Cyber-shot® Digital Camera Take the perfect picture from any angle with the DSC-F88 Cyber-shot® digital camera from Sony.

Hugh Campbell

Take the perfect picture from any angle with the DSC-F88 Cyber-shot® digital camera from Sony. It features a rotating lens design that allows you to capture image from overhead, down below, or even from behind. Whether you're in a crowd or taking a self portrait, you'll never have to guess about picture quality
Images are striking on the DSC-F88 thanks to its huge 5.1 Megapixel image capture, professional quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens, and Sony's own Real Imaging Processor. It even has USB 2.0 compatibility for high speed image transfers and PictBridgeT compatibility for easy image printing without a computer.

14Bit DXP A/D Conversion
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens
0 - 12.0X Smart ZoomT Feature (at VGA Resolution)
Real Imaging Processor
5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
Manual Exposure Mode
AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator
Multi-Pattern Measuring
Scene Selection Mode
Slow Shutter Noise Reduction
Memory Stick® Media and Memory Stick PROT Media
MPEG Movie VX Standard Mode with Audio
PictBridgeT Compatibility
USB Interface
Mega Pixel
. 1/2.4" 5.1 Megapixel Super HADT 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 Design
Rotating through a 300 degree travel DSC-F88's lens lets you shoot from waist level, overhead or even fully reversed to let you get in the picture with full view of the LCD.
. 3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom
Optical zoom helps you fill the frame with your subject for better pictures. And Sony's Precision Digital Zoom helps bring your subject closer with an extra 2X magnification.
. Live Histogram Display
Available in capture and playback the Live Histogram Displays the concentration of pixels at each luminosity value making it easy to evaluate correct exposure.
. Selectable Focus Mode
Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you anticipate the action by focusing even before you press the shutter release.
. Scene Selection Mode
With 10 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Candle, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter or Magnifying Glass.
. 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.
. 1.8" LCD Monitor
The 1.8" 134K LCD Monitor makes framing shots and reviewing pictures easy.
. 9 Shot Burst Mode
Capture up to 9 shots (fine) or 16 shots (standard) at 1.6 frame/sec. even at 5 MP resolution. Perfect for high speed subjects or fast moving action such as sports.
. Multi-Burst Mode
Captures 16 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second.
. Conversion Lens Compatible
With VCL-07FEB wide conversion lens, you can expand your camera's field of view, helping you capture the entire scene. It's especially helpful in self-shooting when holding the camera at arm's length.
. Cyber-shot Station Compatible
Make transferring images and recharging the DSC-F88's battery easier with the optional CSS-FEB Cyber-shot station. Just place the camera on the cradle for instantaneous power and computer connections.
. Rechargeable InfoLithium® Battery
Provides reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting, without "Memory Effect". The supplied AC-LS5 adapter/charger provides stable power for USB Transfer.

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