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Sony CyberShot DSC-R1
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HQ Grade: C+
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 80th of 83 in 9 and 10 Megapixels (#1 is Panasonic FZ28)
- 34th of 51 in Sony (#1 is Sony H50)
- 36th of 51 in Over $600 (#1 is Nikon D90)
- 9th of 22 in Advanced (#1 is Kodak Z8612)
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Answered Questions for the Sony DSC-R1
- 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
- 1 reply
- 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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