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Sony Cyber-Shot Digital Camera - DSCW1

High-end optics combine with everyday ease of use in the DSC-W1 Cyber-shot® digital camera. The DSC-W1 features a 1/1.8” Super HAD™ CCD and a 3X optical zoom Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, both come together to give you stunningly detailed 5.1 Megapixel (2592 x 1944 resolution) images. Other features include manual exposure control, 5 area multi-point auto focus and MPEG Movie VX video mode.

Even though it is packed with features, the DSC-W1 was designed to be incredibly easy to use. The huge 2.5-inch LCD monitor, live histogram display, 6 scene modes, and PictBridge™ compatibility all combine to make taking a picture and making a print simpler than ever before.

Features:

• 0 – 12.0X Smart Zoom™ Feature (at VGA Resolution)
  Smart Zoom intelligently uses the full CCD to let you zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size-thus avoiding the image degradation of Digital Zooms.
  
• Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar Lens
  Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
  
• Real Image Processor
  Sony's Real Imaging Processor CPU converts RGB+E input to ideal RGB, and manages image control and power consumption. Because it's optimized for Digital Camera functions, it provides outstanding image quality, extraordinary speed and improved battery life.
  
• 14Bit DXP A/D Conversion
  Sony's 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between highlight and shadow with up to 16,384 values, for extended dynamic contrast and detail.
  
• 5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
  By evaluating 3 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony's Multi-point AF system can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background.
  
• AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator
  Briefly lighting the scene in low- or no-light conditions, AF Illuminator insures a positive focus lock, allowing you to accurately establish and maintain focus in difficult situations.
  
• Multi-Pattern Measuring
  Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern measuring establishes the optimum exposure value, even in scenes where pronounced highlight and shadow are not centered in the frame.
  
• Scene Selection Mode
  
  • Landscape Mode: Focuses on far off subject matter.
  • Twilight Mode: *Slower shutter speed captures additional light in dark conditions.
  • Twilight Portrait Mode: *The flash automatically engages so people in the foreground will be properly lit up.
    
  • *For best results, place camera on tripod in these conditions.
    
• Slow Shutter Noise Reduction
  This process captures the scene in two exposures. The second subtracts the noise pattern from the initial shot, resulting in a final beautiful photograph that is virtually noise-free.
  
• Memory Stick® Media and Memory Stick PRO™ Media
  Digital. Powerful. Transportable. Memory Stick media is compact, portable and rugged - connecting a variety of hardware and software applications.
  
• MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode with Audio
  Captures VGA (640 x 480) high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) audio/video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. Video mail mode captures smaller file sizes suitable for email.
  
• MPEG Movie VX Mode
  Captures VGA (640 x 480) high frame rate (16 frames per second) audio/video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. Video Mail mode captures smaller file sizes suitable for email.
  
• PictBridge™ Compatibility
  Connect your PictBridge™ compatible digital camera directly to a PictBridge™ compatible digital photo printer via a USB cable to allow for simple photo printing without the need for a computer.
  
• Mega Pixel
  
• USB Interface
  Allows digital still images and MPEG1 movies, stored on Memory Stick® Media, to be easily transferred to Microsoft® Windows® operating system compatible or Macintosh® computers equipped with USB terminals. Simply plug in the supplied USB cable from your camera to the computer's USB port for fast access to your pictures.
  
• 1/1.8" 5.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
  Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.
• 3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom
  Optical zoom helps you fill the frame with your subject for better pictures. And Sony’s Precision Digital Zoom helps bring your subject closer with an extra 2X magnification.
  
• 2.5" LCD Monitor
  The extra-large high-resolution 123K LCD Monitor makes framing shots and reviewing pictures easy.
  
• Live Histogram Display
  Available in capture and playback, the Live Histogram Displays the concentration of pixels at each luminosity value, making it easy to evaluate correct exposure.
  
• Manual Exposure Mode
  Manual Exposure Mode provides extended control with 46-step adjustable Shutter speed (30 – 1/1000 sec.) and 2-step Aperture control.
  
