Sony DSC-T500/B - Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera Specifications
DSC-T500/B
The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-T500 features 10.1 megapixel resolution, 5x zoom, Optical SteadyShot™
image stabilization, and Face Detection technology, as well as the ability to record 720p high
definition video1 and even take a picture while recording. The DSC-T500 also boasts a large 3.5”LCD
touch-screen display for video and image playback.
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10.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
Image Sensor
A powerful 10.1 megapixel 1/2.3”
Super
HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you
capture gorgeous images with superb
contrast and clarity down to the finest
detail. With 10.1 megapixels, you can
create stunning, photo
-quality prints up
to A3 size, or crop your images and still
come away with high resolution shots.
Carl Zeiss
® Vario-
Tessar
® 5x Optical
Zoom Lens
The newly developed Carl Zeiss® VarioTessar
® lens enables close-up shooting
up to just .39” (1cm) from the subject (in
Magnifying Glass Mode), while the
optical 5x telescopic zoom offers
superior visual acuity for a compact
digital camera.
3.5" Clear Photo LCD Plus™
Touch
-
Screen Display
Compose and review your images on
a large, bright 3.5" widescreen LCD
(230K) display, and use the touchscreen interface to navigate menus,
specify focus points, or zoom in on the
pictures you've taken for a closer look
at details.
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HD Movie
With the Sony
® Cyber-
shot
® DSC-
T500,
you can quickly and easily record
video in 720p high definition , and
even take up to three pictures per movie
sequence while shooting . HD videos
are recorded in the MPEG4 AVC/H.264
format, which offers superb image
quality in a smaller file size than other
comparable video formats
. This
smaller file size lets you record more to
your Memory Stick Duo™ Media, as
well as upload them to Internet sharing
sites
to share with friends and family.
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Face Detection technology
Face Detection technology detects up
to eight individual faces and controls
flash, focus, and exposure to deliver
accurate, natural skin tones with
reduced red-eye.
Double Anti-blur Solution
The combination of Optical
SteadyShot™ image stabilization and
High ISO sensitivity helps compensate
for shaky hands, minimizes blur, and
allows flash-
free shooting to preserve
the mood.
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization compensates for camera
shake to help prevent blur without
sacrificing image quality.
High Sensitivity ISO 3200
High ISO settings up to 3200 allow for
faster shutter speed, so you can take
pictures indoors or in low light without
the need for a flash.
High Sensitivity Mode for Movies
When shooting movies in low-light
situations, you can use High Sensitivity
mode to help ensure clear results.
Red-eye Correction:
Reduces common red
-eye problems.
Convenient photo modes
Choose from eleven convenient photo
modes to quickly adjust for specific
shooting conditions. Photo modes
include Auto, Program Auto, and Scene
selections, such as High Sensitivity, Soft
Snap, Twilight Portrait, Twilight,
Landscape, High Speed Shutter, Beach,
Snow, and Fireworks.
Burst Mode
You can fire up to 100 shots at
approximately .74 second intervals (at
any resolution; VGA to high resolution
mode).
Function Guide
This beginner
-friendly optional function
helps navigate through the various
functions and settings displaying the
description of chosen functions or
settings on the LCD screen.
16:9 High Resolution Mode
Using the 16:9 High Resolution Mode,
you can record high resolution images
in the 16:9 aspect ratio favored by
HDTVs. This setting is ideal if you plan to
view your images on a compatible
HDTV and invite friends and family
members over
for a slideshow.
4MB Internal Memory
With 4MB
of internal memory, you can
still capture a limited number of shots,
even without Memory Stick Duo™
Media inserted.
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Memory Stick Duo™ Media
Convenience
A built-in slot accepts Memory Stick
Duo™ Media or Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media. Both sold separately.
Stamina®
Battery Power
Provides extended battery life and
shooting capacity when using a fullycharged lithium-ion battery. The
included battery supports up to 160
shots
.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
HDTV Compatibility
BRAVIA® Sync™
PhotoTV HD
Wide Zoom display
PHOTOMUSIC feature
In-Camera Retouching Tools
Multi-
Purpose Resize function
Picture Motion Browser ver. 3.1
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DSC-T500/B
1. Approximately 10 minutes of recording time in continuous movie shooting mode.
2. Viewable area, measured diagonally.
3. Four preset music tracks stored in internal memory. Imported music tracks can be up to five minutes
long.
4. Requires Microsoft® Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not
supported by Mac OS.
5. While shooting a movie, still image size is 1280x720 pixels (approximately 1M). Up to 3 still images can
be recorded per movie sequence.
6. Internet connection required.
7. HD Viewing requires the multi output stand (included), HDMI
™
output cable and compatible HDTV -
both sold separately.
