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Sony Mavica MVC-FD73 Digital Camera

Sony Mavica MVC-FD73 Digital Camera

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Camera Non-Obscura

by counsel Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Jun 08 '00
Pros: Decent pictures, affordable, floppy disk storage
Cons: Pictures not professional quality; floppy storage cumbersome for some
Whining and keening as I was about the lack of a good camera for quick, on-the-fly pictures (The Boy is growing up fast) I looked for something that wouldn't destroy my budget - and it don't take much to do that, folks. I was once a hobbyist, using an...
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Excellent Camera- Indoors & Out!!

by lynnmonty , Nov 23 '00
Pros: Great for and pics of intricate items as well as photos
Cons: Still haven't found any
I work in the line of wholesale jewelry.

We sell to jewelry stores across the United States and a few other countries around the world.

I have met a great number of these stores when I travel to conventions. At these shows there are...
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Take better pictures faster with the Sony Mavica MVC-FD73

by poseidon Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 200, Dec 19 '00
Pros: much better than a 35mm, ease of operation, plenty of features, great clarity on the LCD screen
Cons: no USB port or flash memory cards
I am not Joe Photographer, but I do take a lot of pictures. I am one of those people who require a point-and-shoot camera, otherwise I’m guaranteed to get the picture out of focus and your head chopped off. When it was time for human beings to line up...
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Get them to say cheese with ease

by iceteagirl , Jan 30 '00
Pros: It is easy to use, has many options, under $500, takes nice quality pictures.
Cons: have not found any yet.
I love my digital camera. I use it all the time. I had been asking for one for many months and my husband said I could get one for Christmas. As the months went by I had talked to many friends that had them and loved them. They told me the features...
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The Sony Mavica, it may be popular but it's not for me.

by brad_cantrill Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Jun 18 '00
Pros: Storage drive, write to copy feature, e-mail attachments
Cons: price, resolution, storage drive
No one can dispute the impact Sony makes on the electronic industry. Their name is instantly recognizable and often consumers are drawn to their product on nothing more than sheer name recognition. Sony's popularity also gives them the opportunity to...
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Mavica FD73 = Phun with Photos

by WendyT , Apr 16 '00
Pros: Easy, Instant Gratification, Nice Pictures
Cons: Not cheap; Full charge only last 2 hours
In November of 1999, I decided to give myself an early, albeit expensive, Christmas present. Having used a friends Sony Mavica for several months to take pictures for my online auctions, I knew exactly what I wanted. At one point my friend sold his...
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Say Cheeeeeessssssseeeeeee!

by pholdermomof3 , Dec 16 '00
Pros: easy to use
Cons: none
Digital camera's are great for any occasion. I started selling items on Ebay a few months ago and I really needed a digital camera. I took all my items down to my aunt's house one day to let her make pictures for me. She had the Sony MVC-FD73. I was...
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Don't waste money ! Buy Sony Digitals!

by minamarie , Nov 17 '01
Pros: I like all SONY Digitals!
Cons: NONE...it's a SONY digital!
I have experienced most all of the SONY digital cameras since they first hit the market five-six years ago. The Communication Technology program I direct began with the Sony MVC FD 71 then we moved on to the MVC FD 91, and we also have the MVC 1000 CD...
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Ebay, watch out!

by Grindinghalt , Nov 22 '00
Pros: Convenient, excellent for the photoholic!
Cons: Costly, not necessary for everyone.
I bought the Digital Mavica MVC-FD73 for my mother about one year ago to help her with her Ebay company. A digital camera is a wonderful and handy thing for someone who puts up 15-30 auctions per week up on Ebay. (Shameless Plug - Check out her...
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Great Camera For Beginners!

by gd134 , Feb 26 '01
Pros: PC-Compatible Disks, Easy-To-Use, Battery Life, Special Features
Cons: Disk Storage, Picture Quality
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PC-Compatible Disks –
The great attraction of the Sony Mavica line of digital cameras is that they use 3 1/2-inch floppy disks that users can simply pop into the floppy disk slot on a computer; it's an easy download*no costly cards,...
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Mavica: That's Italian for "You're Going to LOVE This!"

by STLambert , Dec 31 '00
Pros: Reliable, Good Quality, Cheap Storage
Cons: None
As an old photography hobbiest for the past 30+ years I've owned most cameras on the market from instamatics to Polaroids to professional 35mm equipment including Nikon and Canon. I still have an old fashioned "dark room" despite the fact that...
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The Mavica Your Parents Will Love

by e-diva , Aug 01 '00
Pros: Convenient and easy to use.
Cons: Storage media limitations, focus and flash problems.
I have used the Mavica FD73 digital camera extensively for nearly two years, incorporating many photos from it on my web site for my travelogues and for general use. The MVC-FD73 camera is an older model digital camera and as such, is slightly outdated...
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So Many Pictures, So Little Time!

by jmpickartz , Apr 12 '00
Pros: Many different setting choices, can delete what you do not like off the disk, get to preview pictures.
Cons: None
We just bought the Sony Digital Mavica camera. My parents have one and we really liked theirs, so we decided to invest in one.

We have two kids and film and processing tends to get a little expensive at times. We needed something that we could...
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Wonderful Camera

by boydsweb , May 12 '00
Pros: A very nice camera, worth the money!
Cons: A little pricey!
I bought this camera so that I could take pictures and post them to the web! I have a Kodak digital too, but, it only let me take 14 or so pictures, which was not enough.

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It's nice...but certainly not great

by zegers330 , Sep 05 '01
Pros: Advantage of a digital camera, easy to use, floppy disk storage
Cons: Average picture quality, lack of features, size, floppy disk storage
My review will seem to have a significantly different opinion than some of the other reviews posted here...mainly due to the date of the review; such technology change at a rapid pace. Also note that this camera is extremely similar to the Sony MVC-FD75....
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Eats Your Disk!

by bob2000 , Jul 17 '00
Pros: outside pics
Cons: LCD lense and will devour your disk
Surely I am not a victim again of the infamous Murpheys Law???
But after today I am not sure.

My 90 day warranty expired on this camera 16 days ago, and you guessed it my $500 dollar Mavica camera ate a 31/2 inch floppy disk this...
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Don't Waste Time With Film, Go Digital!!

by Waterpolo8 , Sep 27 '00
Pros: Easy Storage of pics, easy operation use, great for websites
Cons: Picture quality when on paper.
My parents bought this camera because they wanted one that they could send pictures through e-mail. Also they have a website for property that they own, and now with this great camera they can put pictures of their property on there website. Being...
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Good News, Bad News

by Sahaquiel , Oct 23 '00
Pros: Good price, easy to use, storage on floppy disks
Cons: Pictures quality


Cons: Pictures quality

A while back, during a family get-together, I was complaining about the fact that if I wanted to grab a few snapshots I ended up dragging my heavy Canon A-1 out. It looked like I was going to have to purchase...
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The picture quality is excellent

by kelly60 Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Jul 13 '00
Pros: picture quality, ease of use
Cons: quite expensive but worth it for the quality
The Sony MVC-FD73 is an excellent Digital Still Camera. It is simple to use, and takes beautiful pictures. The built in 10X zoom makes it easy to take close up pictures or far away pictures from anywhere.

It takes a floppy disk so you can...
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Impressive looking, easy to use

by Sabrina7 , Jan 21 '01
Pros: Good quality photos
Cons: Battery life seems awful short
This digital camera is an impressive-looking piece of equipment. It almost resembles a video camera (although it doesn't have quite the same capabilities). But it's relatively easy to learn how to use.

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Not quite good enough

by Anne_Johnston , Dec 12 '99
Pros: Easy to use, great outdoor shots, fairly inexpensive
Cons: indoor shots are not wonderful - move up a model
I used the Sony "73" model digital camera several times to decide if I wanted to purchase it for my daughter off at college. The first time, all my pictures were taken outside and the pictures were WONDERFUL! I loved the camera, easy to use...
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Buy this Camera, NOW!

by crxnamja , May 09 '00
Pros: reasonable price, convenience, fair picture quality
Cons: large, hard to focus, flash is complicated
I was in need of a digital camera for a car show that was on the same day. I needed to have something convenient, portable and somewhat inexpensive. I found the total package when i got this sony mavica FD-73. This camera suited all my photography needs....
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A Good Buy for the Money

by malmy , Feb 07 '00
Pros: easy to download
Cons: difficult indoor photos
I recently purchased a Sony Mavica F73 digital camera. For the most part I am very happy with this purchase. One of the pros that led me to purchase this camera was the fact that it held a 3 1/2" floppy disk and it was very easy to transfer photos...
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Great for Posting Quick Snapshots on the Web!

by dsteckel , Jun 22 '00
Pros: Optical zoom, storage is easy using disks, incredibly convenient!
Cons: Low resolution by today's standards.
I've had this model for about a year now, and I love it!

