Sony DSC-F828 Specification Guide
2/3" 8.0 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCDs provide excellent
image quality by allowing more
Diode) CCDs provide excellent
image quality by allowing more
light to pass to each pixel, increasing
sensitivity and reducing noise.
sensitivity and reducing noise.
4 Color System
Sony’s Red/Green/Blue +
Emerald (RGB+E) system
Emerald (RGB+E) system
captures color more like human color
perception for more accurate and lifelike
images.
perception for more accurate and lifelike
images.
Carl Zeiss
®
Vario Sonnar
®
T* Lens
Famous for sharpness and color
accuracy, the lens features 12
elements in 9 groups including 3
accuracy, the lens features 12
elements in 9 groups including 3
aspheric elements. Special T* coatings
greatly reduce internal reflections for
more natural and vibrant images.
greatly reduce internal reflections for
more natural and vibrant images.
7X Optical Zoom Lens
With a focal length from 28mm
wide angle to 200mm telephoto
(35mm equivalent), the
wide angle to 200mm telephoto
(35mm equivalent), the
mechanically coupled 7X zoom lens covers
an extensive range of shooting conditions—
without the need for additional lenses.
Selectable Precision Digital (2X/14X total) or
Smart Zoom™ feature (35X at VGA size)
extend the flexibility. The fast f2.0~2.8
aperture enhances available light and short
depth of field flexibility.
an extensive range of shooting conditions—
without the need for additional lenses.
Selectable Precision Digital (2X/14X total) or
Smart Zoom™ feature (35X at VGA size)
extend the flexibility. The fast f2.0~2.8
aperture enhances available light and short
depth of field flexibility.
Real Imaging Processor
Sony’s Real Imaging Processor
CPU converts RGB+E input to
ideal RGB, and manages image
CPU converts RGB+E input to
ideal RGB, and manages image
control and power consumption. Because
it’s optimized for Digital Camera functions, it
provides outstanding image quality, extraor-
dinary speed and improved battery life.
it’s optimized for Digital Camera functions, it
provides outstanding image quality, extraor-
dinary speed and improved battery life.
Dual Media Compatibility
The DSC-F828 is capable of
using not only Memory Stick
using not only Memory Stick
®
Media and Memory Stick PRO™
Media when capturing images, but also
CompactFlash
CompactFlash
®
Type I/II as well as Microdrive
media. This offers added flexibility and
storage options when taking pictures.
storage options when taking pictures.
MPEG Movie VX Fine Modes
Captures VGA (640 x 480)
high frame rate (up to 30
frames per second in Fine
high frame rate (up to 30
frames per second in Fine
Mode) audio/video clips with length
limited only by the capacity of the media.
Video mail mode captures smaller file
sizes suitable for email.
limited only by the capacity of the media.
Video mail mode captures smaller file
sizes suitable for email.
NightShot
®
Infrared System and
NightFraming System
Capture infrared digital images
in total darkness at up to 10 feet
away. By illuminating the subject
in total darkness at up to 10 feet
away. By illuminating the subject
with infrared light and removing
the CCD’s IR cut filter, detailed
images can be captured even in
the CCD’s IR cut filter, detailed
images can be captured even in
total darkness. For capturing beautiful color
images in low or no light, NightFraming
illuminates the subject with the NightShot
images in low or no light, NightFraming
illuminates the subject with the NightShot
®
Infrared System for proper framing, focuses
with the Hologram AF™ feature and
illuminates the scene with the flash.
with the Hologram AF™ feature and
illuminates the scene with the flash.
Hologram AF™ Illuminator
Projecting a Class 1 laser pattern
Hologram AF illuminator reads
the contrast between the
Hologram AF illuminator reads
the contrast between the
pattern’s edge and the subject for precise
focuses, even in low or no light situations.
focuses, even in low or no light situations.
Manual Exposure Controls
Flexible Exposure control is
provided with Aperture Priority
(f2.0–8.0), Shutter Priority
provided with Aperture Priority
(f2.0–8.0), Shutter Priority
(30sec–1/3200 sec) and Manual Exposure
modes. Exposure Value Compensation (EV)
and Flash output level control allow for
even more control over your images.
modes. Exposure Value Compensation (EV)
and Flash output level control allow for
even more control over your images.
Manual Zoom and Manual Focus Rings
Dual independent Zoom and
Focus rings provide precise
and detailed control over the
Focus rings provide precise
and detailed control over the
amount of zoom and the overall focus of
the image with just a turn of the rings.
Fast intuitive framing when zooming, and
finely detailed focusing is easy with the
natural “feel” of the rings.
the image with just a turn of the rings.
Fast intuitive framing when zooming, and
finely detailed focusing is easy with the
natural “feel” of the rings.
Eye-Level & 1.8" LCD Monitor
For accurate framing; and following fast
action, both the 235K pixel eye-level finder
and the 1.8" 134K pixel LCD provide
through-the-lens viewing and menu display.
For accurate framing; and following fast
action, both the 235K pixel eye-level finder
and the 1.8" 134K pixel LCD provide
through-the-lens viewing and menu display.
5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
By evaluating 5 separate focus
areas of the frame, Sony’s
Multi-Point AF system can
areas of the frame, Sony’s
Multi-Point AF system can
intelligently focus on the subject and avoid
mistakenly focusing on the background. In
addition, you can manually select a point,
or position a point anywhere in the frame
with Flexible Spot AF.
mistakenly focusing on the background. In
addition, you can manually select a point,
or position a point anywhere in the frame
with Flexible Spot AF.
Continuous Auto Focus
To maintain accurate focus
lock with fast moving subjects,
Continuous AF keeps focusing
lock with fast moving subjects,
Continuous AF keeps focusing
from the time the camera is turned on
until the moment of exposure.
until the moment of exposure.
Slow Shutter Noise Reduction
During long exposures, those
longer than 1/25 second, the
camera captures two exposures
longer than 1/25 second, the
camera captures two exposures
with each press of the shutter button. The
first exposure captures the scene, and the
second exposure captures the CCD noise
pattern with a dark frame exposure. By
subtracting the two, even long exposures
can be clear.
first exposure captures the scene, and the
second exposure captures the CCD noise
pattern with a dark frame exposure. By
subtracting the two, even long exposures
can be clear.
RAW Mode & Data Converter
Capture raw data directly from
the CCD before any in-camera
processing, while a separate
the CCD before any in-camera
processing, while a separate
JPEG is stored for viewing convenience.
Sony's RAW converter software provides
extensive control of gamma, white
balance, color and sharpness for fine
tuning the image.
Sony's RAW converter software provides
extensive control of gamma, white
balance, color and sharpness for fine
tuning the image.
Advanced Accessory Shoe and ACC
Terminal
Terminal
Connect Sony’s HVL-F32X
flash or remote controls with
the ACC Terminal, or
flash or remote controls with
the ACC Terminal, or
synchronize other flash units or studio
lighting with the Hot Shoe Terminal.
lighting with the Hot Shoe Terminal.
F E A T U R E S
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S T E P - U P F E AT U R E
DSC-F828
Cyber-shot
®
Digital Still Camera