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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 manual and always important Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 lens which makes the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 kit or bundle, is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
DSC-P5 |
| Camera Format |
Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$599.00 |
| Street Price |
$474.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-05-07 |
| Date Available |
2001-09-30 |
| 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 |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 2048x1360, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
160x112, 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.34 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Range Default ISO (meters) |
2.8 |
| Flash Range Description |
1.6 - 9.2 feet (0.5 - 2.8 meters) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
Memory Stick |
| 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 |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
USB Drivers, MGI PhotoSuite SE, MGI VideoWave III |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
4.3 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
3.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
0.8 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
9.6 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
9.6 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.1 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
33.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
6.4 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
4.0 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
2 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.5 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
16.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
15 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
60 |
| 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. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 camera or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 powergrip digital camera.
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