Sony Silver Cyber-shot S980 Digital Camera
Unlock your creativity with the 12.1 megapixel DSC-S980 Cyber-shot digital camera. Offering an array of shooting modes and easy-to-use features, the S980 is equipped with SteadyShot image stabilization for reduced camera blur and also has high sensitivity ISO 3200 for better shots in low-light situations. This powerful point-and-shoot also features Face Detection and six scene selections to help ensure you get the perfect shot. The S980 is available in silver, black and pink. A powerful 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 12.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3 size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots. 4x optical zoom lens captures sharp images, even from a distance, and enables close-up shooting up to just under 2” (5cm) from the subject.
A large 2.7”1 (230K pixels) LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus and exposure to deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. SteadyShot digital image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur by capturing two photos at high shutter speeds and combining them into a single clear image. High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to seven ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.
Choose from six convenient Scene Selection modes to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions, including Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, and Beach. With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings so you can just take the picture without worrying about settings. Histogram display gives you more control over your images with the ability to optimize exposure adjustments for better detail in both light and dark areas of a photo. This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen. Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries. The Multi-purpose Resize function lets you change the aspect ratio of an image right in the camera, so you can adjust images as necessary, whether you want to display them on a compatible HDTV3, e-mail them or upload them to a blog (PC with internet connection required). Direct Playback Button provides one-touch ability to review images while shooting, or quickly start up Playback Mode from power-off status. Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser ) PC software2 provides a simple, easy-to-use way to transfer video and still images to your PC, as well as sort, edit, and output to data disc and the Web (PC with internet connection required). Finding your images with PMB is easy with Calendar view and Face Search. Face Search allows you to filter by faces (one or many) and also a specific person’s face. Share images and videos on popular sharing sites with Media Services function.
Specfication of Sony Silver Cyber-shot S980 Digital Camera
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 15/16" (93.1mm x 55.7mm x 23.8mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : With Accy(With MSDuo & Supplied Accessories): 5.5oz (157g)
Hardware
- LCD : 2.7"1 LCD (230,400 Pixels)
- Lens Construction : 7 elements in 6 groups (including 4 aspheric elements)
- Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono
- Viewfinder : No
General
- Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.79 mm) Super HAD CCD
- Megapixel : 12.1MP
- Recording Media : 12MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo Media.
Power
- Battery Capacity : Approx. 155 minutes / Approx. 310 images
- Battery Type : Lithium-Ion NP-BK1
Convenience Features
- AF Illuminator Light : No
- Histogram Display : Yes
- In-Camera Editing : Trimming, Red Eye Correction
- Movie Mode(s) : 320(QVGA, 320 x 240, Approx.30fps)
- Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
- PictBridge Compatible : Yes
- Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
Optics/Lens
- 35mm Equivalent : 33-132mm
- Aperture Range : Auto(F2.5 / F5.1(W), 2 steps) / Program Auto(F2.5 / F5.1(W), 2 steps)
- Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
- Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
- Face Detection : Yes - 8 faces (adjusts flash, focus, exposure)
- Focal Length : 5.8-23.2mm
- Focus : 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Focus Preset (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance)
- Macro Mode : Auto Macro / Macro On
- Optical Zoom : 4x
- Shutter Speed : Auto(1/8 - 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/2,000)
- Smart Zoom Technology : 8M:Approx.4.9x(Total), 5M:Approx.6.2x(Total), 3M:Approx.7.8x(Total), VGA:Approx.25x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.8.3x(Total)
- Total Zoom : 8x
Processor
Inputs and Outputs
- Audio/Video Output(s) : Dedicated A/V Cable & Designated USB Cable
- USB Port(s) : Yes -supports USB 2.0
Sony Cyber-shot S980 camera
I am also having Sony Cybershot DSC-S980 and it's a very good product.It also us to to store thousands of photos in the camera .The S980 can record 320×240 video at 30fps. Sony Cybershot DSC-S980 is also capable to export photos by other cameras or archived on other media into the camera.It is an good product, photo quality is good.At the same time it also has a beautiful design and easy to carry it.It supports Memory Srick Duo memory cards.
