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Focus Modes and Focus Ranges
As this is a fairly entry level camera, you simply get a normal focus and macro focus. In normal mode, you can focus as close as 19.7 inches. In macro mode, you can focus on something as close as 0.74 inches.
Auto focus is quick and accurate as long as you’re in the right focus mode. A green light on the LCD stays solid when a focus lock is achieved. Focus is determined by a multi-area AF or center AF. You can also "set" the focus at 0.5, 1, 3, and 7 meters as well as infinity.
The W35 does have a focus assist lamp that helps get a focus lock in dim conditions. Also, in addition to "single" AF, which focuses when you partially depress the shutter, you can set the camera to "monitor" AF. This mode will attempt to focus continuously at the cost of battery life. However, if you have a moving subject, the continuous AF will help keep track of your subject.
Flash
The built-in flash has a range of 6 inches to 12 feet, 8 inches at wide angle and ISO set to Auto. If you bump the ISO up to 1000, the range goes out to 23 feet. The flash can be set to auto, always on, disabled, and slow synchro. If you want red eye reduction, you have to enable it via the setup menu. Flash modes are set by using the up direction on the control pad.
Memory Media
The W35, like the rest of the Sony cameras, use Memory Stick Duo(and Pro Duo) media. There is also about 56MB of internal memory.
Image/Movie File Format(s)
Still images are recorded as JPEG only. Movies are captured as AVI files(Motion JPEG).
Connectivity
There is USB 2.0 jack and A/V out jack. Another DC-in jack works with an optional power adapter.
Power
The W35 is powered by a lithium-ion battery that Sony calls its "G" type battery. There is an external charger that can charge the battery in just a few hours. Sony claims that 380 shots can be taken on a single charge.