8. For uploading movies to Internet sharing sites, movies can be converted to SD image quality with
Picture Motion Browser, or record in VGA resolution (640 x 480, 3Mbps)
9. Requires BRAVIA® Sync™
feature in each product. Please refer to BRAVIA and/or Remote owner’s
manual to determine compatibility.
10. A portion of the memory is used for data management.
11. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, and battery and
environmental conditions.
12. Compatible BRAVIA®
HDTV and special TV settings with HDMI
™
connector cable (sold separately)
are required. Image quality will vary. Further details are available in the BRAVIA® TV instruction
manual.
13. MPEG4 AVC/H.264 in fine mode (9 Mbps) records at lower bit rate compared to MPEG1 and
motion JPEG. Lower bit rate equates to a smaller file size.
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Specifications
General
Megapixel: 10.1MP
Imaging Device: 1/2.3 Super HAD CCD
Recording Media:
4MB
internal Flash
Memory, optional Memory Stick™
DUO Media, optional Memory Stick
PRO DUO™ Media
Convenience
White Balance:
Automatic, Cloudy,
Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2,
Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash
Self Timer:
Off / 10sec. / 2sec.
Memory Stick PRO™ Media
Compatibility:
Tested to support up
to 16GB Memory Stick PRO DUO™
media capacity ; does not support
Access Control security function.
Still Image Mode(s):
Burst, JPEG (Fine),
Exposure Bracketing
Red-Eye Reduction:
Auto / On / Off
Burst Mode:
Max. 100 shots at
approximately 1.4fps
Erase/Protect:
Yes / Yes
Date/Time Stamp: No / No
Media/Battery Indicator:
Yes / Yes
Color Mode(s): Normal / Vivid /
Natural / Sepia / B&W
Dynamic Range Optimizer: No
Scene Mode(s):
Auto Adjustment,
Program Auto, Beach, Fireworks,
High Sensitivity, High Speed Shutter,
Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap,
Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Convenience Features
Histogram Display:
Yes
AF Illuminator Light: Auto / Off
PictBridge Compatible: Single /
Select / Folder
Multi-Pattern Measuring:
Yes
NightShot®
Infrared System:
No
NightFraming System: No
Movie Mode(s):
1280x720(Fine)
(Approx.30fps, Progressive) /
1280x720(Standard) (Approx.30fps,
Progressive) / VGA(640 x 480,
Approx.30fps, Progressive)
In
-Camera Editing: Trimming, Red-Eye
Reduction, Partial Color
Super SteadyShot® optical image
stabilization:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
Accessory Terminal:
N/A
Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes
- via the
included camera stand
USB Port(s): Yes (Supports USB 2.0)
HD Output:
Yes
- HDMI via the included
camera stand
Hardware
LCD: 3.5" (230K Pixels) Clear Photo
LCD
plus screen
Viewfinder: No
Lens Construction:
12 elements in 10
groups(including 3 aspheric
elements,1 prism)
Microphone/Speaker:
Yes- Stereo / Yes
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Tessar
®
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Docking Station: Yes, via included HD
cradle with HDMI output
Operating Conditions
Flash Effective Range:
ISO Auto:
Approx.0.15(0.49')-Approx.3.5m
(11.5')(W) / Approx.0.8(2.62')Approx.2.7m(8.9')(T),
ISO3200: up to Approx.7.2m(23.6')
(W) / Approx.5.5m(18.0')(T)
Optics/Lens
Focal Length:
5.8-29.0mm
35mm Equivalent: 33-165mm
Aperture:
Auto(F3.5
-F10) / Program
Auto(F3.5-F10)
Focus:
9 Area Multi-
Point AF, Center AF,
Spot AF, Flexible Spot AF (Touch
Panel)
Aperture Range:
Auto(F3.5
-F10) /
Program Auto(F3.5-
F10)
Shutter Speed:
Auto(1/4 - 1/1,000) /
Program Auto(1" - 1/1,000)
Exposure Compensation:
Plus / Minus
2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
ISO: Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 /
1600 / 3200
Smart Zoom® Technology: Smart
Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Digital Zoom:
10X
Optical Zoom:
5X
Macro Mode:
On / Off / Close Focus
Enabled
Total Zoom: Approx.10x (Total)
Face Detection:
Yes (touch/continuous);
controls flash, focus, and exposure
Power
Battery Type:
LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM
D type 3.6V
Software
Supplied Software: Picture Motion
BrowserVer.3.1.00
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP
Home and Professional, and Vista;
Macintosh
® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-
10.5)
Processor
Bionz™
Engine:
No
Dimensions
Weight: Approx. 5.5oz (155g)
Measurements:
W x H x D: 3 7/8" x 2 3/8"
x 27/32" (97.0mmx59.3mmx21.4mm)
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Battery Charger
A/V Cable
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
CD-ROM (including Picture Motion
Browser)
Multi-output Stand
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242732032
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