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Sony Cybershot DSC-W5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 5.1 MP Digital Camera (Silver)

Sony - 5.1 megapixel - Memory Stick - 3 x optical zoom - ISO 400 - Built-in Flash - Optical Viewfinder

Don't let the compact size fool you! Sony's DSC-W5 Cyber-shot digital camera will deliver some big surprises when it comes to helping you hold on to the moment at hand. Featuring an effective 5.1 Megapixel sensor for fantastic high-resolution images, you can count on Sony's Real Imaging Processor for more natural color, picture quality and improved energy efficiency. You're always just a button-push away from getting up close and personal thanks to the 3x Optical Zoom and 6x Digi... Read more
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Comments to date: 6. Page 1 of 1. Average Rating:
grisha 6:52pm on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 
After receiving first Sony digital camera, we discovered it was defective. First contacted Sony (assuming operator error), then Newegg.
alanrunner 11:51pm on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 
I have had this camera for almost 3 years. T...  Wide LCD screen, usability Thickness, some settings not useful I bought this camera in January 2006 and have been using it ever since. It is great in almost every respect.
gcso3 11:46am on Monday, July 12th, 2010 
Yes this camera has great HD video, amazing crisp and clear picture quality, and some amazing features that would have been nice to play around with..
martin.kt@nb2bc.co.uk 4:26pm on Monday, May 24th, 2010 
I bought this as a replacement for a Sony DSC-P93 that is virtualy the same feature wise. This camera has a larger LCD and a smaller overall size.
hblieb 9:06am on Saturday, May 1st, 2010 
The Cyber-shot DSC-W5 is an affordable yet high-performance 5-megapixel digital camera that offers a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, large 2. " catch the golden moment with dsc-111 w series Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera " Features # 7.
rev 5:18am on Friday, April 2nd, 2010 
The bottom line is that the camera is a "a go...  Small , user friendly, Nice size screen, takes very good videos 8 out of 10 pics are blurry I bought this camera in January 2006 and have...  Big LCD, very good lens especially for macro shots, good color reproduction.

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Documents

doc0

Repairing Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 Lens

Replace lens.

2011 iFixit CC BY-NC-SA

www.iFixit.com

Page 1 of 9
Step 1 - disassembly Back Cover
Remove Memory Stick Pro from the card reader slot on the bottom of the camera. Remove both batteries.

Step 2

Remove the single visible screw from both sides of the camera. Remove the two screws that are adjacent to the warning label, which is on the underside of the camera. Do NOT remove all four screws from the bottom.

Page 2 of 9

Step 3
Gently remove the back cover from the camera. The first time the case is removed, it will be stiff. Be patient and gently rock the cover back and forth until it slides free.

Step 4 - LCD Screen

Remove the two screws holding the circuit board down.

Page 3 of 9

Step 5
Detach the orange cable from the board. Use a thin object,like a paperclip, to gently pry the cable off the connector.

Step 6

The LCD screen sits in two slots; one on the bottom, and one on the left edge. Slide LCD screen from the two slots. Do not attempt to completely remove the screen, as it is still attached to the camera.

Page 4 of 9

Step 7
To remove the LCD screen, detach the orange cable from the board. If needed, replace the LCD screen.

Step 8 - Speaker

Remove the two screws holding down the steel back plate. Remove steel back plate.

Page 5 of 9

Step 9
Now remove the plastic plate that covers the motherboard.

Step 10

Warning: Electric Shock From this point on, hold the camera by the chrome edges ONLY. Capacitors store electric charge even if the batteries are removed. Remove the blue cable.

Page 6 of 9

Step 11
Disconnect the flash cable (black and white wires) before completely removing the front case. Gently start to remove the case. Once the cable is free, set aside the front case.

Step 12

The speaker should now be clearly seen on the underside of the camera. Gently unplug the speaker from the motherboard. Replace the speaker.

Page 7 of 9

Step 13 - Battery Terminal
Remove the orange cable connecting the battery terminal to the motherboard.

