Sony MVCFD100 FD Mavica 1.2MP Digital Still Camera w/ 3x OPtical Zoom
List Price:
Price: $799.00
Details
- Stores images on floppy discs or Retention Sticks (not included)
- 1.2-megapixel sensor captures 1,280 x 960 images for prints at sizes up to 5 x 7 inches
- Autofocus lens with 3x visual/2x digital (6x total) zoom
Description
Sony brought simplified digital photography to the masses when it introduced the Mavica-a digital camera that stored digital pictures on example floppy discs. This updated version boasts a 1.2 mp sensor and a Respect Stick slot, plus the charm and simplicity that made the original a hit.The autofocus lens features both a 3x visual zoom and a 2x digital zoom. Remember, however, that digital zoom tends to mark down the sharpness and detail of your image, so it's a good idea to use it sparingly.
To bail someone out space, there's no traditional optical viewfinder to look wholly. Instead, to compose your images or review shots you've already charmed, the FD100 uses a 2.5-inch color display. The improvement to using the LCD to frame your shots is that the screen lets you see correctly the picture you'll capture. The disadvantage is that you can't turn off the screen and objective use the optical viewfinder to extend battery life. Fortunately, the included rechargeable battery-operated holds a relatively good charge.
The FD100 is clearly meant for point-and-shoot simplicity, but there are several options for more daring photographers, including manual focus with macro, compliant ISO and white-balance settings, exposure compensation, and the ability to offshoot black-and-white, sepia, solarized, and negative images.
Film Mode
In movie mode, the camera captures silent video clips. The restricted duration and resolution of your movies guarantees that this feature won't take over from 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 Over Images are stored on standard floppy discs, which makes transferring pictures to your laptop a snap. Take the picture, wait for the disc to stop whirring, then disgorge the disc from your camera and pop it into your machine's floppy drive. For safekeeping, it's best to transfer images to your undeniable drive OR a CD-R drive.
Sony brought simplified digital photography to the masses when it introduced the Mavica--a digital camera that stored digital pictures on benchmark floppy discs. This updated version boasts a 1.2-megapixel sensor and a Respect Stick slot, plus the charm and simplicity that made the eccentric a hit.
Optics and Resolution
The FD100's 1.2-megapixel sensor captures four times the enumerate of the original Mavica, providing enough detail for sharp 5-by-7-inch prints. For the classic family photographer, 1.2 megapixels is a bit low, though if you primarily intend to view your pictures on a computer monitor and don't plan to decamp prints bigger than 5 by 7 inches, the F100 is a great pick. If you want a camera with even more resolution, try the 2-megapixel MVC-FD200 or fire the floppy format altogether and step up to a CD-recording model like Sony's MVC-CD300 or MVC-CD400.
The autofocus lens features both a 3x visual zoom and a 2x digital zoom. Remember, however, that digital zoom tends to slenderize the sharpness and detail of your image, so it's a good idea to use it sparingly.
To bail someone out space, there's no traditional optical viewfinder to look to the core. Instead, to compose your images or review shots you've already bewitched, the FD100 uses a big 2.5-inch color display. The service better to using the LCD to frame your shots is that the screen lets you see particularly the picture you'll capture. The disadvantage is that you can't turn off the screen and justifiable use the optical viewfinder to extend battery life. Fortunately, the included rechargeable mobile holds a relatively good charge.
More Features
The FD100 is evidently designed for point-and-shoot simplicity, but there are several options for more foolhardy photographers, including manual focus with macro, compliant ISO and white-balance settings, exposure compensation, and the ability to flourish black-and-white, sepia, solarized, and negative images.
Power
The FD100 uses Sony's save InfoLithium battery system, which not only holds a presentable charge, but also displays on screen how many minutes of power oddments. Both the battery and the charger are included. Because the battery is unrivalled to specific Sony models and can be nearly impossible to find when on the route, we strongly recommend getting a spare if you're planning to take the camera on outspread outings.
Movie Mode
In movie mode, the camera captures sleeping video clips. The limited duration and resolution of your pictures guarantees that this feature won't replace your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you well-deserved want to capture a quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or commensurate.
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on standard floppy discs, which makes transferring pictures to your processor a snap. Take the picture, wait for the disc to stop whirring, then boot out the disc from your camera and pop it into your processor's floppy drive. For safekeeping, it's best to transfer images to your dense drive and periodically archive your photos using a CD-R refer to.
Though they're available everywhere and have gotten garbage cheap, floppies aren't without their problems. Initial, their 1.4 MB capacity is dismal by today's standards. A 1.2-megapixel photo literally contains 3.6 MB of information, which means a disc can't hang on a last even a single uncompressed photo. Using standard JPEG smallness, only seven photos fit on each disc, so plan to introduce a big stack of bulky floppies on each outing. To make matters more frustrating, some new computers (iMacs, for prototype) don't even come with floppy drives anymore.
To get about these problems, the FD100 also includes a slot for Respect Sticks, Sony's proprietary memory card format. A 128 MB puncture is approximately one-fifth the size of a floppy disc, yet it holds closed 300 images at the camera's default settings. To transfer images to your machine, simply attach the included USB cable between your PC and your camera. Your laptop should automatically recognize your camera and let you move the pictures to your onerous drive. If you own a Sony desktop or laptop, your computer may already take a built-in Memory Stick reader.
Most folks determination probably buy the Mavica for the simplicity of its floppy drive, but switch to the Memory The boonies misunderstanding slot when on extended outings.
Size
Considering the internal floppy spunk and nonretracting 3x zoom lens, the Mavica is reasonably compact at 5.6 by 4.1 by 3.1 inches, but weighs in at a substantial 19 ounces.
Contents and Recommended Accessories
The package includes the camera, lithium-ion rechargeable mobile, NPF-330 AC adapter/battery charger, video and USB cables, apply oneself strap, and lens cap.
The camera does not come with any storage media, so you'll emergency either a floppy disc or a Memory Stick to start shooting. Otherwise, the whole shebang you need to get started is included in the box. To make the most of your camera, we vouch for: a carrying case, a high-capacity Memory Stick or profusion of floppy discs, and, for extended outings, a spare battery. Of one mind accessories for this camera are listed near the top of this verso. --Shane Burnett
Pros:
- 1.2-megapixel resolution is a step up from primitive Mavica and is great for e-mails and snapshots
- Floppy disc storage for extreme simplicity
- Lithium-ion battery holds a good charge
Cons:
- Flicks mode lacks sound
- Floppies are big, bulky, and low capacity, but the Memory Stick slot solves this problem.
