Sony DSC-V1 CyberShot |
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| Price | $569.99 |
| Sensor | 5-megapixel, 1/1.8-inch 5.3MP CCD |
| Lens | Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar f2.8-4.0 4x zoom |
| Focus | Auto, manual, 10cm in macro mode |
| Exposure | Program AE, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual, scene modes |
| Metering | Multi-pattern, spot |
| Monitor | 1.5-inch, 123,000 pixels |
| AE Compensation | +/-2EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Flash | Auto, on, off, slow flash, red-eye |
| Video output | PAL or NTSC |
| Movie recording | 640 x 480 at 16fps with audio |
| Other features | NightFraming/NightShot infrared system |
| Image storage | Memory Stick |
| Batteries | Lithium-ion rechargeable, NP-FC11 |
| AC adaptor | Yes |
| Software | Pixela Image Mixer |
| Weight | 206g (including battery or card) |
| Dimensions | 99mm(w) x 65.2mm(h) x 56.9mm(d) |
| Transfer | USB |
| OS | Windows 98/Me, 2000 or XP. Mac OS 8.5.1, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 |
| Verdict | A great performance that's let down by indifferent design The Sony DSC-V1 is a good camera, make no mistake, but its design and handling make it more fiddly to use than it should be. Its rivals are just too strong by comparison |
| Features: | 90 |
| Images: | 89 |
| Build: | 83 |
| Value: | 80 |
| Final Score: | 86 |