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Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5

General
Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5
Model Number:	DSC-P5
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$599.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2001-09-30
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Tripod Mount:
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	214 g 7.5 oz
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	113 x 54 x 36 mm 4.4 x 2.1 x 1.4 in
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2048x1536, 2048x1360, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	160x112, 320x240
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	3.21
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:	2
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	39 - 117 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect
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:	10 - 50 cm 4.1 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:	96 x 72 mm 3.8 x 2.8 in
Min Aperture:	f/9.6
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/9.6
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image Optical Zoom
Optical VF Accuracy:	80%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	100%
LCD Size (inches):	1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):	123000
Max Playback Zoom:	5.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	4
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One-Push
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:
Shortest Shutter Time:
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Center-weighted, Spot
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	5
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, On, On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	2.8
Flash Range Description:	1.6 - 9.2 feet (0.5 - 2.8 meters)
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):	8.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG, GIF
Movie File Format:	MPEG
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	DC In
Included Software:	USB Drivers, MGI PhotoSuite SE, MGI VideoWave III
OS Compatibility:
Performance Timing
Startup Time:	4.260 seconds
Shutdown Time:	3.530 seconds
Play -> Record:	0.790 seconds
Record -> Play (max res):	9.600 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):	9.600 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:	1.330 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:	0.110 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.020 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:	33.100 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res:	6.400 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	3.950 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	2
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	1.450
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	16.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:	15.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res:	60.00
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	NP-FC10 Infolithium C
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium rechargeable
Batteries Included:	NP-FC10 Infolithium
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:	Has integrated lens cover. 14-bit A/D conversion. User-adjustable sharpening (+/-2 steps). Flash brightness adjustment (Auto, High, Low). LCD brightness adjustment (On, Off, Adjustable). InfoLithium Acu-power meter shows battery life remaining in minutes. As well as resolutions above, also has 320x240 pixel 'email' mode. Voice memo mode allows annotation of images with audio clips. Has 4 special effect 'picture modes' (unspecified). Clip Motion mode records 160x120 or 80x72 pixel Animated GIF files. MPEG recording at 160x112 or 320x240 pixels, 8 or 16fps for 5, 10 or 15 seconds. 160x112 pixel 8fps movie mode also allows up to 60 second clips. 16fps movies allow cue/review and in-camera dividing. Comes bundled with AC adapter AC-LS1, InfoLithium C battery and 8MB Memory Stick.
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website