The Cyber-shot DSC-M1 is a compact 5.1-megapixel digital still camera that features VGA resolution MPEG4 motion video capture at 30fps with stereo audio. The camera, a slim, matte-black device about the size of a deck of cards, is held vertically, and its 2.5-inch articulated LCD swivels upward and rotates a full 270 degrees. This new shooting orientation provides more surface area to access both the menu navigation buttons and two ?hot? buttons to for direct access to recording stills and video. The M1?s enhanced video functions include recording with the new MPEGMovie 4TV feature, the MPEG-4 compression format that significantly increases picture quality and resolution while dramatically reducing file size. Employing a reduced bit rate (from 11Mpbs to 2.5 Mpbs), MPEGMovie 4TV mode enables the recording of up to 27 minutes of VGA-resolution, 30-frames-per-second video with stereo sound on an optional 512 MB Memory Stick PRO Duo media card, or up to 54 minutes with the optional 1GB card, available soon.
Other features include a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3X optical zoom for razor sharp imagery and Sony?s high speed Real Imaging Processor LSI for fast start-up and quick shutter response. The camera comes with the Cyber-shot Station so you can easily transfer images to a USB-equipped personal computer while simultaneously charging your camera?s battery.
Specifications:
| Image Device: | 1/2.4" 5.1 Megapixel Effective Sony Super HAD? CCD |
| Still Image Sizes: | 5M 2592x1944
5M(3.2) 2592x1728
3M 2048x1536
2M 1600x1200
VGA 640x480 |
| Recording Media: | Memory Stick Duo Media (32MB included), Memory Stick Duo PRO Media |
| Zoom: | Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar "folded" (internal) 3X Optical, 6.7 ? 21mm (38-114mm equivalent)
11 elements in 8 groups, 3 aspheric elements |
| Smart Zoom Feature: | 0 - 4.0X |
| Digital Zoom: | Precision, 0 - 2.0X Range, 6X Total |
| Filter Diameter: | n/a |
| Auto Focus: | 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, 5-Step Manual
Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm)
Macro Focus Distance: 3.1" (8cm)
Magnifying Glass Mode: 1-20cm (0.39-7.9 in.) |
| Shutter Speed: | Auto: 1/8 - 1/1000 sec.
Program Auto: 1 -? 1/1000 sec. |
| Aperture Range: | F3.5/F5.6 (W); F4.4/F10 (T) |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps |
| Color LCD: | 2.5" 123K pixel hybrid LCD Screen |
| Flash Modes: | Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Effective Range: | 0.3 - 1.5 m (1 - 5 ft.) |
| White Balance: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash |
| Burst Mode: | 4 frames @3fps (5M JPEG fine) |
| Picture Effects: | Sepia, Black & White |
| ISO: | Auto, 100, 200, 400 |
| Scene Modes: | Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Candle, Beach, Snow, Magnifying Glass Mode, High Speed Shutter and Fireworks |
| Self-Timer: | 10 Seconds |
| Video Output: | NTSC/PAL Selectable |
| Still Image Modes: | Normal (JPEG Fine/Standard), Burst, Auto Bracketing |
| MPEG Movie Mode: | MPEGMOVIE 4TV with Stereo Audio (640 x 480 at 30fps),
MPEGMOVIE 4TV with Stereo Audio (320 x 240 at 30fps),
MPEGMOVIE 4TV with Stereo Audio (320 x 240 at 15fps) |
| Hybrid Record Mode: | Continuously accumulates 320x240 15fps video with sound, and records 5 seconds before still image capture and 3 seconds after. Still image recorded at selected resolution. |
| Microphone/Speaker: | Yes, Stereo/Yes |
| USB Terminal: | Supports USB 2.0 |
| Cradle Compatible: | Yes, included |
| Compatible Battery: | Sony InfoLithium NP-FT1 |
| Supplied Software: | Picture Package for Sony v1.2 (Windows), USB driver |
| 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-FT1 Rechargeable InfoLithium Battery, AC-LM5 Battery Charger, UC-MA Cyber-shot Station, Stereo A/V Connecting Cable, USB Cable, Wrist Strap, MSA-32A 32MB Memory Stick Media, Memory Stick Duo Adapter, Software CD-ROM |
| Dimensions: | 2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/16" (51 x 114 x 27.8mm) |
| Weight: | 6.5 oz (185g) Body; 7.5 oz (215g) Body w/Battery, Media & Wrist Strap |
