Sony Cyber Shot DSC-N1
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The Sony Cyber Shot N1 can be used with the Underwater Housing Sony MPK-NA for Scuba Diving to a depth of 132 feet. This camera can also take movies with sound. There is a fantastic shot of a surfer surfing through the waves really fast on DCRP Review
Product Features * 26 MB of internal memory allows you to save up to 500 VGA-size images in any easy-to-access album |
Reviews of the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-N1
Softforall.com has some customer reviews for the Sony Cyber Shot N1. Here’s one of the reviews..
“Great quality and the touch screen is easy to use!, 2005-12-14
This is the second digital I have owned and I have tried a couple of others. My first digital was a Kyocera 5MP S5. I was looking for a camera the focused faster and had good low light capabilities.The DSC-N1 has a very fast autofocus and this makes getting moving objects easy. In fact it makes getting all shots a lot easier. The autofocus is the best I have used. The low light assist lamp makes getting night shots easy and works well inside or near the subject. The DSC-N1 focuses quickly in low light.
The screen is really is easy to see in bright sun and fairly good in low light. I was sceptical about not having a viewfinder but the screen works great. The touch screen works impressively. It was easy to figure out the menu system and the touch screen works great with just a finger. I believe that a lot cameras will be going to the touch screen in the future. The touch screen makes changing settings quick and easy. The best part is that the DSC-N1 works perfectly in the auto setting.
The movie mode is easy to use and good quality. The ability to take long movies really makes this feature much more usable. I am impressed with the stability of the the photos during the movie mode. The movies play back smoothly on the 3 inch screen.
The flash is really impressive for a point and shoot camera. It will easily reach 15 feet or more. The flash gives full coverage over large groups of people. The battery life is a good as the spec’s say. I have used the camera all day several times and have not came close to using up the battery. The battery stands up well to heavy flash use and the battery recovers quickly between flash shots.
The photo album is a fun feature for showing friends pictures. The 3 inch screen also helps because several people can view the screen at one time. The drawing capability is a waste of time for me but a few people may use it.
The only low point(maybe) is the thickness when you compare it to the ultra compact camera’s on the market. No ultra compact can offer the pictue quality, features and 8.1 MP of the DSC-N1 at this time. The DSC-N1 fits easily in a pocket and can be carried around without catching any swithes on your clothing.
I plan on purchasing the marine pack and using this camera for scuba diving. This camera has the highest megapixals count for a compact camera with a underwater scuba case.
Sony should really have a HIT with this camera.”
Jeff Keller from DCRP Review reviews the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-N1. He sums up here…
“Although it’s a bit thicker than other ultra-compact cameras, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 takes advantage of that extra room by packing an ultra large LCD display, more powerful flash, and superb battery life into its metal body. Throw in limited manual controls, a nice movie mode, and great picture quality and the DSC-N1 is easy to recommend.
The DSC-N1 is a compact (but not super thin) metal camera that is closer in size to things like the Canon SD550 and Kodak EasyShare One. Build quality is very good for the most part, save for the usual flimsy cover over the battery and memory card slot. The N1 has just four buttons on its body, with most camera functions controlled via the enormous 3-inch LCD display. This LCD has pretty high resolution, and it’s visible both in bright outdoor light as well as dimly lit rooms. Not only is the LCD big, it’s also a touchscreen. The on-screen menus take some getting used to, and you’re going to have fingerprints all over the screen, but it’s a nice change from the button clutter found on many other cameras. The N1 has an 8.1 Megapixel CCD, 3X zoom lens, and AF-assist lamp in addition to it’s monster LCD.
In terms of features, the DSC-N1 has a mix of automatic and manual controls. For users who want ease-of-use, there are numerous scene modes to choose from. Those demanding more control will appreciate the manual aperture and shutter speed controls and the sort-of-manual focus feature. One thing the N1 really needs is a custom white balance feature, as some of the test shots proved. Movie lovers will enjoy the VGA (30 frame/second) movie mode, which records until the memory card is full. One of the other big features on the N1 is its album feature. Each time you take a photo it is automatically placed into the album, which is stored in a separate memory bank in the camera. The album stores the last 500 photos you took, and they’re all organized by date. The enhanced slideshow feature can show your photos with music (which you can provide) and fancy transitions.
Camera performance was very good in most areas. The N1 starts up in about 1.6 seconds, it focuses quickly, and shutter lag was not noticeable. The camera cycles between shots quickly, and playback speeds were snappy as well. Battery life was well above average for a camera in this class. The only weak spot in terms of performance is the N1′s continuous shooting mode, which was on the slow side, with the LCD blacking out between shots.
Photo quality on the camera was very good, assuming that you stay away from unusual lighting. Photos were usually well-exposed, with accurate colors, good sharpness, and low noise and purple fringing levels. If you shoot under unusual lighting conditions — as I do for my test photos — then the lack of custom white balance may be a deal breaker. The DSC-N1 can crank up the ISO sensitivity as high as 800, and I was able to get usable 4 x 6 inch prints after cleaning things up with noise reduction software. Finally, as is the case with most cameras in this class, redeye was a problem on the DSC-N1.
About the only other complaints I have about the N1 are the lack of an optical viewfinder and photo editing software for the Mac. Yeah, there aren’t too many negatives to come up with here! If you’re after a stylish and compact camera with a BIG LCD, great photo quality, and a built-in photo album, then the DSC-N1 is for you. Heck, even if you don’t want the albums, fancy slideshows, and “photo painting” features it’s still one of the best cameras in its class.”
Steve’s Digicams reviews the Sony Cyber Shot N1
“The Cyber-shot DSC-N1 is about the same size as a deck of playing cards and incorporates a high-performance, 8-megapixel digital camera, with a large, 3-inch, touch-screen LCD. The N1′s album function automatically stores up to 500 of your favorite images in VGA resolution, and uses them to create dynamic slide shows with music and transition effects – in the camera.
Take pictures with the confidence that you’ll get excellent picture quality. With the N1’s 8-megapixel imager, its resolution is extraordinary for a compact camera. The all-glass Carl Zeiss 3x zoom lens lets you capture images with the utmost sharpness and clarity. Sony’s Real Imaging Processor LSI provides excellent color accuracy and incredibly fast response times. Its advanced power management system delivers long battery life; up to 270 shots per charge. With shutter lag minimized to just 9 milliseconds, you won’t miss those important moments. Moreover, the N1 offers excellent ISO sensitivity, which is of particular importance when shooting in low-light conditions. You can capture faster action at night with less blur or, in certain conditions, avoid using a flash altogether. “
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