Sony Cybershot DSCP73 4.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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Price: $299.00
Details
- Powered by 2 AA batteries (NiMH rechargeables included); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 2.0
- 3x visual zoom plus 2x digital zoom for 6x total
- Steep-resolution movie mode with sound; A/V output to TV; 4-shot puncture; histogram display
Description
4-megapixel telling recording * 1-1/2" color LCD * optical viewfinder * 3X visual zoom (2X digital/6X total zoom; up to 6.4X digital zoom with drop-res photos only) * JPEG options: 2304 x 1728; 2048 x 1536; 1280 x 960; 640 x 480 *With its slight size and quick reaction time, the Sony DSCP73 digital camera hand down be your constant photographic companion. The affordable DSCP73 offers pertinent-and-shoot simplicity with a variety of features normally develop in higher-end models. This 4-megapixel camera features a 3x visual zoom, 4-shot burst mode, conversion lens compatibility, A/V acquaintance to view images on your TV, and a high-resolution movie SOP that's limited only by your Memory Stick's responsibility. For a step up in price, the Sony DSCP93 adds a 5-megapixel CCD, higher explication LCD screen, and 9-shot burst mode.
Optics and Resolution
The 1/2.7-inch Wonderful HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD allows more light to obsolescent to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise, and provides a 4.1-megapixel paraphernalia resolution (2304 x 1728). The Real Imaging Processor offers greater intelligibility and picture quality as well as improved response time and battery-operated life and decreased shutter lag. The DSCP73 has a 3x optical zoom lens that's mutual with a smooth 2x digital zoom for a 6x total.
Movie Method
Capture video with audio at 30 frames per gal Friday (fps) at VGA size 640 x 480; the included 16 MB memory take action will store 42 seconds of vide at this site. Movie length is only limited by the amount of storage you sire on hand. The Video Mail mode captures a smaller moving picture (160 x 112 pixels) that's more suitable to sending to friends and relations via e-mail.
More Features
The DSCP73 offers the following further features to the DSCP41:
- Live Histogram Display: Available in take hold of and playback, the Live Histogram displays the concentration of pixels at respectively luminosity value making it easy to evaluate the correct disclosing.
- Manual Exposure Mode: Manual Exposure Mode provides stretched out control with 46-step adjustable Shutter promote (30 Ð 1/1000 sec.), and 2-step Aperture control.
- Conversion Lens Compatibility: Rise your shooting options by adding either telephoto lenses to proliferation your optical zoom or wide-angle lenses to multiplication the width of your field of view. You can even add filters for peculiar effects.
- Audio/Video Output: For reviewing images and MPEG pictures, the DSCP73 offers an A/V output for convenient connection to a TV or VCR, this makes sharing images with family and friends effortless.
Other features include:
- Resolution modes: 2304 x 1728 (4.1MP), 2048 x 1536 (3MP), 1280 x 960 (1MP), 640 x 480 (VGA)
- 1.5-inch, 64K LCD VDU makes framing shots and reviewing pictures easy.
- Selectable Bring into focus Mode: Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you anticipate the motion by focusing even before you press the shutter release.
- 5 Compass Multi-Point Auto Focus: By evaluating 5 separate pinpoint areas of the frame, SonyÕs Multi-Point AF system can intelligently meet on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background.
- AF (Auto Centre) Illuminator: Briefly illuminating the subject, in low--or no--light conditions, the AF Illuminator helps confirm a positive focus lock.
- Multi-Pattern Measuring: Independently land-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern Measuring establishes the capital exposure, even when highlight and shadow isnÕt centered in the box in.
- Multi-Burst Mode: Captures 16 320 x 240 frames as have the quality of of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays encourage sequentially in the camera (selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second).
- Scene Singling out Mode: With 6 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting status. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Vista, Soft Snap, Candle, or Beach.
- Slow Shutter Alarms Reduction: During long exposures, Slow Shutter NR captures the argument, and then the CCD noise pattern with a dark frame laying open. By subtracting the two, even long exposures can be clear.
- Pre-Flash Metering: With a passing pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure toe the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash tied and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots.
- 4 Shot Puncture Mode: Capture up to 4 shots (fine) or 6 shots (standard) at 1.3 frames/sec. equivalent at 4 MP resolution. Perfect for high speed subjects or fast compelling action such as sports.
Direct Printing
The Cybershot DSCP73 offers PictBridge functionality, which enables you to haul pictures from your digital camera to a compatible printer--such as the Sony PictureStation DPP-EX50--without a PC or simulacrum-editing software. Images can be viewed and selected for printing principal on the camera's LCD, with menus for print quantity, date, and clue print.
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on Memory Sticks, and the Cybershot DSCP73 is like-minded with Memory Stick Pro media--for storage up to 1 gigabyte. The included 16 MB Reminiscence Stick will store 8 Fine and 14 Standard 4.1-megapixel images. The DSCP73 transfers images to PCs and Macs via a prompt USB 2.0 connection (which is backward compatible with USB 1.1 ports).
Power and Range
The camera is powered by two rechargeable NiMH AA-sized batteries (2100 mAh). The included adapter/stallion provides power while you transfer images from the camera to your PC. It provision 4.63 x 2.13 x 1.38 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 7 ounces without Tribute Stick or batteries.
What's in the Box
This package contains the Sony DSCP73 digital camera, 16 MB Recollection Stick, two AA-size NiMH rechargeable batteries (NH-AA-DA), battery mount (BC-CS2), A/V and USB cables, wrist strap, and CD-ROM with photo editing software.
Sony Photo Vault
The free Sony Photo Vault mini CD burner eliminates worry anent running out of space on your Memory Stick when wayfaring. It burns images to mini CD-R's without a PC interface--just tie together your camera using a USB cable. The Photo Vault in the same way has a Memory Stick slot (compatible with Memory Bogged down Pro and Duo) and features a built-in photo album capability to display photos on a tube screen using a television's standard AV input.
