The new introduction to the Sony Cyber- shot series Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-V3 Digital Camera is a wonderful device with a number of exciting features. The camera supports resolution of 7.2 Megapixels with 1/1.8″ Super HAD CCD Optical Sensor. With colour support, the device features light sensitivity of ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200 and ISO auto.
Frame movie Shooting Mode is provided in the unit. Shooting Programs such as Landscape, hi-speed shutter, twilight portrait, beach/snow, fireworks, soft snap, twilight mode, and candle are also included. The images can be highly enhanced with special effects like Black & White, Sepia, Saturation, Contrast compensation. Exposure Metering supported being Multi-segment, centre-weighted and spot; the unit supports Exposure Modes such as Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority and shutter-priority.
Still image resolutions supported in this product are 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048 (3:2), 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 and RAW (3072 x 2304). With Pop-up flash, the product supports flash Modes like Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode and red-eye reduction. Formats supported in this Sony digital camera are MPEG-1, MPEG VX, JPEG, TIFF and RAW. For data storage, the product Supports Flash Memory cards like CompactFlash, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO.
With custom and automatic white balance modes, presets enabled in the camera are Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash and daylight. You can analyse the preview of the photo in detail with a Built-in 2.5″ colour TFT active matrix LCD display. Colour saturation, contrast and sharpness of the camera can be adjusted to improvise the quality of the picture.
Connections and expansion slots provided on the unit include 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Memory Stick PRO 1 x CompactFlash Card – type I. Software supplied with camera are Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package, ImageMixer VCD2. Supported operating systems include MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, Apple MacOS 9.1 or later and MS Windows 98 SE.
For precise photography, the unit features a Carl Zeiss Zoom lens with a focal length of 7 to 28 mm. It supports Automatic and manual focus adjustments. Other specifications of the aspherical lens are TTL contrast detection Auto Focus, 5 Points Auto Focus, Lens Aperture of F/2.8-4.0, 4x Optical Zoom, Motorised drive Zoom Adjustment, 7 group & 8 elements Lens Construction, 58 mm Filter and Built-in lens shield.
Additional features loaded in Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-V3 7.2 MP Digital Camera are Audio recording, direct print, built-in speaker, auto power save, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, PRINT Image Matching, AE lock, AF lock, Viewfinder, Hot shoe Flash Terminal, Max Shutter Speed-1/2000 sec, Min Shutter Speed- 30 sec, MPEGMovie VX Fine mode, Exposure Compensation- ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps, PictBridge support, multi-pattern measuring, live histogram display, Burst mode captures up to 8 frames at 2fps, Sony exclusive Nightframing and NightShot modes, Noise Reduction, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Slide-show and Built-in 10 sec Self Timer.
This smart device which comes with 1 year warranty is made of Aluminium. It measures 12 x 6.3 x 7.2 cm and weighs 0.4 kg. Flawless power is ensured with a 1220mAh Sony NP-FR1 rechargeable battery. The lithium-ion battery provides a life time of 260 shots. Environmental conditions required for the product are Operation temp range of 32 to 104°F and Storage temp range of 4 to 140°F. Accessories included in the box are Shoulder strap, A/V cable and USB cable.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-V3 Digital Camera |
| Weight | 0.4kg |
| Resolution | 7.2 Megapixel |
| Screen size | 7.2 Megapixel |
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Storage media | CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO. |
| Optical zoom | 4x |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| Focusing | auto/manual |
| Shooting modes | Landscape, hi-speed shutter, twilight portrait, beach/snow, fireworks, soft snap, twilight mode, and candle |
| Shutter speed | Max -1/2000 sec Min – 30 sec |
| Connectivity | 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Memory Stick PRO 1 x CompactFlash Card – type I |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| File format | MPEG-1, MPEG VX, JPEG, TIFF, RAW |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
| Battery life | 260 shots |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Features | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Video function | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| LCD display | Yes |
| Night shot | Yes |
| PictBridge compatibility | Yes |
| Red-eye reduction mode | Yes |
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