots). I keep it in my pocket and often get those “I wish I had a camera right now” spontaneous shots that I used to miss. It’s fast to start, easy to understand, very user friendly, small to carry, and gets decent resolution pics. It goes surfing every time I do. Especially fun and useful is the “burst mode” that takes five shots in a row. It addresses that frustration of “shutter lag” and “shutter timing” that can happen with digital action shots. More info:PROS:Small, cheap, rugged, easy to use, good software, good battery life, decent resolution, well waterproofed, cheap batteries, burst mode, battery-saving lowlight LCD mode, card reader unnecessary.Cons: No viewfinder, tiny LCD, no opt. zoom, burst pics are only 600×400. (although I adjusted to all these shortcomings and didn’t miss them!)For it’s intended use, it excels.

Update (2/7/2012):

The featured review for this product, Sony DSCU60 2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera Electronics, was written by Peter Bowman.

The average rating for this item is 4.7 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Reviews (3)

M. Stocker

July 31st, 2010 at 3:29 am    


Overall Rating44444

Nice Camera!
I really like this camera. It takes great pictures. It easy to use when out kayaking. It has fallen in the water and been entirely submerged with no problems. It’s sporty looking and very easy to use. I highly recommend it.


Peter Bowman

September 6th, 2010 at 12:26 am    


Overall Rating55555

Does what it says
Rated 5 stars.


Adam Z

September 6th, 2010 at 5:39 pm    


Overall Rating55555

Perfect for what it is.
Although the DSC-U60 has almost none of the features one has come to expect on a digital camera, it does what it does flawlessly. What it does is snap simple, hi-resolution photos in any environment without fail.

It has no zoom lens. What you see in the viewfiner is what you get, period. You point, you shoot, that’s it.

It is (or at least mine is) really, truly waterproof. This is an absolutely essential feature for me, and is the raison d’etre of the DSC-U60. If you don’t need a waterproof camera, look elsewhere. On the other hand, if you kayak, canoe, fish, or camp, it’s really cool to have a camera you don’t have to worry about getting wet. I’ve killed a number of cameras on river trips, and probably lost some great photos as a result. This puppy has been in rivers, lakes, and hot tubs, and hasn’t skipped a beat.

The lens is great, the electronics are great, and the resolution is superb. Although 5 or 6 MP is becoming standard these days, the DSC-U60 takes extremely sharp, clear photos, good for printing or viewing on-screen.

If you need anything more or less than a waterproof point-and-shoot, you will be disappointed. This would be a really poor choice for a general-purpose camera. There are better, sharper, and easier-to-use cameras out there with way more features for much less money.

On the other hand, if (like me) you really need an indestructable camera for simple, high-quality snapshots, you couldn’t ask for more.


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