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Sony CyberShot DSC-P30

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 4/9/2001

MSRP $399 US

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General
Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30
Model Number:	P30
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$299.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2001-04-15
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:	Metal
Operating System:
Weight:	9.1 oz (258 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:	1280x960, 1280x848, 1024x768, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Resolution:	160x120, 80x72
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 5:4
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	1.22
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	No
Quality Levels:	2
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	41 - 123 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:	5
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 - 50 cm 1.2 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:	59 x 44 mm 2.3 x 1.7 in
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:
Aperture Range Description:
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:	37 mm
Lens Thread Type:	Front Element
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:	72%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	100%
LCD Size (inches):	1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):	123000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	4
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Hold
Manual White Balance:
Longest Shutter Time:
Shortest Shutter Time:
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:	4
Flash Modes:	Auto, Forced, Off, Red Eye
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):
Flash Range Description:
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	Memory Stick
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	4.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG, GIF
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
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:	4.600 seconds
Shutdown Time:	1.130 seconds
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):	1.700 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):	1.200 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:	0.750 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:	0.350 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.200 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:	2.500 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	2.500 seconds
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:	288.00
Power
Battery Form Factor:	AA, InfoLITHIUM S
Usable Battery Types:	AA, InfoLITHIUM S
Batteries Included:	AA
Battery Charger Included:	No
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website