Product Description
This Sony Cyber-shot 5.1MP digital camera has a slim figure with a big screen that makes identifying and choosing the images you really want a breeze. The DSC-T33 features 5.1 effective megapixel Super HAD CCD and 3x optical and 2x digital zoom. The camera comes with Memory Stick media and supports Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Features include a 2.5" 230K pixel TFT Hybrid LCD screen; MPEG VX fine with audio movie mode; 10-second self-timer and much more. Includes microphone and speaker; battery charger; USB and A/V cables; wrist strap and software CD-ROM. Made in USA. 1Hx2-1/3Wx3-4/5L".
From the Manufacturer
Sony's easy to use Cyber-shot DSCT33 has something to offer all levels of user with its 5.1 effective megapixel CCD, 2.5-inch Clear Photo Hybrid LCD, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar zoom lens, advanced camera features, and super-slim robust metal body.
Little Marvel
You can be sure of a perfect picture with the Sony Cyber-shot T33. Though amazingly slim (about the size of a pack of cards), it's packed with features to make life easier for both basic and advanced users. With a 5.1 effective megapixel CCD and the special Sony Real Imaging Processor providing the quality control, your colors will be richer, the detail finer, and your resulting prints larger than ever. It's easier to shoot photos as well. The monitor on the back is comprised of a very substantial 2.5-inch Hybrid LCD with Clear Photo technology, which means that you can view your subject, frame your shot, or review your pictures on a clear, bright screen--even in strong the sunlight.
Precision Engineering
The slim profile of the Sony Cyber-shot T33 hasn't stopped Sony from incorporating a very high quality zoom lens, folded within the metal body to keep the exterior as thin as possible. Carl Zeiss the Vario-Tessar 3x Optical Zoom guarantees that your images will be crystal clear, no matter how much you zoom in. If you need a little extra help, the 6x Digital Zoom, 14x Smart Zoom facility, and 1-centimeter Macro in Magnifying Glass modes are on hand for subjects near and far.
Photos to Go
Small enough for a handbag or shirt pocket, you can take this camera anywhere. If you're at the beach or on the ski slopes, at a fireworks display or at a child's birthday, there's a setting for you among the nine Scene Selection modes. No need to worry about exposure or shutter speed--it's all been pre-set. Just choose the mode to fit and shoot away. Using Sony Memory Stick for storage means you can share your pictures just as easily, or print them out by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer.
While you can take the fully automatic route with this compact camera, not everyone wants to just point and shoot when faced with a good photo opportunity; sometimes you'd like to be a bit more creative. Sony has the answer with the many advanced photographic features on the Cyber-shot T33. Easily adjust the colour saturation, sharpness, and contrast--all this and more is capable with this marvelously thin camera.
Powered Up
Battery performance isn't a problem either as you can fire off up to 180 shots on a single charge of the battery--you won't miss the action because the Real Imaging Processor provides a very quick camera response time. If you do run out of juice, just charge it up again with the power adaptor or dock the camera in the Cyber-shot Station. This companion cradle for the Cyber-shot T33 starts charging the battery as soon as you dock the camera. While it's there, you can view a slideshow or high-resolution MPEG video on the big LCD (the Cyber-shot Station angles the screen perfectly) or on the even bigger TV screen. You can even choose to edit or print your photos while the battery charges. All the connectivity you'll need is on the Cyber-shot station.
About Stamina and Ease of Use
The camera would be nowhere without power, and for this the Cyber-shot T33 makes use of a rechargeable InfoLithium battery that, combined with Sony's Stamina power management, can provide 180 shots on one charge.
For viewing your images and framing your shots on the sizeable 2.5-inch Hybrid LCD monitor, the Cyber-shot T33 makes use of Sony's Clear Photo LCD anti-reflective technology for higher contrast, resolution, and brightness, as well as an enlarged color range. Thanks to Sony's Hybrid technology, the LCD is able to present your subject, menu, and images clearly in bright, outdoor conditions, such as at the ski resort or on the beach, where contrast can often cause viewing problems. The panel protects the LCD and the menu has also been enhanced for ease of use, activating a new animated and enlarged icon feature whenever the user changes the Flash, Macro, or Self-Timer setting.
