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Amazon Sales Rank: #9619 in Camera & Photo Brand: Sony Model: MVCCD500 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 3.75" h x 5.44" w x 4.00" l, 1.38 pounds Memory: 156MB Display size: 2.5 5-megapixel Super HAD CCD sensor for enlargements up to 20 x 30 inches Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens; 3x optical zoom plus 4x digital zoom (12x total) Captures full-frame video (640 x 480), limited by CD media (6 minutes for 156 MB disc) Stores images on 3-inch, 156 MB CD-R/RW discs; 1 CD-R and 1 CD-RW included Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NP-FM50 included); connects with PCs and Macs via USB

The Sony Mavica CD500 combines the advantages and capacity of the instant-archive CD-R/RW format with advanced resolution and control flexibility. The Mavica CD500 features a 5-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, and a movie mode that shoots full-frame video. Step-up Value Here's a Sony feature that adds value to this digital camera and differentiates it from other models in the Sony lineup. CD-RW Media: CD Mavica cameras shoot directly to 156 MB CD-R/RW discs, so there's room for hundreds of images and movie clips for instant archiving. Optics and Resolution Optimized for photo enthusiasts, the MVC-CD500 offers a 5-megapixel Super HAD sensor for image detail up to 2,592 x 1,944 pixels and print enlargements up to 20 by 30 inches. Get closer to your subjects with the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 3x optical zoom lens (34-102mm equivalency in 35mm photography). The Mavica CD500 also features a 3.2x digital zoom. Storage and Transfer Images are stored on high-capacity 156 MB CD-R (recordable) and CD-RW (rewritable) discs, enabling you to instantly archive your shots. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. Movie Mode You can capture far more than still images with the MPEG Movie VX function. Most digital cameras' movie modes are limited to 30- or 60-second clips, but the Mavica CD500 can keep shooting until you've filled the CD-R/RW, approximately 6 minutes at full VGA resolution (640 x 480, 16 frames per second). More Features Flexible exposure control is provided with aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual exposure modes. For better command of motion and depth of field, the Program Shift feature allows various aperture and shutter-speed combinations from within the auto mode. The Mavica CD500's five-area multipoint AF can also evaluate five separate areas of the frame and intelligently focuses on the subject, displaying the selected focus point; or, the user can choose any of the five points for manual control. With single, monitoring, and continuous AF modes, the photographer can optimize focusing to the situation, which is especially useful for capturing action shots. The hologram AF illuminator projects a laser pattern on the subject to artificially create contrast, even in low or no light. Multipattern measuring independently meters the light in 49 points of the frame to establish the optimum exposure, even when highlight and shadow are not centered in the frame. Other features include: Large 2.5-inch TFT LCD monitor Pop-up flash with auto, on, off, slow, and red-eye reduction modes Hot-shoe for connecting external flash or remote control Scene modes include twilight, twilight portrait, landscape, beach, and snow Two-shot burst mode and multiburst mode of 16 images at 320 x 240 pixels Power, Size, and Contents The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery NP-FM50 (included). It measures 5.5 x 3.8 x 4.1 inches and weighs 1.3 pounds. This package includes the Mavica CD500 digital camera, battery and battery charger, USB and AV cables, 1 blank CD-R, 1 blank CD-RW, and CD-ROM with imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac. Manufacturer Product Description Sony's MVC-CD500 Digital Still Camera also features massive 5.0 megapixel resolution with a Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar 3X optical/2X Smart Zoom lens and the ability to write to inexpensive optical media. The incredible photos and MPEG video clips you take are saved directly to 156MB CD-R/RW media, measuring only 8 cm in diameter and readable on most CD-ROM equipped PCs. This incredible camera features a broad range of advanced features such as Multi-Point AF (Auto-Focus), Hologram AF, Continuous AF Mode, Multi-Pattern Metering, Pre-Flash Metering, and an advanced shoe for your flash attachment. Giving you all you need to create the most compelling images you've ever seen. 1/1.8" 5.0 Megapixel Effective Super HAD CCD Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD's provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. 5 Megapixel (2592 x 1944) image size with its high resolution CCD, the MVC-CD500 captures in 4 image sizes, TIFF and Fine or Standard JPEG. 3X Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Lens Famous for sharpness & color accuracy, the Vario-Sonnar 3X Optical zoom lens features 7 elements in 8 groups with 2 aspheric elements. Its fast f2.0 aperture is great for low light shooting. Optical Zoom helps you bring distant subjects closer & pull back for wide shots. 0 - 4.0X Smart Zoom (at VGA Size) Smart Zoom 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. Recordable CD Media CD Mavica cameras shoot directly to 156MB CD-R/RW discs, so there's room for hundreds of images and movie clips. The optical disc also provides "instant archiving" -- there's no need to transfer to the PC as with flash media. 5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus Evaluating 5 separate areas of the frame, Sony's Multi-Point AF system intelligently focuses on the subject and displays the selected focus point. Alternately, choose any of the 5 points for manual control. 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. Manual Exposure Controls Flexible Exposure control is provided with Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual Exposure modes. Program Shift lets you select aperture/shutter speed combinations for direct control of motion and depth of field, while still in Program AE mode. Scene Selection Mode With 6 Scene Modes, camera parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Snow and Beach presets make great shots easy. 2.5" LCD Monitor Extra-large LCD provides excellent viewing and playback clarity, even outdoors. For eye-level viewing, add the optional DSAC-MVC eye-level finder. Multi-Burst Mode Captures 16 320x240 frames as part of a single 1280x960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second frame intervals provide convenient motion analysis. MPEG Movie VX Mode Captures VGA (640x480) high frame rate (16 fps) audio/video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. MPEG Movie Video Mail mode captures smaller files sizes suitable for email. Hot Shoe and ACC Terminal Connect Sony's HVL-F32X flash or Remote Controls with ACC terminal, or synchronize other flash units or studio lighting with the Hot Shoe terminal. Rechargeable InfoLithium Batteries Provides reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting, without "memory effect". AC-L15 adaptor/ charger provides stable power for USB transfer.