The two features of this camera I like the most are:

o 10x optical zoom (note: "optical" means using magnification provided by the lens, like a binocular. Much...
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fun & useful digital cam

by beh , Nov 18 '99
Pros: floppy disc system, zoom
Cons: middle-of-the-line
Other reviewers have noted the shortcomings of the Sony Mavica line of digital cameras. These drawbacks are for the most part factual, but they are also avoidable if one takes the time to structure the scene in a way that will suit the needs of the...
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A new look at life

by basykes1 , Mar 10 '00
Pros: Ease of use, great quality photos, love the store-on-disk feature
Cons: Difficult to see LCD screen on bright days; a bit grainy in low light
What a surprise. A friend gave me a Sony Mavica FD73 for my birthday (Some nice friend!). I've been using a snapshot camera for years, after my SLR died, so this is a big change for me. I've always had an eye for photography, but have not, for many...
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Send those email pics

by Palex , Jan 25 '00
Pros: Take great looking pictures with ease
Cons: Bulky and large
We started looking for a digital camera to share pictures on the net. We looked at various models, but finally decided on this model due to the ease of use. The best feature is that is uses a regular floppy disc, no need to worry about those fancy little...
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You can now send your pictures by email!!

by beadlady_sandy , Apr 15 '00
Pros: Easy to use, takes clear pictures, no developing fees, and you can send pictures online!
Cons: little expensive, little hard to figure out how to attatch pictures
When I got this digital camera, I thought it would take me an hour just to figure out how
to turn it on. When it took it out of the box, I turned it on and in no time I was using it
like i had used it for 20 years. I was happy to know that it...
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More and more impressed each time I use it!

by Valerie47 , Aug 28 '00
Pros: Awesome quality, no cords, floppy disk feature is great!
Cons: Batteries are expensive, you have to buy the AC adapter for $150 if you want one
Now *this* is how a digital camera should work! In the past few years I've bought these digital cameras: Vivitar, 2 Polaroids, and a Hewlett Packard. I had problems with every single one! I need a good camera that can take good indoor shots, and good...
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Fun and easy to operate. Very handy.

by audipain , Nov 24 '00
Pros: Easy to operate, 3.5" Floppy, 10X zoom
Cons: Poor quality indoors or in low light--Flash doesn't help much
Having recently been married and moved away from home, I had a strong desire to e-mail photos to families and friends. I knew that the only choice was to buy a digital camera....but which one? There were so many styles and options to choose from when...
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Using the Sony Mavica FD73 for Internet Use

by luvdavy , Jan 19 '00
Pros: Ease of learning operation, advantage of floppy disc to store pictures
Cons: Although a 10x zoom is featured, there are no optional 200 or 300mm lens that I'm aware of.
I am employed by a very large pawn shop, and we've been selling items on the Ebay Auction site for around 6 months. In the beginning, I was a Newbie to the internet, and a total stranger to digital cameras. We were limited to taking pictures only of...
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Comes in handy when you need a photo fast!

by pstreet7 , Dec 06 '99
Pros: easy to use, price coming down, holds a lot of photos, special effects
Cons: grainy photos
I've been using this Sony Mavica camera for about a year and find it pretty useful to have around. I use it all the time to take pictures of my items on ebay and it does a very nice job of it. On the other hand, the times I've tried to use this camera to...
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It's a Snap!

by mega , Jan 14 '00
Pros: fabulous!
Cons: you get addicted to taking lots and lots of pictures !
My wonderful husband gave this to me as a gift for Christmas.. I love it!... My sister in law had one and I was so jealous... I take tons of pictures with a regular camera that uses film, and getting them developed was such a pain...

I love...
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THE camera for eBay

by fttrader , Oct 14 '00
Pros: Speed,ease of use, wide zoom range
Cons: lack of high resolution
I am not (yet) an owner of an FD73, so it may seem odd that I'm writing a recommendation for it. I sell stuff on eBay, and in order to have an image of my items, I bought a Kodak DC10 a few years ago; nice pix, but very limited in the zoom and...
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In love with my Mavica

by Kellyann71 , Feb 23 '00
Pros: Ease of use, quality of pictures and savings on prints
Cons: Initial cost is high
I have a Sony Mavica. Its the MVC-FD73 model, and I love it and I am here to tell you why. First and foremost, I have already almost made up for the cost of the camera in what I have saved in prints.
The price is rather high, that would be the...
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Sony Camera is a winner!

by reywal , Dec 23 '99
Pros: Light, easy to use, Floppies
Cons: Cost, red eye flash problem
The Sony Digital Mavica FD-73
We have had ours for 1 year now...
It works flawlessly...
Its easy to use, and is so lightweight its amazing...
It weighs only about 1 1/2 lbs...
Features, it has them, and if you are a novice or an...
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Gotta Love It

by Maintress , Aug 11 '00
Pros: Easy to use, floppy disks are inexpensive, great all around camera.
Cons: Haven't found any yet.
After three years of longing for a digital camera, my husband finally came through and bought us a MVC-FD73. During the time we were waiting, we kept up with the technology which seems to move very quickly with digital cameras and computers. We also...
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Easy, Easy, Easy!

by ReveMD , Apr 21 '00
Pros: Floppy Storage, SIMPLE
Cons: Yields Dark Images Occasionally
The Sony Mavica Cameras are my golden children.

In my work as a teacher trainer, I test out dozens of image-acquisition devices every semester. If it's inexpensive (read- within the budget of most schools), I've used it.

So when I...
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The FD-73 is inexpensive but shots are poor quality

by handa29 , Dec 06 '00
Pros: Uses floppy diskettes to store photos, relatively easy to learn how to use
Cons: The quality of the images!
After talking my employer into purchasing a digital camera to enhance presentations to clients, the next to do was decide which one to get. I chose the Mavica line because it takes photos on a regular floppy diskette. This meant that we wouldn't have to...
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Point, click and email

by mamamia , Jan 16 '00
Pros: easy of use, great pictures, lots of features, the list goes on
Cons: not a con with the camera itself, but wondering how printed pics hold up over the years
What's not to love about this digital camera? It is simple to use and takes great pictures. In fact, we opened our's up (it was a present) on Christmas eve and were clicking away by early the next morning. Before Christmas day was through, our...
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Save Your Money and Wait...

by mikeod , Sep 15 '99
Pros: Ease of use, floppy disk driven
Cons: Picture quality, price
I bought this product after doing some research on digital cameras. I found out this particular product is considered among the mid-range cameras. I was assured that as an amateur just getting into digital photography this camera would more than...
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Handy enough to be there when you need it

by fknandy , Dec 06 '00
Pros: simple, gets the job done, disk drive format handy
Cons: too bulky and heavy
So you want a Digital Camera? Price ofcourse is the primary consideration. Otherwise, you'd get the best. But since you cant afford the best, you want to know which camera will suit you, without spending too much on features you dont really need. At...
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Sony is Super!!

by Close2Uall , Feb 04 '01
Pros: Easy to use, uses a regular computer disc, has a great zoom, nice picture quality
Cons: expensive
I checked out the opinions on this site before I bought this camera. 94% positive. I am very impressed with this new toy of mine. I am defineately technically challenged and I hate to read instruction manuals. I can't say enough about how easy this...
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Great camera for beginners (revised 7/4/00)

by setsail , Feb 27 '00
Pros: very convenient, great price
Cons: bulky size, low pixels
Someone at Office Depot may have been fired last fall, but we got ourselves a great deal on this camera!

For years we held back on buying a digital camera, thinking there was little need to have one, especially at the price. Then one day we...
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A great digital camera

by CuppaJo , Apr 05 '00
Pros: versatility, quality of pictures
Cons: none
I'm Area Coordinator for the chapters in my county of the M.O.M.S. Club (a national organization for at-home moms). When we produced our state luncheon last year, National sent us their Digital camera to take pictures to be posted in the online...
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Have fun taking pictures!!

by lock412by , Dec 29 '99
Pros: weight, convenience using disks, instant playback
Cons: none, as far as I'm concerned
I love my Sony Mavica FD73! Light-weight, long-lasting battery (2hrs),
zoom, black and white option, easy to operate, AND greatest feature is ability to take LIMITLESS photos by using inexpensive floppy disks!!

Though the camera was...
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Picture quality = not good enough

by Jeroenh , May 11 '00
Pros: Ease of use, 10x optical zoom
Cons: Picture quality, picture quality
We have an FD-73 at work and we use it primarily for taking pictures of computer parts when customers want to see what a part looks like. After taking the pictures we usually e-mail them.

