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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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Editors' Comments

Affordable, impressive: the Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 is a great choice for aspiring pros. The Sony CyberShot DSC-R1 is Sony's most compact prosumer camera to date. The camera's sensor provides a live feed for the camera's electronic viewfinder, which eliminates the need for a mirror box, shrinking the overall size of the body. At just under a thousand... read more

Specifications

  • 10.3 megapixels
  • Carl Zeiss T* lens with 5x zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • auto and manual exposure
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • ISO 160-3200
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Answered Questions for the 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 and that could mean dirt... 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 factor as a very rough... 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 be noticable. I'd have to... read more

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Open Questions for the 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

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  • 4.4 out of 5

Average rating based on 201 total reviews: 4.4/5

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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

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Professional Reviews

  • 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

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