Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 manual and always important Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 lens which makes the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 kit or bundle, is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number DSC-R1
Camera Format EVF
Currently Manufactured Yes
Retail Price $999.95
Street Price $745.64
Price Update Date 2006-09-21
Weight 1047 g
36.6 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 139 x 98 x 156 mm
5.5 x 3.8 x 6.1 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 3888x2592, 3264x2176, 2784x1856, 2160x1440, 1296x864
Aspect Ratio 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 10.78
CCD Size (inches) 1.02"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
CCD Manufacturer Sony
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 24 - 120 mm
Zoom Ratio 5.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values Precision 2x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type 5-area Contrast Detect
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum 0.5000
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 35 - 0 cm
14.3 - 0.0 in
Min Macro Area 97 x 65 mm
3.8 x 2.6 in
Min Aperture f/16.0
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - f/16.0
Lens Thread 67 mm
Lens Thread Type lens thread
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type EVF type, 0.44" 235.2K pixel color LCD
Optical VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels) 134000
Max Playback Zoom 5.00
Exposure ISO Settings 160, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
ISO Rating Max 3200
Number of White Balance Settings 7
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One-Push
Manual White Balance Yes
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 7
Flash Modes Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, On w/ red-eye reduction, Off, Slow-sync, Slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 8.5
Flash Range Description Wide: 0.5 - 8.5 m; Tele: 0.4 - 5.0 m
Ext Flash Yes
Ext Flash Connection Hot Shoe for HVL-F32X/1000/RM-DR1
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2, Memory Stick
Uncompressed Format RAW (.SR2)
CCD Raw Format Yes
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Other Connection DC In, Hot Shoe
Performance Timing Startup Time 1.0 seconds
Shutdown Time 0.1 seconds
Play -> Record 0.1 seconds
Record -> Play (max res) 3.0 seconds
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus 0.0 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.0 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format 1.4 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res 1.3 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res 11
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 3.2
Download speed, KB/second 2102.0
Power Battery Form Factor Proprietary NP-FM50 InfoLithium
Usable Battery Types Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included 1 x Proprietary NP-FM50 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 camera or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 powergrip digital camera.

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