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Mavica FD-73 Review

by xrayvizhen , Dec 25 '99
Pros: Convenient transfer of images to PC; perfect exposures
Cons: Battery life
The Sony Mavica FD-73 is a good digital camera that offers the convenience of using floppy disks as the recording media, allowing quick and easy transfer of files to the PC. The camera does not produce the kind of high quality mega-pixel pictures that...
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Very easy to use

by terranettles , Feb 05 '00
Pros: very simple to use
Cons: none yet
My mother just bought this digital camera and since she has no clue about how set up anything electronic she gave it to me to figure out and then explain to her. I musr say I'm not the most knowledgable person when it comes to anything with computers or...
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Smile, you're on camera but will you like it?

by AliceAnneW , Feb 05 '00
Pros: Macro lens, Zoom lens, Floppy Disk
Cons: Viewfinder, Hard to hold still
I have owned my Sony Mavica FD73 since November 99 and in general I am satisfied with it for what I intended to use it for. I bought it for the main purpose of taking pictures for online auctions. I had also hoped though to be able to use it for a...
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Good inexpensive pictures

by Philip2 , Jan 06 '00
Pros: 10X optical zoom, cheap memory.
Cons: Not good for very low light levels
I purchased the FD-73 after looking around for several weeks. I selected this model for four reasons.
1. Priced under $450.
2. Cheap "memory cards" - 3-1/2" floppy disks that cost 13 to 35 cents each.
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Easy and Fun to Use!

by laserred , Oct 09 '00
Pros: Easy to Use
Cons: Sometimes it's too bright outside and I can't see the picture on the screen very well.
My son convinced me to purchase this camera in case we were to sell some items on E-bay so $460 later I am the proud owner of the Sony Digital Mavica. My son showed me how to use it and now I don't leave home without it. I've never liked cameras...
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Great!!!!!!

by gerriok , Feb 26 '00
Pros: Lightweight & 10x
Cons: too easy
In August we purchased this camera from Sears and since then it has become my husband's camera. He never really took interest in actually taking pictures with any of our cameras, but this is his. We had looked around at quite a few and for the price...
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Easy Fast Memories

by lisamart , Dec 17 '99
Pros: easy, nice prints, reprints, email
Cons: hard to find a carry case
I purchased the Mavica 1 year ago for Christmas 1998. It has been nothing but fast easy fun for recording special memories and events. The camera is so easy to use I opened the box and was able to start using it right away....after the battery was...
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Mavica Marvel

by rashmi338 , Apr 22 '00
Pros: Great picture quality; not too expensive; numerous useful features
Cons: Cons??!!
This digital camera is nothing less than a marvel and a delight to use. ‘

The Sony MVC-FD73 is extremely easy to use, and the quality of its pictures is very high. Anyone can use this camera, so you don’t need to be a great photographer to be...
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Excellent camera!

by maxtheknife , Feb 13 '00
Pros: Features, ease of use and computer interface method
Cons: Poorly written instruction manual
The Sony MVC FD-73 is an excellent camera. I don't have a lot of experience with digital cameras, but I did a lot of reviewing and comparison shopping before I bought mine. Most everything is automatic. It's a simple matter to take photo's and look at...
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Digital Cameras are Cool!

by squash78 , Jan 18 '00
Pros: convenient
Cons: expensive
The Mavica FD-73 model is a wonderful camera that is easy to use and fun to play with. Although it does not have as many options as some of the other digital cameras I have used, I do enjoy this cameras compact size compared to others. Digital cameras...
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SONY MVC-FD73

by DManny , Dec 21 '99
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Needs a more powerful zoom
The SONY Mavica Digital Camera is one of the best Digital cameras in the market.

I bought my first Sony to use in a business application. Our company manages a card access control system for a large corporation.

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Get the best for your buck!!

by Nero_19 , Mar 12 '00
Pros: 10 x Zoom, Built in floppy drive, LCD screen, Form Fitting to you hand, you can delete the pictures you don't want from the camera, multiple picture options
Cons: A little bulky and a little heavy
Well i am parshall to this camera because i own one. For people who do not need to take movie clips and who are novices at digital photography then this is the camera for them. Sony doesn't skimp you on anything for the cheapo price. Unfortunently I...
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Ease of Use

by wights , Feb 26 '00
Pros: disk size, ease of use, longevity
Cons: resolution
The Sony MVC-FD73 is extremely easy to use. Since the 3 1/2 inch discs are the same size that you have around for your computer anyway, once the disc is filled up, you just take it out of the camera and insert it into the computer. With the play back...
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Ain't Nothing Phoney about this Sony!

by jakepark , Aug 29 '00
Pros: Easy to use, Images saved on a floppy disc
Cons: No AC cord included
I have wanted a digital camera for a while. Mostly because I sell lots of stuff at eBay, but also to take pics of the kids to put online for family and friends to see. Because of this I wanted one that didn't limit the number of pics I took at a time...
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Love this!

by arla , Jan 24 '00
Pros: Inexpensive, versatile, easy to operate,
Cons: Short battery life
This camera changed my life! As an amateur photographer, I always thought I had a good eye. With this camera, what I shoot translates to pure art! Capable of capturing difficult to get low-light shots like sunsets, storms, lightning and landscapes. Has a...
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Easy to use

by sandelhome , Feb 12 '00
Pros: Picture effects, floppy disk, zoom, lens cover
Cons: a little bulky, wish there was a cover for the screen
I bought this camera after studying about a lot of digital cameras. The fact that the pictures are put on the 3 1/2" floppy disk make it so extremely easy to use. Just pop the disk into your computer and get your photos right up on the screen...
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Have a webpage? BUY THIS CAMERA!!!

by futurestar06 , Mar 12 '00
Pros: Compact size, good pic quality, ease of use
Cons: To print it out, you need a high quality printer
As a webpage developer, there is nothing better than being able to take a picture and have it up on the web for all to see. This camera makes that all too easy. With many different options to allow for different lighting situations, backgrounds, and...
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Flawless functionality

by J_McNew , Apr 03 '00
Pros: Very well designed, floppy disk compatibility, ease of use, zoom, macro.
Cons: Not for high resolution photography.
The Sony Mavica MVC-FD73 is my third digital camera. The controls are flawless. This is the smoothest operating digital camera I have ever used.

* The floppy drive is ultimately compatible. Who doesn't have a floppy drive? No cables or...
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Make use of your Money

by TheDM , Apr 05 '00
Pros: Low cost, great picture quality, sturdy casing, great zoom
Cons: size, resolution
This is simply one of the best cameras I've seen as far as value is concerned. Frankly, I've worked with other newer cameras and I keep coming back to the MVC-FD73. Its ability to take digital stills instantly, and quickly write to and access the...
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only get the pictures you want

by nette1258 , Jan 02 '00
Pros: get the prints you want
Cons: a little costly
I received one of these cameras for Christmas. It's one of the best gifts I have ever received. I take all the pictures I want, then go back and decide which pictures I want to have developed. These cameras may be a little more expensive than other...
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Great Camera

by lagregorynet3 , Dec 20 '99
Pros: User friendly
Cons: None
I purchased this camera when the digital camera craze began. I went with Sony primarily because of their position in the electronic industry. Using a floppy to store the pictures on is a novel idea, no small memory cards, or wires to hook to your...
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We're having lot's of fun with this Camera !

by Kellilori , Jan 12 '00
Pros: Takes pictures in all types of lighting
Cons: Digital pictures instead of real pics - clear enough >? Not sure yet
I originally bought this camera to take pictures of things that I was selling on-line. It really seemed to be easier to show a picture instead of describing it the best that I could.
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Sony MVC-FD73 Digital Camera is great

by jeffrules , Jan 28 '01
Pros: good, easy pictures. film is a 3.5 disc. very very easy to use
Cons: not exactly photo quality, you have to deal with pixels
I have owned the sony digital camera MVC-FD73 for over a year now and am very very pleased. I am definately not a camera expert, and that's one of the reasons why I love this camera so much. I use it to take all of my pictures that I put on E-bay for...
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A great fun camera

by sterling70 , Jan 27 '00
Pros: Zoom , floppy disks and ease of use
Cons: lens cap
I bought this camera because it is so simple to use and it's super
10x zoom, which is the same as a 40x400 in a 35mm camera.
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E-PIX in a SNAP

by MLP56 , Jan 28 '00
Pros: Simplicity to operate
Cons: None yet...
I was given my Sony Digital Mavica camera as a Christmas gift. Photographer or techie I am not, but this camera is great. I love it! I set the self timer, took a picture blowing a kiss, and sent it to my grandson via e-mail. This camera is so simple to...
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mavica the only way to take photos

by tangles007 , Feb 02 '00
Pros: sony mavica's the best product for the money
Cons: don't know of any
I have a mavica fd73 I think it is great and I will upgrade soon but I will keep the one that I now I will not part with it,It takes just great photo's and quick and easy useing the three and a half floppy disc, I use the fine setting witch give's you a...
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Don't forget your disk!

