Sony DSC-F505 Digital camera review

The new Sony DSC-F505 CyberShot is radically different from all the other 2- megapixel digicams with the exception of the Nikon Coolpix 950. It has a swiveling (+90 to -50 degrees) zoom lens that rotates independantly of the LCD display. The F505 sports a longer focal length 5X optical zoom lens and the digicam world's first hybrid, 2-inch color LCD display that is viewable even in direct sunlight.The F505 camera is also encased in a highly durable, die-cast magnesium alloy body.

Sony DSC-F505 Specifications:

• Viewfinder LCD only


• LCD Screen 2.0" (51mm)


• Video Out NTSC (PAL in Europe)


• Special Features MPEG video recording to 15 seconds, unusually sharp lens


• Power Sony NP-FS11 battery, included charger/AC adapter


• Usable Battery Types InfoLITHIUM(tm) only


• Size 4.25 x 2.5 x 5.4 inches (107.2 x 62.2 x 135.9 mm)


• Weight 15 ounces (435g) w/o batteries


• Shutter Speed Range 1/8 to 1/725


• Exposure TTL, Automatic


• Exposure Compensation +/- 1.5EV, 1/2EV steps


• Self-Timer 10 seconds


• Focus TTL Automatic, or manual with focus indicator


• Focus Range 19.6in. (50cm) to infinity


• Macro Range 3.15in (8cm) to 19.6in. (50cm)


• Storage Removable Memory Stick, 4MB included


• Image Capacity 5-50


• File Format(s) JPEG


• Image Capture Cycle Time, secs (High/Low Res) 3.5/3.0


• Image Download Time, secs @115K baud ("HQ" image mode) USB: 849K in 3.7 seconds: 229 KB/sec


• Flash Range 11.8 inches - 8.3 feet (0.3 - 2.5m)


• Flash Modes Auto, On, Off


• Software PictureGear (Windows), USB driver (Mac)


• Sensor Resolution (Pixels): 2,022,096 pixels, 1/2 inch


• Image Dimensions :1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480


• Compression Levels :Fine, Normal


• Sensitivity: - ASA/ISO equivalent rating EV +8 to 21
  (2.0 to 16,000 foot-candles, 22 to 175,000 lux)


• ISO not stated


• Lens Type Glass


• Lens - Focal Length (35mm equivalents) 38-190mm


• Lens - Aperture Range f2.8-f/3.3 to f/8.0


• Filter Threads 52mm


• Optional Accessories Soft case, add'l batteries, accessory lenses, 8, 16, 32, 64 meg Memory Sticks (strongly recommend purchase of at least one larger memory card!)

The Cyber-shot DSC-F505 digital camera offers the flexibility of digital imaging with the performance features and manual adjustments that give users precise control over the outcome of their pictures.

The Cyber-shot DSC-F505 camera also has a high-speed USB interface to transfer images to a USB-equipped PC 50 times faster than serial connectors. This makes it an ideal tool for business presentations, family use or to add pictures or short movies to e-mail,web pages and graphics design applications.

Cyber-shot DSC-F505 camera have powerful battery sony NP-FS11 lithium ion battery,longer battery life,1300 pic images

High imaging performance is synonymous with the built-in Carl Zeiss "Vario-Sonnar" lens system that is part of the Cyber-shot DSC-F505 camera. It provides among the best optics systems in the industry to deliver crisp detail and image clarity.
The 5X optical and 10X precision digital zoom with macro focus and a manual focus ring delivers a sharper, clearer picture when zooming-in. Improved interpolation technology delivers cleaner digital zooming with less distortion than other cameras when using digital zoom.

The Cyber-shot DSC-F505 digital camera captures 1600 x 1200 resolution images with a 1/2" CCD, custom designed for digital still photography. The images have a color depth of 24-bits, providing sharpness, depth and negligible distortion compared with the natural image. Print outs at this resolution are comparable with conventional photographs.

A number of manual features on the Cyber-shot DSC-F505 camera allow users more control over image capture. These features include: one-button white balance control (auto/indoor/outdoor/one-push); one-button spot meter settings; and programmable auto exposure (AE). The programmed AE mode allows users the selection of the best aperture and shutter speeds for a given scene, lighting or action with: Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Twilight Mode/Twilight + Mode, Landscape and Pan Focus.

The Cyber-shot DSC-F505 features Sony's popular MPEG Movie Mode that allows consumers capture video and audio for business or pleasure. Sony's Playback Zoom with Crop and Save feature lets the consumer edit images during playback by zooming in and cropping the original image.

Above all, you can find sony DSC-F505 is a power battery whith high quality battery(NP-FS11 battery) and image.If you want to buy a camera,the dsc-f505 is your best choice.