Step 14

The battery terminal is now free from the board and can be slid out.

Page 8 of 9

Step 15 - Lens
Detach two cables that go from the motherboard to the lens. Remove lens.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
This document was last generated on Feb 12, 2011.

Page 9 of 9

doc1

Disassembling Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 Back Cover

Tools used in this guide

Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
We will be taking off the back cover, or case, of the camera to gain access to the internal components including the speaker, LCD screen, lens, and motherboard.

2011 iFixit CC BY-NC-SA

www.iFixit.com

Page 1 of 3

Step 1 - Back Cover
Remove Memory Stick Pro from the card reader slot on the bottom of the camera. Remove both batteries.

Step 2

Remove the single visible screw from both sides of the camera. Remove the two screws that are adjacent to the warning label, which is on the underside of the camera. Do NOT remove all four screws from the bottom.

Page 2 of 3

Step 3
Gently remove the back cover from the camera. The first time the case is removed, it will be stiff. Be patient and gently rock the cover back and forth until it slides free.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
This document was last generated on Feb 12, 2011.

Page 3 of 3

 

Technical specifications

Full description

Don't let the compact size fool you! Sony's DSC-W5 Cyber-shot digital camera will deliver some big surprises when it comes to helping you hold on to the moment at hand. Featuring an effective 5.1 Megapixel sensor for fantastic high-resolution images, you can count on Sony's Real Imaging Processor for more natural color, picture quality and improved energy efficiency. You're always just a button-push away from getting up close and personal thanks to the 3x Optical Zoom and 6x Digital Zoom. And it all comes to life on the large 2.5-inch color LCD so you can make sure you get the shot you want. Forget your Memory Stick? No problem, thanks to the DSC-W5's 32MB internal memory that will keep you shooting longer.

General
Product TypeDigital camera - compact
Width3.6 in
Depth1.5 in
Height2.4 in
Weight0.4 lbs
Enclosure ColorSilver
Body MaterialAluminum
Main Features
Resolution5.1 Megapixel
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeSuper HAD CCD
Total Pixels5,255,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution5,090,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/1.8"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO auto
Digital Zoom2 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, twilight portrait, soft snap, twilight mode, candle, beach
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia
Max Shutter Speed1/1000 sec
Min Shutter Speed30 sec
Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, center-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgram, automatic, manual
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White BalanceAutomatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIncandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, daylight
Digital Video FormatMPEG VX
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed1.6 frames per second
Video CaptureMPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 177 sec - with 256MB card MPEG - 640 x 480 - 16 fps - 87 sec - with 32MB card MPEG - 160 x 112 - 8 fps - 1410 sec - with 32MB card
Memory / Storage
Flash MemoryFlash - integrated (soldered memory - 32 MB )
Supported Flash MemoryMemory Stick, Memory Stick PRO
Image StorageFine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 12 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 23 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 2592 x 1728 : 12 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 2592 x 1728 : 23 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 20 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 37 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 50 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 1280 x 960 : 93 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 196 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 491 - with 32MB card
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionYes
Effective Flash Range1.6 ft - 12.5 ft
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm - f/2.8-5.2
Focal Length7.9 mm - 23.7 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera38 - 114mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)5
Min Focus Range19.7 in
Macro Focus Range2.4 in - 19.7 in
Lens ApertureF/2.8-5.2
Optical Zoom3 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
Lens Construction5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
Filter Size30 mm
Lens ManufacturerCarl Zeiss
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge support, histogram display, resizing an image
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - real-image zoom
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format115,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB 1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s)1 x Memory Stick PRO
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package, ImageMixer VCD2
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, Apple Mac OS 9.1 or later, MS Windows 98 SE
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesBattery case, wrist strap
Cables IncludedA/V cable USB cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported BatteryAA
Supported Battery Details2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery - 2100 mAh ( included ) 2 x AA alkaline battery ( optional )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature32 °F
Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandSony
Part NumberDSC-W5
GTIN00027242671379, 00027242671355, 00027242713550

 

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