Engineered for quick start-up time and ease-of-use, the DSC-U50/B Silver Cyber-shot Digital Camera has a carry-anywhere size, making it convenient to take pictures whenever the moment strikes. The DSC-U50/B features a 210-degree rotating lens that makes it easy to take self-portraits with friends. Its 2.0 Megapixel CCD lens and quick power-on capability ensure that both candid and framed shots can be captured and printed with confidence or shared via e-mail.
Features
Resolution: 2.0 Megapixel
Supported Media: Memory Stick Duo Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
Weight: 4.7oz.
Connectivity: USB
Environments: Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home/Pro; Mac OS 9.1/9.2, and OS X (10.0, 10.1, 10.2)
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Sony Cyber-shot U DSC-U50/B Digital Camera: Supplies and Accessories Options
Sony Cyber-shot U DSC-U50/B Digital Camera Specifications
Part # DCS-U50/B
Key Specifications
Cyber-Shot DSC-U50/B
Manufacturer
Sony
Manufacturer Part #
DSC-U50/B
Digital Camera
Resolution
2.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type
Super HAD CCD
Total Pixels
2,110,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution
2,020,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size
1/2.7"
Light Sensitivity
Auto
Shooting Modes
Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs
Soft snap, vivid nature, illumination snap, active outdoor, twilight mode
Special Effects
Solarization, Black & White, Sepia, Negative Art
Shutter Speed
Auto (1/8 – 1/2000)
Exposure Metering
Center-weighted
Exposure Modes
Program, automatic
White Balance
Automatic, presets
White Balance Presets
Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, daylight
Digital Video Format
MPEG-1
Still Image Format
JPEG
Video Capture
86 sec - MPEG - 320 x 240 - with 8MB card 335 sec - MPEG - 160 x 112 - with 8MB card
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash Memory
Memory Stick Duo
Image Storage
JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 14 - with 8MB card JPEG 640 x 480 : 80 - with 8MB card
Camera Flash
Flash Type
Built-in flash
Flash Modes
Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode
Effective Flash Range
1.6 – 6.0 feet (0.5 – 1.8m)
Lens System
Focal Length
5.0mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
Focus Range
Min: 3.9" (0.1m)
Lens Aperture
f2.8
Lens Construction
4 group(s) / 5 element(s)
Display
Type
1.0" TFT active matrix LCD display
Display Form Factor
Built-in
Display Format
64,460 pixels
Connectivity
Connector Type
1 x USB
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x Memory Stick Duo
Power Device
Battery Type
2 x battery - AAA type - rechargeable - nickel metal hydride
Miscellaneous
Included Cables
1 x USB cable
Included Accessories
Neck strap
Included Software
Pixela ImageMixer™ Software for Sony v1.5, USB Driver
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Unit
1.6" x 4.0" x 1.0"
Weight
Unit
4.7 oz
System Compatibility
PC
Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home/Pro
Mac
Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, and OS X (10.0, 10.1, 10.2)
Warranty
1 year Standard warranty
Includes in the Box
Sony Cyber-shot U DSC-U50/B Digital Camera "AAA" Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (2) BC-CS2 Battery Charger USB Cable MSG-M8A 8MB Memory Stick Duo Media MSAC-MZ Memory Stick Duo Adapter Lens Cap Neck Strap Software CD-ROM: Pixela ImageMixer™ Software for Sony v1.5, USB Driver
Sony Cyber-shot U DSC-U50/B Digital Camera Features
12-Bit DXP A/D Conversion Sony's 12-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between highlight and shadow with up to 4,096 values, for extended dynamic contrast and detail.
1.0" Hybrid LCD Monitor Monitors the scene for accurate framing. The Hybrid system consists of a transmissive LCD combined with a reflective LCD. By turning off the LCD backlight, it will capture more ambient light virtually eliminating "washout." Images will be visible in the LCD even in the most challenging outdoor lighting conditions.
MPEG Movie EX Mode (No Audio) Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies, MPEG Movie EX will allow you to record 320 x 240 resolution MPEG movies uninterrupted up to the capacity of the Memory Stick Duo™ Media. These movies are perfect for emailing to friends and family.
Scene Selection Mode Landscape Mode: Focuses on far off subject matter.
Twilight Mode: Slower shutter speed captures additional light in dark conditions.
Twilight Portrait Mode: The flash automatically engages so people in the foreground will be properly lit up.
PictBridge Compatibility Connect your PictBridge™ compatible digital camera directly to a PictBridge™ compatible digital photo printer via a USB cable to allow for simple photo printing without the need for a computer.
USB Interface Allows digital still images and MPEG1 movies, stored on Memory Stick® Media, to be easily transferred to Microsoft® Windows® operating system compatible or Macintosh® computers equipped with USB terminals. Simply plug in the supplied USB cable from your camera to the computer's USB port for fast access to your pictures.
1/2.7" 2.0 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.
Rotating Lens Housing Allows U to get in the picture, and lets U take pictures from overhead or down low (120° front, 90° back).
Fast Start-Up (0.9 sec.) Lets you capture your precious memories at the speed of life, rather than miss “The” shot, waiting for your camera to start up.
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 insure great flash shots.
Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo Compatibility Digital, Powerful, Transportable. At 1/3 the size of standard Memory Stick Media, Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo Media offers the same benefits and capabilities, but in a smaller size, perfect for the ultra-compact camera.
Red-Eye Reduction The Red-Eye Reduction system uses a series of pre-flashes that causes the subject’s pupils to contract, reducing the possibility of reflection from the back of the eye that causes the red-eye problem.
Progressive Scan Provides crisp, clean images without interpolation of the loss of detail commonly seen with fast moving objects.
Auto Bright Monitoring To help framing in low or no-light situations, the CCD gain is briefly increased to provide an extra bright display on the LCD viewfinder just before exposure.
Selectable Picture Size Select 1632 x 1224 (UXGA) picture resolution great for photo quality 5" x 7" prints, or 640 x 480 (VGA) picture resolution for on-screen viewing and email applications.
Burst Mode Capture ten (10) 640 x 480 frames or two (2) 1632 x 1224 frames, which allows for the ability to capture fast moving objects in separate files for viewing at a later date.
Playback Zoom During playback, zoom either 2.5X or 5.0X on the image; then save the new image as a new file.
USB Bus Powered for File Transfer Using the supplied USB cable, power is supplied to the camera allowing for easy transfer of still images and MPEG1 movies directly from the camera to the PC. No need for an additional power source.
Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Reliable power is provided by Sony’s Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) AAA Stamina® batteries with external charger.
Sony Cyber-shot U DSC-U50/B Digital Camera Included Items
Sony Cyber-shot U DSC-U50 Digital Camera
"AAA" Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (2)
BC-CS2 Battery Charger
USB Cable
MSG-M8A 8MB Memory Stick Duo Media
MSAC-MZ Memory Stick Duo Adapter
Lens Cap
Neck Strap
Software CD-ROM: Pixela ImageMixer™ Software for Sony v1.5, USB Driver
Sony Cyber-shot U DSC-U50/B Digital Camera Warranty Information
Warranty Length: One years
Covers: Parts and Labor
Details: One year limited warranty on parts and labor.
Provider: Sony
Contact: By Phone: Sony Technical Support 1-800-222-7669
1.800.814.5410 
858.764.8900 Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM PT
