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Sony DSC-T1 5.0MP Digital Camera (Sony-DSCT1)
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Image Processor
| Number of image sensor pixels | 5.1 megapixels |
| Image sensor | CCD |
| Maximum horizontal image resolution | 2592 |
| Maximum vertical image resolution | 1944 |
| Image sensor size | 0.42 inches |
| Image sensor quantity | 1 |
| Image format | JPEG |
| Number of resolution modes | 5 |
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Exposure Controls
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| Metering characteristics | TTL |
Lens Features
| Optical zoom | 3 X |
| Maximum zoom | 12 |
| Digital zoom | 2 |
| Minimum focal length | 6.7 |
| Maximum focal length | 20.1 |
| Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
| Maximum aperture | 4.4 |
| Minimum focus distance | 19.7 |
| Lens mount | Fixed |
| Focus features | Auto Focus |
Video
| Maximum video capture resolution | 640 x 480 (VGA) pixels |
| Maximum frame rate | 30 |
| Video capture format | MPEG |
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1
DSC-T1 5.0MP Digital Camera (Sony-DSCT1) Review, by Paul Jasper May 27, 2004
Sony's 5-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T1 is an engineering marvel. About the size of a deck of cards, it has rounded edges that encourage it to slide smoothly into your pocket or purse. The 3X zoom lens is mounted completely inside the camera--so when you slide down the panel on the front, nothing projects out of the body. But the DSC-T1's most attractive feature is its stunning 2.5-inch LCD. It makes a great viewfinder (the camera doesn't have an optical eye-level viewfinder) and an outstanding photo-playback screen for showing off your work to anyone around you.
We had two complaints about this camera. The first is design-related: The camera is so thin that it won't stand securely on its bottom edge, which means that it will spend most of its time resting either on its front or on its back. If the former, you'll probably scratch the lovely brushed-metal lens cover; if the latter, you might scratch the LCD. Sony should have provided a slipcase with the camera for protection. (One is available as a $30 extra.) Which brings us to our second complaint: $550 is extraordinarily high--even for Sony--for a point-and-shoot with few advanced features.
The LCD takes up about two-thirds of the camera's back panel, but Sony managed to fit very usable controls into the remaining space. There is even a specific spot to place your thumb while gripping the camera, though it's also where the camera's speaker is located, so you'll have to put your thumb elsewhere to replay audio recorded with movies or still shots. You can record voice notes only while taking a photo; there's no way to add them later.
In our lab tests, the DSC-T1 produced some impressive photos, though its overall scores were up-and-down. It earned top scores for image sharpness and detail, and it excelled in a still-life shot that uses daylight-balanced lighting and in our outdoor shot. In lower light conditions, however, the camera may suffer from its relatively small lens aperture: Its scores fell slightly below average in our flash tests. Still, after a little effort adjusting the camera's white-balance control or flash-power setting, you should be able to achieve pleasing results.
For informal testing, we took the DSC-T1 on a bike ride over the Golden Gate Bridge. We got some beautiful shots of fog streaming over the deck as we approached. But we had trouble getting good exposure of a companion standing in shade with the brightly lit bridge behind--even with fill-in flash. Otherwise, all of our photos looked crisp and sharp.
The DSC-T1 comes with a cradle for charging its lithium-ion battery and for downloading your images from its Memory Stick media. The cradle requires a separate power adapter that might prove cumbersome for travel. Though you can't download photos without the cradle, the power cable can plug straight into the camera. Whether you take just two or all three components with you, they should fit easily into a corner of your suitcase.
Upshot: The Cyber-shot DSC-T1 packs a lot of functionality into its tiny case, and the 2.5-inch LCD will give other digital camera owners display envy. The photos aren't bad, either.
Paul Jasper
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Reviewed by: kozzy618
Strengths: small and compact
Weaknesses: weak shots, you have to stand absoulatly still otherwise you get a horrable really blurry shot. IT SUCKS, DONT BUY IT!!!!!!!!
Overall: i have been looking to buy a new camera for a while. I looked at the cybershoot and it looked awesome. But dont let looks fool you. Its a waste of your money, features arent clear and picture quailty is really bad.
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Reviewed by: amy_tanu
Strengths: Ultra compact.sleek design,huge LCD. Great battery life.awesome pictures
Weaknesses: indoor pictures are not that good
Overall: great outdoor pictures.some say indoor pictures are not that good , but you will have to go through the manual and check the settings.once the settings are correct, it takes great pictures.and offcourse it is a very goodlooking camera and I love it
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Reviewed by: cbat
Strengths: Small and easy to operate
Weaknesses: Poor flash, poor picture quality
Overall: Easy to store in your pocket but in my opinion it is not worth the money. My old Olympus d450 takes better pictures as well as my $149 Kodak (this takes amazing pictures}. The biggest problem with this camera is that pictures tend to blur in moderate to low light levels. Plan on about one third of your pictures coming out. As for the flash if it is not within 8 feet don't even think about it. If I had to rate this from 1 to 10 I would have to give it a 6.
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Reviewed by: nerp
Strengths: smalllots of features5.1Mpquick picture taking2.5" screen
Weaknesses: short battery lifeneeds a lot of adjustment for really good pictures - you must delve into all the settings and can't rely on auto modeweak flashno tripod mountpics not so sharp in low light
Overall: a bit pricey, but if you look around online you can find it cheaper. I would probably get a different camera - there are so many great quality 5MP cameras out there for ~$300 that are better quality. It can take great pics, but you really have to know the adjustments because the automatic settings can't always be trusted. Once you get to know the settings and try different settings in different situations and practice you can get good pics. it's not too hard to get around in the advanced settings and you can get great pictures if you know what you're doing. Don't let the sleek sexy looks fool you, this is not a simple camera!
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Reviewed by: Wrecktify
Strengths: Size - Very small, smaller than the pics do justice for. Very solidly built. Good battery life. Very good picture quality.
Weaknesses: No tripod mount. Size requires VERY solid handling when taking pictures (anything more than minimal movement will result in minor to sever blurring).
Overall: I have read many reviews and this is a responce to many: Red-Eye is not an issue with this camera. Red-Eye reduction on the DSC-T1 defaults to off. Turn it on and your set. The flash is *NOT* weak. There are many different settings to this camera, though fairly intuitive you must read the manual. For dark settings you should be within 10 feet of the subject you are taking a picture of. The video quality on this camera is fantastic. The detail on day picutres is great.
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