Sony DSC-V1

[Seth]

Hi all...

Have just bought the following DC yesterday. Yet to try it out. Is there any good or bad comments on it? The specs are as follow:

Key Features
 5.0 Mega Pixels Super HAD CCD
 Carl Zeiss "Vario Sonnar" Lens
 4x Optical /up to 16x Smart Zoom
 NightShot
 NightFraming

Features
 Clear Colour Noise Reduction (NR)
 Hologram AF Contrast
 ISO Sensitivity Setting
 Histogram
 S/A/M Exposure Modes
 Multi-Point Auto Focus (Selectable)
 Pop-Up Intelligent Flash+Red Eye Reduction
 Burst Mode
 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Terminal
 Hot Shoe
 MEPG Movie VX (with Audio)
 Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO

Specifications
 1/8" Super HAD CCD Imaging Devices(gross: 5255K pixels;effective: 5090K pixels)
 7 Modes White Balance
 6 Modes Scene Selection
 Shutter Speed: Auto (1/8-1/2000sec)
 14bit Digital Extended Processor
 Super Resolution Converter
 NR Slow Shutter (Twilight, Twilight Portrait, S, A, M Mode, NR 1/25-30)
 Hand Shake Alert
 3 Modes Picture Effects
 F number: F2.4-F4
 Focal Length (f=): f7-28mm; 35mm conversion 34-136mm
 Iris Diaphragm: 6 Blades
 Flash Mode: Auto, Forced-Flash, Slow Synchro, No Flash
 Self Timer: 10 sec
 LCD: 1.8" TFT (123K pixels)
 Mic/ Speaker
 Compression: JPEG, GIF, TIFF, MPEG1
 Single/Monitoring/Continuous AF
 Spot/Center-Weighted/Multi-Pattern Light Metering
 Sharpness/Saturation/Contrast Control
 Program Shift AE
 Hi-Speed 2.0

Weight
 270gm

Dimensions
 99.5 x 65.2 x 56.8mm

So far, the pixs I'm getting are not perfect yet, perhaps shd try manual focusing and improvise my techniques.

 

[manda]

oh you lucky bugger
seth, ive been researching this camera

i'd love to see what pics it produces. please show us!
i'd like to know how it goes in macro mode also

not that i can really afford one :sad anim:

 

[Seth]

Hi... still have not manage to squeeze out some time to experiment wif the DC. Am simply point and shoot at my fishes. Not meddling much wif the manual controls at the moment.

BTW, this DC is not brand new off the shelf. Bought it over from a friend who had it for 3 mths but hardly touches it at a STEAL. Only 700 bucks, a good 500 cheaper than off the shelf in Singapore.

I will try to find time to snap more pixs and post up for reviews.

 

[manda]

cool
cant wait matey
i need a friend like that!