Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-V3 Digital Camera Manual Support Features Review Guide

 

 

 

The DSC-V3 Cyber-shot® digital camera provides the perfect balance between professional-quality digital photography and compact size.

 
  • 7.2 Megapixel (3072 x 2304 Pixels)
  • 4X optical zoom lens
  • 2.5" LCD monitor
  • Records to both Memory Stick® and CompactFlash® media
  • Profession controls


 

The DSC-V3 Cyber-shot® digital camera provides the perfect balance between professional-quality digital photography and compact size. Featuring 7.2 Megapixel image capture on a 1/1.8" Super HAD™ CCD, a 4X optical zoom Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® lens, and Sony’s high speed Real Imaging Processor, it is capable of producing outstanding photographs time and again.

The DSC-V3 offers an unprecedented level of control for the photo enthusiast, including manual exposure control and Raw Mode image capture. Composition is made easy with such features as a 2.5" LCD monitor, the Hologram AF™ Illuminator, Multi-pattern measuring, and the Live Histogram display.

Capable of recording images on to both Memory Stick PRO™ media and CompactFlash® Type 1 media, the DSC-V3 give offers an enormous level of recording flexibility. Other features that enhance shooting flexibility include an intelligent accessory show, conversion lens compatibility, and video recording in Movie VX Fine Mode.

1/1.8" 7.2 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.
• 4X Optical / 2X Digital / 8X Total Zoom
Optical zoom helps you fill the frame with your subject for better pictures. And Sony’s Precision Digital Zoom helps bring your subject closer with an extra 2X magnification
• 0 –19.0X Smart Zoom® Feature (at VGA Resolution)
The Smart Zoom feature intelligently uses the full CCD to let you zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size–thus avoiding the image degradation of Digital Zooms.
• Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® Lens
Famous for sharpness & color accuracy, the Vario-Sonnar 4X Optical zoom lens features 8 elements in 7 groups with aspheric elements.
• Real Imaging Processor™ Technology
The innovative Real Imaging Processor in the DSC-V3 not only improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera response time, decreases shutter lag and improves battery stamina.
• Live Histogram Display
Available in capture and playback the Live Histogram displays the concentration of pixels at each luminosity value making it easy to evaluate correct exposure.
• 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion
Sony’s 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between highlight and shadow with up to 16,384 values, for extended dynamic contrast and detail.
• 2.5" LCD Monitor1
The extra-large high-resolution 123K LCD Monitor makes framing shots and reviewing pictures easy.
• 5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
By evaluating 5 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony’s Multi-Point AF system can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background.
• Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Exposure Mode provides extended control with 46-step adjustable Shutter speed (30–1/1000 sec.), and Aperture control (F2.8 - F8.0).
• Hologram AF™ Illuminator
Projecting a Class 1 laser pattern Hologram AF illuminator reads the contrast between the pattern’s edge and the subject for precise focuses, even in low or no light situations.
• Multi-Pattern Measuring
Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern Measuring establishes the optimum exposure, even when highlight and shadow isn’t centered in the frame.
• Scene Selection Mode
With 7 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following; Beach, Candle, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
• Pre-Flash Metering
With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots.
• Slow Shutter Noise Reduction
During long exposures, Slow Shutter NR captures the scene, and then the CCD noise pattern with a dark frame exposure. By subtracting the two, even long exposures can be clear.
• Memory Stick® Media and Memory Stick PRO™ Media
Digital. Powerful. Transportable.™ Memory Stick® media is compact, portable and rugged – connecting a variety of hardware and software applications.
• Dual Media
The DSC-V3 is capable of using not only Memory Stick® media and Memory Stick PRO™ media when capturing images, but also optional CompactFlash® Type I media. This offers added flexibility and storage options when taking pictures.
• Raw Mode
Capture raw data directly from the CCD before any in-camera processing, while a separate JPEG is stored for viewing convenience. Sony's RAW converter software provides extensive control of gamma, white balance, color and sharpness for fine tuning the image
• 8 Shot Burst Mode
Capture up to 8 shots at full resolution at 2 frames per second. Perfect for high speed subjects or fast moving action such as sports.
• MPEG Movie VX Standard/Fine Mode with Audio
Captures VGA (640 x 480) high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) audio/video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. Video mail mode captures smaller file sizes suitable for email.
• Conversion Lens Compatible
With VAD-VHA adaptor, you can add telephoto or wide-angle conversion lenses for greater magnification or wider field of view, as well as protective and special effect filters.
• Rechargeable InfoLithium® Battery
Provides reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting, without “Memory Effect". The supplied adapter/charger provides stable power for USB Transfer.