Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S600 User manual

FEATURES
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STEP-UP FEATURE
1/2.7" 4.1 Megapixel 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.
3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom
Optical zoom helps you fill the
frame with your subject for better
pictures. And Sony’s Precision
Digital Zoom helps bring your subject closer
with an extra 2X magnification
0 –10X Smart Zoom®Feature
(at VGA Resolution)
The Smart Zoom feature
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.
Carl Zeiss®Vario-Tessar®Lens
The Vario-Tessar lens is specially
produced for very compact cameras.
This specialized design allows quick
auto-focus, appealing zoom range while still
maintaining a compact design.
Real Imaging Processor™Technology
The innovative Real Imaging
Processor in the DSC-L1 not
only improves picture quality and
clarity but also improves camera response
time, decreases shutter lag and improves
battery stamina.
Live Histogram Display
Available in capture and playback
the Live Histogram displays the
concentration of pixels at each
luminosity value making it easy to evaluate
correct exposure.
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.
5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
By evaluating 5 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.
Selectable Focus Mode
Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you
anticipate the action by focusing even before
you press the shutter release.
Multi-Pattern Measuring
Independently light-metering 49
points of the frame, Multi-Pattern
Measuring establishes the
optimum exposure, even when highlight and
shadow isn’t centered in the frame.
Scene Selection Mode
With 7 Scene Modes, parameters
can be matched to the shooting
conditions. Choose from one of
the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait,
Landscape, Soft Snap, Candle, Snow, or Beach
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.
Slow Shutter Noise Reduction
During long exposures, Slow
Shutter NR captures the scene,
and then the CCD noise pattern
with a dark frame exposure. By subtracting the
two, even long exposures can be clear.
Memory Stick Duo™Media
Digital. Powerful. Transportable.™
Memory Stick Duo media is
compact, portable and rugged—
connecting a variety of hardware and software
applications.
4 Shot Burst Mode
Capture up to 4 shots at full
resolution at 1.1 frames/sec.
Perfect for high speed subjects or
fast moving action such as sports
Multi-Burst Mode
Captures 16 320 x 240 frames as
part of a single 1280 x 960 image
which plays back sequentially in the
camera. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second.
MPEG Movie VX Standard/Fine Mode
with Audio
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.
Super Compact Design
The DSC-L1 is super compact (less than 100
cc's) and easy to use, helping you capture life
as it happens. Small enough to wear, with
colors to complement any fashion.
PictBridge™Compatibility
Connect to any PictBridge™
compatible printer with the supplied
USB cable and print directly from the
camera. Images can be viewed and selected
for printing right on the camera’s LCD, with
menus for print quantity, date and index print.
Rechargeable InfoLithium®Battery
Provides reliable, long-lasting
power for continuous shooting,
without “Memory Effect”. The
supplied AC-LS5 adapter/charger provides
stable power for USB Transfer.
