Representing the next level of digital still photography, Sony's DSC-F828 Cyber-shot Camera is the first to incorporate four-color filter CCD technology and a Real Imaging... more
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Advantages: Excellent resolution Disadvantages: noise at higher ISO some purple fringing
...in August 2003. The Sony DSC 828 caught my eye straight away, 8 mega pixels, Zeiss lens, professional looks and a bargain price. The camera was subject to significant delays and eventually shipped in the first week of 2004. After some major research I sold my D60 and took delivery of a shiny new 828. Shrewd move or major mistake? Read on.
In the box
The first thing that struck me was how light the box and at one stage I did think Sony had sent ... ...ImageMixer software, USB drivers, and Sony Image Data Converter for the raw files (more on that later)
Strap Lens hood USB and A/V cable. Manual
Initial Thoughts – Look and feel
The first thing that strikes you when you take the 828 out of the box is the quality feel of the camera, it’s magnesium alloy body feels solid in your hand but by no means too heavy. I have always been put off of prosumer cameras by their amateurish look after all if somebody ...
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Advantages: Battery life, high resolution, takes compact flash, Disadvantages: Heavy, too bulky for some situations
...then put into production by sony in Japan. It has seven times optical zoom (fully manual) controlled by the larger of the two rings on the barrell of the camera. The smalller one that sits behind it is a focus by wire design, which is handy - there are some things that no autofocus will ever like dealig with. Of course you can turn this off at the by pushing a distinctive switch at the side, so you can easily toggle between manaul and autofocus. ... ...find your battery - a Sony Info lithium. Its the NP FM50, which powers many of Sony's digital cameras, camcorders. A second one is worth getting if your going on extended trips without access to a powersupply. Sitting beside this is a slot for Sony's own media format - "Memory Stick". If i have one piece of advice for you regarding this camera and "Memory Stick" its to but the "Pro" version. The regular version has a max capacity of 128mb, (123mb ...
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Advantages: Very good photo quality, 8 Megapixel resolution, Amazing low light focusing abilities, Full manual controls Disadvantages: Can't save favorite settings to mode dial like other cameras, No memory card included, Can't save favorite settings to mode dial like other cameras
...comfortable with 5 Megapixel cameras, Sony has made a huge jump -- releasing the first consumer-level camera with an 8 Megapixel CCD -- the Cyber-shot DSC-F828. This CCD isn't special just for the resolution, though. It's also the first camera to use a new 4-color filter. This new filter adds an "emerald" filter to the RGB filters normally found in a CCD. Sony says this will produce photos with much more accurate color.
Another big feature of the ... ...DSC-F717. It's also the first Sony camera with a CompactFlash slot -- never thought I'd see the day!
The F828 is the first Sony camera that does not include a memory card. So you'll need to factor this into the purchase price. The F828 can use Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro cards, as well as CompactFlash. Yes, you read that correctly -- the F828 has a CompactFlash Type II slot. This is great news for people who are switching from a CF-based camera. ...
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Flash Modes: Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode
Red Eye Reduction: Built-in
Effective Flash Range: 0.3 m - 4.8 m
Features: Flash +/- compensation
Lens system
Type: Zoom lens - 7.1 mm - 51 mm - f/2.0-2.8
Focal Length: 7.1 mm - 51 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera: 28 - 200mm
Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual
Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones): 5
Min Focus Range: 0.5 m
Macro Focus Range: 2cm
Lens Aperture: F/2.0-2.8
Optical Zoom: 7 x
Zoom Adjustment: Motorised drive, manual
Lens Construction: 9 group(s) / 12 element(s)
Filter Size: 58 mm
Lens Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss
Features: Low dispersion glass, aspherical lens
Manufacturer's product description
Representing the next level of digital still photography, Sony's DSC-F828 Cyber-shot Camera is the first to incorporate four-color filter CCD technology and a Real Imaging Processor. These new components are integral in capturing color accuracy closest to what the human eye can see, setting a new benchmark in camera performance. The new (RGB+E) filter adds an emerald-colored pixel to the filter pattern, realizing color fidelity that is closer to human color perception. Photographers will notice an extraordinarily life-like rendering of blue, blue-green and red hues. The Real Imaging Processor delivers increased speed with lower power consumption, enabling the F828 to capture an eight-megapixel image in almost half the time required by typical five-megapixel cameras! New manual controls, coupled with Carl Zeiss T optics, gives advanced photographers a broader range of mechanisms to determine focus, exposure and recording modes. Images can be stored onto CompactFlash Type I and Type II media, as well as a Microdrive hard disk drive or Memory Stick PRO media. The Cyber-shot F828 truly embodies a premier imaging experience.
Operating System Support: MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, Apple Mac OS 9.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.1, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.2, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS X 10.0
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