Sony DSC-P50 Cyber-shot 2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Details
- 2-megapixel sensor captures 1,600 x 1,200 images for prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches
- Included 4 MB Recollection Stick holds 6 images at default settings
- Autofocus lens with 3x visual/2x digital (6x total) zoom
Description
Expected to be an affordable take-anywhere replacement for your film pith-and-shoot, Sony's DSC-P50 combines compact dimensions with a high-carrying out 2-megapixel sensor and flexible power options.Optics and Doggedness
The DSC-P50's 2-megapixel CCD image sensor captures enough detail for sudden prints at sizes up to 8 by 10 inches. For the typical family photographer, 2 megapixels is a colossal balance between price and performance. If you're looking for a model with more proposal (so you can make even larger prints or crop your images and stilly have plenty of detail left for prints), Sony's DSC-P5 and DSC-P71 are similar models with 3-megapixel sensors.
A 3x visual zoom lens (41-123mm equivalent) helps you to capture systematically the picture you want, and an additional 2x digital zoom (6x total) accessory magnifies your image. Remember, however, that digital zoom tends to triturate the sharpness and detail of your image, so it's best used sparingly. In low-sun-up situations (a particular weakness for many digital cameras), a fuzzy-assist lamp sends out a small patterned beam to labourers the camera accurately determine distance.
To compose your images, either use the old camera viewfinder or the 1.5-inch LCD display (which is equally used to review the shots you've taken). Having both types of viewfinders offers the best of both worlds: if you're adapted to to using a film camera or want to conserve battery lifestyle, use the viewfinder. If you want to see exactly the picture you'll be capturing, use the LCD display.
More Features
The P50 is expected to be a point-and-shoot model, but more adventurous photographers wishes appreciate adjustable ISO and white-balance settings, exposure recompense, normal and spot metering, and the ability to shoot black-and-pallid, sepia, solarized, and negative images.
Power
When it comes to power, some photographers like cameras that use smoothly available AA batteries, while others prefer the superior judgement of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries specifically designed for a digital camera. The P50 provides both options, using either two AA batteries (included) or an non-mandatory NP-FS11 InfoLithium battery. The choice is yours--for occasional users, a set of throw-away lithium AA batteries is the most affordable choice, offering a fancy shelf life and high capacity. For more frequent users, either the InfoLithium trap or a set of rechargeable high-capacity NiMH batteries is recommended. The InfoLithium sting offers the added advantage of estimating remaining battery life-force in minutes and displaying this on-screen. No matter which sting you choose, the wide availability of AA batteries ensures that missing a right away-in-a-lifetime shot due to dead batteries won't be an issue.
Movie Way
In movie mode, the camera captures silent video clips. Most digital cameras' silent picture modes are limited to 15- or 30-second clips, but the P50 can accede to shooting until you've filled the memory card. The limited acutance of your movies guarantees that this feature won't refund your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you just want to nick a quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or relative.
Storage and Delivery
Images are stored on Memory Sticks, Sony's proprietary memory-in the offing format. The included 4 MB stick holds approximately seven images at the camera's failure settings. Memory Sticks are reusable, but if you tend to take more than seven images per expedition, then you'll want a bigger card. A 64 MB stick is a fine fantastic size for this camera, storing around 100 images. To conveyance images to your computer, simply attach the included USB radiogram between your PC and your camera. Your computer should on impulse recognize your camera and let you move the pictures to your tough drive. If you own a Sony desktop or laptop, your computer may already induce a built-in Memory Stick reader.
Size
At 5 by 2.4 by 2.1 inches and 9 ounces, the P50 is not Sony's smallest digital camera, but it's stationary quite compact and portable.
Contents and Recommended Accessories
The case includes the DSC-P50 camera, two AA batteries, video and USB cables, wrist strap, 4 MB Honour Stick, and software on CD.
Everything you need to get started is included in the box, but we advisable these accessories to make the most of your camera: a shipping case, a higher-capacity memory stick, and an InfoLithium freestyle setup or set of rechargeable size AA batteries. Compatible accessories for this camera are scheduled near the top of this page. --Shane Burnett
Pros:
- Numberless movie mode lets you make video clips of any reach
- Flexible power options let you choose the best battery revelation for your needs
- Point-and-shoot operation makes it outgoing for even beginners to get great results
Cons:
- Movie condition lacks sound
- Proprietary Memory Stick memory funny man destined format less common and more expensive than other formats
