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 If
you thought you could only get true-to-life resolution, definitive control
and stunning output from an SLR camera, check out Sony's new DSC-V1
Cyber-shot, a digital still camera that combines the control you prefer with
extraordinary performance and a uniquely-compact design.
Step-up Value
Here's a Sony feature that adds value to this digital camera and
differentiates it from other models in the Sony lineup.
Optics and Resolution
A Super HAD CCD image sensor delivers massive 5.0 megapixel resolution
(effective) for clear printouts at up to 20x30 inches. The 4x optical/4x
Smart Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens gives you exceptional control,
providing the 35mm equivalent of 34mm-136mm. The macro focus distance is 3.9
inches, and shutter speed varies from a high of thirty seconds to a low of
1/1000 second.
Storage and Transfer
The camera stores pictures and video on Sony Memory Sticks and is compatible
with Memory Stick Pro technology. It interfaces with a PC via a USB 2.0
connection.
Movie Mode
It is possible to shoot MPEG movies with audio at a resolution of 640x480 or
160x112.
More Features
A ten-second self-timer makes it easy to take shots that include the entire
family, and noise-reduction technology is designed to make low-light photos
less grainy. The camera also incorporates a laser to assist with
auto-focusing for crisp shots.
Other features include:
- NightShot infrared system
- Manual exposure controls
- 1.5 inch LCD
- Auto daylight synchro fill flash
- Hot shoe and ACC terminal
Power and Size
The camera is powered by an included rechargeable InfoLithium NP-FC11
battery. It measures 3 15/16 by 2 9/16 by 2 1/5 inches and weighs 10.9
ounces (without batteries).
What's in the Box
This camera comes with an AC adaptor, AV cable, USB cable, wrist strap, 32
MB Memory Stick, and a software CD-ROM with drivers for Microsoft Windows
98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Home/Pro and Macintosh OS
8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2.
From the Manufacturer
For all those digital photographers who spend time on
web sites or with magazines obsessing about the trade off between features
and pocketability, Sony is introducing the Cyber-shot DSC-V1 digital still
camera.
Barely larger than a deck and a half of cards, the Cyber-shot V1 camera
offers a 5-megapixel imager and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens with 4x
optical zoom sharpness and color accuracy. It will also feature a hot shoe
and accessory terminal. Plus, there are several Sony-only features,
including a rechargeable Infolithium battery system, with to-the-minute
awareness of remaining battery life, along with Nightshot and NightFraming
features for taking crisp pictures in no or low-light conditions.
This model was built for a special class of photographer who wants
ultimate control over the picture-taking process, but who also wants the
option to call upon automatic features to help balance light and exposure.
Among the features that will appeal to the purist are:
- Manual Exposure Controls: Flexible exposure control is provided with
aperture priority, shutter priority and manual exposure modes for better
command over motion and depth of field.
- Program-Shift Dial: Situated next to the LCD for easy access, this
dial allows the user to select from a range of available combinations of
aperture and shutter settings for control over motion and depth of field
while remaining in an automatic exposure mode.
- Five-area Multi-Point Auto Focus: The camera evaluates five separate
areas of the frame and intelligently focuses on the subject, displaying
the selected focus point, or the user can choose any of the five points
for manual control.
- Hologram AF Illuminator: Projects a laser pattern on the subject to
create contrast for precise focus, even in low or no light.
- Multi-Pattern Measuring: Independently meters the light in 49 points
of the frame to establish the optimum exposure, even when highlight and
shadow aren't centered in the frame.
- Auto Fill Flash: When the subject is backlit or in shadow, the fill
flash automatically fires to provide optimum exposure.
- NightShot Infrared System: Captures infrared images in total darkness
at a distance of up to 15 feet.
- NightFraming System: To capture crisp images in low or no light, this
feature illuminates the subject with the NightShot system for proper
framing, focuses with Hologram AF illuminator and lights the scene with
the appropriate amount of flash.
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