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Sony DSC-V3

By: Shawn Barnett and Dave Etchells

A no-excuses "enthusiast" camera from Sony: 7 megapixels, 4x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, better grip, and features galore.

<<Test Results & Conclusion

DSC-V3 Sample Images>>

General

Model Name:

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3

Model Number:

DSC-V3

Camera Format:

Mid-Sized

Currently Manufactured:

Retail Price:

$700.00

Street Price:

Price Update Date:

2007-02-07

Date Available:

2004-10-31

Remote Control:

Remote Control Type:

n/a

Tripod Mount:

Yes

Tripod Mount Material:

Operating System:

Windows, MacOS

Weight:

410 g
14.3 oz

Weight With Batteries?

Yes

Size:

120 x 72 x 63 mm
4.7 x 2.8 x 2.5 in

Warranty in Months:

Image Capture

Image Resolution:

3072x2304, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480

Movie Resolution:

640x480, 160x112

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

CCD Sensor (Megapixels):

7.20

CCD Size (inches):

1/1.8"

CCD Filter Type:

CCD Manufacturer:

Sony SuperHAD CCD

Focal Length Multiplier:

Movie Audio:

Yes

Quality Levels:

Lens

Focal Length (35mm equivalent):

34 - 136 mm

Zoom Ratio:

4.00x

Digital Zoom:

Yes

Digital Zoom Values:

Auto Focus:

Yes

Auto Focus Type:

5-point multi

Auto Focus Assist Light?

Yes

Auto Focus Min Illum:

0.2500

Auto Focus Step:

Manual Focus:

Yes

Manual Focus Steps:

Normal Focus Range:

50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity

Macro Focus Range:

10 - 0 cm
4.1 - 0.0 in

Min Macro Area:

87 x 66 mm
3.4 x 2.6 in

Min Aperture:

f/10.0

Max Aperture:

f/2.8

Aperture Range Description:

f2.8 / f5.6 (W), f5.4 / f10 (T)

Aperture Step Size:

Lens Thread:

Lens Thread Type:

Body Threads w/ adapter

Display

Optical Viewfinder:

Yes

Optical VF Type:

Optical

Optical VF Accuracy:

79%

LCD Viewfinder:

Yes

LCD VF Accuracy:

100%

LCD Size (inches):

2.5

LCD Resolution (pixels):

123000

Max Playback Zoom:

Exposure

ISO Settings:

100, 200, 400, 800

ISO Rating Max:

800

Number of White Balance Settings:

White Balance Settings:

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Manual

Manual White Balance:

Longest Shutter Time:

Shortest Shutter Time:

1/2000

Exp Adj Range:

2.0 EV

Exp Adj Step Size:

0.33 EV

Metering Modes:

Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot

Spot Metering:

Yes

Aperture Priority:

Yes

Shutter Priority:

Yes

Full Manual Exposure:

Yes

Self Timer:

10 seconds

Flash

Internal Flash:

Yes

No of Flash Modes:

Flash Modes:

Auto / Forced On / Forced Off / Slow Synchro

Flash Guide Number (Meters):

Flash Range Default ISO (meters):

2.5

Flash Range Description:

1ft 3 3/4� � 8ft 2�. (0.4 - 2.5m)

No of Flash "Pops":

Ext Flash:

Yes

Ext Flash Connection:

Hot Shoe, HVL-F1000 Sync Terminal

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types:

CompactFlash Type 1, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO

Other Memory Types:

Memory Included (MB):

Uncompressed Format:

RAW,TIFF

CCD Raw Format:

Yes

Compressed Format:

JPEG

Movie File Format:

MPEG

Connectivity

Video Out:

Yes

Video Mode Switchable:

Yes

Video Usable as Viewfinder:

External Connections:

Serial, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed

Other Connection:

DC In

Included Software:

OS Compatibility:

Windows, MacOS

Performance Timing

Startup Time:

3.100 seconds

Shutdown Time:

3.800 seconds

Play -> Record:

4.500 seconds

Record -> Play (max res):

2.900 seconds

Record -> Play (min res):

Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:

0.280 seconds

Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:

Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:

Shutter Lag, Prefocus:

0.010 seconds

Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:

Cycle Time Max Res:

1.100 seconds

Cycle Time Min Res:

1.230 seconds

Buffer Frames, Max Res:

Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):

1.040

Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):

30.00

Movie Sec @ Max Res:

Movie Sec @ Min Res:

Download speed, KB/second:

2252.00

Power

Battery Form Factor:

Proprietary NP-FR1 InfoLithium

Usable Battery Types:

Lithium Ion Rechargeable

Batteries Included:

Proprietary NP-FR1 Lithium-Ion rechargeable

Battery Charger Included:

Yes

More Information

Notes & Features:

Review URL:

Review

Test Shots URL:

Test Shots

Photo Gallery URL:

Photo Gallery

Device Forum URL:

Forum

Manufacturer URL:

Mfr. Website

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