Sony DKC-FP3, Operating Instructions Manual

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Features
1/2 Inch 1,500,000 Pixel CCD
The digital still camera comes equipped with an all-pixel reading 1/2 inch CCD with
1,500,000 effective picture dots. The unit also uses a primary color filter and 1344
×
1024 pixel high-resolution to reproduce the natural colors and resolution of
photographs.
5
×
Wide Zoom Lens
To make the most of the high-resolution CCD, the camera is equipped with a 5¥ wide
zoom lens for focal distances of 28 mm to 140 mm (equivalent to 35 mm film cameras).
Use together with 2
×
digital zoom to reach the maximum of 10¥ zoom.
* The resolution changes to 640
×
480 pixels when using digital zoom.
Two Finders: Viewfinder and Large LCD
The camera comes equipped with a viewfinder and a 2.5 inch low-temperature,
polysilicon TFT color LCD with CRT contrast, resolution, and response speed.
Precision Speed Auto Focus
With the auto focus function, you can automatically focus on subjects. By pressing the
shutter button halfway, you can lock the focus at a fixed position and change the
composition before taking the picture.
Four Exposure Modes for Various Picture Taking Conditions
Light meter readings are first output from the CCD and then, depending on the picture
taking conditions, one of four modes is chosen: Easy Program Exposure Mode for
general picture-taking, Shutter Speed Priority Mode, Aperture Priority Mode and
Manual Mode.
Two Frames/Second High Speed Picture Taking with Buffer Memory
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Equipped with a continuous picture taking mode, the camera can take 2 frames per
second of high-speed picture taking in 640
×
480 size, low mode.
Taking Pictures for a Longer Period with the “InfoLITHIUM” Battery
and Power Saving Option
Using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery, it is possible to take pictures continuously for about
two hours (with the LCD monitor off). Also, if the power is on and the camera is not
operated for approximately 1 minute, power to the camera shuts off. If the camera is not
operated for about 5 minutes, the whole unit shuts off (Auto Power Off function).