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Sony CyberShot DSC-R1
Sony CyberShot DSC-R1
  • 4 out of 5
"It's durable and gives quality photos."
  • 4 out of 5
"Superb picture quality- focus problems"
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Sony DSC-R1 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 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
Everything the dslr's don't have ( - 3/29/06)

Had the canon dslr and had nothing but dust problems when I would change the lense. All the shots had to be through the veiw... read more

  • 5 out of 5
WOW ( - 3/29/06)

3/24/06 Have owned one for 5 days and I'm blown away.What an amazing piece of glass.Still learning how to focus.The only 2 things I miss... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great for starter ( - 3/29/06)

Excellent lens! Great range 24-120!
Helps newcomer to see what those fancy terms like Exposure or Flash Compensation mean. Grids help to find better composition... read more

  • 5 out of 5
It's the images, stupid...... ( - 3/24/06)

Indecent exposure of reality. Forget all the reviews. I read 'em too , too numerous hours to count. Walk around a few seconds, examine what... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I just dont beleive it ( - 3/24/06)

How can Sony justify this camera - Its should zoom to at least 800mm. and there should be a vibration device in it. it should... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Almost Perfect ( - 3/24/06)

As a professional snapper I needed a discreet partner to my D2X, which would produce equally excellent results - The R1 delivers in every way... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent camera. Excellent Lens. Great Value. ( - 2/9/06)

This camera is amazing for the money, the lens alone is worth the price. The negative reviews here have nothing to do with the camera... read more

  • 5 out of 5
The Pictures are INSANE! ( - 2/9/06)

These Pictures are just too much from this camera!!!! Unbelievable crispness, clarity, color, and detail.... No memory? Thats good since the decision for memory stick... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing Camera ( - 2/1/06)

Great lens. Great images. Great build quality. Very good ergonomics, flexibility and control. The big knock on this camera was supposed to be the inability... read more

  • 5 out of 5
A review after 3k photos ( - 1/23/06)

I bought this camera after an extensive search about a month ago. As a starter. It has it's pros and cons, but i'm very satisfied... read more

  • 5 out of 5
It Is What It Is ( - 1/20/06)

I have used the F-828, W-1, and M-1 Sony digicams, as well as earlier models (F95 floppy disc camera) and love Sony's willingness to innovate. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Blows Canon & Nikon out of the water! ( - 1/20/06)

The Carl Zeiss lens on my new Sony DSC-R1, along with the Zeiss lens my Sony DSC F828, blows any Nikon lens I've ever owned... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Looked closely at Canon and Nikon, Couldn't be Happier ( - 12/29/05)

I actually purchased a Nikon D50 for my wife for Christmas because of the build quality, but felt it was outdated (6 megapixel) from the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
all non-owner negative reviewers are just jealous. ( - 12/20/05)

I actually own one and took photos with it today!Almost every shot that I have taken is impressive. Great optics, great color. If you want... read more

  • 5 out of 5
DSC R1 Perfect Match for underwater photography ( - 12/14/05)

Bought the Sony DSC R1 recently for the purpose of underwater photography. No DSLR have a live preview for ease of underwater photography. The pictures... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing Camera ( - 12/14/05)

Great lens. Great images. Great build quality. Very good ergonomics, flexibility and control. The big knock on this camera was supposed to be the inability... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent DSLR Competitor! ( - 10/24/05)

Beware DSLRs... Sony is here again! What an awesome improvement/upgrade to the F828! Crisp, Sharp, Colorful images, yet "real" looking! Amazing peice of glass on... read more

  • 3 out of 5
was possible buyer ( - 12/29/05)

I was a buyer and maybe it could happen the retro fit wide angle and telephoto are good but I need a close up. My... read more

  • 3 out of 5
R1 is ain't no F828 ( - 11/23/05)

The R1 has great optics and take great pictures! It even appears to have cured the purple fringe problem of the F828, but it cannot... read more

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