Ease of use is also behind the provision of the nine Scene Selection modes offered by the Cyber-shot T33. As well as setting automatic exposure, aperture, and shutter speed for a variety of conditions and environments (such as twilight portrait, landscape, or fireworks), there is a high-speed shutter mode and a Magnifying Glass mode. This latter mode works well in conjunction with the large LCD, presenting macro images magnified up to 3.3 times and allowing close shooting down to a distance of 1 centimeter.
The camera has several advanced focussing options including Multi-point and Spot Auto Focus (AF) as well as options for saturation, contrast, and sharpness. There is an exposure bracketing setting and noise reduction options include Clear Color NR and Clear Luminance NR to produce images with finer detail and less noise.
Compact storage is provided by Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo, connectivity options include Hi-Speed USB 2.0, and an enhanced version of the PictBridge interface provides a way for the Cyber-shot T33 to connect directly to a compatible printer without the need for a PC.
About the Real Imaging Processor
The Real Imaging Processor was designed by Sony to provide a faster start-up time, enhanced color reproduction, and an improved signal to noise ratio, resulting in greatly improved picture quality and camera operation. Considerable multi-burst shooting is possible thanks to the Real Imaging Processor as well as a beneficial effect on the battery performance of the Cyber-shot T33. It also makes high-resolution video possible with this digital still camera, recording footage in MPEG Movie VX Fine (480 x 460, 30 frames per second) format--the recording time is only limited by the capacity of your Memory Stick PRO Duo media (optional).
About the Cyber-shot Station and Accessories
Supplied with the Cyber-shot T33, the Cyber-shot Station is a powered cradle that allows the camera to be docked when not being used for shooting. The Cyber-shot station begins charging the battery as soon as the camera is docked and tilted at an ideal angle the camera can provide a slideshow on its large 2.5-inch LCD monitor. It also provides USB, printer, and AV connectivity, so viewing images on a TV or working with them on a PC is simply done.
Sony also includes a variety of accessories with the Cyber-shot T33. These include a 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and adaptor, an AC adaptor, wrist strap, camera holder for tripod, a CD containing software (including Picture Package, Image Mixer) and a USB driver, as well as AV and USB cables. Other optional accessories include an NP-FT1 InfoLithium Battery, several stylish carrying cases as well as underwater housing (MPK-THB) which allows diving with your camera to a depth of 40 meters. (Optional accessories are not included and must be purchased separately.)
Features
- 1/2.4-inch 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. - 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. - Compact Slim Body
The ultra-compact and thin size (17.3 millimeters) of the DSC-T33 makes it the perfect camera to tuck in a pocket or purse for high-quality, high resolution photos almost anywhere. - Real Imaging Processor
The innovative Real Imaging Processor in the DSC-T33 not only improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera response time, decreases shutter lag, and improves battery stamina. - 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. - 0 to 4x Smart Zoom Feature (Up to 12x at VGA Resolution)
Smart Zoom intelligently uses the full CCD to let you zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size--thus avoiding the image degradation of Digital Zooms. - 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. - 2.5-Inch Hybrid LCD Monitor
The enormous 2.5-inch 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. - Clear Photo LCD
The DSC-T33 includes the new Clear Photo LCD which provides higher resolution, contrast ratio and brightness. Images in the LCD will have up to a 40% improvement in color reproduction. - Magnifying Glass Mode
With its extraordinarily close focusing capability (1 centimeter) and oversized LCD, the DSC-T33's Magnifying Glass mode can display images at over 3x actual size. This powerful capability opens up new possibilities in Macro photography. - 5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
By evaluating five 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. - AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator
Briefly illuminating the subject, in low or no-light conditions, the AF Illuminator helps establish a positive focus lock. - 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. - Memory Stick Duo Media
Digital. Powerful. Transportable. Memory Stick Duo media is compact, portable, and rugged--connecting a variety of hardware and software applications. - 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. - 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. - MPEG Movie VX Fine Modes
Captures VGA (640 x 480) high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) audio/video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. Video mail mode captures smaller file sizes suitable for email. - Pre-Flash Metering
With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots. - 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. - Cyber-shot Station Supplied
Placing the DSC-T33 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.
