The Mavica CD250 captures images with 2.0 megapixel (effective) resolution and 3X optical / 2X digital zoom. Some of the features it has are MPEG HQX Movie mode with audio, and a three-shot burst mode for taking photos in rapid succession. The camera was available in May of 2002 and sold for about $600. It has Multi-point auto focus that makes sure the camera doesn't just focus on the center of the frame. Instead the MVC-CD250 model automatically finds the best focus among three different areas within the picture. Sony's pre-flash exposure metering actually calculates exposure with light from the flash itself. The MVC-CD250 has the benefit of writeable CD photography, CompactDiscs are easy-to-use, long-lasting, and allow instant archiving of pictures. The CD250 Mavica came with a media pack of six CD-Rs and one CD-RW disc when new (1 gigabyte of available storage). The 3x (F3.8-3.9 6.4-19.2mm) optical aspherical zoom lens is equivalent to 41-123mm in 35mm terms and the camera has a 2x digital zoom capability. Other features are up to 1600x1200 resolution still images in JPEG format, MPEG 320x240 or 160x120 with audio, Autofocus 19.7" to infinity, Macro AF focus 1.2" minimum, 5-step Manual focus, auto ISO sensitivity (100-400) or fixed 100, 200, 400, auto white balance or adjustable white balance with five modes, 2 sec to 1/800 (auto) shutter speeds, redeye reduction, built-in pop-up flash, 2.5 inch color LCD screen, USB transfer allows use as an external CD-R/RW drive, ¼ inch 20 thread tripod socket, and much more. The camera is powered by a 7.2V proprietary Lithium-ion NP-FM50 battery and charged by an AC-L10 charger. The dimensions are 5-7/16 x 3-3/4 x 4 inches (138 x 95 x 101mm) and the weight is 1lb 6oz (608 g).