The Cyber-shot® M1 digital camera was selected as a finalist in
the CNET Next Big Thing awards in the Digital Photo and Video
category at the 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
| Take stunning still images and capture
Hi8™-quality digital video with the DSC-M1 Cyber-shot® digital
camera. With its one-touch Photo and Video record buttons, the
DSC-M1 can capture high resolution digital photos up to 5.1
Megapixel or 640 x 480 digital video at 30 frames per second
with stereo sound. It also features a hybrid recording mode that
captures both a still image and five seconds of video before you
press the shutter and three seconds after.
The DSC-M1 features a unique rotating 2.5" hybrid LCD screen
that makes complicated shots a snap. The LCD screen folds in
securely for protection, and slides out for easy recording. Its
ultra-slim design makes it ideal for carrying in a pocket or
purse.
Other features include a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with 3X
optical zoom for razor sharp imagery and Sony’s high speed Real
Imaging Processor™ LSI for fast start-up and quick shutter
response. The camera comes with the Cyber-shot® Station so you
can easily transfer images to a USB-equipped personal computer
while simultaneously charging your camera’s battery. |
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1/2.4" 5.1
Megapixel Effective 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. |
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Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Tessar® Lens
The Vario-Tessar® lens is specially produced for compact cameras
and provides rapid auto focus with appealing zoom range.
Utilizing a highly transmissive optical grade prism, the lens is
housed entirely inside the camera body, and does not need to
extend for use. |
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Innovative
Design
Compact and just 1" slim, DSC-M1’s vertical orientation and
articulated LCD flexibly adapt to the demands of still and video
recording, with direct access keys for each. Folding the 2.5"
LCD back on the body creates a personal media viewer. |
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Enhanced
Control Layout
The DSC-M1 is designed with “Mode-less Recording” functionality
with dedicated oversized function keys designed for direct still
image capture or MPEG4 movie recording. |
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Real Imaging
Processor™ Technology
The innovative Real Imaging Processor in the DSC-M1 not only
improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera
response time, decreases shutter lag, and improves battery
stamina. |
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3X Optical/2X
Digital/6X Total Zoom
3X Optical Zoom helps you frame your shots for better digital
pictures. And Sony’s Precision Digital Zoom provides an
additional 2X magnification without the jagged edges of other
designs, resulting in smoother images. |
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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. |
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2.5" Hybrid
LCD Monitor
The enormous 2.5” LCD provides a high resolution view while
shooting, with transmissive/reflective Hybrid design for
extraordinary brightness in direct sunlight and large, easy to
read menus. Unique in such a compact camera, this large screen
makes it easy to share image playback with friends. |
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Free Angle
LCD
Free angle LCD rotates for the shooting/playback situation.
Folded in for protection when carried or folded out for easy
recording. On-LCD button functionality allows for recording ease
as well as direct playback. |
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Scene
Selection Mode
With 9 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting
conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight
Portrait, Landscape, Snow, Beach, High Speed Shutter, Fireworks,
Magnifying Glass and Candle. |
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Magnifying
Glass Mode
With its extraordinarily close focusing capability (1cm) and
oversized LCD, the DSC-M1’s Magnifying Glass mode can display
images at over 3X actual size. This capability opens up new
possibilities in Macro photography. |
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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. In addition, you
can manually select a point, or position a point anywhere in the
frame with Flexible Spot AF |
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AF (Auto
Focus) Illuminator
Briefly illuminating the subject, in low or no-light conditions,
the AF Illuminator helps establish a positive focus lock. |
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Continuous
Auto Focus
To maintain accurate focus lock with fast moving subjects,
Continuous AF keeps focusing from the time the camera is turned
on until the moment of exposure, providing properly focused
images even when your subject is moving. |
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Memory Stick
Duo™ Media
Digital. Powerful. Transportable.™ Memory Stick Duo media is
compact, portable and rugged— connecting a variety of hardware
and software applications. |
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Multi-Burst
Mode
Captures 16 consecutive 320 x 240 frames as part of a single
1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera or
as a single image on your computer. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30
second frame intervals provide convenient motion analysis. |
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MPEGMovie4TV
Mode
By capturing full-screen (640 x 480) high frame rate (up to 30
frames per second) video with stereo sound in MPEG4 format,
DSC-M1 video clips have 50% more horizontal resolution and take
up 1/4 the file size. This allows more clips to be stored and
longer continuous recording. |
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Hybrid
Recording
Selectable with still images, Hybrid Record combines a brief 320
x 240 video clip with the shot, in a separate internal file. By
capturing continuously before you release the shutter, Hybrid
Record keeps 5 seconds of video and sound before the shot,
together with 3 seconds after — perfect for unanticipated
moments! |
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Rechargeable
InfoLithium® Battery
Provides reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting,
without “Memory Effect”. The supplied AC-LM5 adapter/charger
provides stable power for USB Transfer. |
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Cyber-shot®
Station Supplied
Placing the DSC-M1 on the supplied Cyber-shot Station provides a
quick and easy connection between the camera and a TV for easy
viewing, or a USB supported computer for MPEG video and still
image transfer. It also supplies power to the camera for
charging the battery. |
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PictBridge™
Compatibility
Connect to any PictBridge™ compatible printer with the supplied
USB cable and print directly from the camera. Images can be
viewed and selected for printing right on the camera’s LCD, with
menus for print quantity, date and index print. |
