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xxx1/2.7" 2.0 MegaPixel Effective SuperHAD™ CCD, 2.1 MP GrossSuper HAD (HoleAccumulation Diode)CCDs provide excellentimage quality by allowing more light topass to each pixel, increasing sensitivityand reducing noise.3X Precision Digital ZoomFrame your shots for betterdigital pictures. Bring distantsubjects closer or pull backfor wide shots. Sony’s Precision Digitalzoom provides 3X magnification withoutthe jagged edges of other designs,resulting in smoother images.➤3 Area Multi-Point Auto FocusBy evaluating 3 separatefocus areas of the frame,Sony’s Multi-point AF systemcan intelligently focus on the subjectand avoid mistakenly focusing on thebackground.AF (Auto Focus) IlluminatorBriefly illuminating thesubject in low- or no-lightconditions, AF Illuminatorhelps establish a positive focus lock.➤Multi-Pattern MeasuringIndependently light-metering49 points of the frame,Multi-Pattern measuringestablishes the optimum exposurevalue, even in scenes where pronouncedhighlight and shadow are not centered inthe frame.➤Pre-Flash MeteringWith a momentary pre-flash, the camerailluminates the subject and calculatesexposure through the lens directly fromthe CCD for accurate flash metering.Adjustable flash level and red-eyereduction insure great flash shots.Memory Stick® MediaDigital. Powerful. Transportable.Memory Stick media iscompact, portable andrugged—connecting a variety of hardwareand software applications.➤Scene Selection ModeWith 3 Scene Modes, cameraparameters can be matchedto the shooting conditions.Twilight slows the shutter to as long as2 seconds for available light, TwilightPortrait adds flash to illuminateforeground subjects, and Landscapeoptimizes distant focus.➤Slow Shutter Noise ReductionDuring long Twilight modeexposures, Slow Shutter NRcaptures the scene, and thenthe CCD noise pattern with a dark frameexposure. By subtracting the two, evenlong exposures can be clear.12-Bit DXP A/D ConversionSony’s 12-bit DigitalEXtended Processor capturesthe range between highlightand shadow with up to 4096 values, forextended dynamic contrast and detail.1.6" LCD MonitorMonitors the scene for accurate framing.61K pixel and anti-glare coating helpprovide excellent viewing and imageplayback clarity, even outdoors.➤Auto Bright MonitoringTo help framing in low- or no-lightsituations, CCD gain is briefly increasedto provide an extra bright display on theLCD viewfinder just before exposure.Optical ViewfinderProvides accurate framing at eye level,great for added stability and followingfast moving subjects.UXGA (1600 x 1200) Image SizeWith its high resolution CCD, theDSC-P31 captures in 4 different imagesizes, with selectable Fine or StandardJPEG compression.➤Multi Burst ModeCaptures 16 320 x 240frames as part of a single1280 x 960 image whichplays back sequentially in the camera.Selectable 1/7.5 or 1/15 or 1/30 secondframe intervals provide convenientmotion analysis.➤MPEG Movie HQX ModeCaptures full frame playback,high frame rate (16 framesper second) video clips(w/o audio) with length limited only bythe capacity of the media. MPEG MovieVideo Mail and Presentation modescapture smaller size, lower frame ratefiles suitable for email.Clip Motion ModeCapture up to 10 imagesand convert them to ananimated GIF with 2 framesper second playback. By varying theinterval between shots you can createanimations not possible with othermotion capture modes.Playback Zoom, Trim and ResizeDuring playback, magnifyany portion of the image upto 5x and trim to the area ofyour interest. Then, save thenew image as a new file inany of the image sizesavailable from the menu.➤Rechargeable NiMH BatteriesReliable power is provided by Sony’sNickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Stamina®batteries with external charger. Or,choose AA Alkaline cells or optionalAC-LS1 AC power adapter.F E A T U R E S➤ N E W F E AT U R ECyber-shot ®Digital Still CameraDSC-P31

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