DSC-W5 | Cyber-shot<sup>®</sup> DSC-W5 Digital Camera | Sony

Cyber-shot DSC-W5 Digital Camera

Model number: DSC-W5

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1/1.8" 5.1 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.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens

The Vario-Tessar lens is specially produced for very compact cameras. This specialized design allows quick auto-focus, appealing zoom range while still maintaining a compact design.

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.

Manual Exposure Mode

Manual Exposure Mode provides extended control with 46-step adjustable Shutter speed (30-1/1000 sec.), and 2-step Aperture control.

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.

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.

9 Shot Burst Mode

Capture up to nine 5MP shots (fine) or 100 shots VGA (standard) at 0.7 frame/sec. Perfect for high speed subjects or fast moving action such as sports or small children.

Conversion Lens Compatible

With VAD-WA 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.

Supports High Speed USB 2.0²

Adjustable Color Saturation/Contrast

0 -12.0X 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.

2.5" LCD Monitor

The extra-large high-resolution 115K 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.

Selectable Focus Mode

Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you anticipate the action by focusing even before you press the shutter release.

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.

32MB Internal Memory¹ Included

Shoot without a flash memory card with 32 MB internal memory1; Slot for optional Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ media. Full 32MB of internal memory can be copied to optional Memory Stick media.

MPEG Movie VX Standard/Fine Mode

Captures VGA (640x480) 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.

Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries

The high capacity 2100 mAh AA NiMH batteries provide reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting. The supplied BC-CS2 charger provides a convenient way to charge the batteries.

3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode

MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide

3X Optical/2X Digital/6X 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.

Real Imaging Processor™ Technology

The innovative Real Imaging Processor in the DSC-W5 not only improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera response time, decreases shutter lag and improves battery stamina.

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.

AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator

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

Scene Selection Mode

With 7 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Candle.

Memory Stick® Media and Memory Stick

Digital. Powerful. Transportable.™Memory Stick® media is compact, portable and rugged:connecting a variety of hardware and software applications.

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, 1/15, 1/30 second.

PictBridge™ Compatibility

Connect to any PictBridge™ compatible printer with the supplied USB cable and print directly from the camera. Images can be viewed and selected for printing right on the camera's LCD, with menus for print quantity, date and index print.

Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR

Audio/Video Output

Product Specifications

Convenience

Movie Mode(s) : 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 with Audio (160 x 112 at 8fps)
Picture Effect(s) : Black & White, Sepia
Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 4GB media capacity¹; does not support Access Control security function
Scene Mode(s) : Beach, Candle, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Still Image Mode(s) : Burst, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Multi-Burst
White Balance : Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

General

Imaging Device : 1/1.8" Super HAD™ CCD
Megapixel : 5.1 MP
Recording Media : 32MB¹ internal Flash Memory, Memory Stick® Media, Memory Stick PRO™ Media, Memory Stick Duo™ Media (with adaptor), Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (with adaptor)

Interface

PictBridge Compatible : Yes

Power

Battery Capacity : N/A
Battery Type : "AA" NiMH, "AA" Alkaline, "AA" Nickel-Metal Manganese

Video

Hybrid Record Mode : N/A

Advanced Features

Image Stabilization : N/A
NightFraming System : N/A

Convenience Features

AF Illuminator Light : Yes
Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR : Yes
Date/Time Stamp : Yes
Erase/Protect : Yes
Histogram Display : Yes
Media/Battery Indicator : Yes
Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
NightShot® Infrared System : N/A
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 : 2.5" (115K Pixels TFT LCD Screen)
Lens Construction : 7 Elements in 5 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements
Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Microphone/Speaker : Yes/Yes
Viewfinder : Optical, True Zoom

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range : 1"-14'9" (0.3-4.5 m)
Flash Mode(s) : Auto, Forced, Off, Slow Synchro

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 7/12" x 2 4/11" x 1 6/13" (91 x 60 x 37.1mm)
Weight (Approx.) : 7 oz (197 g) Body; 9 oz (253 g) Body w/Battery, Media, Wrist Strap

Control

ISO : Auto, 100, 200, 400

Drive System

Burst Mode : 9 Shot at 0.7fps (5MP JPEG fine), 100 Shot VGA at 0.7fps (JPEG std.)

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal : Mini-Jack
Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (NTSC/PAL Selectable)
Input(s) : N/A
USB Port(s) : Yes (Supports USB 2.0²)

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent : 38-114mm
Aperture : f2.8-f5.2 (W), f5.2-f10 (T)
Aperture Range : f2.8-5.6(W), f5.2-10 (T)
Digital Zoom : 0-2.0X (Precision)
Exposure Compensation : �2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
Filter Diameter : 30mm (by required VAD-WA adaptor)
Focal Distance : 2 3/8" (6cm) (Minimum Macro W), 11 7/8" (30cm) (Minimum Macro T)
Focal Length : 7.9-23.7mm
Focus : 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, 5-Step Manual
Macro Mode : 2 3/8" (6cm)
Optical Zoom : 3X
Shutter Speed : 1/8-1/2000 sec. (Auto), 1-1/2000 sec. (Program Auto) , 30-1/1000 sec. (Manual)
Smart Zoom® Technology : 0-12X (at VGA Resolution)
Total Zoom : 6X

Software

Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0 - 10.3)
Supplied Software : Picture Package™ for Sony v1.6 (Windows®), Pixela™ ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh®), USB Driver, Cyber-shot Life tutorial (Windows®)

In the Box

A/V and USB Cables

Rechargeable AA Batteries (NH-AA-DA)
Wrist Strap

Battery Charger and Cord (BC-CS2)
Software CD-ROM

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Soft Carrying Case

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Litte camera has been a trooper! Bought this camera I think in 2004-05. Has been a trooper! Wish my DSC-H55 was as good ! ! ! April 30, 2011

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

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, 2GB=1,850MB, 4GB=3.66GB.

2. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

3. Under Average Conditions: Normal Mode (JPEG), Picture quality Fine; Shooting each image at 30 second intervals; Flash operated every other shot; Power is turned on/off after every 10 shots. Actual results may vary on conditions of use.

4. VAD-WA Conversion Lens Adaptor Mount Required

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Cyber-shot, Digital, Powerful, Transportable, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick PRO, Picture Package, Real Imaging Processor, 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.

All screen images simulated.

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