Sony Mavica MVC-CD Digital Camera – 156MB Mini CD-R – SteadyShot – Collectible – Excellent Condition

Sony Mavica MVC-CD Digital Camera – One of the First Disc-Based Digital Cameras Ever Made

This is a genuine piece of digital photography history. The Sony Mavica MVC-CD series was among the first consumer digital cameras to record images directly onto 156MB mini CD-R discs — no memory cards, no proprietary formats, just pop in a disc and shoot. For collectors, retro-tech enthusiasts, and photography historians, this is a must-have artifact of the early digital era.

This unit is in excellent condition — clean body, no damage, fully functional. Comes with the original shoulder strap and carry bag, making it a complete, display-ready collectible.

Why This Camera Is Collectible

• Records directly to Sony 156MB mini CD-R discs — a format unique to the Mavica CD series
• Features Sony SteadyShot image stabilization — advanced for its era
• One of the first consumer digital cameras to use optical disc storage
• Iconic early-2000s Sony design — a conversation piece and display item
• Fully functional — not just a shelf piece, it still shoots

Condition

• Body: Excellent – clean, no cracks, no damage
• Lens: Clear, no fungus, no haze
• Function: All buttons, dials, and disc drive work properly
• Overall: Tested and fully operational

What's Included

• Sony Mavica MVC-CD camera body
• Shoulder strap
• Carry bag

Technical Context

• Storage Medium: Sony 156MB mini CD-R discs (8cm format)
• Image Stabilization: Sony SteadyShot (optical)
• Lens: Sony precision zoom lens
• Era: Early 2000s — transitional period of consumer digital photography
• Compatibility: Mini CD-R discs readable in standard CD/DVD drives via tray (not slot-load)

Market Context

Comparable Mavica CD models currently sell for $58–$200 depending on model and condition. This unit is priced at $180 reflecting its excellent condition, complete accessories, and collectible appeal. Clean examples with bags and straps are increasingly hard to find.

Early digital cameras like this defined a generation of photographers. This one still works — and it still turns heads.