DSC-F707 combines a 5.24-megapixel CCD, a swivel Carl Zeiss lens,
hologram AF laser focus assist, and Sony's NightShot technology, which
enables you to shoot infrared photos. Optics and Resolution The Sony
DSC-F707 features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens with 5x optical and 2x
digital zoom (for a 10x total), an f2.0 maximum aperture, and a focal
range of 9.7-48.5mm (equivalent to 38-190mm). It contains a
5.0-megapixel (effective) CCD, or 5.2-million gross pixels. More
Features The DSC-F707 uses Sony's NightShot technology, the same feature
seen on Sony's camcorders, which uses infrared illumination and an
infrared filter to take photos in complete darkness. The night-framing
system provides infrared light as a composition assist, and utilizes
hologram AF focusing and preflash exposure metering for consistently
great shots even in low- or zero-light conditions. Picture quality is
enhanced with clear-color NR (noise reduction) that reduces color noise
and slow-shutter NR that captures and subtracts CCD noise from long time
exposures. Movie Mode In movie mode, the DSC-F707 produces color
digital videos in multiple creative formats, including 320 x 240 (high
quality), 320 x 240 (normal), and 160 x 112. You can fill up the Memory
Stick with digital video, but you are limited to 15-second movies with
320 x 240 mode. Another movielike feature is called ClipMotion, which
will take 10 images and put them into an animated GIF. The limited
resolution of your movies guarantees that this feature won't replace
your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you just want to capture a
quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or relative. Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on Memory Sticks, Sony's proprietary memory-card
format. The included 16 MB stick holds approximately 11 images at the
camera's standard 5-megapixel setting (2,560 x 1,920 pixels). Memory
Sticks are reusable, but if you tend to take more than 11 images per
outing, then you'll want a bigger card. A 128 MB stick is a great size
for this camera, storing around 70 images. To transfer images to your
computer, simply attach the included USB cable between your PC and your
camera--your computer should automatically recognize the camera and let
you move the pictures to your hard drive. If you own a Sony desktop or
laptop, your computer may also have a built-in Memory Stick reader,
which makes transferring as easy as reading a floppy disk. Power The
DSC-F707 uses a proprietary rechargeable Infolithium battery (model M).
Size The DSC-F707 measures 4.75 by 2.75 by 6 inches and weighs 25.06
ounces with battery, Memory Stick, lens cap, and shoulder strap
attached. Other features include: Through-the-lens (TTL) preflash
metering and red-eye reduction, cold-shoe and accessory terminal for
HVL-F1000 Twilight, portrait, and landscape mode autoexposure
Multipattern measuring exposure system 46-step shutter priority (30 sec
to 1/1,000 sec) 13-step aperture priority (f2.0 to f8.0) Full manual
exposure High-speed scan autofocus Manual focus ring with LCD magnifier