Most helpful customer reviews 229 of 232 people found the following review helpful. it's the little things that set this apart By Amazon Customer First i want to dispell any misconceptions: just because this is a CD-based digicam does not mean it's big, slow, loud, and a battery hog. It's not exactly tiny, but it's not huge either. It's about the same size as a 35mm SLR with a small normal lens. It's as fast, if not faster, than digicams without moving parts. You can't hear the disc spinning unless you're in a quiet room and you actually put your ear up to the camera and listen carefully. The rechargeable battery that comes with it lasts over 2 hours easy (or well over 200 shots). Not bad for a cam with a CD burner and a huge LCD.The pros:Carl Zeiss lens. Name brand lens known among professionals for its high quality.Big fat beautiful LCD. Its impressive. Several people can gather around and watch movies or images taken with the camera.It can record movies. I know a lot of digicams can do this as a bonus feature, but lets face it no one uses this feature because most digicams [are bad] at taking movies. NOT THIS ONE. it takes very good movies. so you'll actually use the movie feature. about 6 min of video (640x480) with audio on a 156MB CD. There is a good mic and good speaker (for playback).The MENUS ARE GREAT. A lot of people overlook this detail. What do i mean? well, digicams use menus for changing settings. with most of them, the menus are confusing and stupid. like you have to dig through 2 submenus and hit ok 5 times before you can change the image size/resolution. not this camera! the menus are clear and simple and there are no submenus! even a novice can pick this up and figure it out without studying an instruction manual. for example: to change image size/resolution you simply hit the image size button push up or down (theres 5 different sizes) then thats it. also there buttons for commonly used things like changing flash mode and switching to macro (close up) mode. i also love the jog dial. this is for manual focus as well as for changing the shutter speed and aperture on the fly WITHOUT ANY... MENUS! you have to actually use the camera to appreciate how important this is.the infolithium battery that comes with it is nice. it tells you EXACTLY how much time you have left (like 113min instead of a stupid little meaningless battery icon). if you want another battery, (strongly recommended) its expensive though. it's nice to be able to use the camera without constantly worrying about how much battery life is remaining.CD-RW discs cost next to nothing. its very cool to be able to take a disc out and pop it into any computer to view images. it comes with usb cable and a/v cable for tv viewing. no remote control though :-(the built-in flash is very good. range is little over 16feet. not bad at all for built-in. there's a hot shoe if youre hardcore and want to get a bigger flash.The cons:expensive proprietary rechargeable batteries and no streaming USB. whats streaming USB? with it you can hook up a digicam to your computer and use it as a webcam on steroids. not many digicams have this feature though. WHY?????????you will not be disappointed with this camera. now click yes this review was helpful! >:O 45 of 45 people found the following review helpful. The Best Currently Available By Richard R. Carlton I am a professional radiographer and photographer (25 years now) and I used both the Sony CD500, CD400, CD350, CD300, as well as a Nikon Coolpix for field research x-raying mummies in Peru. This means the cameras were pushed hard.....blowing sand, huge contrast ranges, high resolution radiographs needed, fast manual control of radical light conditions, etc.....essentially most of the tough conditions and imaging requirements you can imagine. Here's what I found: The Sony Mavica CD500 & 300 beat them all. It's not the most expensive or the best resolution but we all thought it did the best job. Mavica CD500: best of