Sony 2005 User Manual

the art of

DIGITAL

2005 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA BUYER’S GUIDE

the art of

®

CYBER-SHOT

The world’s best pictures are your pictures.

You see them as works of art. Each one, a piece of

expressionism as unique as the moment it captures.

And we see our cameras the same way. From the shot

of a lifetime to an everyday event, one company delivers

superb style, innovation and originality. And one camera

has set new standards in digital imaging since the very

beginning. Sony® Cyber-shot® digital cameras —

digital from day one.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERAS

the art of

DETAIL

IMAGE QUALITY • PRECISION • CLARITY

RESOLUTION

When it comes to digital, every piece of the
picture is essential. Greater resolution means clearer

detail from corner to corner. From 4 Megapixels to 8 Megapixels,

Sony® Cyber-shot® digital cameras offer endless options for

editing and greater flexibility to enlarge and crop your photos

without sacrificing image quality.

LENS

When you want pictures with superior detail,
start with superior lenses. For over a century, the

Zeiss Company has set the standard for lense quality in the world’s

best microscopes, cameras, and imaging software. Today,

Carl Zeiss® optics in select Cyber-shot digital cameras produce

unrivaled clarity, contrast and color accuracy. And that gives

you the most precise optical zoom in the most compact design.

MOVIES

Capture the art of motion and sound. Create seamless,

high-quality MPEG movies that you can watch on your camera's

LCD screen, your computer, or even your television. This makes

recording casual videos as simple as shooting great digital stills.

So reviewing the moment means reliving it. What’s more, the

amazing new Cyber-shot® m1 digital camera lets you capture

video before and after each still image you take by using the
exclusive Hybrid Recording Mode by Sony. So when your

timing isn’t exact, your camera captures it all.

REAL IMAGING PROCESSOR™ LSI

Your images should always match your imagination.
Which is why Sony engineers created the Real Imaging
Processor circuit for all Cyber-shot digital cameras, designed

to deliver brilliant color tones and an improved signal-to-noise

ratio, resulting in picture quality that’s beyond compare.

the art of

STAMINA • SPEED

STAMINA

Sometimes getting the best picture means waiting
for that perfect moment. Sony® Cyber-shot® digital cameras
give you all the time you need. Not only does the Real Imaging
Processor™ circuit substantially reduce power consumption,

it also allows just two NiMH AA rechargeable batteries to do

the work that once required four. And select models feature

exclusively designed InfoLithium® rechargeable batteries,
with Sony’s AccuPower™ meter for monitoring power use.

So you’re set to go all day without missing a shot.

POWER

SPEED

Often, the most spectacular moments are also the
most unexpected. That’s why the highly innovative Real
Imaging Processor™ technology by Sony offers quick

start-up so you’re powered up in no time, plus improved power

consumption to keep you going. It also reduces the time it

takes to process every image, decreasing what’s known as

“shutter lag.” So by working faster between shots, Cyber-shot®

digital cameras ensure you can be ready for any shot.

Staying focused is as crucial as shooting faster.

This led to the design of a host of features in select models.
The 5-Area Multi-Point Auto Focus constantly focuses on

five distinct points of the frame for clearer detail in even your most
spontaneous images. And Burst Mode lets you shoot a series

of full resolution shots in rapid succession with a single press of the

button. Capture the perfect moment no matter how fleeting.

the art of

STYLE

DESIGN

Superb design is about more than just looking good.

Maybe you want to be able to get right in the middle of it all

and shoot from every angle. Maybe you want a camera so

sleek and elegant that you can take it almost anywhere. Either
way, you never want to sacrifice the results. That’s why every

Sony® Cyber-shot® camera is designed for greater control,
putting truly intuitive features where you need them most—
at your fingertips.

SLEEK • ELEGANT • COMPACT

LCD

Small cameras don’t always mean small screens.

From 1.5" to 2.5" LCDs, Cyber-shot® cameras bring every

detail to life in brilliant resolution. And with most models sporting

amazingly large 2.5" LCDs, even in the most wonderfully compact

designs, Sony makes framing, capturing and sharing your best

images both intuitive and extraordinary.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That’s never been

more true than when you’re seeing the superb detail in every
image. With Sony’s new Clear Photo LCD, on select Cyber-shot

digital cameras, you can see the glorious color and clarity of your

best shots in any condition, even direct sunlight. Now reliving

your favorite moments is as convenient as it is clear.

the art of

IMAGING

The ideal digital camera, like an original work

of art, should inspire, engage and expand your

world. This is what drives the Sony spirit of innovation —

bringing the most compelling style and design to the fashion

aficionado and offering the most advanced features and

functions to the digital enthusiast. Your lifestyle is unique.

And there’s a Sony digital camera that fits it perfectly.

