Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 is one of the latest in the long line of digital cameras that reflects Sony’s commanding position in the digital camera marketplace. The Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 extends the high range of the Cyber-shot line, offering a full 10.3 megapixels of resolution, via a Sony-built CMOS sensor. The CMOS sensor in the Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 is just slightly smaller than the “APS-C” size imagers used in most current digital SLRs, and brings with it the expected improvement in image noise levels and ISO sensitivity that naturally accompany larger sensor chips.
Anothers best Sony is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. Compared to Sony Cybershot DSC-R1, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V is distributed well throughout its chassis, with the camera resting comfortably against the user’s palm. Sony intelligently places a small wedge of rubber on the back on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V, opposite the vertical handgrip, to rest your thumb and stabilize the camera when shooting with just one hand. With the thin camera body and lens barrel, the solid grasp you are able to achieve on the camera is particularly important for telephoto shots. Cloaked in a matte black finish, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V assumes a somewhat thick, rectangular design that resembles a point-and-shoot with more of a grip than usual. Though it’s long, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V lens’ prowess is concealed within the pocketable body of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V, which makes it easy to transport and slide into your pocket. Pocketable, of course, is relative; this won’t fit into tight jeans, and is noticeable in slacks, but fits well in cargo shorts or jacket pockets. Along with 16.2-megapixel files and a 3.0-inch LCD screen, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V delivers performance, automation, and a photo-savvy design, making it a viable point-and-click or more affordable alternative to interchangeable lens systems. Click here to get more of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V.
At the same time though, the Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 takes advantage of the low power consumption of CMOS to provide a live electronic viewfinder display, something missing in typical SLR camera designs. Because it needs no bulky mirror assembly, the rear element of the Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 5x zoom lens can get much closer to the sensor’s surface, greatly reducing chromatic aberration and improving corner to corner sharpness. A unique, 2.0″ top-mounted, swiveling LCD monitor rounds out the package. Taken as a package, the Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 delivers excellent optical and image quality at an affordable price, and is sure to present a compelling proposition for many photographers who might otherwise be considering a digital SLR. Click here to get this amazing features of Sony Cybershot DSC-R1.
Here is a summary of Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 review from a satisfied customer:
An unfair comparison (my other camera is a Hasselblad 501c)
Many other users and serious reviewers have provided sufficient background on Sony’s “top of the line” digital DSC-R1, so I’ll steer clear of needless repetition and get right to my point: this is not just a great digital camera, it’s a great camera by any standard. {credibility break, sorry} My background? 2,500 pictures in the R1, about the same in a Minolta A1 and another 3,000 or so in an older Sony (I forgot the model–it had a rotating lens) that spent 5 years on a boat with me in the South Pacific. Before that, over 40 years of serious photography with everything from pinhole cameras to the Hassey.
The Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 integrated Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens was carefully crafted to take full advantage of the resolution, clarity, and color performance of its APS-class CMOS image sensor. Because of the sensor’s live preview capability, there is no need for the camera to have a traditional “mirror and prism” construction common to digital SLRs. Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 allows a lens-to-sensor distance of as little as 2 millimeters, optimizing image quality and color accuracy. Another benefit of Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 structure is the ability to incorporate an extraordinary wide field of view and zoom range. The 24mm wide end of the lens is particularly suited for architectural photography, landscapes and large-group portraits, while the 120mm telephoto end is perfect for filling the frame with distant subjects. This is a range not easily matched by any other lens for use with cameras using large-scale image sensors.
Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 has the following features and specifications:
- 10.3-megapixel CMOS sensor
- Digital electronic viewfinder
- Top-mounted 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor
- 14.3-71.5mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 to f/4.8
- “Smart” and “Precision” digital zoom options
- Auto and Manual focus with focus magnification
- Macro focus option.
- Auto, Program AE, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority
- Manual, and four Scene shooting modes.
- Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to 30 seconds
- Multi, Center-Weighted, and Spot metering options
- Adjustable ISO with seven settings
- Built-in, pop-up flash with five operating modes
- External flash hot-shoe and ACC connector jack
- Continuous Shooting and Self-Timer modes
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Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 has the following Pros and cons:
Pros:
- Manual focus ring
- Very good to excellent low-light capability
- Unique top-mounted LCD
- LCD and EVF viewfinders are essentially 100% accurate
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent flash range
- Decent shutter lag in autofocus mode
cons:
- Only average macro ability
- No video recording
- Image noise levels
Conclusion:
Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 free-Angle 2.0″ LCD monitor1 lets you shoot from waist height, over your head or even floor level. Adjust your exposure with 16-step aperture and 49-step shutter speed.. Get more punch from your pictures with our Advanced Gradation Control System. Achieve more expressive color with Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 Vivid RGB mode. And take your pictures to a new level of professionalism with Sony’s new Image Data Converter SR software for RAW image conversion. Click here to get this exciting features of Sony Cybershot DSC-R1.
