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Sony DSC-F505V

Sony updates their popular DSC-F505V with a 3 megapixel sensor (2.6 million effective pixels) and all-new electronics!

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 06/01/2000

MSRP $1099 US

General
Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F505V
Model Number:	DSC-F505V
Camera Format:	Swivel
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1000.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	17.0 oz (482 g)
Weight With Batteries?	With
Size:	4.2 x 2.4 x 5.4 in. (107 x 62 x 136 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2240x1680, 1856x1392, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	320x240, 160x112
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	2.60
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:	Sony
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	38 - 190 mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	2 - 50 cm 0.8 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:	22 x 16 mm 0.8 x 0.6 in
Min Aperture:	f/8.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f2.8-f/3.3 to f/8.0
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:	52 mm
Lens Thread Type:	Lens Threads
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
Optical VF Type:	n/a
Optical VF Accuracy:	n/a
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	94%
LCD Size (inches):	2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels):	122000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100
ISO Rating Max:	100
Number of White Balance Settings:	3
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	8
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/1000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Center Weighted, Spot
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	3
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	2.5
Flash Range Description:	11.8 inches - 8.3 feet (0.3 - 2.5m)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	Memory Stick
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	8.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:
Included Software:	PictureGear (Windows), USB driver (Mac)
OS Compatibility:	PC, Mac
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:	5.500 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	5.000 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:	15.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res:	60.00
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Custom
Usable Battery Types:	InfoLithium (NP-FS11)
Batteries Included:	InfoLithium (NP-FS11)
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:	External flash connection is Sony proprietary, for FL-1000 flash unit.
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website