Hi, Has anyone heard news of a potential updating of the Sony DSC f505 camera? With Nikon's 950 update and the recent Olympus update to a 3megapixel camera it would seem silly for Sony not to do something to stay competitive with the 505. Any news would be appreciated as I am thinking of a purchase in the near future. Thanks, Curt... FosterParksCW@cs.com

-- Curt Ammerman (FosterParksCW@cs.com), April 24, 2000

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no info yet. Only rumor so far is adding hot shoe capability for external flash.

-- benoit (foo@bar.com), April 24, 2000.

the info finally came out. I don't understand this 2.6 megapixel image from a 3.34 megapixel ccd thing. Leave it sony to screw up a great product in some weird way, every time... Man! My hopes were really pined on this particular camera being done right. AHHH!!! I feel violated. :) Well it's not like I have to upgrade my 505, it's doing a pretty good job for now.

-- benoit (foo@bar.com), April 27, 2000.

Hi, Curt my name is JOsh Hernick I work at Henry's camera in Toronto, if you woulkd like further information please e-mail me back.

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Sort By Sony DSC-F505V Image Check price / buy online @ SSDOnline Owners opinions Post opinion / mini-review Format Compact swivel Price (street) US$1100 [check] Also known as Sony CyberShot F505V Camera body Release Status June 2000 - Japan Max resolution 2240 x 1680 (interpolated) Low resolution 1856 x 1392, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Image ratio w:h 4:3 / 3:2 switchable Effective pixels 2.6 million CCD pixels 3.34 million CCD size 1/1.8 " CCD filter type G - R - G - B CCD manufacturer Sony ISO rating Unknown * Zoom wide (W) 38 mm Zoom tele (T) 190 mm (5 x) Digital zoom Yes, 2 x Auto Focus Yes Manual Focus Yes, inc. loupe Auto focus accuracy Unknown * Normal focus range 50 cm Macro focus range 2 cm Flash guide no. 2.5 m (8.2 ft) @ F2.8 White balance override Yes - 3 position plus manual Aperture range F2.8 - F3.3 / F8.0 Min shutter 8 s Max shutter 1/1000 s Built-in Flash Yes, pop-up External flash Yes, Sony HVL-F1000 Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Ext Focal length multiplier Exposure adjustment -2EV to +2EV in 1/3EV Steps Metering Center weighted, Spot Aperture priority Yes, full range manual Shutter priority Yes, full range manual Lens thread 52 mm Continuous / Burst Yes - MPEG 60s @ 160x112 and 15s @ 320x240 Remote control No Tripod mount Yes Self-timer Yes, 10s delay Time-lapse recording No Video out Yes Storage types Memory Stick Storage included 8 MB Memory Stick Uncompressed format Yes, TIFF Compressed format JPEG Quality Levels Standard, Fine Viewfinder None LCD 2 " (122,980 pixel) Playback zoom Yes, 0-5X adjustable in 18 steps Operating system Proprietary (DCF compliant) Serial connection Serial PC / Mac (optional accessory) USB Yes IrDA No Battery / Charger Yes Battery InfoLithium (NP-FS11) Weight (inc. batteries) 475 g (16.8 oz) Dimensions 107 x 62 x 136 mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 5.4") Notes Daylight lit LCD, audio recording, magnesium alloy body Samples gallery Review / preview Review date Manufacturers website Sony DSC-F505V Resolution Chart - Colour Patches - Check price / buy online @ SSDOnline

-- Josh Hernick (newmarket@henryys.com), April 29, 2000.