by damino , Jun 28 '00
Pros: fast, easy, don't have to wait for developing
Cons: a little bulky
I was not much of a photographer, but my Sony Mavica FD73
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Excellent digital camera for photos to send over Email

by amarhema22 , Nov 09 '02
Pros: Easy to use, quality 4X6” photos, Floppy disk (No USB, no memory sticks)
Cons: Resolution not good for larger prints (8X10” or larger), price, storage media limitation
This digital camera is handy. First of all, it is a SONY product. I love most of the Sony products especially camcorders and digital cameras. This camera is an excellent one for 4X6” photos. I should admit that it is not good for larger prints...
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Sony Digital Mavica-good buy for the money

by jancollinsJC , Dec 17 '00
Pros: Ease of use, great quality pictures, variety of choices
Cons: Night time display not viewable on the camera viewer.
I received a Sony Digital Mavica, model MVCFD73,last year as a gift. For a novice, this camera is very easy to use and operate. With a 10x Optical zoom lens, it automatically adjusts to focus on the content to be photographed. I have used it for...
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Great Camera .....except for

by bob2000 , Mar 15 '00
Pros: Great Pictures
Cons: LCD screen in back
I have been saving for many months in order to purchase a nice Digital camera.I chose the Sony Mavica FD73.I am very pleased with this product,it takes a great picture,although I haven't mastered the indoor pictures yet,for every 3 that I take indoors...
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Great Images

by radi , Mar 23 '00
Pros: Easy to use and battery stays charged for a long time
Cons: Has a hard time focusing in low light
Its so easy to use this Sony MVC-FD73. You simply throw a disk in, take up to 40 pictures per disk, then slide it into your computers disk drive. I've taken about 300 pictures using this camera. The color photos are very good. You don't even NEED a...
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Still on the market!

by southstar , Dec 13 '02
Pros: An excellent camera all round with many features
Cons: ???
We bought this camera 2 years ago and have taken thousands of pictures with it. It is still working perfectly and still on the market which I believe is because of its reliability. Do take note it is an older camera, so the newer cameras would have more...
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Great Until You Want to Print

by planetjnet , Jun 24 '00
Pros: Portability, Download to Disk, Easy to Use
Cons: Print Quality
I love my Sony Digital Camera. The only problem was when I decided to print my pictures. I started with the printing program that came along with the camera. It wasn't that difficult to use, I also went to Sam's Club to buy Kodak glossy ink jet paper...
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Sony Cam!

by joe2k , Apr 09 '00
Pros: Easy to operate.
Cons: Images are far from top of the line; clunky shape.
The Sony Mavica MVC-FD73 doesn't try to bring anything earth-shattering to the digital camera arena--it just makes taking pictures easy by storing them to floppy disk. Add to this its straightforward set of features, and you have a great camera for the...
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Point, Click, Enjoy. It's that Easy.

by bnothing , Jul 14 '00
Pros: Low Price, ease of use
Cons: low resolution makes it a general purpose camera
This was not my first Digital Camera. I bought it as an upgrade. I was pleased. The fact that the media is a floppy, makes this camera, and the whole mavica line, simple to extract the pictures from the camera. You don't have to mess around with finding...
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not bad for some...

by shaunybear , Nov 08 '00
Pros: convenience of floppy disks, good zoom, ease of use
Cons: poor image quality, camera shake
I've been borrowing my mum's Sony MVC-FD73 on and off for a few months now, while I shop around for a camera of my own and scrimp for the money to pay for it. I'm not in the market for a digital camera for printed photographs, I primarily take pictures...
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Fun and Exciting

by flyingeagle , Oct 15 '00
Pros: floppy disk storage, 3.5 standard disk; 10x zoom; rechargeable battery
Cons: price; lack of view finder
I have used several digital cameras and love the features on my new Mavica. It is easy to use and the battery lasts extremely well and is rechargeable which means less damage to the environment. It is extremely convenient to use the 3.5 disks for...
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WHY GO DIGITAL AND WITH SONY!!

by stalker , Dec 23 '00
Pros: simple and easy to use
Cons: just alittle aquard
Digital cameras have taken the world by storm. If you own a computer and even in some cases just a printer you can print up,develope, and edit your own pictures.
I have had about 6 different digital cameras and ended up with the Sony
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A decent camera from Sony for starters..

by technogeek , May 15 '02
Pros: uses the 3.5 inch floppy disk as storage device, affordable price, rugged design,onscreen battery meter
Cons: unprotected lcd screen, big in size, low effective megapixel capacity
I bought this digital camera from a sony outlet for $300 a year ago. Since then I am quite happy and satisfied with my decision to buy this.
important feature i love about this camera is that it uses 3.5 inch floppy disks to store the photos. this...
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User Friendly Workhorse

by zjcogon , Oct 11 '00
Pros: Floppy Disk Media, User friendly
Cons: Low resolution for price.
As my government office went digital, we were faced with a decision on the type of digital photography equipment to buy. I pushed for the Mavica (Which won over other systems) after using an FD-73 a friend had. It's best selling point: Simplicity....
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I've had mine for two years, and it never ceases to amaze me

by phoenixdown , Jul 22 '00
Pros: see review
Cons: none....i guess the price
For starters i bought my camera about 2 years ago when it was around seven hundred dollars.It was worth every penny then and i would pay that price now.

After i went through 2 different polaroid digital cameras, I was fed up , so finaly I bit...
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35 Millimeter, 35 Schmillimeter

by roxsax , Aug 14 '01
Pros: up close, point and shoot capabilities
Cons: it's kind of delicate for a camera
I bought this camera so that I could take crystal-clear, up-close pictures of antiques I refurbish for before and after comparisons and for selling on ebay. Except for the fact that it came with a bum battery (which was immediately replaced by the store...
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The camera for the typical user.

by sandrock001 , Jun 24 '01
Pros: Easy to use, compact, durable, and relatively cheap.
Cons: Pictures not very of high quality. Floppy storage.
We bought this camera so we could send pictures via e-mail. It came with the camera itself, a battery, a CD-ROM with a copy of Photosuite SE, and the charger. We've bought a Mavica before and was satisfied with it thus the choice for this unit as a...
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Great For Beginners

by Brew42 , Oct 10 '00
Pros: Disk Storage & Ease Of Use
Cons: Low Picture Quality
I am very satisfied with my MVC-FD73. It seems easier to use than a film camera. The disk storage, view screen, and easy operation and adjustability are what make this a no-brainer for the beginner digital photographer or online auctioneer.

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Go digital with another camera

by kevindillard , Oct 07 '00
Pros: 16 pictures on 1 disk
Cons: Grainy pictures, expensive for its quality
At the price, this camera isn't worth it. I've used many digital cameras through my child identification card organization, and I can tell you that if you are looking for picture quality, don't get this camera. The resolution is simply not good...
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Perfect Shot

by svkingcrew , Apr 07 '00
Pros: Easy Disk Capability
Cons: Grainy with no flash indoors
Let me just start out by saying that I love love love my Sony Mavica FD73 camera. I am a SAHM of 2. I a 2 1/2 year old and a 11 month old. This camera has came in handy for me so many times. I love capturing my childrens funny and first moments in one...
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I love my Mavica!! What else can I say??

by cheezgirl , Jul 18 '00
Pros: easy, easy, easy. Copy discs for friends, voila!!
Cons: printed photos have low dpi - not great quality.
Well, after researching my options for digital Ebay photos, I kept coming across SONY Mavica SD-73 among Ebay sellers. I looked into it, and had a few days there that I was bouncing back and forth between cameras with higher resolution and the Mavica...
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Digital made easy! (updated 4/14/00)

by piscesbree , Mar 07 '00
Pros: Value and quality
Cons: None
My Sony Mavica MVC-FD73 is one of the best purchases I've made from Sony. This state-of-the-art digital camera is compact, customer friendly and has taken some of the best pictures of my family and friends that I've ever seen. There are many special...
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Digital Delight

by labeeb , Mar 27 '00
Pros: Light-weight, great storage medium, impressive zoom, acceptable battery life
Cons: Poor "print-out" quality, bulkier than 35mm cameras
At $450-500, the Mavica FD-73 is a bit out of some families' price range. When one considers that a good camcorder can be purchased for substantially less, one might question why someone would want a digital camera in the first place.

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Affordable quality, easy to use

by squirrel_53968 , Nov 23 '00
Pros: ease to use, quality of images
Cons: not very many
I bought my Sony Mavica FD-73 is the spring of 2000 to try to sell some of my hobbies in the internet. As soon as the battery was first charged this little camera has become a wonderful tool and playmate. The ease of use and compatibility has made this...
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Wonderful Mavica 73

by njvogel , Jul 11 '00
Pros: ease of use, inexpensive storage, good pictures.
Cons: Can't think of any
I have had my Mavica 73 for about six months, and it is one of the most delightful gifts I have ever given myself. I can't imagine using any other kind of camera. The serendipities are almost too numerous to mention.
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I'd be lost without it!

by risaj1 , Jun 23 '00
Pros: Easy, Easy, Easy
Cons: If immersed in water, it will probably cause damage
My husband bought this camera for us about eight months ago. It is an invaluable resource for home and work.

