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Sony DSC-P50 Review
By Movable Type Admin
Sony DSC-P50
Introduction & Physical Views
Full review posted 4/2/01
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 Click on the P50 to take a QuickTime VR tour
Like the DSC-S75, the DSC-P50 and DSC-P30 are equipped with an AF illuminator, allowing the cameras to better focus in the dark. The 2.11-megapixel camera also includes a high quality 3X optical zoom and an optical viewfinder to complement the high resolution 1.5-inch color LCD display. The DSC-P50 also features full screen playback and the option to take video (without sound) in MPEG HQ and MPEG EX movie modes. MPEG EX movie mode will continuously record video up to the capacity of the flash media. This means that 90 minutes of video at can be continuously recorded on 128MB Memory Stick media. Additionally, images can be captured in JPEG, TIFF, Text or Clip Motion (animated GIF) formats. DSC-P50 features include:
Physical Views
 
  
 The DSC-P50 and its 1.3-megapixel brother the DSC-P30. |
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DSC-P50 Specifications
| Imager | 1/2.7" 2.11-megapixel CCD |
| Image Sizes | Still: 1600x1200, 1600x1072 (3:2), 1024x768, 640x480 MPEG: 320x240 and 160x112 ClipMotion GIF: 160x120 and 80x72 |
| Recording Formats | Still: JPEG, TIFF, GIF Movie: MPEG EX (160x112 or 320x240 @ 8fps length limited only by available storage media - 45 mins on 64MB) no audio |
| A/D Conversion | 12-bit DXP |
| Lens | Sony 3X F3.8-3.9 6.4-19.2mm (41-123mm 35mm equiv) 37mm filter threads |
| Focus | Contrast Detect w/AF illuminator light Autofocus 19.7" to infinity Macro AF 1.2" minimum 5-step Manual focus |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100, 200, 400 |
| White Balance | Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Hold |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted Averaging or Spot |
| Shutter Speeds | Automatic |
| Program AE | Twilight |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments |
| In-Camera Sharpening | +/- 2 in 1 step increments |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Forced, Redeye, Off |
| Flash Level Adjustment | Auto, High, Low |
| Flash Range | 1 to 6.5 feet |
| External Flash | n/a |
| Color LCD | 1.5-inch 123,000 pixels TFT w/backlight |
| Eyelevel Viewfinder | Optical, true zoom with diopter adjustment |
| Playback Zoom | 1.1 to 5X in 17 steps |
| Playback Index | 9 frames |
| Review / Quick Delete | Yes / Yes |
| Trimming / Resizing | Yes / Yes |
| MPEG 6X Cue/Review | Yes, EX |
| Storage Supplied | 4MB Memory Stick, can use any capacity Memory Stick |
| Connections | Video, USB, AC power |
| Battery Supplied | 2x AA alkaline |
| Battery Pack (optional) | InfoLITHIUM NP-FS11 and AC-LS1 charger / AC supply |
| Supplied Software | MGI PhotoSuite 8.1, MGI PhotoSuite SE 1.1 Sony SPVD-004 USB driver |
| Dimensions | 5 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches |
| Weight (w/out battery) | 9.4 oz |
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