DSC-S600

Cyber-shot digital still camera
With superb 6.0 megapixel performance and top-quality Carl Zeiss 3X Optical zoom lens with wide-angle shooting, the compact Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S600 provides excellent value for both first-time and step-up digital photographers. Both powerful and affordable, the DSC-S600 also has high sensitivity, strong flash, 2.LCD screen and 32 MB1 Internal Memory for in-camera shooting.
6.0 Megapixel Super HAD CCD More megapixels mean more detail and definition in digital photos -- important when you re making large prints or posting photos on the Internet. Sony s advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD is designed to allow more light to pass to each pixel, to increase camera sensitivity and reduce picture noise. 3X Optical/2X Digital Zoom What s the difference between optical and digital zoom? Optical zoom uses moving lens elements; digital zoom relies on digital enlargement. In the DSC-S600, 3X Optical zoom helps you frame your shots for better digital pictures; Sony s Precision Digital zoom provides an additional 2X Carl Zeiss Lens Design The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S600 uses a precision Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens design with excellent wide-angle shooting capabilities, making it easier to take indoor photos and capture group shots -- and its sophisticated design enables quick autofocus and incorporates a wide optical zoom range within compact dimensions. Strong Flash The DSC-S600 provides strong flash to illuminate subjects more effectively -- up to a range of 33 feet, significantly greater than previous Sony models so you won t have to stand so close to get great pictures indoors. High Sensitivity A first in an entry-level digital camera, the high sensitivity (ISO 1000) shooting mode of the DSC-S600 gets great shots even in lowlight conditions -- a plus when shooting to capture the mood or in locations where flash is not permitted. 13X Smart Zoom Feature At VGA resolution4 , Sony s Smart Zoom feature intelligently crops into the central portion of interest in your photo without sacrificing the resolution of the full CCD -thus avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms. Large 2.LCD Screen In addition to the optical viewfinder, the DSC-S600 also has a built-in 2.0 LCD screen that makes it easy to read menus, frame shots and check results while you re still on the scene. Real Imaging Processor LSI To capture the moment before it gets away, Sony s DSC-S600 uses a Real Imaging Processor LSI (Large Scale Integrated Circuit) that not only improves camera response time and decreases shutter lag, but also improves picture quality and clarity and increases battery stamina. 5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus By intelligently evaluating 5 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony s Multi-Point AF system can help you automatically maintain focus on the subject -- not on distracting elements in the background. AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator This simple feature briefly illuminates the subject, to help establish a positive focus lock in low -- or no -- light conditions. 32 MB1 Internal Memory What if you forget your flash memory card? No problem -- with the DSC-S600, you can capture great memories in-camera with an internal 32 MB1 memory -- then easily transfer your shots to optional Memory Stick Duo media. Burst Mode For capturing a child s first steps or a pet s bests tricks, this Sony feature lets you automatically record up to 7 shots at full 6.0 megapixel resolution or 100 shots at standard VGA resolution. Optional Memory Stick Duo Media Sony s compact, high-capacity Memory Stick Duo media options can hold all your digital images and connect you to a wide range of compatible hardware and software applications. MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode In MPEG VX Fine Mode, the DSC-S600 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) -- another rarity in entry-level cameras, with length limited only by the capacity of your media. Video mail mode captures smaller files sizes suitable for email. Stamina Battery Performance With standard AA alkaline batteries, the DSC-S600 can capture up to 160 shots3 -and when you use optional Sony NiMH rechargeable batteries, you can capture up to an amazing 460 shots3. That s enough shooting capacity for an entire vacation. Cyber-shot Viewer Software Sony s new software that makes it easy to import images via camera or Memory Stick media -- then organize and browse through photos on your PC with simple scrolling through thumbnail images. PictBridge Compatibility The DSC-S600 connects easily to any PictBridge compatible printer with the supplied USB cable, so you can print directly from your camera.6 You can view images and make print selections right on the camera s LCD screen -- with simple menus for print quality, date and index print.