The MVC-FD73 is so easy to use that, my mother, who still can't figure out how to check her email(Sorry Mom), can use it with...
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Love it. Love it. Love it!

by cyndiloo , Oct 06 '00
Pros: zoom, adjustable flash level, ease of use
Cons: can't get quality enlargements from and awesome picture
My wonderful husband got it for me last Christmas! Good husband! I had been wanting a digital camera for auctions, I had no idea how much more I'd be using it for! It is very easy to use, and I love the fact that if you take a terrible picture, you're...
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Can use on PC or iMac!

by SheilaLB , Aug 27 '00
Pros: Pictures are stored on disks - easy to use.
Cons: $450 price tag
This camera is so easy - you "gotta" love it! It has a screen that shows you the picture you just took, as well as a play option that lets you view your pictures right from the camera.

The pictures are stored on a computer disk that...
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Great for Keeping Relatives informed

by iteachps , Jan 01 '00
Pros: Easy to use, lightweight, built in flash
Cons: Battery only lasts 2 hours
I am terrible at getting up to date photos of my children to my family which lives across the country. This camera takes excellent pictures and I can load them into my computer and email them to my relatives. It's easy to use zoom function lets me take...
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Bravo of the beginner

by bbzebra , Oct 15 '00
Pros: floppy disk memory medium
Cons: no manual focus
The Sony Mavica FD-73 is a great digital camera for those interested in adding photos to websites or emails. The resolution is plenty good for those applications. I have taken over 2000 photos with mine and the only complaint I have is that I wish it...
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Why I decided on the MVC-FD73

by Janrac , Dec 20 '00
Pros: Stores pictures on std. floppy, makes copies in the field.
Cons: View finder hard to see in bright sunlight.
I was looking for a digital camera for one reason, selling items on line. I couldn't be more satisfied with the Sony MVC-FD 73 for this purpose. It makes putting a picture on line a breeze. If I had expected super 8X10s I would have been quite...
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great for everything

by quartz25 , Jul 06 '00
Pros: Its zoom
Cons: none
I bought this product because I wanted to have a digital camera and that my dad can photograph his projects and also to me to have fun. I since have used this product for about 1 month, I have used it for everything from taking photographs in the...
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Those magic pictures!

by marislet , Jan 26 '00
Pros: No having to download pictures to your hard drive.
Cons: Camera is a bit bulky
Email me one of those magic pictures, my family says! Just point, click and take that floppy to your hard drive, that's all there is to it. This camera is easy to use. There are 2 resolution choices, a feature to lighten or darken the subject as you...
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Super Product at Super Price

by acemalloy , Oct 31 '00
Pros: Easy to use, great price, inexpensive storage media.
Cons: movie mode isn't long enough
The Sony MVC-FD73 is a super camera for the experienced and the novice. Very easy to use, built in flash, auto focus, multiple "style" setting (portrait mode, blur background mode, distant focus mode, black & white or sepia as well as...
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great little camera!

by sassynan , Nov 23 '00
Pros: easy, light, different types of photos
Cons: not cheap
I work for an auto dealer and we were thinking of making a different type of sales proposal sheet for the customer. The general manager thought we should take a picture of each car and list all the options underneath it. When a customer is interested in...
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Work-horse of digital cameras

by culbercr , Nov 23 '00
Pros: Just the right amount of features, removable floppy
Cons: None
My foremost reason for purchasing the Sony MVC-FD73 was to facilitate online selling. At first, I was a bit leery of the fact that this camera has an automatic focus ONLY. As an old-time photographer, I enjoy the control that manual manipulation of a...
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A Baby Can Take Good Photos

by kqhouston , Dec 06 '00
Pros: Easy to Use, Share Photos
Cons: Bit Bulky, No Video Clip Option
As President of a non-for-profit association, we take A LOT of pictures! Seminars, parties, meetings, new staff, you name it, and I need them FAST and good! The Sony digital cameras that save to floppy disks give me the quality and speed I need and...
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SONY Mavica is great

by character22 , Nov 16 '00
Pros: Does everything well.
Cons: No camera case included.
The SONY Mavica is my third digital camera, and now after 24 hours of owning it, it's my favorite. Easy to use, it seems to do everything well. The 10x zoom is great and it saves pictures on 3.5" floppies in .JPG format which go right into the...
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Say "Cheese"

by niseebrat , Apr 02 '00
Pros: Easy to Use.
Cons: I'll let you know when I find one!
This camera has to be the best purchase I have made in my life. It is so easy to use and makes emailing pictures a snap. When I first decided I wanted a digital camera I knew I wanted one that the floppy disk fits right into. I didn't want to deal...
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Great Camera

by morrefun , Mar 21 '00
Pros: NO film developing
Cons: a bit pricey
This is an excellent camera for the beginner as well as the expert. It is very easy to operate. Shoot review and load into your computer and print out any or all the shots you want. The discs I have holds up to 45 pictures and you never run out of film...
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Great for sending the Grandparents pics

by Adrienner , Nov 21 '00
Pros: fast, easy, convienient
Cons: can't take short movies
We have found this camera to be very easy to use and convenient. Parents are always asking for pictures of our new baby and now they can see them minutes after they are taken. We bought this camera online and were able to save money as well. This camera...
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YOU MUST get the SONY MAVICA!!!

by januaryma , Apr 18 '00
Pros: EXCELLENT PHOTO'S
Cons: Just a Bit Pricey!
The Sony Mavica Camera offers a WIDE range of digital features which are GREAT for everyone! The pictures you take come out clear, and it's completely light weight and not to big! It's so easy to use, just stick a floppy disk in, and start...
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Mavica, Top choice

by TWalk , Mar 26 '00
Pros: Easy use, flash, 3 1/2"" floppy, rechargeable battery, zoom, viewing screen
Cons: none noted.
My recent purchase of the Mavica MVC-FD73, was my first digital purchase.
I am more than pleased with it. It goes beyond my expectations. It is extremely user friendly with the convenience of the 3 1/2" floppy transfer
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Look No Further For a Camera Than the FD-73

by lichti , Sep 19 '00
Pros: Ease of use, great design.
Cons: Cost of most digital cameras make them impractical for most young people.
As an avid traveler I wanted a way I could take pictures on my trips without the expense and hassle of having to get them developed before I could see them. It was then that I decided upon a digital camera. It didn't take me long to settle on the Sony...
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Getting to know you...

by carencro , Apr 27 '00
Pros: Ease of use, regular diskettes, quality
Cons: none I can think of
I bought the Sony Mavica73 in February 2000, after "lusting" after it for a year. In January 1999, my first grandchild was born, and I was away from my husband and younger daughter, as I attended to the new Mom, Dad and baby. A friend had the...
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Great Investment

by jsinor , Aug 02 '00
Pros: Super (the best) macro on the market.
Cons: Limited picture capacity on floppy.
I bought my Sony FD73 in Alaska while on vacation, it is a wonderful digital that takes clear high resolution 640x480 pictures, has a 2 speed floppy drive and can format disks as well. The best feature of this camera is the auto macro, if you want...
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Why Aren't They All Like This?

by pmussi , Jan 29 '00
Pros: Stores in jpg to 3 1/2 inch floppy disks
Cons: A little large, but light weight even so
Sony gets it right with their Mavica cameras. The other's should take a lesson.

Built in flash, automatic focus, hands free timer, light weight, and friendly feel -- these are the characteristics you'll find in the Mavica camera. Sony's...
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Sony MVC-FD73

by barbaramaurer , Nov 05 '00
Pros: easy to operate
Cons: less pixels than other models, so less picture quality when printed out
I purchased this model because I wanted something very easy to use and at the same time gave a quality picture. All my research on which one to buy led me to go for the 10 x optical lens over a higher digital lens for picture quality.

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Nice Camera

by mike480277 , Mar 25 '00
Pros: Floppy disk storage
Cons: Does not come with a camera case.
I bought the Sony MVC-FD73 for job related activities. I am an electrician for an electrical contractor. Part of my job is to bid on new work and to coordinate work progress. This camera fills the need nicely. The feature that is most useful to me is...
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Cheap and Compact!

by kix44 , Dec 11 '99
Pros: Price and accessories
Cons: Features do not include a movie mode.
I owned a Sony MCV-FD91 and found that the 91 is more camera than I needed. I compared the prices and the features and decided to sell the MCV-91 to my boss and to purchase the FD-73 for myself. This is a great little camera. It lets you take a clear,...
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I love my digital!!

by colicab182 , Nov 20 '00
Pros: instant pictures, fast, reliable
Cons: the darkness of the preview screen
I absolutely love my Sony!! I use it all the time!! I help out my parents with it for taking inventory of the antiques we have. I also use it for my websites and for sending pictures to my friends that live out of state. It's light, so it can go...
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photo fun and ease of use

by lynx_gal , May 12 '00
Pros: fairly economical for the features, easy to use, good results
Cons: pic resolution not up to par as compared to 35mm. image
I had been looking for a fun and easy digital camera for sometime when I asked for this one for Christmas. I am quite happy with it. It is very easy to use, basically a *point and shoot*. Pics are clear enough for publishing on the Web. They do lack the...
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SonyMavica FD73

by Rgranny , Dec 30 '99
Pros: ease of using a floppy disk, price, quality of finished product
Cons: none thus far
Recently, I purchased a Sony Mavica FD73. It was my choice because of the ease of using a floppy disk.

