Sony DSCP92 Cyber-shot 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

by Sony

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• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 4.7 x 2.2 inches ; 9.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00008O35Y
• Item model number: DSC_P92
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,262 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 24, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The fun, easy-to-use--yet powerful--Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P92 digital camera packs in more pixels and more features than its predecessor. With its 5-megapixel resolution, the Cyber-shot DSC-P92 produces stunning images in a diverse range of conditions. The Cyber-shot DSC-P92 features a 3x optical zoom and is one of the first Sony cameras to be compatible with Memory Stick PRO.

Optics and Resolution
The 5-megapixel resolution creates 2,592 x 1,944-pixel images large enough to print 20-by-30-inch enlargements. The 14-bit DXP system plus Super HAD CCD combine to produce excellent image detail and stunningly smooth contrast and color rendition. The Cyber-shot DSC-P92 offers a 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom for a 12x total.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on Memory Sticks, and a 16 MB Memory Stick is included. The Cyber-shot DSC-P92 is also one of the first Sony cameras to be compatible with optional Memory Stick PRO media, which can extends data capacity up to 1 GB.

Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Movie Mode
You can capture far more than still images with the MPEG Movie VX function. Most digital cameras' movie modes are limited to 30- or 60-second clips, but the Cyber-shot DSC-P92 can keep shooting until you've filled the memory card. The Cyber-shot DSC-P92 shoots video at up to VGA size (640 by 480 pixels) at 16 frames per second.

More Features

• 1.5-inch LCD monitor and true-zoom optical viewfinder for more accurate framing at eye level.
• The three-area multipoint autofocus can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background.
• Multiburst mode captures 16 images (320 x 240) as part of a single 1,280 x 960 image and plays them back sequentially in the camera.
• The Multi-Pattern Measuring feature independently light-meters 49 points of the frame, establishing a maximum exposure value, even where pronounced highlight and shadow are not centered.
• Five scene modes: twilight, twilight portrait, landscape, snow, and beach.
• Built-in flash with red-eye reduction, auto, forced on, forced off, and slow syncro modes.

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by the NH-AA-DA rechargeable NiMH battery (included). It measures 4.7 by 2.3 by 1.3 inches and weighs 7.9 ounces. This package includes the Cyber-shot DSC-P92 digital camera, 16 MB Memory Stick, battery and battery charger, USB and AV cables, wrist strap, and CD-ROM with imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

Manufacturer Product Description

The Cyber-shot DSC-P92 turns the digital imaging world on its ear. This digital still camera delivers a whopping 5.0 megapixel resolution (effective) at an unprecedented value. You also get 3X optical/4X Smart Zoom and tons of Sony features, like 3-Area Multi-Point AF (Auto-Focus), Multi-Pattern and Spot Meter AE, intelligent flash with Slow Shutter Mode, and more.

You can even take MPEG movies and record voice memos for your photos. The DSC-P92 comes with convenient new features like rechargeable batteries and USB 2.0 for high-speed transfer. Why put off taking the best pictures of your life when you can get the Cyber-shot DSC-P92 now!

1/1.8" 5.0 Megapixel Effective Super HAD CCD
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD's provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. With its high resolution CCD, the DSC-P92 captures 4 different image sizes, Fine or Standard JPEG compression.

3X Optical Zoom Lens
To help frame your shots for better digital pictures. Optical Zoom helps you bring distantsubjects closer & pull back for wide shots.

0 - 4.0X Smart Zoom (at VGA Size)
Smart Zoom intelligently uses the full CCD to let you zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size--thus avoiding the image degradation of Digital Zooms.

3 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
Evaluating 3 separate focus areas of the frame, Multi-Point AF can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background.

Multi-Pattern Measuring
Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern Measuring establishes the optimum exposure value, even in scenes where pronounced highlight and shadow are not centered in the frame.

Scene Selection Mode
With 5 Scene Modes, camera parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Snow and Beach presets make it easy to optimize difficult shooting environments.

1.5" LCD Monitor
Monitors the scene for accurate framing. 61K pixel and anti-glare coating help provide excellent viewing and image playback clarity, even outdoors.

True Zoom Optical Viewfinder
Provides accurate framing at eye level, great for added stability and following fast moving subjects.

Multi-Burst Mode
Captures 16 320x240 frames as part of a single 1280x960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second frame intervals provide convenient motion analysis.

MPEG Movie VX Mode
Captures VGA (640 x 480) high frame rate (16 frames per second) audio/video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. Video Mail mode captures smaller file sizes suitable for email.

Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
Long-lasting power is provided by 2100 mAh rated Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Stamina batteries with BC-CS2 external charger. Or, choose "AA" Alkaline cells or optional AC adaptor..

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best digital camera!, August 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony DSCP92 Cyber-shot 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

This camera is fantastic. I got it about 2 months ago and it has been invaluable. I will never take a picture with film again! The quality of the pictures is absolutely amazing!! '[m not an photography expert, so I wanted something that was easy to use but did not want to sacrifice quality and this is it! The batteries last much longer then other digital cameras I have used. Of course the memory stick is very small, but that it typical for all digital cameras. You will need an extra one, and b/c this is 5 megapixels the memory stick will hold less pictures that images taken at 4 megapixels or less. And the great thing about this is if you need extra batteries you can buy any rechargable batteries and use that! No expensive extra ... batteries here! The size is nice and small so it fits in my tiny purse. I've tried other cameras that were so small they looked so fragile. Not this! I have no complaints at all about this camera!! To download the pictures you just plug the USB into your computer and you can pull them off without even downloading software to your computer.

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compact. Great photos. Easy to use., June 26, 2003

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Kenneth J. Williams "big dork" (Annandale, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony DSCP92 Cyber-shot 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I got this camera less than a week ago and I have nothing but good things to say about it. The photos that it takes are amazing. It is wonderful to get the 5MP quality at such a price and with such features. Also, its acceptance of the Memory Stick Pros just makes me giddy. 1GB o' photos at 5MP? Yes please. It is so light and compact. I can carry it easily in my pocket (which already has my cell phone in it). Being able to choose the quality of the movies that one makes is truly a bonus as well, as one does not need to waste quality on MPGs that are simply going to be e-mailed. Very well thought out design. I'd expect nothing less from Sony.
(Still, it does not begin to compare to my Nikon SLR, but at a tiny fraction of the cost of the body and lenses, it seems like quite a nice trade-off. Plus, I don't have to fumble with lenses, filters, and the like in order to catch a shot. This will be a great hanging-out-with-the-friends camera for sure!)

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Point & Shoot Camera!, September 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony DSCP92 Cyber-shot 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I bought this camera recently at 360 bucks. It¡¯s a bang for the bucks, with 5 megapixels. Batteries are good. The Nimh batteries the camera came with have shooting life up to 50 pictures, to fill up a 128-MB memory stick. Since it¡¯s AA, you can get cheap batteries anywhere in stores.

The body is plastic, but thick and firm, though not as delicate as I thought it to be. Noise of zoom lens is a little annoying. Low-light focusing is always a trouble.

Pictures shot in daylight outdoor are superb. When I printed one on Canon photo paper pro on 4x6 size, you cannot tell the difference from pictures shot with films.