DSC-W50/B
Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
Better Pictures -- Easier Than Ever. DSC-W50 delivers superior performance in compact design -- 6.0 megapixels for big prints, Carl Zeiss 3X Optical zoom, High Sensitivity Mode, 2.51 LCD screen with on-screen Function Guide. 32 MBInternal Memory provides in-camera shooting, Stamina Lithium Ion battery captures up to 3903 shots.

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6.0 Megapixel Super HAD CCD Higher megapixels gives you more detail and definition for making large prints and cropping in on your subject. Sonys advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. Extra-Large 2.51 LCD Screen The DSC-W50 has a bigger, brighter 2.51 LCD screen for setting up and viewing images -- with a one-touch Play button that makes it quick and easy to view your photos. Simple Controls, Function Guide User-friendly controls and simple onscreen Function Guide text/icon display help you set up camera functions for terrific shots -- and youll have greater creative freedom to adjust color mode (including Natural for subtle colors and Rich for more intense colors), sensitivity, brightness and image size. High Sensitivity Mode A new High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) allows you to shoot with great results in low-light conditions -- and Sonys original Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction) image processing technology helps suppress the color noise that can accompany highsenstivity shooting. Carl Zeiss 3X Optical/2X Digital Zoom 3X Optical Zoom helps the DSC-W50 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots for better composition; Sonys precision 2X Digital Zoom provides an additional 2X magnification to enlarge details without jagged edges.
Stamina Battery Power With its powerful Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, the DSC-W50 can capture up to 390 images3 -enough for a whole vacation. The compact BC-CSG Battery Charger is also supplied for battery recharging on the go. 13X Smart Zoom Feature At VGA resolution4 , Sonys Smart Zoom feature intelligently crops into the central portion of interest in your photo without sacrificing full CCD resolution -- avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms. Capture Images In-Camera With 32 MB2 Internal Memory, the DSCW50 allows you to shoot without a flash memory card -- then transfer your images to optional Memory StickDuo media, upload to your computer or make prints on your digital printer. Memory Stick Duo Media The DSC-W50 has a built-in slot for optional Memory StickDuo or highercapacity Memory Stick PRO Duo media -- the ultra-compact media for shooting, storing and sharing your photo images. MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode The DSC-W50 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second), with length limited only by the capacity of your media. Cyber-shot Viewer Software Sonys 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-W50 connects easily to any PictBridge compatible printer with the supplied USB cable, so you can print directly from your camera. You can view images and make print selections right on the cameras LCD screen -- with simple menus for print quality, date and index print.

Specifications

General
Megapixel: 6.0 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.5" Super HAD CCD Recording Media: 32MB1 internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO Media Shutter Speed: 1/8-1/2000 sec. (Auto), 11/2000 sec. (Program Auto) Exposure Compensation: 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Step Increments ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 Filter Diameter: 30mm (with VAD-WB Adapter Ring) Smart Zoom Technology: Up to 4.1X (3MP), 5.2X (2MP), 4.4X (16:9 2MP) 13X (VGA Resolution)4 Digital Zoom: 0-2.0X (Precision) Optical Zoom: 3X Macro Mode: Yes Total Zoom: 6X Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50 cm), Macro 0.74" (2 cm)

Convenience

White Balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) 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 all modes) Burst Mode: 3 Shot at 1.43 fps (6MP JPEG fine), 98 Shot VGA at 1.43 fps (JPEG std.) Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes Date/Time Stamp: No/ No Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes Color Mode(s): Black & White, Natural, Rich, Sepia
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 Battery Capacity: 3.6V, 960 mAh

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)

Convenience Features

Real Imaging Processor Technology: Yes AF Illuminator Light: Yes PictBridge Compatible: Yes Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes, 49-segment SteadyShot Image Stabilization: N/A Clear RAW NR: Yes Scene Mode(s): Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait 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). Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)

Dimensions

Weight: 4.5 oz (127 g) Body; 5.5 oz. (157 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick DUO Media Measurements: 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 15/16" (89 x 57 x 23 mm)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Supplied Accessories

NP-BG1 rechargeable battery BC-CSG battery charger A/V and USB multi-connector cables Wrist strap Software CD-ROM Note: No Memory Stick DUO media or adaptors are included.

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: N/A Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use Connector USB Port(s): Yes (Supports USB 2.05 )

Optional Accessories

Accessory Kit (ACC-CLG) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-BG1) Conversion Lens Adaptor Mount (VAD-WB) Deluxe Soft Carrying Case (LCS-BDA) Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-DH0730) Super Telephoto Conversion Lens (VCLDH2630) Telephoto Conversion Lens (VCL-DH1730) Polarizing Kit Filter (VF-30CPKS) External Slave Flash w/Bracket (HVL-FSL1B) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-256S) Memory Memory Memory Memory Stick Stick Stick Stick Duo Duo Duo Duo PRO (MSX-512S) PRO (MSX-1GST) PRO (MSX-2GS) Adaptor (MSAC-M2)

Hardware

LCD: 2.5" (115K Pixels TFT LCD Screen) Viewfinder: Optical Lens Construction: 6 Elements in 5 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements Microphone/Speaker: Yes/ Yes Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Docking Station: N/A

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: 6 to 13' 9" (0.2-4.2m)(W), ISO 1000: 2' 7 to 24 (0.27.3m)(W) Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch, Daylight Fill
Memory Stick DuoUSB Adptr (MSAC-US40) Color: Black UPC Code: 027242687233

Optics/Lens

Focal Length: 6.3 -18.9mm 35mm Equivalent: 38 - 114 mm Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF Focal Distance: 4-3/4" (12 cm) (W), 193/4" (50cm) (T) Aperture Range: f2.8-7.1(W), f5.2-13 (T)
1: Viewable area, measured diagonally 2: A portion of the memory is used for data management purposes; approx. 30 MB will be available for image recording. 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: Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chip-set variations Sony, Cyber-shot, Handycam, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Super HAD, Clear RAW, Smart Zoom, Stamina, Trinitron and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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