I purchased it to use primarily to take pictures of items which I planned to sell on EBay. However, I have found it to be absolutely...
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***** Love It!

by n2itif , Jun 19 '00
Pros: Ease of use & price was right!
Cons: No cons that I've encountered!
We bought this camera to do online auctions but find it extremely easy for other things as well. My wife & I love to fish & hunt. Now we can capture our finest moments as they happen! This camera was recommended by a friend...Thank goodness...
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Wish I had waited for new models.

by robbiehaf , Jul 24 '01
Pros: Easy to download images on any computer.
Cons: Resolution, price.
Got this as a gift - was recommended by computer-whiz friend. Rather pricey at the time of purchase. Now, there are so many better versions out there for the same price or less with much better options.

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good for snapshots

by CliffordEW , Jan 04 '00
Pros: convenience
Cons: moderate picture quality
I bought this camera for convenience. And I got what I bargained for. With the zoom all the way out I get pictures good enough for my web page or for my online photo gallery. With the zoom on you would need a tripod to hold the camera steady enough to...
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A good starter Sony!

by Lyraciana , Aug 05 '00
Pros: 3.5 floppy download convenience
Cons: 640-480 resolution
If your just getting into the digital imaging thing and you'd like an easily accessable camera with little or no difficulties, this would probably be one of this best cameras out there. This camera has a 640x480 resolution, which yes is less than one...
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Why would I like this model?

by tazshot , Dec 18 '99
Pros: 3.5 FD Storage, 10X Zoom, 2 hour Battery life
Cons: Size, Must use LCD for display
Looking at purchasing a digital camera I decided that I needed more information. Several of the camera's pm the market use memory packs that must be purchased in addition to the camera. One other disadvantage is the short life of the battery offered...
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Great All Purpose Camera

by jonrey , Dec 13 '99
Pros: 10X Zoom, Floppy Drive, Reasonable price
Cons: Larger form factor, no through the lens view finder
Digital photography has arrived. You probably don't need to hear this or you would not be researching the purchase of a digital camera. The higher initial cost of the camera itself is more than outweighed by the savings in film and development costs.
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Great Buy!

by SpacyStace , Dec 13 '99
Pros: Great Pictures, Great time saver
Cons: expensive
I purchased this product for two reasons, The first of which was being able to sell stuff on eBay and the second was being able to send pictures to my family out of state. I was really frustrated every time I tried to list an auction on eBay, I would...
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Convenient, simple to use...say "Cheese"!

by uniwiz87 , Jan 18 '00
Pros: fast, easy, and fun
Cons: I haven't tried printing the photos yet, so I'm not sure of the quality there.
I just received the Sony MVC-FD73 as a Christmas gift from my husband. Well, we had only been "toying" with the idea of a digital camera and one thing I had noticed about the entire Sony Product line was that they were the only ones offering...
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Sony Digital Mavica FD-73

by paulm35 , Dec 13 '99
Pros: Ease of use, floppy storage
Cons: picture quality
The main selling points of this camera are the floppy storage and ease of use. It is incredibly easy to use. My wife who never wants to have to bother with manuals and messy hookups loves it and was a master in a matter of minutes. Being able to just pop...
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Save your money!!

by jaxtos , Jul 13 '01
Pros: Allows floppy disk usage
Cons: Uses a floppy disk as media. Poor resolution. High price
In the beggining it seemed this might be a great camera. It had resolution and allowed you to store your pictures on a floppy disk. But then you look at the true details and find that this camera isn't all that.

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One word: EASY

by lottowinners , Dec 19 '99
Pros: Floppy storage, good lens
Cons: Might feel "bulky" at first
The floppy disks make this an easy to use digital camera. The only downside I have found (and it is NOT a big one) is that the bulk of the camera makes it a bit awkward at first for those of us who are used to using small, point and shoot cameras....
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Easy to use

by dkwolf , Jan 31 '00
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: None that I have found
My husband and I bought this camera because we had a new baby boy. My husbands parents live 200 miles from us and we wanted to be able to take pictures of our son and email them. This camera was recommended to us by a friend. We like the fact that we...
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great for close-ups

by ilikepie , Jan 04 '01
Pros: great for close-up shots
Cons: bad for anything not close-up
If you are fairly specific about why you want a digital camera, and your reasons match mine, then this is a great camera. If you want a camera that is versatile and dependable then spend more money on something else. Here's why i think that:

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Sony Mavica MVC-FD73

by mmccree , Feb 17 '00
Pros: floppy disk image storage system; cost
Cons: no zoom; power usage issues
Sony Mavica is a good digital camera with an easy to use interface. The biggest advantage of this camera is the method of storage for the digital images. All digital data is stored on floppy disks making the transfer of digital image data to the...
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I love it!

by claypotz , Nov 23 '99
Pros: Easy, quick & fast turn around!
Cons: It could be a better priced!
This is my second Sony Mavica digital camera. It has many improvements over the last generation, lighter, slimmer, quicker retake, easy disc slide-in, and effects options that make it fun and creative to use!
It is so simple, yet the finished...
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Idiot Proof

by jclemm , Dec 07 '00
Pros: light weight and uses a floppy disc
Cons: only can save 5-7 photos per disc
As Editor in Chief of my college newspaper, I was tasked with the responsibility of purchasing a new digital camera.
Having a limited knowledge in the area of digital photography and cameras, I set out to bone up on my research. One of the...
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Great Camera!

by waydizzy , Jul 04 '00
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Should come with a carrying case
I did great in school last semester, so I bought myself a present, the Sony FD-73. What a great present! This camera takes excellent pictures. Saving the pictures to floppy is a great option, no need to plug the camera into the computer! The camera...
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Learning to Love It

by dianelr , Oct 02 '99
Pros: ease-of-use, stores images on floppies
Cons: larger than some, use a square view-finder versus an eye-piece
I'll be the first to admit that I was leery of getting a digital camera. I love my 35mm camera and the feel and look of real photographs! On the other hand, I found myself more and more using my own scanner to scan photos and then e-mailing images; I'm...
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Bad investment

by mcoski , Mar 11 '00
Pros: Floppy disk
Cons: Bad quality, slow
When digital cameras were first coming out, I was eager to purchase one. Upon doing so, I looked for features such as slim, inexpensive, use of floppy disks, quality photos. This only met one and a half of those requirements, use of floppy disks, and...
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Camera that Prevents Mistakes

by mnymaker , Aug 03 '01
Pros: LCD Screen, lighting modes, battery life, 3.5" Floppy Drive
Cons: Price, Pixel Resolution
This is a great camera barring the price about $450.00 - $499.00. The LCD screen located on the back on the camera is like a miniture television that allows you to see the picture in a viewer instead of a small hole with one eye closed. The thing that...
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"Views" of an amateur

by juliodbtsy , Dec 15 '99
Pros: Wonderful close-ups
Cons: Could do a little better on distance
I'm definitely an amateur in cameras. I bought this camera to use on the Internet auctions. I feel it takes very good close-up pictures and does a better job than my scanner. I save money on development and time on scanning. It was very easy to use...
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Good Camera, but there are better!!!

by physstud , Jan 19 '00
Pros: zoom
Cons: older
I have had experience with both the fd-83 and the fd-73. The fd-73 is the earlier of the two versions. The one thing that is great about the fd-73 is the zoom feature. It has 10 X optical ( not digital )zoom, which can come in very helpful. The fd-83...
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Great, for what it is.

by carl_prather , Dec 11 '99
Pros: Easy to use, durable, reliable.
Cons: Not 35 mm quality, price.
Let's start with digital versus 35mm film cameras: Digital cameras will
not give the clarity and depth of color of a photographic image. Film
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Perfect for people!

by guakamunchy , Mar 11 '00
Pros: 10x zoom, a lot of pic effects and more
Cons: the screen get dirty easy, but that is about it.
This camera is one of the greatest cameras I have ever had. I got this camera about 3 months ago and I really love it. It has so many great features,some of them are: 10x optical zoom, auto focus, up to 2.5 hours or 2000 shots of battery life, you can...
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I love my Mavica!

by Suegram , Aug 09 '00
Pros: Ease, ability to screen pictures
Cons: Battery is quick to run down... get the longer-lasting one and you'll be in paradise!
I had the opportunity to borrow a friend's Mavica for a trip to Mexico two years ago. I fell in love with the camera! Nothing could be easier! Slip a floppy in...take a picture, check the picture, if it's no good, delete the picture! And when the...
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Fits my needs......

by gootch , Feb 15 '01
Pros: Ease of use, floppy disk storage medium
Cons: Price
I noticed I needed a camera when my old 35mm simply stopped, no reason why, it just stopped. My wife told me she would buy any camera I wanted, so I went shopping.
Holy Cow!!! There are a lot of digital cameras out there!
But when I saw the...
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Great Camera ,

by Johns1935 , Dec 28 '01
Pros: Floppy Storage,Quick Editing,Easy to use
Cons: Battery life is not the greatest
This camera is an easy to use camera. Not much review is required of the manual to figure out what to do. It has a lot of great features like picture preview on camera,timer,built in delete(if picture isn't to your liking).I like it because you don't...
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It's for me !!!

by stoneharbor , Nov 28 '00
Pros: Ease of use, quality of pictures and everything else.
Cons: none.
I bought this product because I wanted to take pictures and send them over the internet either to friends, family or to auctions.