Specifications

General
Recording Media: 32MB1 internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO Media Imaging Device: 1/2.5" Super HAD CCD Megapixel: 6.0 MP

Convenience

White Balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent Self Timer: Yes (10 Seconds) Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 2GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity1 ; does not support Access Control security function Still Image Mode(s): Burst, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Multi-Burst Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off) Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick DUO PRO media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16fps), Video Mail with Audio (160x112 at 8fps) Burst Mode: 7 Shot at 1.25 fps (6MP JPEG fine), 100 Shot VGA at 1.43 fps (JPEG std.) Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity) Erase/Protect: Yes Date/Time Stamp: Yes Media/Battery Indicator: Yes Picture Effect(s): Black & White, Sepia Scene Mode(s): Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Aperture: f2.8-f6.3 (W), f5.1-f11 (T) Aperture Range: Auto, (f2.8-f11) Focal Distance: 4-3/4" (12 cm) (W), 19 3/4" (50cm) (T) Focal Length: 5.1-15.3mm Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 Shutter Speed: 1/8-1/2000 sec. (Auto), 11/2000 sec. (Program Auto) , 1-1/2000 sec. Filter Diameter: N/A Macro Mode: Auto Macro EV Compensation: 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
Battery Type: "AA" NiMH, "AA" Alkaline Battery Capacity: N/A
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Software

Supplied Software: Cyber-shot Viewer Vers 1.0 + USB Driver, (Windows) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)

Hybrid Record Mode: N/A

Dimensions
Weight: 4.7 oz (133 g) Body; 6.4 oz. (181 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick DUO Media Measurements: 3 15/16" x 2" x 1 7/16" (99.9 x 52 x 36.8 mm)

Supplied Accessories

AA Type One-use Alkaline Batteries (x2) USB Cable Wrist Strap Software CD-ROM NOTE: No Memory Stick DUO media or adapters are included.

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: N/A Audio/Video Output(s): N/A Input(s): N/A USB Port(s): Yes (Supports USB 2.06 )

Hardware

LCD: 2.0"2 (85K Pixels TFT LCD Screen) Viewfinder: Optical Lens Construction: 7 Elements in 6 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Docking Station: N/A

Optional Accessories

Cyber-shot Starter Kit (ACC-CN3TR) Rechargeable NiMH Batteries - 2pk (NHAA-2DB) External Slave Flash w/ Bracket (HVLFSL1B) Soft Carrying Case (LCS-WA, LCS-CSD, LCS-CP2) Memory Stick Duo Media (MSH-128A) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSX256S) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSX512S) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSX1GS) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSX1GN) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSX2GN) Memory Stick PRO Media USB Adaptor (MSAC-US30) Multi-slot Memory Stick Adaptor (MSACUSM1) Color: Silver UPC Code: 027242678187

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: 6 to 23 (0.2-7.0m)(W) ISO 1000: to 36 (0.8-11.0m)(W) Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced, Off, Slow Synchro

Optics

Total Zoom: 6X Optical Zoom: 3X Digital Zoom: 0-2.0X (Precision) Smart Zoom Technology: 0-13X4 (at VGA Resolution) 35mm Equivalent: 31-93mm
1: A portion of the memory is used for data management purposes; approx. 30 MB is available for image recording. 2: Viewable area, measured diagonally. 3: Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use. 4: Smart Zoom feature will not work at highest resolution setting. 5: Memory Stick DUO PRO Media compatibility: tested up to 2 GB media capacity; a portion of the memory is used for data management purposes. Actual available memory for storage purposes is 1.85 GB. 6: Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chip-set variations Sony, Cyber-shot, Handycam, Memory Stick DUO, Memory Stick DUO PRO, Real Image Processor, Super HAD, Stamina, Trinitron and Walkman are trademarks of Sony.
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Last Updated: 12/20/2005

Sony DSC-S40 and Sony DSC-S600 User Switch Settings
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Now supports Trail Mode

