- Durable for active lifestyle; waterproof up to 5 feet; one-handed operation
- Fast start up (0.9 seconds); built-in flash with red-eye reduction; 1-inch LCD monitor
- Includes 8 MB Memory Stick; compatible with Memory Stick Pro media
- Includes rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries and charger; connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1
Product Description
Sony’s first ruggedized and waterproofed camera, the Cyber-shot DSC-U60 digital still camera goes where most cameras cannot. The DSC-U60 has a rubber body, fully weatherproofed with O-ring seals, making it watertight while submerged to depths of 1.5 m (5 ft). Designed for one-handed operation, the buttons are easily thumb-accessible with seven different scene modes including an underwater setting to adjust for the Blue hue of the water. The DSC-U60 adds compatibility with the next-generation Memory Stick PRO media and comes with Ni-MH rechargeable “AAA” batteries and an external charger. The DSC-U60 is truly a “go-anywhere” camera for the active adventurer.
Sony DSCU60 2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 4 / 5
I really like the Sony DSCU60 digital camera, it’s special to take it to the beach and take pictures under the water. With 2.0 megapixel it’s not for pros but the quality its great for point and click cameras. The only con: no audio with video recording but for 150$ I think its ok
Rating: 5 / 5
For 2mp cam with no zoom, this little thing takes some nice shots. I have used it in a party setting, in a heavy shorebreak and out on reef break a short paddle out from the shore. Has not let me down yet. This is not suitable for a main digicam, and I don’t really see myself getting prints from it but for web, email and general electronic use it’s great.
Some issues with battery life however, be prepared to get a backup set or two of the rechargable sony bateries. Also as others have mentioned the “burst” mode resolution is tiny and the video mode is really only usable as a last resort, and I mean aliens landing/second coming type last resort. Don’t buy it for those modes but still consider it, at $150 it’s a bargain.
Rating: 4 / 5