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CD Mavica

Model number: MVC-CD250

1/2.7" 2.0 MegaPixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD, 2.1 MP Gross

Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.

AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator

Briefly illuminating the subject in low, or no-light conditions, AF Illuminator helps establish a positive focus lock.

CD-R/RW Media

CD Mavica cameras shoot directly to 156MB CD-R/RW discs, so there's room for hundreds of images and movie clips. The optical disc also provides "instant archiving" — there's no need to transfer to the PC as with flash media.

12-Bit DXP A/D Conversion

Sony's 12-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between highlight and shadow with up to 4096 values, for extended dynamic contrast and detail.

Rechargeable Infolithium® Battery

Provides reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting, and avoids the "memory effect" common to other batteries. AC-L10 adapter/charger provides stable power for USB download.

Multi Burst Mode

Captures (16) 320x240 frames as part of a single 1280x960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera. Selectable 1/7.5 or 1/15 or 1/30 second frame intervals provide a choice of motion analysis.

Playback Zoom, Trim and Resize

During playback, magnify any portion of the image up to 5x and trim to the area of your interest. Then, save the new image as a new file in any of the image sizes available from the menu.

3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode

5 Step Manual Preset Focus

3 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus

By evaluating 3 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.

Pre-Flash Metering

With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and calculates exposure through the lens directly from the CCD for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction insure great flash shots.

Slow Shutter Noise Reduction

During long Twilight mode exposures, Slow Shutter NR captures the scene, and then the CCD noise pattern with a dark frame exposure. By subtracting the difference, even long exposures can be clear.

2.5" LCD Monitor

Extra-large LCD provides excellent viewing and playback clarity, even outdoors. For eye-level viewing, add the optional DSAC-MVC eye-level finder.

3 Shot Burst Mode

Thanks to a large buffer memory, the MVC-CD250 can capture three full resolution images in just 2 seconds!

Clip Motion Mode

Capture up to 10 images and convert them to an animated GIF with 2 fps playback. By varying the interval between shots you can create animations not possible with other motion capture modes.

5 Mode White Balance

4 Mode In-Camera Picture Effects

3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom

3X Optical zoom helps you frame your shots for better digital pictures. And Sony's Precision Digital zoom provides and additional 2X magnification without the jagged edges of other designs, for smoother images.

Multi-Pattern Measuring

Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern measuring establishes the optimum exposure value, even in scenes where pronounced highlight and shadow are not centered in the frame.

Scene Selection Mode

With 3 Scene Modes, camera parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Twilight slows the shutter for as long as 2 seconds to expose for available light, Twilight Portrait adds flash to illuminate foreground subjects, and Landscape optimizes distant focus.

Confirm Before Write Mode

Allows you to check each image before writing to disc, to avoid wasting space with mistaken shots.

UXGA (1600 x1200) Image Size

With its high resolution CCD, the MVC-CD250 captures images in 4 different sizes, with selectable Fine or Standard JPEG compression and TIF mode.

MPEG Movie HQX Mode

Captures full frame playback, high frame rate (16 frames per second) audio/video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. MPEG Movie Video Mail and Present- ation modes capture smaller sizes suitable for email.

MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide

Video Output (PAL/NTSC selectable)

Product Specifications

General Specifications

  • 35mm Conversion : 41 - 123mm
  • 8cm CD-R/RW (156 Megabyte) Fine/Standard : 1600x1200 131/235 1600x1072 131/235 1280x960 195/347 640x480 658/1291
  • Aperture : f3.8
  • Clip Motion : Normal (160 x 120), Mobile (80 x 72)
  • Color LCD : 2.5" 123K Pixels Low Temperature Polysilicon TFT
  • Filter Diameter : 37mm
  • Flash Effective Range : 2.6 - 11.5 ft (0.8 - 3.5m)
  • Flash Modes : Auto/Forced On/Forced Off, Red-eye Reduction On/Off
  • Flash Shoe/Terminal : Cold shoe, ACC Terminal
  • Focal Length : 6.4 - 19.2mm
  • Focus : 3 Area Multi-point AF, 5-step Manual Preset
  • ISO : Auto, 100, 200, 400
  • Imager : 1/2.7" 2.0 MegaPixel effective Super HAD™ CCD (2.1 MegaPixel gross)
  • MPEG Movie Modes : MPEG HQX (320 x 240, 16fps, Full Screen Playback) MPEG EX Presentation (320 x 240, 8fps) MPEG EX Video Mail (160 x 112, 8 fps)
  • Macro Mode : Yes
  • Manual Exposure : ±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps
  • Microphone/Speaker : Yes, Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance : 1.2" (3 cm) Macro Mode
  • OS Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 98/98SE/Me/ 2000 Professional/XP Home/Pro Macintosh® OS 10.0/10.1
  • Picture Effects : Black & White, Solarize, Sepia, Negative Art
  • Recording Media : 8cm 156MB CD-R/RW disc
  • Scene Modes : Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape
  • Self-Timer : Yes, 10 seconds
  • Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/30 - 1/1000 sec, Twilight 2 sec - 1/1000
  • Still Image Modes : JPEG (fine), JPEG (standard), TIF, Email
  • USB Terminal : Yes
  • Video Output : Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
  • White Balance : Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
  • Zoom : 3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total

In the Box

  • NP-FM50 Infolithium® Rechargeable Battery
  • Lens Cap w/Strap
  • Pixela® Image Mixer for Sony v1.0
  • AC-L10 AC Adapter/In-Camera Charger
  • Shoulder Strap
  • USB Driver
  • A/V and USB Cables
  • Software CD-ROM

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