I have never been dissatisfied with the quality of my pictures. I leave the camera on "auto focus" and...
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OOh La La Sony

by artiste , Nov 25 '00
Pros: convenient and fun
Cons: batteries wear out, creative limitations
I was looking for a camera in Sears a few months ago and the salesman showed me the Sony Mavica. I said $499 was too much to spend. I figured the price would come down after a year or too. He insisted I would like it especially since you only need a...
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No film, no cables, just fun.

by goodcents , Dec 18 '01
Pros: Ease of operation, no downloading required.
Cons: shoulder strap was hard to install until I read the instructions
This is my first digital camera and I will never go back to film. My Sony is easy to operate and I don't have to mess around with USB cables or software if I choose not to . Simply put in a 3.5 inch floppy, take 25 to 40 pictures, change disks and take...
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Sony MVC-FD73

by grniz , Nov 23 '00
Pros: Pictures taken stored on floppy disk
Cons: None that I have encountered
My husband bought this camera for his job. Now I am spoiled. I bought myself a digital camera just to get by, but the FD73 is one I am definitely putting on my Xmas Wish List. It takes great crisp pictures and is very easy to use. I also like the...
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Quality pictures, Low cost, NO download Wires to pc required. Works on ANY pc.

by tlsands , Aug 13 '03
Pros: Easy to use. Download to any pc without wires. No software to install.
Cons: Write time is a little slow. Lower resolution are distorted.
This is an excellent camera for the beginner. The high resolution setting is good for 4x6 prints pr ...
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Artist's best friend

by dick_miller , Jul 28 '00
Pros: Ease and quickness of handling. Good pictures. Good zoom
Cons: LCD display needs a shade for bright sunlight. Hard to see it.
Being an artist, I have always had 35mm cameras, and still do own three. Since I purchased the Sony MVC-FD73 I have not shot one roll of film in them.

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Great camera.

by cherishedwun , Apr 02 '03
Pros: Easy of use. Floppies pop in, out and into computer!
Cons: Short battery life.
I really like my digital camera. It is extremely easy to use and far outweighs the quality of many other digital cameras. The pictures are really good and the use of a floppy to store them is a piece of cake! You can then save the pics to your hard...
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Sony MVC FD73 Camera

by ilikejunk , Nov 24 '00
Pros: Easy to use!
Cons: Doesn't fit in your pocket!
I have been using Sony digital cameras for 3 years and love them. Started with the Sony MVC-FD5 and upgraded last year to the FD73. It has good picture quality and quite a few picture effects. This one is a great buy and is convenient and easy to use....
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Simple and Oh So Easy

by Jtagli6725 , Dec 07 '00
Pros: Takes great pictures & easy to use.
Cons: None.
As a new user to selling on line I borrowed this camera from work several months ago and loved using it. It was very easy to use and I found that it has great picture quality. After a few months I bought one for myself and use it on a weekly basis. I...
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For the "Novice" Photographer

by mdsbrain , Dec 20 '99
Pros: ease of use
Cons: picture quality, cost
The Mavica MVD-FD73 has great has great zoom, brightness, handling, options, and a great battery life. It can make "good" quality pictures. I had one and returned it because it didn't give me the high quality pictures that I was looking for....
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easy to use and enjoy

by sporter , May 19 '00
Pros: easy
Cons: ?
This camera has a great low price and is perfect for someone that is new to digital cameras. The floppy disk is very easily axcessable and easy to get at. I first bought this camera because I was always looseing my film and prints. Now I am glad I did...
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BEST TOY I'VE EVER OWNED

by BarbiDoll , Dec 12 '99
Pros: EVERYTHING
Cons: Not worth mentioning
If you're at ALL interested in digital photography, you've GOT TO HAVE ONE OF THESE. User friendly, GREAT quality, plenty of options this camera is PERFECT for both work and recreation. THE BEST THING ABOUT IT is that the photos go right onto a floppy...
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Not perfect but still quite good

by lowtrtrip , Mar 03 '01
Pros: Inexpensive digital zoom that stores on a floppy
Cons: Grainy in low light.
As an outdoor writer and web page finatic I needed to go digital in hurry. Ineeded a camera that could handle several pictures without uploading and I needed the flexibility of zoom.
I've owned the Mavica Fd-73 since August of '99 and it has...
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Excellent Choice for Digital Camera

by knudsen , Apr 14 '00
Pros: No Interface, Great Zoom Power, Easy to Use
Cons: Rechargable Battery Life (suggest buying another battery, for backup)
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The Sony FD73 may seem pricey, but it makes up for the hefty price in Convenience. Just the fact that it utilizes a floppy disk instead of clubmsy USB or Floppy Chips is a great plus with this model. It's a simple as taking the picture, pulling...
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Finally a Camera that anyone can use..even beginners!

by DESIREE_WARE , Jul 15 '01
Pros: This camera is great for new computer and digital camera users.
Cons: Rather expensive for the picture resolution.
The Sony Mavica FD73 is a great starter camera but rather expensive for the camera's picture resolution. The floppy disk drive is great because you do not cables to download your photos. The battery life is impressive and holds up well compared to other...
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Allright,I am eating crow already!

by bob2000 , Sep 15 '00
Pros: Excellent camera
Cons: LCD and Indoor pics
Is that how the saying goes? I must extend an apology to the Sony Corporation.I had my camera inspected by a professional and he has come to the conclusion that the Mavica had nothing to do with the disk breaking in my camera.

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Easiest digital camera I have found

by Rissler1 , Jan 24 '00
Pros: Easy, zoom lens, no computer hookup,
Cons: Quality of picture
This was my third camera that I brought home during my search for a digital camera. I am not an electronics expert, by any means, and had a hard time with the camera that you hook up to your computer and have to put a program into to get them to work....
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Great camera for the price

by BillT2 , Dec 06 '00
Pros: Easy to use, high-quality photos
Cons: Doesn't come with a case.
High-quality photos with the ability to store easily onto a floppy disc and transfer the photos to your computer without the need of cables, wires, or searching around behind the computer for the right ports.
It's 10x digital zoom gives great...
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I Like the Mavica

by jim_v2000 , May 15 '01
Pros: Cheap, Uses inexpensive floppy disks
Cons: Picture quality could be better, bulky
This is a great camera for someone who doesn't want to pay a lot for a camera and storage media. Its great for schools and people on the go, as it uses inexpensive floppy disks and is simple to use. My school has several and they have withstood the...
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Excellent Pictures, Moderate Price

by klimes , Dec 13 '99
Pros: Easy to use, takes great pictures.
Cons: None
I have had this camera for about a year, and I am very well pleased with my results. It takes beautiful pictures, has 3 different flash levels, and is very easy to use. I like the fact that it uses a standard floppy, and can be viewed immediately on...
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kdechaene

by kdechaene , May 16 '00
Pros: Quick, compatable with many computers.
Cons: Not the best quality definition.
My father had one and I liked it.
He has the MVC-FD88 but I have the MVC-FD73
It is not quite as nice, but I do like the
10X zoom optical lens versus the 3X optical
zoom on the FD88.
It is easy and quick to use. The best...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Mavica is user friendly

by jan12321 , Dec 24 '99
Pros: Ease of use
Cons: None
I purchased the Mavica for use in my elementary school library media center. It has proven to be a wonderful investment. Teachers are very pressed for time. They have no patience for things that take a lot of time and trouble. The Mavica is like a...
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TOO COOL!!

by TwoNs0D , Jun 21 '00
Pros: Disk Tools on board , ease of operation
Cons: Short battery life... :(
WoW! What a blast! We recently purchased our Sony digital Camera as a tax refund bonus, and already have about 30 discs of pics!I have used it for personal pics, as well as taking photos for business uses, want ads, sporting events... you name it! The...
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Quick and easy

by wrenchbender , May 02 '01
Pros: simple to use. no expensive memory stick or flash card, uses 3.5" floppy
Cons: none as of yet
This is a good digital camera for the money, ease of use no expensive memory sticks or flash cards, just pop in a floppy disk and your set to go. I know some will say the reselution is poor, but 640x480 in normal is very good or for e-mail down to...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0
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Convenient, yet lacking photo quality

by RoguePinoy , Oct 03 '00
Pros: Convenient storage medium (floppy disk)
Cons: Poor image quality
My company had a whole bunch of these cameras and I was lucky enough to keep one for a while. For what we used them for, these cameras were great. We had representatives at colleges taking photos of college students and posting them on our website for...
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Sony Digital Mavica FD-73 is RELIABLE!

by golferdude16 , Jul 05 '01
Pros: It is very easy to use. Takes a floppy disk to store pictures on.
Cons: It can get heavy at times. The zoom is not the greatest.
I have had my Sony Digital Mavica FD-73 camera for almost two years now and I love it. It is very easy to use and takes a 3.5" floppy disk to store the pictures on. The only bad thing about that is that one disk can only hold around 25-30 pictures vs....
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0
 

Poor Camera

by sminu4307 , Feb 08 '00
Pros: Floppy Disk Storage
Cons: Too many to mention
I received a Sony MVC-FD73 digital camera for a gift
In my opinion Sony did a very bad job with this camera?

