Released in 2006, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70 features a 7.2 megapixel CCD sensor, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens, optical viewfinder, and classic early digital camera image quality.
This camera has been tested and is functional, however the rear LCD screen is damaged and does not display images correctly. Despite the broken screen, the camera powers on, focuses, captures photos, saves images, and transfers files successfully. Sample photos shown in this listing were taken with this exact camera.
Because the LCD is unusable, operation is performed using the optical viewfinder. Upon startup the camera opens to the date/time setup screen. Since the LCD cannot be viewed, the user must navigate past this screen using the control buttons before shooting. Once past the startup screen, the camera is able to capture photographs normally.
Photos cannot be reviewed on the camera itself, creating a unique shoot-now, review-later experience similar to shooting film.
Includes:
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70 Digital Camera
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Genuine Sony NP-BG1 Battery
Does Not Include:
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Battery charger (NEW Battery & Charger sell online for about $11, we suggest this one)
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Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick Pro Duo card (NEW Memory Stick Pro Duo memory cards sell for around $14+ depending on GB size, we suggest this one)
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USB cable
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Additional accessories
Testing Performed:
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Camera powers on
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Lens extends and retracts properly
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Optical viewfinder is usable
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Camera captures photos successfully
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Photos transfer successfully to a computer
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Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot tested and functional
Important Notes:
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Rear LCD screen is damaged and does not function properly
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Internal memory contains existing images that could not be deleted due to the damaged LCD
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Camera includes approximately 58MB of internal memory, though some space is occupied by existing images
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Compatible Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Pro Duo cards are supported
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Memory card slot functions, though card removal may require extra care as cards can fit tightly in the slot
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Camera settings and menu options cannot be fully verified because of the damaged LCD
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Battery currently holds a charge but remaining battery life is unknown due to age
Condition:
Shows cosmetic wear, scratches, and signs of use consistent with age. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.
FINAL SALE DISCLAIMER
This camera is being sold AS-IS due to the damaged LCD screen. Camera has only been tested to the extent described above. No returns, refunds, exchanges, warranties, or guarantees.
Keeping Cameras Alive
At CobbleStore, we do our best to keep functional cameras in use and out of landfills. While this camera's LCD screen is damaged, it still powers on, captures photographs, stores images, and transfers files successfully. Rather than discard it, we've tested it, documented its limitations as thoroughly as possible, and included sample images taken with the camera so buyers know exactly what to expect.
This camera won't be for everyone, but we believe there is value in giving imperfect equipment a second life. We hope the next owner will appreciate its unique character, continue making photographs with it, and help keep one more camera out of the landfill.
Untested and completely non-functioning parts-only examples of similar cameras often sell in the $30-$50 range, while fully functional examples we've sold have typically brought $130-$180. This camera falls somewhere between those extremes: not perfect, but still capable of producing images.
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