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VERSATILITY, QUALITY AND DESIGN COLLIDE
IN SONY'S NEWEST ENTHUSIAST CAMERA, THE CYBER-SHOT DSC-V3
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29, 2004 - With its
7.2 megapixels and a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® lens with
4x optical zoom, Sony's new Cyber-shotâ DSC-V3 digital
still camera puts outstanding image quality, sophisticated controls
and a compact ergonomic design in the hands of photo enthusiasts.
It will be available in late October for about $700.
Providing all the versatility of a much
larger camera, the V3 is a compact, classic rangefinder-style
camera featuring a large easy-to-handle grip. The new design
incorporates a 2.5-inch LCD viewfinder, providing more room than
ever before to see and share images the moment they are captured.
"The Cyber-shot DSC-V3 model is
for a special class of photographer that wants creative control
over the picture-taking process in an ultra-portable package,"
said Greg Young, general manager for digital still camera marketing
in Sony Electronics' Personal Mobile and Imaging Division.
Fast and Responsive
The new camera is powered by Sony's recently introduced Real
Imaging Processor™ circuitry that ensures fast start-up
and shot-to-shot times of just over a second, providing increased
speed and performance for automatic features like auto focus
and auto exposure. Breathtaking still photographs are only part
of the picture. When used with Memory Stick PROÔ media,
the V3 camera also captures and plays back high resolution moving
images in MPEG-VX Fine mode, with 640x480 pixel resolution at
30 frames per second up to the capacity of the media card.
The V3 model employs a rechargeable
InfoLithium® battery system for quick recharging time, which
means that you will spend less time charging and more time taking
pictures, up to 260 shots per charge.
More Features, More Images
Packed with versatility, the DSC-V3 camera can satisfy the needs
of even the most discerning hobbyist. In addition to dual media
slots that accept Memory StickÒ and Compact FlashÒ
I media formats for storing hundreds of photos, this new camera
can record in the RAW format, which preserves the original data
recorded to the CCD and provides extensive control over the image
editing process.
Capturing action shots is made easier
with high-speed burst (SDRAM) mode, which can capture up to eight
full-resolution images at more than two frames per second. Additional
features include:
Resolution: Sony's 7.2-megapixel CCD image sensor provides the
Cyber-shot DSC-V3 camera with a maximum image size of 3072 x
2304, equating into 8.5 x 11-inch prints at 300 dpi.
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.
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.
Hot Shoe: Communicates mode and exposure
information to the accessory flash components, including Sony's
HVl-F32X external flash or other studio flash systems.
NightShotÒ 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.
Printing one or many images is easy
with the DSC-V3 camera, which is PictBridge™ compatible.
Connect the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer, such as Sony's
new PictureStationÔ DPP-FP30, and printing is as simple
as pressing the print button.
F E AT U R E S
. STEP-UP FEATURE
.1/1.8" 7.2 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.
4X Optical/2X Digital/8X 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
0 –19.0X Smart Zoom™ Feature
(at VGA Resolution)
The Smart Zoom feature
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-Sonnar® Lens
Famous for sharpness & color
accuracy, the Vario-Sonnar 4X
Optical zoom lens features 8
elements in 7 groups with aspheric elements.
Real Imaging Processor
The innovative Real Imaging
Processor in the DSC-V3 not
only improves picture quality and
clarity but also improves camera response
time, decreases shutter lag and improves
battery stamina.
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.
14-Bit 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.
2.5" LCD Monitor
The extra-large high-resolution
123K LCD Monitor makes framing
shots and reviewing pictures easy.
5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
By evaluating 5 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.
Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Exposure Mode provides
extended control with 46-step
adjustable Shutter speed
(30–1/1000 sec.), and Aperture control (F2.8 - F8.0).
Hologram AF™ Illuminator
Projecting a Class 1 laser pattern
Hologram AF illuminator reads the
contrast between the pattern’s
edge and the subject for precise focuses, even
in low or no light situations.
Multi-Pattern Measuring
Independently light-metering 49
points of the frame, Multi-Pattern
Measuring establishes the
optimum exposure, even when highlight and
shadow isn’t centered in the frame.
Scene Selection Mode
With 7 Scene Modes, parameters
can be matched to the shooting
conditions. Choose from one of
the following; Beach, Candle, Landscape,
Portrait, Snow, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
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.
Slow Shutter Noise Reduction
During long exposures, Slow
Shutter NR captures the scene,
and then the CCD noise pattern
with a dark frame exposure. By subtracting the
two, even long exposures can be clear.
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.
Dual Media
The DSC-V3 is capable of using
not only Memory Stick® media and
Memory Stick PRO™ media when
capturing images, but also CompactFlash®
Type I media. This offers added flexibility and
storage options when taking pictures
Raw Mode
Capture raw data directly from the
CCD before any in-camera
processing, while a separate JPEG
is stored for viewing convenience. Sony's RAW
converter software provides extensive control of
gamma, white balance, color and sharpness for
fine tuning the image
8 Shot Burst Mode
Capture up to 8 shots at full
resolution at 2 frames/sec.
Perfect for high speed subjects or
fast moving action such as sports
MPEG Movie VX Standard/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.
Conversion Lens Compatible
With VAD-VHA 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 InfoLithium® Battery
Provides reliable, long-lasting
power for continuous shooting,
without “Memory Effect”. The
supplied AC-LS5 adapter/charger provides
stable power for USB Transfer.
