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Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 manual and always important Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 lens which makes the Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 kit or bundle, is the Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
MVC-CD300 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$999.00 |
| Street Price |
$801.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2003-03-20 |
| Date Available |
2001-05-31 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Weight |
650 g
22.7 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
143 x 92 x 94 mm
5.6 x 3.6 x 3.7 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 2048x1360, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x112 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.34 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Sony |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
2 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
34 - 102 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 |
13 |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
4 - 50 cm
1.6 - 20.4 in |
| Min Macro Area |
24 x 18 mm
0.9 x 0.7 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.0 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.0 (wide) / 2.5 (tele) - f/8.0 |
| Lens Thread |
37 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Body Threads w/ adapter |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
No |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
2.5 |
| 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 Touch |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
8 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/800 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Center-weighted, Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto w/ red-eye reduction, Auto, Forced with redeye reduction, Forced, Off |
| Flash Range Description |
1 - 8.2 feet (0.3 - 2.5 meters) |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
HVL-F1000 external flash sync |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CD-R |
| Memory Included (MB) |
312.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
MPEG, Animated GIF |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
18.2 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
4.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
1.3 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
12.8 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
4.4 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.7 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.2 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
3.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
3.6 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
2 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.5 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
16.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
60 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
360 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
NP-FM50 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion |
| Batteries Included |
NP-FM50 Lithium Ion |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Uses 8-cm mini CD-R or mini CD-RW disks. Supports deleting and rewriting on CD-RW disks, but deleting is sequential only (ie. you can only delete the last photo taken - to delete the previous photo you have to also delete the photo after it.) AF Illuminator light can be turned on/off. 14-bit A/D conversion. 5 in-camera sharpening settings. Flash output can be set to auto, high or low. LCD backlight is adjustable and has solar-assist feature. Has Acu-Power battery meter to show battery life remaining in minutes. Has voice memo mode. Can record GIF animations at 160 x 120 or 80 x 72 pixels. Supports in-camera trimming and resizing, MPEG 6X cue/review. Bundled with lens cap, battery, charger, 1 x 156MB CD-R disc, 1 x 156MB CD-RW disc. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 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 Mavica MVC-CD300 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 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 Mavica MVC-CD300 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Sony Mavica MVC-CD300, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 camera or Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 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 Mavica MVC-CD300 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 Mavica MVC-CD300 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Sony Mavica MVC-CD300 powergrip digital camera.
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