Cyber-shot® DSC-M1 Digital Camera
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1/2.4" 5.1 Megapixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.
Enhanced Control Layout
The DSC-M1 is designed with "Mode-less Recording" functionality with dedicated oversized function keys designed for direct still image capture or MPEG4 movie recording.
2.5" Hybrid LCD Monitor
The enormous 2.5 LCD provides a high resolution view while shooting, with transmissive/ reflective Hybrid design for extraordinary brightness in direct sunlight and large, easy to read menus. Unique in such a compact camera, this large screen makes it easy to share image playback with friends.
AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator
Briefly illuminating the subject, in low or no-light conditions, the AF Illuminator helps establish a positive focus lock.
MPEGMovie4TV Mode
By capturing full-screen (640x480) high frame rate (up to 30fps) video with stereo sound in MPEG4 format, DSC-M1 video clips have 50% more horizontal resolution and take up 1/4 the file size. This allows more clips to be stored and longer continuous recording.
Cyber-shot® Station Supplied
Placing the DSC-M1 on the supplied Cyber-shot Station provides a quick and easy connection between the camera and a TV for easy viewing, or a USB supported computer for MPEG video and still image transfer. It also supplies power to the camera for charging the battery.
3 Shot Auto Exposure Bracketing
3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Adjustable
Multi-Pattern Measuring
Innovative Design
Compact and just 1" slim, DSC-M1's vertical orientation and articulated LCD flexibly adapt to the demands of still and video recording, with direct access keys for each. Folding the 2.5" LCD back on the body creates a personal media viewer!
3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom
3X Optical Zoom helps you frame your shots for better digital pictures. And Sony's Precision Digital Zoom provides an additional 2X magnification without the jagged edges of other designs, resulting in smoother images.
Magnifying Glass Mode
With its extraordinarily close focusing capability (1cm) and oversized LCD, the DSC-M1's Magnifying Glass mode can display images at over 3X actual size. This capability opens up new possibilities in Macro photography.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media
Digital. Powerful. Transportable.™ Memory Stick Duo media is compact, portable and rugged-connecting a variety of hardware and software applications.
Rechargeable InfoLithium® Battery
Captures 16 consecutive 320x240 frames as part of a single 1280x960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera or as a single image on your computer. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second frame intervals provide convenient motion analysis.
5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
By evaluating 5 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony's Multi-Point AF system can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background. In addition, you can manually select a point, or position a point anywhere in the frame with Flexible Spot AF.
14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion
Sony's 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between highlight and shadow with up to 16,384 values, for extended dynamic contrast and detail.
Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR
Spot Focus
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens
The Vario-Tessar® lens is specially produced for compact cameras and provides rapid auto focus with appealing zoom range. Utilizing a highly transmissive optical grade prism, the lens is housed entirely inside the camera body, and does not need to extend for use.
Real Imaging Processor™ Technology
The innovative Real Imaging Processor in the DSC-M1 not only improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera response time, decreases shutter lag, and improves battery stamina.
Free Angle LCD
Free angle LCD rotates for the shooting/playback situation. Folded in for protection when carried or folded out for easy recording. On-LCD button functionality allows for recording ease as well as direct playback.
Continuous Auto Focus
To maintain accurate focus lock with fast moving subjects, Continuous AF keeps focusing from the time the camera is turned on until the moment of exposure, providing properly focused images even when your subject is moving.
Hybrid Recording
Selectable with still images, Hybrid Record combines a brief 320x240 video clip with the shot, in a separate internal file. By capturing continuously before you release the shutter, Hybrid Record keeps 5 seconds of video and sound before the shot, together with 3 seconds after-perfect for unanticipated moments!
Scene Selection Mode
With 9 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Snow, Beach, High Speed Shutter, Fireworks, Magnifying Glass and Candle.
Multi-Burst Mode
Captures 16 consecutive 320x240 frames as part of a single 1280x960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera or as a single image on your computer. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second frame intervals provide convenient motion analysis.
Color Saturation/Contrast
Slow Shutter Noise Reduction
Product Specifications
Convenience
- Burst Mode : 9 Shot at 0.7fps (5MP JPEG fine), 100 Shot VGA at 0.6fps (Fine)
- Date/Time Stamp : Yes
- Erase/Protect : Yes
- Media/Battery Indicator : Yes
- Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 2GB media capacity4; does not support Access Control security function
- Red-Eye Reduction : Yes (On/Off)
- Self Timer : Yes (10 Seconds)
- Still Image Mode(s) : Auto Bracketing, Burst, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Multi-Burst
- White Balance : Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent
General
- Imaging Device : 1/2.5" Super HAD™ CCD
- Megapixel : 5.1 MP
- Recording Media : Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Software
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/X (10.0-10.3)
- Supplied Software : Picture Package™ for Sony v1.2 (Windows®), USB Driver (Windows®)
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty : 1 Year Parts & Labor
Video
- Hybrid Record Mode : Continuously accumulates 320x240 15fps video with sound, and records 5 seconds before still image capture and 3 seconds after. Still image recorded at selected resolution.