They sacrificed resolution for some other options that can be done on a computer they highest resolution available is...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Very Nice for the price

by bobbysongman , Dec 15 '99
Pros: user friendly
Cons: low resolution
I recently bought this camera for documentation purposes. It does what I
had expected and more. I took the camera outside and it takes great landscape and portrait pictures. The best feature apart from other digital cameras, is that you can remove...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

The Best of All Worlds

by jgperry , Dec 14 '99
Pros: Takes excellent pictures and uses a disk rather than cables.
Cons: Has poor quality in low light situations.
I purchased my Mavica MVC-FD-73 in October of 1999. I have never enjoyed a camera any more than I have this one. I am the Administrative Assistant for a realtor. He was skeptical of using my camera for photos of houses he had listed until we both took...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

I love it really easy to use.

by hashcraf , Dec 20 '99
Pros: takes floppy disc and is easy to use.
Cons: I couldn't find anything I didn't like about this camera
I bought this camera because it is really easy to use, I tried another one and it was expensive to get an extra chip for and this one all you have to do is put a 3 1/2 floppy in and take your pictures, then take it out and put in your computer, even a...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Camera

by WA2TTD , Dec 13 '99
Pros: Memory, price, battery charge life.
Cons: None
I purchased this camera because it was reasonably priced, and it has limitless memory. You can pack lots of disks in a bag.

My sister bought one, and sent me pictures from it. They were fantastic. I looked for the same model, purchased it...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Best in the Trenches

by smizera , Dec 20 '99
Pros: Ease of Use, Quality
Cons: Viewfinder a problem in intense sunlight.
I am employed with the State of California as an Information Systems Analyst. Three years ago we purchased a mini-camera to be used by our
staff engineers who have the responsibility to oversea the repair or
replacement of leaking underground...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

sony digital mavica

by HORSE , Dec 29 '99
Pros: this is a very user friendly camera.
Cons: I really don't see any reason for a con on this product
We have just bought a Sony digital Mavica quick access fd drive 2x. We originally bought it to help us with our contracting business. We are going to have to E-mail photos of the properties to the main office in another state. The photos of the...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Great all around camera

by alsgt , Dec 17 '99
Pros: use of floppy disk over memory cards
Cons: it could have had a little better resolution
This is a great all around camera. I use mine mainly for online auctions, but I also use it for personal pictures. Its ease of use is fantastic. While it does not have the greatest resolution, I have seen worse though. I like the use of 3-1/2 inch floppy...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

I Love My Digital Camera

by homeinspector , Dec 17 '99
Pros: Great portable, easy to use
Cons: none
I take a lot of picture. Tons of them. I used to spend a lot of time scanning the photos into my computer for either web page use or to send to other people by email. I first saw the Sony MVC-FD73 when one of my friends got one. She took some...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Sony Mavica FD-73

by Fred16423 , Dec 14 '99
Pros: ease of use
Cons: not always portrait quality (but close)
I have owned a Sony Mavica Model FD-73 for about 6 weeks.I have found it very easy to use , and the pictures are very suitable for my needs.The ease of getting pictures from the camera to a PC is one reason that I purchased the FD-73..The 3.5.inch...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

computer safe

by dolly13 , Dec 14 '99
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Initial Cost
Since I like to send to cards to people, I was looking for a digital camera that was easy to use, easy to understand and cost efficient. This camera has all of those features and works exceptionally well on all computer equipment because it records it's...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

A great Camera for Newsmen

by n.thomas , Feb 09 '00
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Viewfinder scratches easily
Recently I purchased the Mavica FD73 after listening to a friend of mine talk about it. In my opinion, this is a great camera.

I am a Broadcast/Photo Journalist and I have used this wonderful little camera to e-mail my pictures along with...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Stop procrastinating & buy this camera!

by acrase , Dec 16 '99
Pros: Price is coming down.
Cons: A little pricey right now.
I absolutely love this camera! Buying the Sony Digital Mavica was the smartest decision I have made all year. I shopped around at first and even bought a different, less expensive digital camera at first. After a month of trying to figure the darn thing...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

We love it!

by cleinin , Dec 20 '99
Pros: Ease of use, special features
Cons: fair price but i hope they go down some
First I must admit that this is the only digital camera that we have used, but that also speaks well of the camera in that it has been very easy for us to learn to use. Even my computer illiterate husband has been taking pictures and printing them out...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0
 

Not For The Photo Buff!

by mhelfe19 , Dec 16 '99
Pros: Cheap recording media - 3.5" floppy disks
Cons: Mediocre picture quality
Sony usually provides a superior product at a reasonable (not inexpensive price). But they dropped the ball on this one. If you are a photo buff, look elsewhere for you won't find the quality in your images, there are better cameras at cheaper prices....
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

SONY MAVICA 73

by npiatt1 , Dec 17 '99
Pros: Uses a disk, no printer cable needed
Cons: None
This is the easiest camera I have ever used. I waited until digital cameras came down in price, and this camera is well worth the money. Sony has outdone themselves this time. All you do is power up the camera, load the disk and shoot pictures. You...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

"Great and easy to use"

by LngLyf , Dec 21 '99
Pros: easy to use and understand
Cons: haven't found any yet.
The Sony MVC-FD73 is the first digital camera I have purchased. After researching as many digital cameras as possible, I went to the local Electronic store to see them first hand. After trying each of the the digital cameras. The leading competitor...
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This camera offers convenience at the cost of bulkiness
by dvergallito ,Dec 13 '03
Pros: Floppy drive, durability, many photo options
Cons: Slight delay in "snapping" photos, some photos grainy or dark
This camera performs like a champ. It is durable and resilient. It is larger than most, however, for business purposes and for photo sharing, it works wonders. The built in floppy allows for ease of use with regards to the above. I have used this on sandy beachs, in dusty fields, and the like, and have found the floppy drive to maintain its integrity. The photo quality is marginal indoors, a little better outdoors. If you don't require high resolution photos, but simply want to capture memories, a good choice.
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Best brand of digital camera
by lildebisnack ,Mar 22 '04
Pros: easy to use, dependable.
Cons: I cant really think of anything bad about this product. I loved it.
I have owned this camera for 4 years last month (2/2004) I have not had one single problem. It has never needed any repairs. I am so impressed with this camera that I would probably only ever buy a Sony digital camera. I love the fact that I can take really fast action shots. Now I cant Take them fast one right after another. But I can take good ones while they are in action poses. A floppy disk can hold anywhere from 25 to 44 pictures , depending on what settings you have on it. This camera is also very user friendly, very self explanatory.And I think with as much use that I have gotten out of this camera, is was worth the money I paid for it.
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A good camera for all...
by willy_dt3005 ,Mar 17 '02
A good camera for all around use where high resolution is not needed. Takes great outdoor shots and good indoor photo's. Easy to use and especially handy in creating photo's for online use. Overall and excellent camera. Uses economical 3.5 floppy's for pic storage with a 2.5 hr battery life. I use the camera to create photo's for the internet. The photo's load quickly from the 3.5 floppy and can be easily processed for printing or online use. Recommended for the novice photographer, due to its ease of use. Even a novice can turn out quality pictures. The only drawback that i have found concerns the viewing screen. In strong sunlight the screen can hardly be seen, in order to take a picture.
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This camera is easy to...
by andrew_dt3003 ,Oct 04 '02
This camera is easy to use and the built for the novice. The lack of internal disk space and a USB drive is a serious drawback. It is annoying to have to carry an extra disk around to be able to take more than 28 pictures. This camera is also not capable of shooting video, which is becoming a standard feature on digital cameras. The biggest advantage of this camera, the built in disk drive, can also be found on the docking ports of much cheaper cameras.
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