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Sony MVC-FD92

Sony adds a Memory Stick slot to a popular 1.3/1.6 megapixel (interpolated) design, for increased storage and improved image quality!

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 4/16/2001

MSRP $599 US

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General
Model Name:	Sony Mavica MVC-FD92
Model Number:	MVC-FD92
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$599.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2001-03-15
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	23.3 oz (660 g)
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.1 in. (143 x 103 x 79 mm)
Warranty in Months:	12
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	1472x1104, 1280x960, 1280x848, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	160x120, 80x72
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	1.22
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	38 - 328 mm
Zoom Ratio:	8.63x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	No
Manual Focus Steps:	n/a
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 10.2 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 - 25 cm 1.2 - 10.2 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8-3.2 to ? (min aperture not stated)
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:	37 mm
Lens Thread Type:	Front Element
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
Optical VF Type:	n/a
Optical VF Accuracy:	n/a
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):	123000
Max Playback Zoom:	5.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100
ISO Rating Max:
Number of White Balance Settings:	4
White Balance Settings:	Auto, In, Out, Hold
Manual White Balance:
Longest Shutter Time:	2
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/500
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Auto
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:	10
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:
Flash Modes:	Auto, RedEye, On, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	2.5
Flash Range Description:	1 - 8.2 ft (0.3 - 2.5 m)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:	Proprietary
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	Floppy Disk, Memory Stick
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:
Included Software:	MGI PhotoSuite 8.1 (Windows), PhotoSuite SE v1.1 (Mac), Videowave IIISE (Windows), Sony SPVD-004 USB driver (Mac/Windows)
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac (limited)
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:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	NP-F330
Usable Battery Types:	NP-F330, NP-F530, NP-F550
Batteries Included:	NP-F530
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website