Specifications More information : Announced 18-May-04 Max resolution 2592 x 1944 Low resolution : 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Image ratio w:h : 4:3, 3:2 Effective pixels : 5.0 million Sensor photo detectors : 5.1 million Sensor size : 1/2.4 " Sensor type : CCD Colour filter array : RGB Sensor manufacturer : Sony ISO rating : Auto, 100, 200, 400 Zoom wide (W) : 38 mm Zoom tele (T) : 114 mm (3 x) Digital zoom : Yes, 4 x (VGA) Image stabilization : No Auto Focus : Yes Manual Focus : Yes, 6 presets Auto focus type : TTL Normal focus range : 50 cm Macro focus range : 8 cm White balance override : 6 positions Aperture range : F3.5 - F4.2 Min shutter : 30 sec Max shutter : 1/1000 sec Built-in Flash : Yes Flash guide no. : 1.5 m (4.9 ft) 5 m External flash : No Flash modes : Auto, On, Off, Slow, Red-eye reduction Exposure compensation : -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps Metering : Multi-Segment, Spot Aperture priority : No Shutter priority : No, but Manual Focal length multiplier Lens thread : No Continuous Drive : No Movie Clips : Yes, MPEG VX (VGA, 16 fps, unlimited) Remote control : No Tripod mount : Yes Self-timer : 10 sec Timelapse recording : No Orientation sensor : No Storage types : Memory Stick / Pro Storage included : 32 MB Memory Stick Uncompressed format : No Compressed format : JPEG (EXIF 2.2) Quality Levels : Standard, Fine Viewfinder : Optical LCD : 1.8 " LCD Pixels : 134,000 Video out : Yes (via cradle) USB : Yes (via cradle) Firewire (IEEE 1394) : No Battery / Charger : Yes Battery : InfoLithium (NP-FR1) & charger Weight (inc. batteries) : 202 g (7.1 oz) Dimensions : 98 x 75 x 26 mm (3.9 x 3 x 1 in) ReviewSony's latest jack-of-all-trades is a master of more than one. While its easy operation and versatile automated and manual exposure controls will please both beginners and more advanced photographers, the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-F88 boasts very good macro capabilities and a robust burst mode perfect for action photography. Only a few spotty performance figures such as atrocious shutter lag under low-contrast lighting and a middle-of-the-road feature set limit this well-rounded 5-megapixel shooter. http://reviews.cnet.com/ |