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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 manual and always important Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 lens which makes the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 kit or bundle, is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
DSC-V1 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$699.00 |
| Street Price |
$338.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-12-01 |
| Date Available |
2003-05-31 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Wired |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
298 g
10.4 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
99 x 65 x 57 mm
3.9 x 2.6 x 2.2 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2592x1944, 2592x1728, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 160x112 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
5.00 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Manufacturer |
SuperHAD CCD |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
2 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
34 - 136 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
4.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
5-area Multi |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Manual Focus Steps |
13 |
| Normal Focus Range |
40 cm to Infinity
16.3 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
10 - 0 cm
4.1 - 0.0 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - ??? |
| Lens Thread |
52 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Body Threads w/ Adapter |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
123000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max |
800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, One-push Manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
30 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/2000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
49-area multi |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 seconds |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
4 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Slow-Sync; Red-Eye On / Off |
| Flash Range Description |
1.6 – 11.5 ft (0.5 – 3.5m) |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe, Accessory Terminal |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
Memory Stick |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
MPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In, USB 2.0 |
| Included Software |
Pixela™ Image Mixer Software for Sony v1.5, USB Driver SPVD-008 |
| OS Compatibility |
Win98, 98SE, 2000 Pro, ME or XP; MacOS 8.5.1 - 9.2 |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
16.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FC11 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
NP-FC11 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens has 8 elements in 7 groups, with aspheric elements.
Has hologram AF function which projects a Class 1 laser pattern on the subject to provide contrast for focus detection.
Compliant with Memory Stick PRO up to 1GB; does not take advantage of the high-speed transfer or access control functions of PRO cards however.
Comes bundled with NP-FC11 InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery, AC-LS5 AC Adaptor/In-camera Charger, A/V and USB Cables, Wrist Strap, MSA-32A 32MB Memory Stick® Media; Software CD-ROM. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 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-V1 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 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-V1 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1, 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-V1 camera or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 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-V1 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-V1 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 powergrip digital camera.
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