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Sony CyberShot DSC-R1
Sony CyberShot DSC-R1
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"Fabulous pictures at a good price"
  • 4 out of 5
"REVIEW ON SONY R1"
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Answered Questions for the Sony DSC-R1

Q: how do i change the ISO?
A: It'll be in the menu settings. read more
Q: details of the problem with the shutter button
A: There contacts between the shutter button and the camera are obviously causing an intermittent shutter... read more
Q: From how many Meters distance I can take photo by 12x Zoom Camera.
A: Sunil -- if you're looking for a specific number, you can use the zoom multiplication... read more
Q: which one to buy-Sony DSC R1 or Panasonic FZ50
A: The difference between the R1 and FZ50 sensor is only .2 megapixels. That won't even... read more
Q: Is there a adapter for the hot shoe to make a pc connector available so a studio flash system can be sync to the camera ?
A: Wein makes a Hot shoe to Hot shoe safe sync that would work very well. read more
Q: How many DPI?
A: Hi again,Here's a link to a more "mathematical" answer that was offered to someone querying... read more
Q: I have a friend who owns a Sony SLR, not sure which model. I noticed that the LCD screen can be angled so that you can hold the camera at waist level
A: Hi J.,Sony only has one SLR on the market (the Alpha a100), and it doesn't... read more
Q: I need a teaching or training guide to Sony DSC-R1 that I can download
A: Here is the link... http://www.docs.sony.com/release/DSCR1.pdfHope this helps. read more
Q: How high a printing resolution/dpi can this camera offer?
A: Hi Lisa,First of all, the DPI of a photo (usually actually PPI, but we'll get... read more
Q: best cameras for long distance pictures
A: I would have to say that the Sony Cybershot H2 is your best bet. It... read more
Q: What would be the right camera, a dslr or 35mm?
A: Hi -- two final comments on your selections: both are great cameras, but the DSC-R1... read more
Q: Need help on choosing camera upgrade
A: The Sony DSC-R1 is a very well regarded camera,   However I don't think it has... read more
Q: i want to buy a camera having resolution >8 Mega pixel (not effective) and a high optical zoom alongwith carl zeiss lens?
A: Here are two options:The Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 which is a very powerful camera and is... read more
Q: I am an amateur, and I am having problems taking action shots.
A: There are a lot of adjustments you can make to improve the photos; some of... read more
Q: does it have external flash socket?
A: This camera does have a hot shoe/ ACC flash socket. read more
Q: Is Sony H1 good for dental Images?
A: Iqbal,You might try the Sony DSC-R1 as well. It has twice the megapixel count as... read more
Q: I need a good camera for dental / medical / biopsy CLOSE UPS - what do you suggest.
A: Mike,I would stick the the Megapixel ability for that range. The optical zoom is better... read more
Q: can we use other lenses and accessories with digital cams like R1
A: Nishant,You can add lenses to the Sony DSC-R1 with the use of a specially made... read more
Q: Sony Cyber Shot DSC-R1 for a beginner?
A: It has very advanced features that you pay for and hardly use, espesially as a... read more
Q: does it have manual zoom
A: According to Steve's Digicams, the DSC-R1 a Carl Zeiss T* 5x wide angle zoom that... read more

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Open Questions for the Sony DSC-R1

Q: Detail - Shutter button problems with R1
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Q: Shutter button problems with R1
20 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: I HAVE VIRUS IN MY CAMERA CMOS PLEASE GIVE ME SOLUTION
20 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: is there a fish eye lense or this camera? i wanna us it to create virtual tours?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Hammerhead flash for DSC-R1?
2 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: sony dsc r2 when?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: wh very hard to control white balance for dcs-r1
30 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Is there a plan by Sony to upgrade DSC-R1 paticularly its zoom power?
30 points for best answer - 4 replies

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