The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 is a true "hybrid" digital camera that combines great quality digital still photography and impressive movie-shooting capabilities. It features 5.1- megapixel resolution, a Carl Zeiss 3x zoom lens, a large 2.5-inch color LCD and Sony’s Real Imaging Processor circuitry in a compact and stylish metal body. Designed for optimal photo taking and video making, the vertical one-handed grip sits comfortably in the palm of your hand. With just a gentle push to the side of the LCD panel, the camera powers up, the 2.5-inch LCD screen flips out, and it's ready to shoot. There are two shutter buttons, one to capture still images and one to record video - this eliminates the need for the usual mode switch.

Specifications

 More information  :  Announced 13-Sep-05  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   :   5.2 million
 Sensor size  :    1/2.5 "
 Sensor type   :   CCD
 Colour filter array    :  RGB
 Sensor manufacturer   :   Sony
 ISO rating   :   Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400
 Zoom wide (W)  :    38 mm
 Zoom tele (T) :     114 mm (3 x)
 Digital zoom  :    Yes, 2 x
 Image stabilization  :    No
 Auto Focus   :   Yes
 Manual Focus    :  Yes, 5 steps
 Auto focus type    :  TTL
 Normal focus range   :   50 cm
 Macro focus range :     1 cm
 White balance override   :   5 positions
 Aperture range :     F3.5 - F4.4 / ?
 Min shutter  :    1 sec
 Max shutter   :   1/1000 sec
 Built-in Flash   :   Yes
 Flash guide no.   :   2.6 m (8.5 ft) 6 m
 External flash  :    No
 Flash modes   :   Auto, Red-Eye reduction, On, Off, Slow Sync
 Exposure compensation   :   -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
 Metering  :    Multi-Segment, Spot
 Aperture priority   :   No
 Shutter priority  :    No
 Focal length multiplier       
 Lens thread  :    No
 Continuous Drive   :   Yes
 Movie Clips   :   Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps, MPEG-4
 Remote control  :    No
 Tripod mount    :  Yes
 Self-timer  :    10 sec
 Timelapse recording   :   No
 Orientation sensor    :  No
 Storage types  :    Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
 Storage included   :   32 MB Memory Stick Duo
 Uncompressed format  :    No
 Compressed format  :    JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
 Quality Levels   :   Fine, Standard
 Viewfinder   :   No
 LCD  :    2.5 "
 LCD Pixels  :    123,000
 Video out    :  Yes (via cradle)
 USB  :    Yes, 2.0 (via cradle)
 Firewire (IEEE 1394) :     No
 Battery / Charger  :    Yes
 Battery  :    InfoLithium (NP-FR1) & charger
 Weight (inc. batteries)  :    240 g (8.5 oz)
 Dimensions   :   51 x 123 x 32 mm (2 x 4.8 x 1.3 in)

Review

Awkward to use; few manual controls; weak flash with poor red-eye mode; no in-camera movie editing. The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-M2 takes quality stills and videos, if you can get past its awkward design.
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