Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F828 Digital Camera

Sony's digital camera line has reached new resolution levels with the release of the 8-megapixel Cybershot DSC-F828. The new camera is encased in a black, magnesium-alloy body, and is the first to incorporate Sony's recently announced four-color filter technology.

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Manufacturer: Sony

Product MPN
MPN	DSC-F828
Key Features
Camera Type	Standard Point and Shoot
Resolution	8 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size	1.8 in.
Optical Zoom	7x
Digital Zoom	2x
Weight	1.82 lb.
Lens
Interchangeable Lens	Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom	7x
35mm Zoom Lens	28 - 200 mm
Focus Type	Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focus Range	19.7 in. (w)
Macro Focus Range	0.75 in. (w)
Focal Length	7.1 - 51 mm
Image Quality
Image Sensor Type	CCD
Camera Resolution	8 Megapixel
Image Resolutions	640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 3264 x 2176 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1280 x 960
Video
Video Resolutions	640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 112
Video Speed	30 fps
Max Movie Length	Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Format	MPEG
Exposure Control
Aperture Range	f2.8 (w) - f2 (w)
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/3200 sec
White Balance	Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Storage
Memory Type	CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive • Memory Stick • Memory Stick Pro
Compression Modes	Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Compression Type	JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image
File Size (High Res.)	22.76 MB (6 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.)	0.07 MB (about 1,829 images on 128MB card)
Flash
ISO Speeds	Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 64
Flash Functions	Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder	Digital
LCD Screen	With LCD Screen
LCD Screen Resolution	134,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position	Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
Interface Type	USB 2.0
Video Interface	Video Out
Power Supply
Battery Type	Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life	370 Images
Included Features
Self Timer	10 Sec.
Built-in MP3 Player	Unknown
Built-in Microphone	With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker	With Built-in Speaker
Tripod Mount	With Tripod Mount
System Requirements
Operating System	Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Dimensions
Width	5.31 in.
Depth	3.56 in.
Height	6.18 in.
Weight	1.82 lb.
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line	Sony Cyber-shot
Included Accessories	Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Lens Cap
UPC	100000315965

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By: ldusold
May 27, 2004

~ BRAINS & BEAUTY in the Photography World ~

Author's Rating:

Pros: Everything you could ask for in a camera, digital or otherwise.

Cons: Not as easy as it looks.

Bottom Line:
This camera is an EXCELLENT camera if you know enough about what you are doing. It's affordable, and gives you that professional quality. Not meant for beginners. Read More

By: marketv
Oct 29, 2004

This camera is So capable even with it's 2/3" CCD!

Author's Rating:

Pros: Best handling, impressive speed, high pictures quality, accurate color.

Cons: Need Smaller aperture, faster shutter speed. potential CA/PF. Small CCD.

Bottom Line:
It's a bargain if you can get it lower than $700. Sony is throwing in 512 MB MSpro to buyers for free between now and Dec. Read More

By: davymills
Nov 14, 2006

Almost a DSLR

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Pros: Perfect next step on this design. Great enhancements, including CFII drive.

Cons: Some things (flash) still highly proprietary, but workarounds available.

Bottom Line:
If you're a pro looking for a backup or pro/semi-pro with a smallish wallet, this is a great solution. Read More

By: imdragonslayer
Dec 10, 2004

GO SONY !! A contender to all the big 35mm cameras with sony reliability.

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Pros: Feels like a camera, looks like a camera, Color accurate. reliable. sensible easy

Cons: Slow at highest res. 12 pics.on 512 mb cf. petite buttons.

Bottom Line:
A digital camera that doesn't feel like an mp3 player , is reliable, easy to use. high tech , high quality, excellent lense, a professional camera for the consumer. Read More

By: drbme
Jan 8, 2004

It wants to be a DSLR when it grows up

Author's Rating:

Pros: FAST accurate AF even in low light, flash hot shoe, solid build quality

Cons: CHROMATIC ABERRATIONS, Slow to write 8MP "fine" RAW/TIF, no PC socket

Bottom Line:
If you want a pro camera or mostly a automated point-and-shoot, you could make a better choice, but "serious amateur" level photogs should take a look at the 828. Read More

By: suzannejung
Feb 19, 2005

Movie File Size

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Pros: It is an overall professional grade camera. Highly recommended you wont be disappointed!

Cons: Individual MPEG movie size LIMITED 1.45 GB even with larger storage space.

Bottom Line:
I highly recommend this camera. The professional quality pictures, night photo capabilities, and video quality make it an all around PROFESSIONAL camera that even a novice can use. Read More

By: loren2003
Jan 3, 2004

Supercharged Sony Cybershot

Author's Rating:

Pros: Image Quality (wow), myriad settings for pro quality shooting, Sony quality, CF/MicroDrive option

Cons: Price (worth it), thick user manual, alot to learn to fully use all features.

Bottom Line:
Pro-quality camera that digital photography enthusiasts will adore. Awesome image quality, feature packed, its a veritable powerhouse. This cam will make a good photographer great! Read More

By: crfralick
May 10, 2004

Superb Camera with Some Faults

Author's Rating:

Pros: Beautiful build quality, great lens, wonderful handling, and ultimately terrific image quality.

Cons: Some high ISO noise, purple fringing in high contrast images, stupid flap over USB port.

Bottom Line:
Superb camera with outstanding build and image quality. Highly recommended as long as you don't believe all the purple fringing hysteria. Read More

By: krnkw
Sep 21, 2004