Cyber-shot DSC-S600 Digital Camera

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DSC-S600

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6.0 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD

More megapixels mean more detail and definition in digital photos -- important when you’re making large prints or posting photos on the Internet. Sony’s advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD is designed to allow more light to pass to each pixel, to increase camera sensitivity and reduce picture noise.

Strong Flash

The DSC-S600 provides strong flash to illuminate subjects more effectively -- up to a range of 33 feet, significantly greater than previous Sony models so you won’t have to stand so close to get great pictures indoors.

Large 2.0”² LCD Screen

In addition to the optical viewfinder, the DSC-S600 also has a built-in 2.0” LCD screen that makes it easy to read menus, frame shots and check results while you’re still on the scene.

AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator

This simple feature briefly illuminates the subject, to help establish a positive focus lock in low -- or no -- light conditions.

Optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media

Sony’s compact, high-capacity Memory Stick Duo™ media options can hold all your digital images and connect you to a wide range of compatible hardware and software applications.

Cyber-shot Viewer Software

Sony’s new software that makes it easy to import images via camera or Memory Stick® media -- then organize and browse through photos on your PC with simple scrolling through thumbnail images.

Carl Zeiss® Lens Design

The Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-S600 uses a precision Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lens design with excellent wide-angle shooting capabilities, making it easier to take indoor photos and capture group shots -- and its sophisticated design enables quick auto-focus and incorporates a wide optical zoom range within compact dimensions.

13X Smart Zoom™ Feature

At VGA resolution⁴, Sony’s Smart Zoom feature intelligently “crops into” the central portion of interest in your photo without sacrificing the resolution of the full CCD -- thus avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms.

5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus

By intelligently evaluating 5 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony’s Multi-Point AF system can help you automatically maintain focus on the subject -- not on distracting elements in the background.

Burst Mode

For capturing a child’s first steps or a pet’s bests tricks, this Sony feature lets you automatically record up to 7 shots at full 6.0 megapixel resolution or 100 shots at standard VGA resolution.

Stamina™ Battery Performance

With standard AA alkaline batteries, the DSC-S600 can capture up to 130 shots³ -- and when you use optional Sony NiMH rechargeable batteries, you can capture up to an amazing 460 shots³. That’s enough shooting capacity for an entire vacation.

3X Optical/2X Digital Zoom

What’s the difference between “optical” and “digital” zoom– Optical zoom uses moving lens elements; digital zoom relies on digital enlargement. In the DSC-S600, 3X Optical zoom helps you frame your shots for better digital pictures; Sony’s Precision Digital zoom provides an additional 2X

High Sensitivity

A first in an entry-level digital camera, the high sensitivity (ISO 1000) shooting mode of the DSC-S600 gets great shots even in low-light conditions -- a plus when shooting to capture the mood or in locations where flash is not permitted.

Real Imaging Processor™ LSI

To capture the moment before it gets away, Sony’s DSC-S600 uses a Real Imaging Processor™ LSI (Large Scale Integrated Circuit) that not only improves camera response time and decreases shutter lag, but also improves picture quality and clarity and increases battery stamina.

32 MB¹ Internal Memory

What if you forget your flash memory card– No problem -- with the DSC-S600, you can capture great memories in-camera with an internal 32 MB¹ memory -- then easily transfer your shots to optional Memory Stick Duo™ media.

MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode

In MPEG VX Fine Mode, the DSC-S600 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) -- another rarity in entry-level cameras, with length limited only by the capacity of your media. Video mail mode captures smaller files sizes suitable for e-mail.

PictBridge™ Compatibility

The DSC-S600 connects easily to any PictBridge™ compatible printer with the supplied USB cable, so you can print directly from your camera.⁶ You can view images and make print selections right on the camera’s LCD screen -- with simple menus for print quality, date and index print.

Product Specifications

Convenience Features

Clear RAW NR : Yes
Date/Time Stamp : No/ No
Erase/Protect : Yes/ Yes
Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/ Yes
Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes, 49-segment
Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
Real Imaging Processor™ Technology : Yes
Red-Eye Reduction : Yes (On/Off)
Self Timer : Yes (10 Seconds)

Hardware

Docking Station : N/A
LCD : 2.0"² (85K Pixels TFT LCD Screen)
Lens Construction : 7 Elements in 6 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements
Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Microphone/Speaker : Yes/Yes
Viewfinder : Optical

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: 6” to 23’ (0.2-7.0m)(W) ISO 1000: 2’ 7” to 36’ (0.8-11.0m)(W)
Flash Mode(s) : Auto, Forced, Off, Slow Synchro

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor

Control

ISO : Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000

Drive System

Burst Mode : 7 Shot at 1.25 fps (6MP JPEG fine), 100 Shot VGA at 1.43 fps (JPEG std.)

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal : N/A
Audio/Video Output(s) : N/A
Input(s) : N/A
USB Port(s) : Yes (Supports USB 2.0⁶)

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent : 31-93mm
Aperture : f2.8-f6.3 (W), f5.1-f11 (T)
Aperture Range : Auto, (f2.8-f11)
Digital Zoom : 0-2.0X (Precision)
EV Compensation : �2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
Filter Diameter : N/A
Focal Distance : 4-3/4" (12 cm) (W), 19 3/4" (50cm) (T)
Focal Length : 5.1-15.3mm
Focus : 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF
Macro Mode : Auto Macro
Minimum Focus Distance : 4.7" (12 cm), Auto Macro
Optical Zoom : 3X
Shutter Speed : 1/8-1/2000 sec. (Auto), 1-1/2000 sec. (Program Auto) , 1-1/2000 sec.
Smart Zoom® Technology : 0-13X (at VGA Resolution)⁴
Total Zoom : 6X

Software

Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)
Supplied Software : Cyber-shot® Viewer Vers 1.0 + USB Driver, (Windows®)

Convenience

Movie Mode(s) : MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16fps), Video Mail with Audio (160x112 at 8fps)
Picture Effect(s) : Black & White, Sepia
Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 2GB Memory Stick DUO PRO^TM media capacity¹; does not support Access Control security function
Scene Mode(s) : Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Still Image Mode(s) : Burst, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Multi-Burst
White Balance : Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent

General

Imaging Device : 1/2.5" Super HAD™ CCD
Megapixel : 6.0 MP
Recording Media : 32MB¹ internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick™ DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO™ Media

Interface

PictBridge Compatible : Yes

Power

Battery Capacity : N/A
Battery Type : AA NiMH, "AA" Alkaline

Video

Hybrid Record Mode : N/A

In the Box

Wrist Strap

“AA” Type One-use Alkaline Batteries (x2)
Software CD-ROM

USB Cable
NOTE: No Memory Stick Duo™ media or adapters are included.

Product Profile

Support

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Product Warranty

Limited Warranty

Soft Carrying Case

$19.99
AC Adapter

$39.99

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Good Reliable Camera! OK camera, reliable, low resolution. February 5, 2011

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

1: A portion of the memory is used for data management purposes; approx. 30 MB is available for image recording.

2: Viewable area, measured diagonally.

3: Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use.

4: Smart Zoom feature will not work at highest resolution setting.

5: Memory Stick DUO PRO™ Media compatibility: tested up to 2 GB media capacity; a portion of the memory is used for data management purposes. Actual available memory for storage purposes is 1.85 GB.

6: Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chip-set variations

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