1/2.7” 2.0 Megapixel Effective SuperHAD™ CCDSuper HAD (HoleAccumulation Diode) CCDsprovide excellent imagequality by allowing more light to pass toeach pixel, increasing sensitivity andreducing noise.Rotating Lens HousingFast Start-Up (0.9 sec.) with ConvenientSliding Lens CoverLets you capture your precious memoriesat the speed of life, rather than miss“The” shot, waiting for your camera tostart up.Pre-Flash MeteringWith a momentary pre-flash, the camerailluminates the subject and sets exposurethrough the lens for accurate flashmetering. Adjustable flash level andred-eye reduction insure great flash shots.Memory Stick DUO™ MediaDigital. Powerful. Transportable.™Memory Stick DUO™ media is compact,portable and rugged—connecting avariety of hardware and softwareapplications.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 of theeye that causes the red-eye problem.Scene Selection ModeWith 5 Scene Modes (SoftSnap, Illumination Snap,Twilight, Active Outdoor andVivid Nature), the camera parametersare changed to match the shootingconditions.12-Bit DXP A/D ConversionSony’s 12-bit DigitalEXtended Processor capturesthe range between highlightand shadow with up to 4,096 values, forextended dynamic contrast and detail.1.0” Hybrid LCD MonitorMonitors the scene for accurateframing. The Hybrid system consists of atransmissive LCD combined with areflective LCD. By turning off the LCDbacklight, it will capture more ambientlight virtually eliminating “wash-out.”Images will be visible in the LCD evenin the most challenging outdoor lightingconditions.Auto Bright MonitoringTo help framing in low or no-lightsituations, the CCD gain is brieflyincreased to provide an extra brightdisplay on the LCD viewfinder justbefore exposure.Selectable Picture SizeSelect 1632 x 1224 (UXGA) pictureresolution great for photo quality 5 " x 7 "prints, or 640 x 480 (VGA) pictureresolution for on-screen viewing andemail applications.Burst ModeCapture ten (10) 640 x 480 frames or two(2) 1632 x 1224 frames, which allows forthe ability to capture fast moving objectsin separate files for viewing at a later date.MPEG Movie EX Mode (No Audio)Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies,MPEG Movie EX will allow youto record 320 x 240 resolutionMPEG movies uninterrupted up to thecapacity of the Memory Stick DUO™Media.Playback ZoomDuring playback, zoom either2.5X or 5.0X on the image;then save the new image as anew file.USB InterfaceAllows digital still images andMPEG1 movies, stored onMemory Stick® Media, to beeasily transferred to Microsoft® Windows®operating system compatible orMacintosh® 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 MPEG1movies directly from the camera to thePC. No need for an additional powersource.USB Direct Print (PictBridge™)Connect the DSC-U50 directly to acompatible printer via the supplied USBcable allows for easier printing capabilitywithout the need for a computer.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 (4)images at a time for convenient andquick access to 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-U50to be portable, wearable, fashionableand accessible for you wherever youare and whenever you want to capturethe moment.UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUSUSBUNIVERSAL SERIAL BUSUSBF E A T U R E S➤ S T E P - U P F E AT U R EDSC-U50Cyber-shot ®Digital Still Camera