The reviewer found that one of the first things you notice about the DSC-V3 is the clear 2.5-inch LCD screen. However, despite the display quality, the screen doesn’t flip-up or swivel. The built-in lens is a good 4x optical Car Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens, and there is also a thread-mount ring for attaching extra lenses. The reviewer also noted that even if the camera can give you full manual control, the preset modes allow you to use it as a point-and-shoot camera. There is also a NightShot feature that allows you to take photos in almost complete darkness (although these photos turn out green). The quality o the digital zoom is stunning, almost looking like optical zoom. The DSC-V3 is easy to use, since all the controls and buttons are straightforward and simple. The menu text is also large and legible, and that’s always a plus. Should you need any additional help, you can make use of the extensive user’s manual that can answer all your questions about how to operate the camera. The DSC-V3 also accepts 2 types of memory card formats - the Sony MemoryStick and the more common CompactFlash card.