Sony - Cyber-shot 5.1MP Digital Camera

Real Imaging Processor circuit reduces shutter lag and improves camera response time, battery stamina and picture quality; 14-bit DXP (Digital eXtended Processor) A/D conversion provides extended dynamic contrast and detail; slow shutter noise reduction

6 scene modes activate situation-specific settings (twilight, twilight portrait, landscape, soft snap, candle, beach); burst mode shoots up to 16 frames at 1.6 fps; multiburst mode captures sixteen 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image

5-area multipoint autofocus ensures proper focus with off-center subjects; monitoring AF mode prefocuses before you press the shutter button to help you catch action shots; AF illuminator uses a brief light to achieve focus lock in low light

Manual exposure mode allows greater control for advanced photographers; multipattern measuring checks 49 light-metering points for optimal exposure; auto white balance with 4 manual preset modes to create natural lighting under different conditions

Preflash metering uses a flash burst to preset the exposure; flash modes include auto, forced on, forced off and slow synchro; adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction; sepia and black-and-white image effects

MPEG Movie VX mode with audio capture records VGA (640 x 480) clips at 16 or 30 fps*, limited in length only by available media card capacity; video mail mode (8 fps) records smaller file sizes for easy e-mail

Memory Stick media slot (32MB included), with support for optional Memory Stick PRO

High-speed USB 2.0 interface and A/V output; direct-print capability with any PictBridge-enabled printer

*Note: MPEG VX Fine movie recording at 30 fps requires optional Memory Stick PRO media (not included)