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Sony CyberShot DSC-R1
Sony CyberShot DSC-R1
C+
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.
  • 5 out of 5
"garrik"
  • 5 out of 5
"Review after 17k photos"
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Sony CyberShot DSC-R1 Reviews

  • 4.4 out of 5

Rating: 4.4 of 5
(201 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Sony DSC-R1

  • 5 out of 5
A Preview (Steve's Digicams - 11/10/05)

Steve's Digicams offers a well rounded preview of the Sony DSC-R1 read original review

  • 5 out of 5
A First Look (DC Resource - 11/10/05)

DC Resource gives you a first look at the DSC-R1, but reserves final judgement for a later date. read original review

  • 3.7 out of 5
Impressive (CNET - 11/10/05)

This CNET review lays it all out in front of you. The DSC-R1 can be awkward, but once you get the hang of it, you'll love the results. read original review

Sony DSC-R1 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 5 out of 5
garrik (robert hebel - 9/2/07)

i have a as new 828 both cameras take same picture quality i nwant the r1 because i make custom posters and i tried one... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Review after 17k photos (Christian - 7/3/07)

I own this camera now for over 1.5 years. And it still rocks. This is my second review of this camera. In my initial review... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Sony R1 rocks.!!! (JEFFERY VU - 3/24/07)

hi all!.
i've got this new Sony R1 for about 2 months now, i love to use it, i've shot over 2,000 shots with it... read more

  • 5 out of 5
1 Cool Camera (Neil Devonshire - 3/10/07)

No video mode is not an issue, buy an Archos AV500 or 700 video recorder and plug it in to the side of the R1... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Just the best Camera (Garrick Lacl���� - 2/13/07)

I was looking for the F828 but got the R1. doing a great job beyond expectations! I'm currently searching for a external flash for the... read more

  • 4 out of 5
REVIEW ON SONY R1 (JEFFVU - 12/30/06)

well, i finally bought the sony r1, after along wait for the price to drop, and read all reviews on it..i got it for 565$. read more

  • 5 out of 5
DSC-R1 (Ezra - 11/10/06)

For a non SLR camera, I have found the R1 to be excellent in terms of reproduction of colours - note that you will need... read more

  • 5 out of 5
No Video .......????? (JYB - 11/6/06)

Excellent quality lens.
Easy to use.
Ok, the camera don't have video mode, it's right but in my mind this is a camera not a... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Pretty Lucky (Senorita Bonita - 11/4/06)

I got this camera as a gift from my father last year. This was the first digital camera I ever got. I loved it when... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great camera (Valery - 10/19/06)

This is professional quality camera for the reasnable price. Especially impressive is lens performance, which is going down if you use protective filter Sony VF-67MC.read more

  • 5 out of 5
Why I chose this camera (Murray Maclean - 10/13/06)

I'm lucky enough to own a Nikon D70. Nice camera without doubt. But the one camera I consistently pick up and use is the Sony... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Almost the same as most entry level 10m pixels DSLR of similar price (Alain WL - 9/27/06)

Excellent build quality, sharpness, true color, deep of field, good handling and user friendly. Thanks to its 24mm wide, APS sized cmos and Carl Zeiss... read more

  • 5 out of 5
As good as any camera I have owned (Keith - 9/7/06)

OK, apart from using my wife's Sony DSC W7 a few times with good results, I finally made the change to digital. The Sony R1... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Focusing way too slow indoor ( - 6/20/06)

I regret that I bought this camera now. It focus way too slow indoor that most of actions such as graduation or things like that... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Superb images, superb camera ( - 6/20/06)

I bought the Sony DSC-R1 in February 2006 after its excellent rating in a review in Amateur Photographer, one of the most highly respected photographic... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing camera ( - 6/20/06)

Sony DSC-R1 is excellent professional grade DC and this is a stupidity to rate this camera by one star only because there is no any... read more

  • 5 out of 5
No regret ( - 5/15/06)

I've traded my previous DC to own this new R1, and find my decision is right.
Lot of good points -
(1)good lens —> sharp... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Perfect Landscape Camera! ( - 5/15/06)

I had a Sony F828 and was very pleased with it. When I saw some sample photos from the R1, I decided to get one. read more

  • 1 out of 5
No Real Macro Capability ( - 5/15/06)

I was planning on using this R1 for a back up to my F828. I shoot product close ups for Ebay sites. Have shot approximately... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Too heavy ( - 5/2/06)

No video at all. Di asapointing zoom. Break your neck weight, especially with the cast iron bracket to a lens. Sony missed. I this camera... read more

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