Hardware
- Docking Station : Yes (UC-MA Cyber-shot Station™ cradle)
- LCD : 2.5" (123K Pixels Hybrid TFT LCD Screen)
- Lens Construction : 11 Elements in 8 Groups , 3 Aspheric Elements, 1 Prism
- Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
- Microphone/Speaker : Yes/Yes
- Viewfinder : N/A
Convenience Features
- AF Illuminator Light : Yes
- Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR : Yes
- Histogram Display : Yes
- Movie Mode(s) : MPEGMOVIE 4TV (MPEG4) with Stereo Audio (640x480, 30 fps/2.88 Mbps Bit Rate), MPEGMOVIE 4TV (MPEG4) with Stereo Audio (320x240, 30 fps/975 kbps Bit Rate), MPEGMOVIE 4TV (MPEG4) with Stereo Audio (320x240, 15 fps/277 kbps Bit Rate)
- Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
- NightFraming System : N/A
- NightShot® Infrared System : N/A
- PictBridge Compatible : Yes
- Picture Effect(s) : Black & White, Sepia
- Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
- Real Imaging Processor™ Technology : Yes
- Scene Mode(s) : Beach, Candle, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter, Landscape, Magnifying Glass Mode, Snow, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
- SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : N/A
Operating Conditions
- Flash Effective Range : 1'-5'5" (0.3-1.7 m)
- Flash Mode(s) : Auto, Forced, Off, Slow Synchro
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/11" (51 x 114 x 27.8mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : 7 oz (185 g) Body; 8 oz (215 g) Body w/Battery, Media & Wrist Strap
Power
- Battery Capacity : 2.4W (680 mAh)
- Battery Type : InfoLithium® (NP-FT1)
Optics/Lens
- 35mm Equivalent : 38-114mm
- Aperture : f3.5-f4.4 (W), f4.4-f10.0 (T)
- Aperture Range : f3.5 - f5.6 (W), f4.4 - f10.0(T)
- Digital Zoom : 0-2.0X (Precision)
- Exposure Compensation : ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
- Filter Diameter : N/A
- Focal Distance : 19 3/4" (50cm) (Minimum), 3 1/4" (8cm) (Minimum Macro W), 9 7/8" (25cm) (Minimum Macro T), 13/32" (1cm) (Minimum Magnifying Glass Mode)
- Focal Length : 6.7-20.1mm
- Focus : 5 Area Multi-Point AF, 5 Step Manual Preset
- ISO : Auto, 100, 200, 400
- Macro Mode : 3 1/4" (8cm)
- Optical Zoom : 3X
- Shutter Speed : 1/8-1/1000 sec. (Auto), 1-1/1000 sec. (Program Auto) , 1/250-1/1000 sec. (High Speed)
- Smart Zoom® Technology : N/A
- Total Zoom : 6X
Inputs and Outputs
- Accessory Terminal : N/A
- Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (by Supplied Multi-connector Cable)
- Input(s) : N/A
- USB Port(s) : Yes (by Supplied Multi-connector Cable, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed2)
In the Box
- Cyber-shot® Station (UC-MA)
- Wrist Strap
- Software CD-ROM
- Rechargeable InfoLithium® Battery (NP-FT1)
- Stereo A/V Connecting Cable
- 32MB Memory Stick® DUO Media (MSA-32A)
- Battery Charger (AC-LM5)
- USB Cable
- Memory Stick Duo™ Adapter
Camcorder Cable
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Handycam® Audio Video Adaptor Cable
$19.99
Camera Case
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Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case
$19.99
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Soft Carrying Case
$39.99
Camera Kit
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Accessory Kit
$29.99
Camera Power
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InfoLithium® T Series Charger
$59.99
Camera Battery
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InfoLithium® T Series Battery Pack
$59.99
Memory Stick Duo Media
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128 MB Memory Stick Duo™ Media
$19.99
Tripod/Remote Control
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Tripod
$129.99
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VCT-R100
$34.99
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Portable Tripod Kit
$19.99
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Lightweight Tripod
$49.99
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Write a review- Windows Media Player must be installed for MPEG4 playback.
- Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
- Recording numbers are approximate and do not include hybrid recorded video, and will vary depending upon images recorded.
- Available storage capacity of Memory Stick Duo™ and Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1,850MB.
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