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Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 manual and always important Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 lens which makes the Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 kit or bundle, is the Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
MVC-FD97 |
| Camera Format |
SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$899.00 |
| Street Price |
$799.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-04-15 |
| Date Available |
2001-03-15 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Weight |
990 g
34.6 oz |
| Size |
126 x 125 x 184 mm
5.0 x 4.9 x 7.2 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
1600x1200, 1600x1072, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240 |
| Movie Resolution |
160x120, 80x72 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
2.11 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.7" |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
34 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
39 - 390 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
10.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Contrast Detect |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
25 cm to Infinity
10.2 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
2 - 25 cm
0.8 - 10.2 in |
| Min Macro Area |
19 x 14 mm
0.7 x 0.5 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/11.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
9 steps (1/2 stop increments) |
| Aperture Step Size |
0.50 |
| Lens Thread |
52 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Front element |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Eyelevel LCD |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
91% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
91% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
2.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
123000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
5.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
4 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, In, Out, One-Push |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
8 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/500 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.50 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, RedEye, On, Off |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
2.5 |
| Flash Range Description |
2 - 8.2 ft (0.6 - 2.5m) |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Proprietary |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
Floppy Disk, Memory Stick |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
MPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Included Software |
MGI PhotoSuite 8.1 (Windows), PhotoSuite SE v1.1 (Mac), Videowave IIISE (Windows), Sony SPVD-004 USB driver (Mac/Windows) |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, Mac (limited) |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
3.1 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
0.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
0.0 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
21.0 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
1.0 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.4 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
2.7 seconds |
| Download speed, KB/second |
390.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
NP-F330 |
| Usable Battery Types |
NP-F330, NP-F530, NP-F550 |
| Batteries Included |
NP-F330 |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 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-FD97 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 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-FD97 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Sony Mavica MVC-FD97, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 camera or Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 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-FD97 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-FD97 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Sony Mavica MVC-FD97 powergrip digital camera.
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