CAPTURE • PRINT • SHARE

live the MOMENT

more than a SNAPSHOT

go ANYWHERE

power for PASSION

shoot-to-ARCHIVE

relive the MEMORIES

full-featured

advanced

ultra-compact

enthusiast

print-and-share

full featured

live the

MOMENT

Self-expression begins by trusting your
instincts. Sony lets you capture the moment while you

live it with a series of sleek, amazingly compact Cyber-shot®

digital cameras. Get up to 5.1 Megapixels of resolution,

LCD displays as large as 2.5", and the ability to record

MPEG videos as easily as taking a snapshot. These

intuitive designs let you find the poetry in even the most

fleeting moments.

1.5" LCD monitor for
shooting and sharing

4.1 Megapixel, 3X optical/
2X digital zoom lens

®

Carl Zeiss
precision lens design

Real Imaging Processor
LSI for fast shooting

Supplied AA batteries
capture up to 110 shots*

Vario-Tessar

®

™

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JPEG Fi ne pict ure qua lity. Shoot ing at 30-second i ntervals wi th flash us ed for ever y othe r shot and power turne d
off/on after ever y 10 shots. Actua l battery l ife may var y upon usag e patt erns.

2" LCD monitor for
shooting and sharing

4.1 Megapixel, Carl Zeiss®
3X optical/2X digital zoom

Supplied AA batteries capture
up to 80 shots*

Real Imaging Processor
LSI for fast shooting

Optional Cyber-shot
Station™ cradle for
quick PC/TV hookup

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™

2.5" LCD monitor for
shooting and sharing

4.1 Megapixel, Carl Zeiss®
3X optical/2X digital zoom

Supplied NiMH
rechargeable batteries —
up to 490 shots*, plus
battery charger

Real Imaging Processor
LSI for fast shooting

Manual exposure control,
live histogram display

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™

more than a

SNAPSHOT

Move beyond the basics. Whether you’re looking

for the ultra-thin design in the T5 and T7, the classic look of

the W5 and W7, or the unique rotating LCD of the m1, with

a Cyber-shot

new heights in creativity and imagination.

®

digital camera your photography will reach

advanced

2.5" LCD monitor and Carl
Zeiss® optics for superb detail

7.2 Megapixel, 3X
optical / 2X digital zoom

32 MB internal memory
(30 MB available)

Supplied NiMH rechargeable
batteries and charger

2.5" LCD monitor and Carl
Zeiss® optics for superb detail

5.1 Megapixel, 3X optical/
2X digital zoom

32 MB internal memory
(30 MB available)

Supplied NiMH rechargeable
batteries and charger

DSC-W5

The world’s most
compact zoom camera

(as of July 2005)

Generous 2.5" LCD monitor

5.1 Megapixel, 3X optical
zoom for absolute clarity

5.1 Megapixel, 3X
optical zoom lens

32 MB internal memory —
no flash card needed

Long-life InfoLithium®
battery — up to 240 shots*

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Unique vertical design,
ultra-compact size

Shoots MPEG4 video
as well as still images

2.5" LCD monitor tilts and
twists in any angle

5.1 Megapixel, Carl Zeiss®
3X optical/2X digital zoom

Cyber-shot Station™ cradle
for quick PC/TV hookup

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bold indicates advanced features * Based on the CIPA Bat tery Li fe Stan dard. Sh ooting in Norm al mode at
JPEG Fi ne pict ure qua lity. Shoot ing at 30-second i ntervals wi th flash us ed for ever y othe r shot and power turne d
off/on after ever y 10 shots. Actua l battery l ife may var y upon usag e patt erns.

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ultra-compact

go

ANYWHERE

If economy of space is your intent, an
ultra-compact camera is your modus operandi.

With everything from the Carl Zeiss® lens to an InfoLithium

rechargable battery, ultra-compact Sony® Cyber-shot® digital

cameras are able to capture the same image quality as

cameras twice the size. Sophisticated design is impressive.

But delivering such brilliant pictures is simply amazing.

Super-small size —
perfect for pocket or purse

4.1 Megapixel, 3X optical /
2X digital zoom

Carl Zeiss® Vario -Tessar®
precision lens design

1.5" LCD Monitor for
shooting and sharing

Supplied InfoLithium®
rechargable battery for
long-life power

MPEG Movie VX Fine mode
for smooth video clips

®

DSC-L1

bold indicates advanced features

Super-compact size —
just 1" thin to fit a pocket

7.2 Megapixel, 3X
optical/2X digital zoom

Carl Zeiss® Vario -Tessar®
precision lens design

2" LCD monitor for
shooting and sharing

Supplied InfoLithium® rechargable
battery for long-life power

Optional Cyber-shot Station™
cradle for PC/TV hookup

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enthusiast

power for

PASSION

Everyone chooses a path in life. Yours is
photography. And this is how you travel it. The world’s

first Four-Color Filter CCD Technology* lets you see

every glorious detail. And an optically stabilized 12X zoom

lens in the H1 lets you move in on the action. Sony®

Cyber-shot® enthusiast cameras open a world of possibilities

for the digital artist.