• Selectable Focus Mode
  Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you anticipate the action by focusing even before you press the shutter release.
  
• Pre-Flash Metering
  With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots.
  
• 9 Shot Burst Mode
  Capture up to 9 shots (fine) or 16 shots (standard) at 1.6 frame/sec. even at 5 MP resolution. Perfect for high speed subjects or fast moving action such as sports.
  
• Multi-Burst Mode
  Captures 16 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second.
  
• Conversion Lens Compatible
  With the optional VAD-WA adaptor, you can add tele- or wide- conversion lenses for greater magnification or wider field of view, as well as protective and special effect filters.
  
• Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries
  The high capacity 2100 mAh AA NiMH batteries provide reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting. The supplied BC-CS2 charger provides a convenient way to charge the batteries.

Specifications:

• Imaging Device: 1/1.8" 5.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
  
  
• Recording Media: Memory Stick® Media, Memory Stick PRO™ Media
  
  
• Lens Construction: 7 Elements in 5 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements
  
  
• Zoom: 3X Optical
  
  
• Smart Zoom™ Feature: 0 – 4.0X (at VGA Resolution), 12X Total
  
  
• Digital Zoom: Precision, 0 – 2.0X Range, 6X Total
  
  
• Filter Diameter: 30mm, by required VAD-WA adaptor
  
  
• Focal Length: 7.9 – 23.7mm
  
  
• 35mm Equivalent: 38 – 114mm
  
  
• Aperture Range: f2.8 – f5.6 (W); f5.2 – f10 (T)
  
  
• Auto Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, 5-Step Manual
  
  
• Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm)
  
  
• Macro Focus Distance: 3.9" (10cm)
  
  
• Shutter Speed: 1/8 – 1/1000 sec. (auto), 2 – 1/1000 sec. (twilight), 30 – 1/1000 sec. (manual)
  
  
• Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
  
  
• Color LCD: 2.5" 123K Pixel LCD Screen
  
  
• Flash Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro
  
  
• Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off
  
  
• Flash Effective Range: 1.6 – 12.5 ft. (0.5 – 3.8m)
  
  
• White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
  
  
• Burst Mode: 9 Shot (JPEG fine), 16 Shot (JPEG std.), 1.6fps
  
  
• Picture Effects: Sepia, Black & White
  
  
• ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400
  
  
• Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Candle, Beach
  
  
• Self-Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds
  
  
• Audio/Video Output: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
  
  
• Still Image Modes: Normal (JPEG Fine/Standard), Burst, Multi-Burst
  
  
• MPEG Movie Modes: MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640 x 480 at 30fps), (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640 x 480 at 16fps), Video Mail (160 x 112 at 8fps) with Audio
  
  
• Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes
  
  
• USB Terminal: Yes, Supports USB 2.0
  
  
• Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 1GB media capacity1; does not support Access Control security function
  
  
• Compatible Battery: “AA” NiMH, Alkaline
  
  
• Supplied Software: Picture Package™ for Sony v1.0 (Windows), Pixela™ ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh), SPVD-012.1 USB Driver, Cyber-shot Life tutorial (Windows)
  
  
• OS Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP Home/XP Pro; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/X (10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3)
  
  
• Supplied Accessories: NH-AA-DA Rechargeable AA Batteries, BC-CS2 Battery Charger, A/V and USB Cables, Wrist Strap, MSA-32A 32MB Memory Stick Media, Software CD-ROM

Approximate Dimensions:

• 3 9/16" x 2 3/8" x 1 7/16"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 6.9 oz (189g) Body; 9.2 oz. (250g) Body w/Battery, Media, Wrist Strap
• Shipping: 5 lbs.

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
  
  • LABOR: For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective, SONY will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any SONY authorized service facility. After the warranty period, you must pay for all labor charges.
• PARTS: In addition, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective pads for a period of one (1) year. After ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, labor for removal and installation is available from SONY authorized service facilities or a SONY Service Center at your expense.To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any authorized SONY service facility.
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