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Sony Mavica MVC-FD88
The Sony MVC-FD88 is the only camera in the Mavica family that produces true megapixel 1280 x 960 pixel images without interpolation. It employs a 1/3.6" interlaced scan CCD imager with 1.3 million pixels (gross) You can also capture 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480 resolution images when desired. The back of the FD-88 is loaded with control buttons and switches that are all clearly labeled as to their function. You do all your framing with the big 2.5" color LCD, there is no other viewfinder.
That's an 8x Optical/16x Digital Zoom lens with auto and manual focus and auto macro capability. If you like to get close to your subjects, use Auto Macro for shots up to 1 inch from your subject.
Whenever you want to manually focus just flip the auto/manual switch and use the manual focusing ring on the front of the lens. You can easily add filters thanks to the 37mm threads.
The FD-88 stores its images on 1.44MB floppy diskettes. Although you are limited in the number of images you can shoot before you need to change the diskette, it's also the key to the Mavica's success story. The user need only stick the diskette into their floppy drive to access the pictures.
The FD-88 features a new 4x speed floppy diskette drive to improve the read/write time to manipulate its megapixel-sized images more efficiently.
The MPEG movie mode allows you to capture 5, 10 or 15 second video clips with sound at 160 x 112 or 320 x 240 pixel resolution. You can even record 5-second voice memos for each picture.
The built in, 3-mode intelligent flash can be used whenever there is insufficient light to get an optimum exposure. It can also be set for Low, Normal or High output. Directly above the 2.5-inch color LCD is the Solar Window. When you're outside in the bright sunlight you can switch off the LCD's backlight and save your precious battery power. The FD-88 is very easy to use and makes an ideal point-n-shoot type of camera for novice users. The fact that it stores pictures on floppies means that as soon as you shoot them you can pop the diskette into your floppy drive and have instant access to them, PC or Mac computers. The only I/O port on the entire camera is the Video Out port to let you watch your pictures on the TV.