Sony DSC S500 Digital Camera

Sony DSC S500 Digital Camera
A remarkable combination of value, simplicity and performance make the Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-S500 a perfect choice for first-time digital photographers. The DSC-S500 combines 6.0 megapixel resolution with a quality 3X optical zoom lens design, terrific wide-angle shooting capability, 25 MB1 Internal Memory for capturing shots in-camera, and a bright 2.4" 2 LCD screen that allows you to check your shots and share results immediately.
Key Feature :
6.0 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. The Sony advanced Super HAD™ (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.
3X Optical/2X Digital Zoom
3X Optical Zoom helps the DSC-S500 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots for better composition; the Sony precision 2X Digital Zoom provides an additional 2X magnification to zoom in close without jagged edges.
Capture Images In-Camera
With 25 MB2 Internal Memory, the DSC-S500 allows you to shoot without using a memory card -- then easily transfer your images to optional Memory Stick Duo™ media, upload photos to your computer or make prints on your digital printer.
Large 2.4" 1 LCD Screen
The DSC-S500 gives you a big, bright LCD screen for reading camera menus, composing shots, checking results and sharing your photos on location.
Convenient Photo Modes
To adjust quickly for specific shooting situations, the DSC-S500 lets you choose from several convenient photo modes: Auto, P-Auto, and Scene Selections for Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Candlelight, and Beach environments.
QVGA Movie Mode
The DSC-S500 can capture 320 x 240 AVI audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second), with length limited only by the capacity of your media.
Burst Mode
You can fire off three shots automatically at 1-second intervals (VGA standard mode) or 2-second intervals (6 MP mode) -- a great way to capture a child’s first steps or a pet’s best tricks.
Stamina® Battery Power
With optional Sony NiMH rechargeable batteries, you can capture up to an amazing 3502 shots -- shooting capacity that’s about the equivalent of 10 rolls of 35mm film. With supplied AA alkaline batteries, the DSC-S500 can capture up to 602 shots.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience
The DSC-S500 has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo™ media -- the compact, high-capacity storage media that are compatible with millions of devices worldwide.
Cyber-shot Viewer Software
Sony's new software that makes it easier to upload images from camera or Memory Stick Duo™ media -- then organize and browse through photos on your PC screen by simply scrolling through thumbnail images.

Sony DSC S500 Digital Camera
Hardware
LCD 2.4"2 (110K Pixels TFT LCD Screen)
Viewfinder N/A
Lens Construction 6 Elements in 5 Groups, 2 Aspheric Elements
Microphone/Speaker Yes/Yes
Lens Type Sony
Docking Station N/A
General
Recording Media 25MB1 internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick® DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO™ Media
Imaging Device 1/2.5" Super HAD™ CCD
Megapixel 6.0 MP
Optics/Lens
Total Zoom 6X
Optical Zoom 3X
Digital Zoom 0-2.0X (Precision)
Smart Zoom® Technology Up to 4.1X (3MP), 5.1X (2MP), 13X (VGA Resolution)3
35mm Equivalent 32-96mm
Aperture f2.8-5.6(W), f4.8-9.7 (T)
EV Compensation ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
Focal Distance Normal Minimum: 19 3/4" (50cm)
Focal Length 5.4 – 16.2 mm
Focus Center Weighted AF
ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed 1/8-1/2000 sec. (Auto); 1-1/2000 sec. (Program Auto)
Filter Diameter N/A
Macro Mode Auto Macro
Minimum Focus Distance 2" (5 cm)
Convenience
Burst Mode 3 Shot at 2.0 fps (6MP JPEG fine), 3 Shot VGA at 1.0 fps (JPEG std.)
Date/Time Stamp No/ No
Erase/Protect Yes/ Yes
Media/Battery Indicator Yes/ Yes
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility Tested to support up to 4GB Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Movie Mode(s) Presentation (AVI 320 x 240, 30FPS)
Color Mode(s) N/A
Power Save Mode Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
Red-Eye Reduction Yes (On/Off)
Scene Mode(s) Beach, Candle, Landscape, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Self Timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Still Image Mode(s) Burst, JPEG (Fine/Standard)
White Balance Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Inputs and Outputs
Accessory Terminal N/A
Audio/Video Output(s) Yes
Input(s) N/A
USB Port(s) Yes (Supports USB 2.06)
Operating Conditions
Flash Effective Range ISO Auto: 19" to 8.2' (0.5-2.5 m)
Flash Mode(s) Auto, Forced, Off, Slow Synchro
Video
Hybrid Record Mode N/A
Power
Battery Capacity N/A
Battery Type "AA" NiMH, "AA" Alkaline
Software
Operating System Compatibility Microsoft® 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)
Supplied Software Cyber-shot® Viewer Vers 1.0 + USB Driver, (Windows®)
Convenience Features
Real Imaging Processor Technology N/A
PictBridge Compatible Yes