Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S800

Teaming great looks and superb imaging performance with a powerful 6x zoom lens, the Sony Cybershot DSC-S800 opens up the exciting world of digital photography to everyone. Weighing just 185g (without battery and media), the beautifully compact Sony Cybershot S800 stands out from the crowd thanks to its sleek lines and luxurious allmetal body.

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FEATURES

Sony S800 camera - Zoom lens
The powerful 6x zoom lens is naturally complemented by excellent imaging capabilities. Experienced photographers will value the 8.1 effective Megapixel resolution 1/1.8-inch Super HAD CCD sensor for crisp, clear images that still look great even when enlarged to A4 sized prints. Novices and photo experts alike will also appreciate the camera's high sensitivity that makes it easier to grab blur-free images with fast-moving subjects or when shooting in low light without flash. The Sony S800 features a special high sensitivity mode of ISO 1250, selectable via the user-friendly mode dial for great results every time.

Sony Cybershot DSC-S800 - Screen and Guide
It's easy to view your shots on the high-quality 2.5-inch TFT LCD screen. With an exceptionally high resolution of 230K dots, every detail is reproduced with crystal clarity, superb contrast and accurate colour reproduction. Despite its powerful imaging capabilities, you don't have to be a photo enthusiast to get the best out of the Sony Cybershot DSC-S800 digital compact camera. The easy-to-follow Function Guide offers simple advice on picking the optimal shooting mode for any subject. There's also on-screen guidance that shows a suggested size for printing paper and the number of images remaining, dependent on remaining memory space.

Sony Cyber-shot S800 - Energy and Memory
The Sony DSC-S800 is equipped with a one-touch Direct Playback button that switches straight to Playback mode while shooting for quick, confident checking of your images. The supplied NiMH AA battery pack allows a generous 390 shots between charges, so there's no need to worry about running out of power during a day's busy shooting. 54MB of internal memory provides plenty of capacity for storing your shots and is easily expandable by adding convenient, reliable Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo removable media for even more shooting space.

Sony Cybershot S800 digital compact camera accessories
To complement the S800 there are a wide range of accessories available such as a range of stylish and compact dye-sublimation photo printers (including the DPP-FP90, 70 and 60), practical carrying cases and additional batteries to ensure you never miss a shot. The Cyber-shot S800 will be available throughout Europe from end of May 2007 and will be available to pre order at sonystyle-europe.com.

Sony Cybershot S800 camera features
• Powerful 6x optical zoom lens
• 8.1 effective Megapixels
• 1/1.8-inch Super HAD CCD
• High sensitivity ISO 1250
• User-friendly Function Guide and Direct Play button
• Stylish design with full metal body
• Large 2.5-inch, 230K dots LCD screen
• Up to 390 shot shooting STAMINA

Sony DSC-S800 key features
• 8.1 effective Megapixels
• 6x optical zoom, 12x digital zoom, up to 30 smart zoom
• ISO 1250 high sensitivity (REI) for shooting in low-light situations
• Large 2.5-inch (6.2cm) LCD screen
• Silver full metal body, compact design
• 56MB internal memory
• High quality Sony lens
• 2cm macro for close-up shooting
• Easy operation with an on-screen function guide
• 16:9 mode for playback on a widescreen TV
• Motion-JPEG (30 fps movie mode with audio)
• PictBridge for direct connection to printer without need for PC
• STAMINA battery life, up to 390 shots (CIPA standard with LCD screen on)
• In box: 2x NiMH batteries, charger, AV & USB cables, wrist strap and software
• On-screen menu in choice of 15 languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

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PICTURES

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SPECIFICATION

IMAGE SENSOR

Sensor and Size 1/1.8"CCD

Effective Pixels Approx. 8,068k pixels

Colour Filter Primary colour (3Color)

Scan System Interlace scan

LENS

Lens Type Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

Focal Length (35mm conversion) 7.8-46.8mm(37-222mm)

F Number 2.8-4.8

Optical Zoom 6x

Precision Digital Zoom 12x

Smart Zoom 5M:Approx.7.6x, 3M:Approx.9.6x, 2M:Approx.12.0x, VGA:Approx.30x, 16:9:Approx.10x

Super Steady Shot No

IMAGE PROCESSOR

Image Processor Yes

DXP 12 bit

Start-up Time Approx. 2.7sec.

Shutter Time Lag Approx. 0.9sec.

FOCUSING

Auto Focus Range W:50cm-Infinity, T:50cm-Infinity

Macro Auto Focus Range W:Approx.2cm to Infinity, T:Approx.70cm to Infinity

Magnifying Glass Mode Range No

Auto Focus Method Single, Monitoring

Auto Focus Area Multi Point, Centre Weighted, Spot and Flexible Spot

Auto Focus Illuminator Yes

CONTROL AND SETTINGS

Aperture Range Auto(F2.8-F9.7)/Program auto(F2.8-F9.7)

Shutter Speed Auto(1/8-1/2000)/Program auto(1"-1/2000)

ISO Sensitivity Auto/80/200/400/800/1250)

Light Metering Multi Pattern, Centre Weighted, Spot, AF Area Weighted

Exposure Compensation Yes(plus/minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV step)

Live Histogram Indicator No

Sharpness/Contrast +/-1 Step

White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One push

NR Slow Shutter No

Dynamic Range Optimiser No

Face Detection No

Other Self Timer (10 sec./2 sec.), Red Eye Reduction, Pre-Flash

FLASH

Flash Mode Auto, Forced-Flash, Slow Synchro, No Flash

Flash Range ISO Auto: 0.5-5.0m(W) / 0.5-2.9m(T)
ISO 1250: up to 8.8m(W) / 5.1m(T)

Flash Level Setting +/-1 Step

Auto Daylight Synchro Flash No

SHOOTING MODES

Scene Selection Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-speed shutter, Flower, High Sensitivity, Extra High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting

Colour Mode / Picture Effects Vivid, Rich, Natural, B&W, Sepia

LCD

LCD 6.2cm (2.5"type) TFT

Viewfinder No

STILL IMAGE RECORDING

Recording Modes Normal, Burst, Bracketing, Multi Burst

Recording Formats JPEG/AVI

Image Playback Rotate, Zoom, Trimming, Resize and Slide Show

Burst Mode Yes

MOVING IMAGE RECORDING

MPEG Movie VX Fine No

MPEG Movie VX Standard No

Presentation 320 x 240 ,30 fps

Video Mail No

SOUND

Microphone Yes (mono)

Speaker Yes

CONNECTION

USB 2.0 Connection Yes (Mass Storage, PTP, PictBridge, MultiConfiguration)

Other Connections -

PictBridge™ Compatible Yes

POWER

Battery Life on Supplied Batteries Supplied 390shots/195 mins

OTHER

Dimensions (WxHxD) 92.7mm x 62.7mm x 39.3mm

Weight (without accessories) 185g

Body Material Full Metal

STORAGE

Internal Memory 54MB

Media Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed)

Other Media -

SUPPLIED ACCESSORY & SOFTWARE

Accessories Battery charger, A/V cable, USB Cable, Power cord, Wrist Strap, CD-Rom, Batteries

Software Windows: Picture Motion Browser Ver 2.0.05, USB Driver;
Mac: USB Driver

COMPATIBILITY

Image Software -

USB Driver Software -