1/2.7" 2.0 Megapixel Effective SuperHAD™ CCDSuper HAD (HoleAccumulation Diode) CCD’sprovide excellent imagequality by allowing more light to pass toeach pixel, increasing sensitivity andreducing noise.Fast Start-up (0.9 sec.) with ConvenientSliding Lens CoverLets you capture yourprecious memories at thespeed of life, rather thanmiss “The” shot, waiting for your camerato start up.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 ofhardware and software applications.Red-Eye ReductionThe Red-Eye Reduction system uses aseries of pre-flashes that causes thesubject’s pupils to contract, reducing thepossibility of reflection from the back ofthe eye that causes the red-eye problem.Scene Selection ModeWith 5 Scene Modes (SoftSnap, Illumination Snap,Twilight, Active Outdoor andVivid Nature), the camera parameters arechanged to match the shooting conditions.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.1.0" Reflective LCD MonitorMonitors the scene for accurate framing.The Reflective LCD absorbs and reflectsthe ambient light through the LCD toimprove brightness in sunlight.Auto Bright MonitoringTo help framing in low or no-lightsituations, the CCD gain is brieflyincreased to provide an extra brightdisplay on the LCD viewfinder just beforeexposure.Selectable Picture SizeSelect 640 x 480 (VGA) picture size foron-screen viewing and email applications,or 1632 x 1224 (UXGA) picture size greatfor photo quality 5" x 7" prints.VGA Burst ModeCaptures five (5) 640 x 480 frames,which allows for the ability to capturefast moving objects in separate files forviewing at a later date.MPEG Movie Mode (No Audio)Capture up to 15 seconds of160 x 112 MPEG1 video forvery small files that are perfectfor emailing to family and friends.Playback ZoomDuring playback, zoomeither 2.5X or 5.0X on theimage; then save the newimage as a new file.USB InterfaceAllows digital still imagesand MPEG movies, storedon Memory Stick® media, tobe easily transferred to Microsoft®Windows® operating system compatibleor Macintosh® computers equipped withUSB terminals. Simply plug in thesupplied USB cable from your camera tothe computer’s USB port for fast accessto your pictures.USB Bus Powered for File TransferUsing the supplied USB cable, power issupplied to the camera allowing for easytransfer of still images and MPEG1 moviesdirectly from the camera to the PC. Noneed for an additional power source.Picture EffectsSelect from 4 Picture Effects(Negative Art, Sepia, Black &White, Solarize) to addcreativity to ordinary pictures.Picture IndexingFinding a special picture stored on theMemory Stick media is easy with thePicture Index mode. View four images ata time for convenient and quick accessto your images.Rechargeable NiMH BatteriesReliable power is provided by Sony’sNickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) AAAStamina® batteries with external charger.Active Lifestyle LanyardOver-sized, active-wear, adjustablelanyard included to allow the DSC-U30 tobe portable, wearable, fashionable andaccessible for you wherever you are andwhenever you want to capture themoment.➤ S T E P - U P F E AT U R EDSC-U30Digital Still CameraF E A T U R E S