* as of July 2005

Amazing 12X optical / 2X
digital zoom lens

Super Steadyshot®
optical Image stabilization

2.5" LCD monitor for
shooting and sharing

5.1 Megapixel resolution
for extra-fine detail

Supplied NiMH rechargeable
batteries and charger

Manual Exposure Control,
Selectable Focus modes

DSC-H1

bold indicates advanced features

7.2 Megapixels for
superb digital imaging

Pro-quality Carl Zeiss®
4X optical zoom lens

NightShot® Infrared
System with NightFraming

2.5" LCD monitor for
shooting and sharing

RAW mode for capturing
data directly from the CCD

Manual Exposure, Shutter/
Aperture Priority modes

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8.0 Megapixel, 7X
optical zoom with a
pro-style design

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar
T lens for superb color
and clarity

4-Color Filter System
for accurate color
even in low light

Manual focus and zoom
for precise control

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®

shoot-to-

ARCHIVE

Every one of your pictures has its proper
place. Build and organize your digital library at the press

of a button. With a Sony® FD Mavica® digital camera, record

pictures directly to Memory Stick® media or floppy disc.

Or instantly write your images and movie clips to CD using

a CD Mavica digital camera. Now you can shoot, share,

and archive without ever touching a computer. Now that’s

artistic freedom.

Capture images on floppy discs
or Memory Stick® media.

2.0 Megapixel, 3X optical / 2X
digital zoom

2.5" LCD monitor for shooting
and sharing

Intelligent flash with automatic
red-eye reduction

5-Mode Program AE for
shooting in any environment

InfoLithium® rechargeable
battery with no memory effect

Store and archive your
photos and movie clips on
low-cost CD-R / RW* discs
and load directly to almost
any computer

2.5" LCD Monitor to set up
shots and check results

3X optical zoom lens brings
distant subject closer

Comfortable design, simple controls

InfoLithium® rechargeable
battery with no memory effect

Store and archive your
photos and movie clips on
low-cost CD-R/RW* discs

5.0 Megapixel, 3X
optical zoom lens

Carl Zeiss
multi-element lens

Auto / manual exposure
control, Live Histogram
display

2.5" LCD monitor

InfoLithium® rechargeable
battery with no memory effect

®

Vario-Sonnar

®

MVC-FD200

bold indicates advanced features * CD-R /RW camera utilizes se quenti al formatti ng.

MVC-CD350

MVC-CD500

relive the

MEMORIES

A beautiful photograph is the first step. Sharing

it with the world is the finishing touch. That’s why amazingly

compact Sony® PictureStation™ digital photo printers make

printing your pictures as simple and extraordinary as sharing
them. Integrated PictBridge™ technology lets you print

directly from any compatible Cyber-shot® digital camera or

even your TV. And with brilliant, lab-quality photos created

in a matter of minutes, the magic of life’s best moments is

yours in no time.

print-and-share

Digital prints at home —
in about 90 seconds

Dye sublimation printing
with over 16 million colors

Print directly from your
camera without using a PC

Create borderless
4 x 6" or 3-1/2 x 5" prints

SuperCoat 2TM lamination
helps prints last and last

PictBridgeTM compatibility
for easy hookup

Digital prints at home —
in about 60 seconds

Dye sublimation printing with
over 16 million colors

Integrated editing
features, like red-eye
reduction

Print from Memory
Stick® or other media
(with adaptor)

Preview and manipulate
images on your TV screen

Create borderless 4 x 6" or
borderless 3-1/2 x 5" prints

4 x 6" print paper with
snap-off edges for bordered
or borderless prints

$39.99 value means you
pay only 50¢ per print

Includes 80 sheets of paper
and print ribbon

4 x 6" print paper with
snap-off edges for bordered
or borderless prints

SuperCoat 2TM lamination
resists fading and smudging

Includes 40 sheets of paper
and print ribbon

SVM-F40P

DPP-FP30

bold indicates advanced features

DPP-FP50

SVM-F80P

create your

MASTERPIECE

SPEED • STAMINA • QUALITY • STYLE

Choose the Cyber-shot® digital camera
that’s perfect for you. Visit your local authorized

Sony dealer to get started.

©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, Mavica, Memory
Stick, InfoLithium, NightShot, Super Steadyshot, PictureStation, Real Imaging Processor and “like.no.other” are trademarks of Sony.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All sample photos and screen representations are simulated.

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