Sony MVC-FD97

The 2.11-megapixel MVC-FD97 features a powerful 10x optical zoom (39-390mm 35mm equiv) lens equipped with Sony's optical SteadyShot technology that lets you capture blur-free shots from a greater distance and in lower light conditions. The MVC-FD97 offers all of the features true photo enthusiasts enjoy: six automatic exposure modes; aperture and shutter priority modes; high-speed automatic focus and manual focus via a lens-mounted ring with a magnified view.

All of Sony's FD Mavica line uses a rechargeable InfoLithium battery with an AccuPower meter. The provided L series batteries provide a life of approximately 960 shots or 1-¼ hours, in still image standard mode. And with the Sony AccuPower meter, the battery life remaining is displayed by the minute, making unexpectedly running out of battery power a thing of the past.

Other MVC-FD97 features:

• High-resolution eyelevel TTL color view finder
• 12-bit A/D conversion for wider dynamic range from highlight to shadow
• Adjustable intelligent flash with Red Eye reduction, shoe mount and connector for the optional HVL-F1000 external flash;
• 3:2 picture size ratio option -- same size ratio as a standard 4x6 film print;
• E-Mail Mode and a date stamp function available in three display patterns;
• Six AE modes with four white balance modes including one-push custom;
• MPEG Movie Mode captures up to 60 seconds of motion video and audio;
• TIFF mode for the highest possible quality image;
• Voice Memo Mode to add narration to still images;
• Clip Motion 10 Shot GIF Animation;
• A/V output for displaying images and movies on TV sets;
• USB Transfer, allowing digital camera to directly connect to PC;
• Manual focus, pop-up flash and optical image stabilization.

Physical Views

Both the MVC-FD97 and the Canon Pro90 sport 10X stabilized zoom lenses.