Connectivity
Software (5.0)
What would be really hot is if this camera shipped with Photoshop Elements (hint hint), or better yet the full Photoshop (yeah, right) but alas Sony has instead included ImageMixer 1.5. The Sony DSC-F828 ships with two CD-ROMs. The first is a disc containing a USB driver, Image Transfer and Pixela ImageMixer 1.5 for both Windows and Mac. The second disc provides users with an Image Data Converter (Windows only) program for converting RAW files.

Jacks, Ports, plugs (6.0)
All connectivity to the Sony DSC-F828 is centered around the port terminal on the back left of the camera body. The terminal is covered by a hard plastic flip-up cover, which hides mono A/V, USB, and DC ports. The ports are placed intelligently, and are easily accessible for connecting to a computer or other media device.

Direct Print Options (5.0)
When hooked to a compatible printer via the USB port, the Sony DSC-F828 has an option to print. When in playback mode, the user can select the print option from the options available within the main menu of the playback mode. When print is selected, the next menu allows users to choose from "DPOF image" or "this image." These options are easy enough, and surprisingly, if a user so desired to print directly from the camera he could certainly do so.

Memory (2.0)
The following table will give users a good idea of how many pictures can be taken with the Sony DSC-F828 on memory stick media or compact flash media. It’s great that Sony finally included CF media on this F series upgrade. Previous models were limited to Sony’s proprietary format, which can be a real drag if users own more than one brand of imaging device. The dual drive option is a great upgrade, and Sony should get a nod for making the improvement.

Other Features (5.0)
Hot Shoe: The hot accessory shoe allows for flash or remote controls to be attached, controlled, and synchronized.

Microdrive and MemoryStick compatibility: The DSC-F828 utilizes MemoryStick media and MemoryStick PRO media, but also handles CompactFlash type I/II as well as Microdrive media.

Multi-format compression modes: Modes such as RAW, TIFF, JPEG, and MPEG movies are available on the Sony DSC-F828.