The Sony DSC-F828 Cyber-shot continues the lens-centric
tradition of its prosumer digital cameras. The
F828 is built around a Carl Zeiss T* 7x wide-angle
optical zoom (28-200 mm). At the front of the
lens is a ring that provides real mechanical manual
zoom/focus that should please many enthusiasts.
Answering to popular demand, Sony has equipped
the F828 with dual memory slots: it accepts MemoryStick
and MemoryStick PRO cards, plus CompactFlash
I and II, including MicroDrive.
The F828 has 8 megapixels resolution and retains
a 2/3 in. size image sensor, but the latter is
Sony's recently announced four-color filter CCD
technology. The body is magnesium alloy black,
and is slightly larger and heavier than the F717
it replaces.
It retains a maximum aperture of F2.0, macro
at 2 cm (0.8 in.), and Hologram AF Illuminator
(plus, NightShot and NightFraming). The lens still
swivels upward and downward to permit more convenient
shooting angles. Shutter speeds range from 30-1/3,200
sec.
With the introduction of the 28mm wide-angle,
7x long zoom, dedicated button for a Quick Review,
and the acceptance of CompactFlash cards, Sony
has effectively answered all of its fans' wishes.
The Sony F828 should appeal to advanced amateur
photographers and continue to lead at the top
of the Prosumer category.
7x (plus real mechanical
manual zoom and focus ring)
Macro
2 cm / 0.8 in.
Auto
Focus
•
Multi-Point AF (5 area
auto select)
•
Center AF
•
Spot AF (flexible)
•
Hologram AF Illuminator
Shutter
Speed
•
Auto: 1/8-1/2,000 sec
•
Program AE: 1-1/3,200
sec
•
Shutter Priority: 30-1/2,000
sec
•
Aperture Priority: 2-1/3,200
sec
•
Manual: 30-1/2,000 sec
Exposure Control
Auto, Program AE
(with Program Shift), Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority
or Manual
Shooting Modes
Auto, Program AE,
Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, Scene
(Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Portrait),
Manual; Movie with sound (640x480 limited
by storage media space); Voice Memo; Continuous
3fps
Auto or Manual
(ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800 equivalent)
Storage
Media
CompactFlash
(CF) Card Type I or II, Microdrive; MemoryStick/PRO
Battery
Rechargeable Li-Ion
NP-FM50 Battery with Adapter/Charger
Included
Accessories
•
No memory card included
•
Li-Ion Battery; Adapter/In-Camera
Charger
•
A/V Cable, USB Cable
•
Strap (Shoulder)
•
Lens Hood
•
Software CD-ROM (Pixela
ImageMixer)
Dimensions (W
x H x D)
134.4 x 91.1 x
156.7 mm /
5.3 x 3.6 x 6.2 in.
Weight (Camera
body only)
955 g / 1.82 lbs
(2.12 with accessories)
MSRP
US
$899.95 / CDN $1,099.99
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