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DSC-L1
Cyber-shot®Digital Still Camera
COLOR OPTIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Imaging Device: 1/2.7" 4.1 (effective) Megapixel Super HAD™CCD
Recording Media: Memory Stick Duo™Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media
Lens Construction: 7 Elements in 6 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements
Zoom: 3X Optical
Smart Zoom
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Feature: 0 –10X (at VGA Resolution)
Digital Zoom: Precision, 0 –2.0X range, 6X total
Filter Diameter: N/A
Focal Length: 5.1 –15.3mm
35mm Equivalent: 32 –96mm
Aperture: f2.8 –f5.1
Auto Focus : 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, 5-Step Manual
Minimum Focus Distance: 4 8⁄11" (12cm)
Macro Focus Distance: N/A
Shutter Speed: 1/8 –1/2000 sec. (Auto)
1 –1/2000 sec. (Program Auto)
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
Color LCD: 1.5" 78K Pixel TFT Hybrid LCD Screen
Flash Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro
Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off
Flash Effective Range: 7 7⁄8" –6' 6" (0.2 - 2.0m)
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
Burst Mode: 4 Shot (4MP), 4 Shot (3MP), 10 Shot (1 MP) 30 (VGA) 1.1 FPS
Picture Effects: Sepia, Black & White
ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400
Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Candle,
Snow, Beach
Self-Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds
Audio/Video Output: N/A
Still Image Modes: Normal ( JPEG Fine/Standard), Burst, Multi-Burst
MPEG Movie Modes: MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640 x 480 at 30fps),
(MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO media)
MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640 x 480 at 16fps),
Video Mail (160 x 112 at 8fps) with Audio
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes
USB Terminal: Yes, Supports USB 2.02
Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media Compatibility*: Tested to support up to
512MB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Compatible Battery: Designed for use with NP-FT1 InfoLithium®Rechargeable
Supplied Software: Picture Package™for Sony v1.1 (Windows), Pixela™
ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh), USB Driver, Cyber-shot Life
tutorial (Windows)
OS Compatibility: Microsoft®Windows®98/98SE/Me/ 2000/XP Home/XP Pro
Macintosh®OS 9.1/9.2/X (10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3)
Supplied Accessories: NP-FT1 Rechargeable InfoLithium®Battery, AC-LS5 Battery
Charger, Tripod Adaptor, USB Cable, Neck Strap, MSA-
M16A Memory Stick®Media, Memory Stick DUO Adaptor,
Software CD-ROM
Dimensions: 3 11⁄15" x 1 3⁄4" x 1" (95 x 44.3 x 25.7mm)
Weight: 4.0 oz (122g) Body; 5.0 oz. (152g) Body w/Battery, Media, Neck Strap ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights
reserved. Sony, Cyber-shot, Cyber-shot Station, Digital, Powerful, Transportable, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the
Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick PRO, Real Imaging Processor, Smart Zoom and Super HAD are trademarks of
Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. Microsoft and Windows are registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change with-
out notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. All screen images simulated.
1Recording numbers are approximate and will vary depending upon the images. Available storage capacity
of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data
management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is:16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220,
512=460.
2Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
ACC-CFT Accessory Kit
AC-LS5 AC Adaptor
BC-TR1 Battery Charger
DC-CL1 Car Battery Adaptor
LCS-CSB/H Soft Carrying Case
LCS-CSD Soft Carrying Case
LCS-LA Soft Carrying Case
LCS-PA S Soft Carrying Case
MSH-M64A, MSH-M128A Memory Stick
Duo™Media
NP-FT1 Rechargeable Battery Pack
SPK-LA Sports Pack
VCT-1500L Tripod
VCT-TK1 Pocketable TRIPOD
VMC-14UMB2 USB Cable
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3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode
Adjustable Color Saturation/Contrast
Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR
MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide
Supports High Speed USB 2.02
DSC-L1
Cyber-shot®Digital Still Camera
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Memory Stick 2304x1728 2304x1536 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480
Duo™Media14.1 MP (3:2) 3 MP 1 MP VGA
16MB 8/14 8/14 10/18 24/46 97/243
32MB 16/30 16/30 20/37 50/93 196/491
64MB 32/60 32/60 41/74 101/187 394/985
128MB 65/121 65/121 582/149 202/376 790/1,975
Memory Stick
PRO™Duo Media1
256MB 119/216 119/216 148/264 357/649 1,428/3,571
512MB 242/440 242/440 302-537 726/1,320 2,904/7,261
JPEG STILL IMAGE MODE
Fine/Standard Picture Quality
Memory Stick MPEG VX MPEG VX Video Mail
Duo™Media (640x480) Fine (640x480) Standard (160x112)
16MB – 42s 11m 12s
32MB – 1m 27s 22m 42s
64MB – 2m 56s 45m 41s
128MB – 5m 54s 1h 31m 33s
Memory Stick
Pro™Duo Media
256MB 2m 57s 10m 42s 2h 51m 21s
512MB 6m 2s 21m 47s 5h 47m 05s
MPEG MOVIE MODE
Maximum Storage Time
CAMERA WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES