For product:
The first that strikes: supplied memory card is not included. Power but first nothing, because the camera is equipped with an internal memory of 105 MB. That's enough time to make only a few sample images. I have equipped the camera with an 8GB card. For my needs the sufficient. A charger does not need the camera. The battery can only be charged in the camera. Positive is the ability to recharge the battery via a USB connection to the PC.
The battery life will be displayed in the minute display, however, the duration of about 4 hours of continuous operation is not really long. So pull for use as a holiday camera is best to purchase a second battery into consideration.
The camera itself: The camera is equipped with a huge zoom (30x max.). The wide angle is indeed nothing special, but for an amateur like me enough that all clippers. In addition, she has worked with the camera has many advanced features. In addition to the manual programs such as auto iris, shutter automatic or fully automatic, there is a huge range of programs (automatic, superior automatic, Scene Selection, 3D photography, a Schwenkpanorame function). My experience with the automatic and scene programs are usually quite positive. What I really like the Panorama mode: hold shutter button and (the best on a lens) Move the camera as still as possible and you have an amazing panoramic picture that you no longer need to edit on a PC.
The image quality in my opinion is very good. But I am none of the reviewers who are looking for each product a fly in the ointment, but go out of my personal requirements, as little ambitious amateur photographer. And my needs is the camera full justice.
The shutter speed of the camera is large class. There she stands even the DSR cameras after barely.
Great is the video function. Full HD with a really good quality. That makes my video camera virtually superfluous. In fact, I have my video camera is no longer used, since I have the Sony.
What a pity, is the missing accessory shoe. Why has dispensed with such a well-equipped camera on an accessory shoe, is beyond me.
Another point of criticism is the lack of RAW format in the recordings. There is not even the possibility between RAW and JPG to choose, unfortunately.
The last criticism is the rather small and poorly resolved viewfinder. When I have a bad replacements viewfinder, I my opinion can be equal without it.
CONCLUSION: Very good bridge camera with a few minor weaknesses that how does a hobby photographer me anytime satisfied.