® DSC-V3
Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera
A D D I T I O N A L F E AT U R E S
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Imaging Device: 1/1.8" 7.2 (effective) Megapixel Super HAD™
CCD
Recording Media: Memory Stick® Media, Memory Stick PRO™
Media,
CompactFlash Type I
Lens Construction: 8 Elements in 7 Groups, 2 Aspheric Elements
Zoom: 4X Optical
Smart Zoom™ Feature: 0 – 19.0X (at VGA Resolution)
Digital Zoom: Precision, 0 – 2.0X range, 8X total
Filter Diameter: 58mm, by required VAD-VHA adaptor
Focal Length: 7.0 – 28mm
35mm Equivalent: 34 – 136mm
Aperture: f2.8/f5.6 (W), f5.4/f10 (T)
Auto Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, 14-Step Manual
Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm)
Macro Mode: 3 7/8" (10cm)
Shutter Speed: 1/8 – 1/2000 sec. (Auto)
1 – 1/2000 sec. (Program Auto)
30 – 1/1000 sec. (Manual)
Aperture Range: f2.8 - f8.0. 13-Step
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
Color LCD: 2.5” 123K Pixel TFT LCD Screen
Flash Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro
Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. All
rights reserved. Sony, Cyber-shot, Cyber-shot Station, Digital,
Powerful, Transportable, InfoLithium, Memory
Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick PRO, Smart Zoom and
Super HAD are trademarks of Sony. Carl
Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. Microsoft
and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer.
PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. All
other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features
and specifications subject to change
without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
1 Recording numbers are approximate and will vary depending upon
the images. Available storage capacity
of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion
of the memory is used for data
management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is:16=15,
32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220,
512=460, 1GB=940MB.
2 Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each
other due to chipset variations.
®
3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode
Adjustable Color Saturation/Contrast
Audio/Video Output
Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR
MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide
Selectable Focus Mode
PictBridge™ Compatibility
Supports High Speed USB 2.0
DSC-V3
Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera
Sony Electronics Inc.
16765 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
www.sony.com/di
For more information:
1.800.352.SONY
PRELIMINARY
Flash Effective Range: 1' 3 3/4” – 8’ 2”.
(0.4 - 2.5m)
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent,
Flash, Manual
Burst Mode: 8 Shot (7MP JPEG Fine) 2 frames/sec.
Picture Effects: Sepia, Black & White
ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800
Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap,
Candle, Snow,
Beach, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter
Self-Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds
Audio/Video Output: Yes, Multi-pin connector,NTSC/PAL Selectable
Still Image Modes: Normal (JPEG Fine/Standard), Burst, Multi-Burst,
TIFF, RAW
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 2
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support
up to 1GB media
capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Compatible Battery: Designed for use with NP-FR1 InfoLithium®
Rechargeable
Supplied Software: Picture Package™ for Sony v1.1 (Windows),
Pixela™
ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh) ImageData Converter v1.1
(Macintosh), 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: NP-FR1 Rechargeable InfoLithium® Battery,
AC-LS5 Battery
Charger, A/V and USB Cables, Shoulder Strap, Software
CD-ROMs
Dimensions: 4 3/4" x 2 7/8" x 2 1/12" (119.8 x
72 x 63mm)
Weight: 13.2 oz (360g) Body; 15 oz. (410g) Body w/Battery, Media,
Shoulder Strap
Memory Stick® Media Memory Stick PRO™ Media CF (Type
1)
RAW Fine/Standard 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MG 1GB 1GB
3072 x 2304 (7MP) 0/0 1/1 3/3 6/7 12/13 25/27 51/56 53/59
2592 x 1944 (5MP) 0/0 1/1 3/3 7/7 12/13 26/28 53/57 56/60
2048 x 1536 (3MP) 0/0 1/1 3/3 7/7 13/14 27/28 56/59 59/62
1280 x 960 (1MP) 0/1 1/2 3/4 8/8 14/14 29/29 60/61 63/64
640 x 480 (VGA) 0/1 2/2 4/4 8/8 14/15 30/30 61/62 65/65
JPEG Fine/Standard
3072 x 2304 (7MP) 4/9 9/18 18/36 37/73 67/132 137/268 279/548
294/578
3072 x 2048 (7MP-3:2) 4/9 9/18 18/36 37/73 67/132 137/268 279/548
294/578
2592 x 1944 (5MP) 6/11 12/23 25/48 51/96 92/174 188/354 384/723
406/762
2048 x 1536 (3MP) 10/18 20/37 41/74 82/149 148/264 302/537 617/1097
651/1157
1280 x 960 (1MP) 24/46 50/93 101/187 202/376 357/649 726/1320
1482/2694 1563/2842
640 x 480 (VGA) 97/243 196/491 394/985 790/1975 1428/3571 2904/7261
5928/14821 6252/15631
MPEG Movie VX Fine
640 x 480 (30 fps) NA NA NA NA 2 m 57 s 6 m 2 s 12 m 20 s N/A
MPEG Movie VX Standard
640 x 480 (16.6 fps) 42 s 1 m 27 s 2 m 56 s 5 m 54 s 10 m 42
s 21 m 47 s 44 m 27 s 46 m 53 s
Video Mail (160 x 112) 11 m 20 s 22 m 45 s 45 m 39 s 1 h 31 m
33 s 2 h 21 m 21 s 5 h 47 m 5 s 11 h 44 m 22 s 12 h 50 m 23 s
Recording Capacities
h = hours
m = minutes
s = seconds
