Sony's MVC-CD500 Digital Still Camera features a massive 5.0 megapixel resolution with a Carl Zeiss™ Vario Sonnar 3X optical lens and the ability to write to inexpensive optical media. The incredible photos and MPEG video clips you take are saved directly to 156MB CD-R/RW media, measuring only (8 cm) in diameter and readable on most CD-ROM equipped PCs.

This incredible camera features a broad range of advanced features such as Multi-Point AF (Auto-Focus), Hologram AF, Continuous AF Mode, Multi-Pattern Metering, Pre-Flash Metering, and an advanced shoe for your flash attachment. Giving you all you need to create the most compelling images you've ever seen.

/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.
		Recordable CD Media CD Mavica cameras shoot directly to 156MB CD-R/RW discs, so there's room for hundreds of images and movie clips. The optical disc also provides "instant archiving" — there's no need to transfer to the PC as with flash media.
		Pre-Flash Metering With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for great flash shots.
•		Auto Daylight Synchro Fill Flash Because the Multi-Pattern Measuring system determines the subject is backlit or in shadow, fill flash automatically fires to provide optimum exposure.
•		Dynamic Flash White Balance By evaluating the Pre-flash, white balance can be set to the color temperature of the flash for greater color accuracy.
•		5 Megapixel (2592 x 1944) Image Size With its high resolution CCD, the MVC-CD500 captures in 4 image sizes, TIFF and Fine or Standard JPEG.
•		Scene Selection Mode With 6 Scene Modes, camera parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Snow and Beach presets make great shots easy .
•		Multi-Burst Mode Captures 16 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second frame intervals provide convenient motion analysis.
•		2.5" LCD Monitor1 Extra-large LCD provides excellent viewing and playback clarity, even outdoors. For eye-level viewing, add the optional DSAC-MVC eye-level finder.
•		Live Histogram Display The live histogram displays number of pixels at each luminosity making it easy to evaluate correct exposure.
•		Hot Shoe and ACC Terminal Connect Sony's HVL-F32X flash or Remote Controls with ACC terminal, or synchronize other flash units or studio lighting with the Hot Shoe terminal.
•		Rechargeable Infolithium® Battery Provides reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting, without "memory effect". AC-L15 adaptor/ charger provides stable power for USB transfer.