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Sony DSC-W50 Digital CameraSony has revamped its W-series of Cyber-shot digital cameras, and introduced the new Sony DSC-W50 in an all-new sleek, compact design. One of the first things you will notice is the eye-level viewfinder that is available with regular film cameras.

The Sony DSC-W50 offers 6-megipixel resolution, which is great for high-quality prints. It also comes with a now-standard 2.5" preview LCD. Images in low-light conditions are also improved now. The lens system is a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar type with 3x optical zoom.


With the Sony DSC-W50 you can also record MPEG1 videos. Available in a silver packaging and metal-alloy body. One of the better features of the camera is that whenever you select a particular shooting mode on the camera, it displays a text explanation of the mode on the LCD display - helping you get the best shot.

You get high light-sensitivity settings up to ISO 1000 - making it possible to shoot at higher shutter speeds to capture fast-moving objects. The battery life is above average, with Sony claiming 400 shots per single full charge. 32MB of memory is built-in to the cam.

Available early March, the Sony DSC-W50 carries a price tag of US $250. It can be purchased online at SonyStyle. Pre-order yours at http://www.sony.com/w50.

Sony DSC-W50 Features:

  • 6.0 megapixel resolution for super-sharp image detail
  • Carl Zeiss 3X Optical Zoom gets you close to the action
  • 32 MB1 Internal Memory -- no flash card needed
  • Large 2.5"2 LCD Screen for shooting and sharing
  • Simple, easy-to-sue on-screen Function Guide

    Sony DSC-W50 Specifications:

  • Imaging Device: 1/ 2.5" Super HAD CCD
  • Megapixel: 6.0 MP
  • Recording Media: 32MB 1 internal memory or Memory Stick DUO or Memory Stick DUO PRO media only
  • Lens Construction: 6 Elements in 5 Groups (2 Aspheric Elements)
  • Viewfinder: Optical
  • Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
  • Zoom: 3X Optical, 2X Precision Digital, 6X Total
  • Smart Zoom Technology: Up to 4.1X (3MP), 5.2X (2MP), 13X (VGA Resolution)
  • Filter Diameter: 30mm (with Adapter Ring - VAD-WB)
  • Focal Length: 6.3 – 18.9mm
  • 35mm Equivalent: 38 - 114mm
  • Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm) Normal, 0.74" (2cm) Macro"
  • Shutter Speed: 1/8 - 1/2000 sec. (Auto), 1 - 1/2000 sec. (Program Auto), 1 - 1/2000 sec.
  • Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: 6" to 7' 10" (0.2-2.4m)(W), ISO 1000: 2' 7" to 24’ (0.8-7.3m)(W)
  • Macro Mode: Yes
  • Aperture Range: f2.8-7.1(W), f5.2-13(T)
  • Exposure Compensation: ±2.0EV, 1/3EV steps
  • Color LCD: 2.5" 85K TFT LCD Screen1
  • Flash Modes: Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch, Red-eye Reduction
  • Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off
  • Burst Mode: 3 Shot at 1.43 fps (6MP JPEG fine), 98 Shot VGA at 1.43 fps (JPEG std.)
  • Power Save Mode: Yes (after 3 min. of inactivity)
  • White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
  • Color Mode(s): Black & White, Natural, Rich, Sepia
  • Date/Time Stamp: No/No
  • Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes
  • Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes
  • Still Image Modes:Burst, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Multi-Burst
  • ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
  • Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity
  • Self-Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds, Off
  • MPEG Movie Mode: MPEG VX Fine (640 X 480, 30 fps) with Audio, (MPEG VX Fine Requires Memory Stick PRO Duo media) MPEG VX Standard (640 X 480, 16.6 fps) with Audio, Video Mail (160 x 112, 8.0fps) with Audio
  • Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes
  • USB Terminal: USB Output: Yes, via multi-terminal, supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed2
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 2GB3 Memory Stick PRO Duo; does not support Access Control security function
  • Audio/Video Outputs: Yes, via multi-terminal
  • Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1
  • Battery Capacity: 3.6V
  • Supplied Software: Cyber-shot Viewer Vers 1.0 + USB Driver, (Windows)
  • Operating System Compatibility:Microsoft 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)
  • Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor
  • Real Imaging Processor Technology: Yes
  • PictBridge Compatible: Yes
  • Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR: Yes
  • Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes
  • Supplied Accessories: NP-BG1 Lithium-Ion Battery, BC-CSG Battery Charger, AV/USB Multi-Connector Cable, Wrist Strap, Software CD-ROM, Note: No Memory Stick DUO media or adapters are included.
  • Color: Silver
  • Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 15/16" (89 x 57 x 23 mm)
  • Weight: 4.7 oz (127g) Body; 5.8 oz. (157g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick DUO Media

    Sony DSC-W50 Digital Camera