Sony Cybershot DSC-M2 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Wide Zoom

From the Manufacturer From the Manufacturer Why Sony? Because Sony continues to raise the state of the art in digital photography--introducing bold new styles, combining still images and movies, even making viewing and playback more entertaining. The Sony DSC-M2 does all this and more, with pocket album function that allows you to carry up to 1,100 VGA-resolution images in camera memory for sharing with friends and family anytime. You can also shoot and share MPEG4 video, combine still pictures and video clips in Hybrid Record mode, and create your own Slide Shows with music playback of four prerecorded music tracks to make showing your pictures more entertaining. There's even new software for easy viewing, CD backup, and even burning your own DVDs.A New Look in Digital Camera Design The DSC-M2's sleek, high-tech vertical design is great for fast shooting with one-hand operation--just a nudge and the LCD screen twists up 90 degrees, the power turns on automatically, and you're reach to shoot. The top-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 3x optical zoom lens is positioned at top, controls are within easy ready of your thumb, and the big 2.5-inch LCD screen folds back against the camera body for comfortable viewing of still images and video clips.One Camera for Photos, Movies, and More Shoot still photos with superb 5.1-megapixel resolution, record MPEGMovie4TV clips in high resolution with compact file size, or use Hybrid Recording Mode to combine still and action clips, saving 5 seconds of video and audio before your still photo, 3 seconds after--a great way to capture fleeting moments. With separate buttons for PHOTO and MOVIE, you can shoot either one in seconds--no need to switch modes on a menu. Advanced circuitry improvements give you brighter images in low-light conditions and reduce "block noise" in solid-color picture areas.An Entertainer That's Always Worth Watching With pocket album function, your DSC-M2 lets you carry up to 1,100 VGA images for sharing anytime, anywhere. You can also create Slide Shows with music playback of four prerecorded music tracks, or share movie clips with background music to keep your audience entertained. Supplied Picture Package and Nero Vision Express 3 software allows you to view photos, install your own music clips, save images to CD, or burn your own DVDs. Feature highlights include:Vertical High-Tech Design The DSC-M2 has a design all its own--bold and high-tech, with one-hand operation that's sure to attract admiring attention. A gentle push flips up the large 2.5-inch LCD screen and simultaneously turns the power on, for fast shooting and convenient Slide Show and pocket album viewing--even movie playback.Brighter Image, Reduced Noise New DSC-M2 circuitry improves image brightness when shooting in low-light situations. Faster processing speed helps reduce "block noise" that can cause distortion in solid-color picture areas.One Camera for Photos and Movies The DSC-M2 gives you two great ways to capture the moment: shoot digital still photos, or capture MPEGMovie4TV video clips with high resolution and compact file size.Hybrid Recording Mode Release the shutter to take your still photo, and automatically save 5 seconds of video and audio before the shot, 3 seconds after--an automatic combination of still photo and moving video that's great for fleeting moments.Pocket Album Function With its high-capacity internal memory, the DSC-M2 lets you store and view up to 1,100 photo images at VGA resolution. It's like carrying a photo album with you, for viewing and sharing anytime--and you can manage your photo album in-camera. Stored photos are saved as thumbnail images sorted by date and year; a simple shuttle key at the side of the camera lens allows smooth browsing and quick search.Slide Show with Music Playback (Four Prerecorded Tracks) You can combine shots in Slide Show sequence, pick favorites and delete unwanted photos, use any of three transition effects (normal, slow, quick), and select from four prerecorded music tracks in the camera's internal memory.Tilt/Swivel 2.5-Inch LCD Screen An extra-large 2.5-inch LCD screen flips out for shooting, rotates so you can put yourself into the picture (or movie), and folds back flat against the camera body for sharing stills and videos with family and friends.5.1-Megapixel Super HAD CCD More megapixels mean more detail and high-resolution definition. Sony's advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD is designed to allow more light to pass to each pixel, increase sensitivity, and reduce noise.Carl Zeiss 3x Optical/2x Digital Zoom 3x optical zoom helps the DSC-M2 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots for better composition; Sony's precision 2x digital zoom provides an additional 2x magnification to zoom on your subject without jagged-edge distortion.Cyber-shot Station Cradle The supplied UC-MA Cyber-shot Station cradle provides a USB connector for PC hookup and a TV connector for viewing images on large screens; stereo A/V and USB cables are also supplied.Supplied Software for Viewing and Burning New Picture Package software lets you play back DSC-M2 photos and movies on your PC, create original video clips with music, and back up DSC-M2 photos to CD. New Nero Vision Express 3 software lets you edit DSC-M2 movies and burn your own DVDs.InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery A supplied InfoLithium rechargeable battery gives you plenty of shooting power in the field, recharges quickly and easily with no "memory effect," and shows about how much shooting time remains.Optional Memory Stick Duo Media The DSC-M2 has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media that provides ultracompact, high-capacity shooting and recording.

• 5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
• 2.5-inch LCD display; 3x optical zoom
• Pocket album function allows you to carry up to 1,100 VGA-resolution images in camera memory
• Hybrid Recording Mode captures both still and action clips
• Powered by an InfoLithium battery (battery and charger included); stores images on Memory Stick Duo or MS PRO DUO media