Trail Mode is an exclusive feature developed by PixController, Inc. When setup in this mode your trail camera will keep the digital camera powered up after taking the first photo and will be take any subsequent photos can be taken in 3 seconds with a trigger time of 1/10 second for a time window of 30 seconds. In the case a subsequent photo is taken the window time period is pushed out another 30 seconds ensuring you will capture all animals traveling together on a trail. This will allow you to capture all of the animals coming down a trail and not capture the first animal only. For more information please see: http://www.pixcontroller.com/TrailMode/TrailMode.htm
The User Control Switch (SW1) will let you customize your Universal control board. Here you can adjust the time delay between pictures, operating only at day, night, or 24 hours, setting up a walk-test mode for testing PIR range/area, capturing Digital Stills or Movie Files, and turning the control board LEDs on or off. Note1: When turning power on to your Universal board both the red and green LED will light up. They will both stay on for 30 seconds. This time will allow the PIR circuit to warm up. After this time expires the green LED will turn off and the red LED will blink 5 times letting you know that the board is entering a 1 minute automatic walk-test phase. At this point you can move around the camera setup and check out the PIR area. Both the green and red LEDs will light when motion is detected. After the 1 minute automatic walk-test phase expires the red LED will blink 5 times letting you know the camera system will now become active.

Default Setting

Modes of Switch Operation
All switches UP except switch 9 which is DOWN. Trail Mode, 24 Hour Recording, 15 second MPEG movie length, Capture Still Picture, Control LED On, PIR LED On. Red indicated the switch position for all graphics below.
Delays Between Pictures Setting
Switches 1, 2, and 3 control the delays between pictures.

Trail Mode

10 Seconds Delay

30 Seconds Delay

1 Minute Delay

2 Minute Delay

5 Minute Delay

10 Minute Delay

20 Minute Delay
Day/Night Operation Settings
Switches 4 and 5 control Daylight, Night Time, and 24 Hour recording or pictures.

24 Hour Operation

Night Only Operation

Day Only Operation

PIR Walk-Test Mode
On boot up of the PixController this setting will put the unit into a PIR Walk-Test mode. Here you can check out the PIR detection area without having the unit take photos. When booting the PixController into this mode the RED Control LED and Green PIR LED will stay on for about 30 seconds. This is when the PIR is warming up. After this period of time has expired you are free to walk and test the PIR area. Note: To put the PixController back into Photo Taking Mode change the switch settings of switch 4 and 5 to one of the three options above under the Day/Night Operation Setting, and power the PixController unit Off and On from the external power switch.

Picture Capture Setting

Switch 6 will allow the user to adjust how the camera shutter will function. The normal Still Picture Setting this will shutter the camera once to take a still photo. In the Movie/Double Photo Mode the shutter will be held open for 15-20 seconds for movie taking, or taking another still photo seconds after the first photo.

Still Picture Setting

Movie/Double Photo Mode Setting

Movie Length

Switch 7 sets the length of the movie captured.

15 second movie

20 second movie
Control LED On/Off Setting
Switch 8 sets if the Control LED (Red LED) is to be used or not. Note, the control LED will always be on during the Power-Up Phase, or when in Walk-Test Mode.

Control LED On

Control LED Off

PIR LED On/Off Setting

Switch 9 sets if the PIR LED (Green LED) is to be used or not.

PIR LED On

PIR LED Off
When changing switch setting you must re-boot your PixController board. When rebooting you must wait approximately 30 seconds before turning power on again. Not doing so can result in the controller not working properly. Symptoms of this are a dim red LED or blinking green LED, or both.
For fastest shutter times set your Sony camera setting up as:
Leave the camera on -program- setting Exposure Value(EV) set to -OEV Focus set to -Multi AF White Balance left on -Auto ISO set to -400- (S40), 1000 ISO (S600) Picture quality set to -Standard- (you can use Fine, which will produce a slightly sharper picture, but it will greatly diminish the amount of pictures you can take) REC mode must be set to -Normal Flash level set to - + P.Effect -Off Saturation, Contrast, and Sharpness set to -Normal Red eye reduction turned Off AF Illuminator turned Off. Date/Time stamp On. Digital Zoom -Off Beep turned Off. Image size 1MP. (This too allows more pics per MB of memory. If you plan on printing your pictures or taking far off shots that will require you to zoom in on the image, use a larger size, 1MP will work very well for general scouting purposes) With P.Quality at standard and a 1MP size image you will get 93 pictures with the internal 32MB of memory. Make sure your camera is set to picture or movie mode depending on your preference, not view mode. Make sure that you turn your LCD screen off while in the field as well, it reduces shutter time and is VERY advantageous to battery life.
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