Sony Cyber-shot DSC R1

Résumé : Sony's latest top of the line Cyber-shot camera, the R1 is encased in a black, body, and is the first to use Sony's new 10.3-megapixel CMOS imager. Its also the first "APS-C imager" digital camera to offer live preview. The R1 features a Carl Zeiss T* 5x

Conclusion : With its APC-C sized image sensor, the Sony DSC-R1 defines a new category in the prosumer digital camera market and offers a compelling alternative to enthusiasts who might otherwise consider a dSLR. Thanks to its high quality lens and large image ...

Récompense : Highly Recommended!

Points forts : Superb 24 - 120 mm F2.8 - F4.8 lens is worth the $999 alone, Good resolution, a slight advantage over the EOS 350D (not as much as we would like), Vivid, 'pleasing' color response, although may not be to everyone's taste, Low noise levels up to ISO ...

Points faibles : In-camera image processor not making most of captured data (demosaicing, sharpening), Odd LCD location either difficult to get used to or a serious limitation (user dependent), Electronic Viewfinder is no substitute for an optical TTL viewfinder, ...

Conclusion : I'll start as I shall no doubt finish this little piece of editorial, the lens is worth the price of the DSC-R1 alone.

Résumé : The larger physical pixel size provided by bigger image sensors leads to improvement in general image quality and lower image noise levels particularly at high ISO sensitivity settings. The Sony Cyber-Shot R1 should be able to offer similar to digital ...

Résumé : Today Sony released information on its new DSC-R1 camera, the first non-interchangable lens digital camera with an APS-C sized sensor (the same size as used in most digital SLRs). The DSC-R1, which is expect to retail at around $1000, has a 10.3MP ...

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