Sony Cyber-Shot Digital Camera - DSC-T7

Product Details

Sony Cyber-Shot Digital Camera, Model DSCT7

Presenting our thinnest Cyber-shot® digital camera yet, the DSCT7 from Sony. It features 5.1 Megapixel image capture, a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with 3X optical zoom and 5 area multi-point auto focus, all in a camera body only 5/8 of an inch thick. It even includes a full-sized 2.5" hybrid LCD monitor1 with a Clear Photo technology for improved viewing in bright sunlight. The T7’s ultra-compact design doesn’t compromise its performance thanks to Sony’s Real Imaging Processor™ LSI, 14-Bit DXP A/D conversion processor, and multi-pattern measuring. All three combine to provides fast start-up times, fast shutter speeds, and accurate exposures for excellent digital photographs everytime. The T7 includes the Cyber-shot® Station for a quick and easy way to charge your camera while simultaneously transferring images to your personal computer or viewing photos on your compatible television.

Key Features:

• Up to 5.1 Megapixel image capture
• Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with 3X optical zoom
• 2.5" Clear Photo LCD monitor¹
• Includes the Cyber-shot® Station docking bay
• Our thinnest Cyber-shot® digital camera yet

Features:

• 1/2.5" 5.1 Megapixel Effective 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.
• Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens
  The Vario-Tessar® lens is specially produced for compact cameras and provides rapid auto focus with appealing zoom range. Utilizing a highly transmissive optical grade prism, the lens is housed entirely inside the camera body, and does not need to extend for use.
• Super Compact Slim Body
  The ultra-compact and thin size (9.8mm) of the DSC-T7 makes it the perfect camera to tuck in a pocket or purse for high-quality, high resolution photos almost anywhere.
• Real Imaging Processor™ Technology
  The innovative Real Imaging Processor™ in the DSC-T7 not only improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera response time, decreases shutter lag, and improves battery stamina.
• 3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom
  3X Optical Zoom helps you frame your shots for better digital pictures. And Sony’s Precision Digital Zoom provides an additional 2X magnification without the jagged edges of other designs, resulting in smoother images.
• 0 – 12X Smart Zoom™ Feature (Up to 12X at VGA Resolution)
  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.
• 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.
• 2.5" Hybrid LCD Monitor¹
  The enormous 2.5" LCD¹ provides a high resolution view while shooting, with transmissive/reflective Hybrid design for extraordinary brightness in direct sunlight and large, easy to read menus. Unique in such a compact camera, this large screen makes it easy to share image playback with friends.
• Clear Photo LCD
  The DSC-T7 includes Clear Photo LCD technology which provides higher resolution, contrast ratio and brightness. Images in the LCD will have up to a 40% improvement in color reproduction than previous models.
• Magnifying Glass Mode
  With its extraordinarily close focusing capability (1cm) and oversized LCD, the DSC-T7’s Magnifying Glass mode can display images at over 3X actual size. This powerful capability opens up new possibilities in Macro photography.
• 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.
• 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.
• Memory Stick Duo™ Media
  Digital. Powerful. Transportable.™ Memory Stick Duo media is compact, portable and rugged— connecting a variety of hardware and software applications².
• Scene Selection Mode
  With 10 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter, Candle and Magnifying Glass.
• Multi-Burst Mode
  Captures 16 consecutive 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera or as a single image on your computer. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second frame intervals provide convenient motion analysis.
• MPEG Movie VX Fine Modes
  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.
• 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.
• Rechargeable InfoLithium® Battery
  Supplied NP-FE1 InfoLithium® battery; Provides reliable power for continuous shooting, without “Memory Effect" of other battery types.
• Cyber-shot® Station Supplied
  Placing the DSC-T7 on the supplied Cyber-shot Station® provides a quick and easy connection between the camera and a TV for easy viewing, or a USB supported computer for MPEG video and still image transfer.

Specifications:

• Imaging Device: 1/2.5" 5.1 Effective Super HAD™ CCD
• Recording Media: Memory Stick® Media, Memory Stick PRO™ Media
• Lens Construction: 11 Elements in 8 Groups (Including 3 Aspheric Elements, 1 Prism)
• Zoom: 3X Optical
• Smart Zoom™ Feature: 0 – 12.0X (at VGA Resolution)
• Digital Zoom: Precision, 0 – 2.0X Range, 6X Total
• Filter Diameter: N/A
• Focal Length: 6.33 – 19.0mm
• 35mm Equivalent: 38 – 114mm
• Aperture: f3.5 – f5.6 (W); f4.4 – f8.0 (T)
• Auto Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, 5 Step Manual Preset
• Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7” (50 cm)
• Macro Focus Distance: Selectable 3.1" (8cm), Magnifying Glass Mode 0.4" (1cm)
• Shutter Speed: 1/8 – 1/1000 sec. (Auto)
• Aperture Range: f3.5 – f8.0
• Exposure Compensation: ±2.0EV, 1/3EV steps
• Color LCD: 2.5" 230K TFT Pixels Hybrid LCD Screen
• Flash Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro
• Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off
• Flash Effective Range: 3 7/8" – 5' 1/4" (0.1 – 1.6m)
• White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
• Picture Effects: Black & White, Sepia
• ISO: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400
• Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-speed Shutter, Candle, Magnifying Glass
• Self-Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds
• Audio/Video Output: Yes, via Supplied Cyber-shot Station
• Still Image Modes: JPEG (Fine/Standard), Burst, Auto Bracketing
• MPEG Movie Modes: MPEG VX Fine (640 X 480, 30 fps) with Audio, (MPEG VX Fine Requires Memory Stick PRO™ media) MPEG VX Standard (640 X 480, 16.6 fps) with Audio, Video Mail (160 x 112, 8.3fps) with Audio
• Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes
• USB Terminal: Yes, by Supplied Multi-connector Cable, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
• Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 1GB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
• Battery Type: InfoLithium® NP-FE1
• Supplied Software: Picture Package™ for Sony v1.1 (Windows), Pixela™ ImageMixer VCD2 (Macintosh) ImageData Converter v1.5 (Macintosh), USB Driver, Cyber-shot Life tutorial (Windows)
• OS Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 8.5.1, 8.6/ 9.0 - 9.2/ X (10.0, 10.1)

Supplied Accessories

• NP-FE1 Rechargeable InfoLithium® Battery
• AC Adaptor
• Camera Desktop Display Stand
• Interface Adaptor
• Camera Holder for Tripod
• A/V and USB Cables
• Neck Strap
• MSA-32A 32MB Memory Stick Duo™ Media
• Memory Stick Duo™ Adapter
• Software CD-ROM
  

Approximate Weight:

• Unit
  • 4.1 oz Body
  • 4.7 oz Body w/Battery, Media & Wrist Strap
• Shipping: 2 lbs

Dimensions:

• Width: 3-8/13"
• Height: 2-4/11"
• Depth: 7/12" w/LCD Cover; Minimum thickness 3/8"

• Pocket Guide

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
  • Labor: For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. After the warranty period, you must pay for all labor charges.
    
  • Parts: In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective pads for a period of one (1) year. After ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense.
    
• 4 Year Extended Service Warranty: Click here for details

Footnotes:

1. Viewable Screen Size - Viewable area, measured diagonally.

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