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Semiconductor (CMOS)
technology. Until now, the extraordinary power consumption of these large
sensors has limited their operation to image capture only--unable to
support the benefit of a live preview. Sony's distinctive design is
employed to reduce power consumption, as well as increase image processing
speeds.
The camera's electronic
viewfinder or two-inch LCD lets you evaluate scene conditions, such as
exposure and how color is rendered before taking a shot. Because the R1
camera can preview electronically, using the image sensor itself in real
time, framing is always 100% accurate.
Built Digital from the
Ground Up
The R1's integrated Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens was carefully crafted to
take full advantage of the resolution, clarity, and color performance of
its APS-class CMOS image sensor. Because of the sensor's live preview
capability, there is no need for the camera to have a traditional "mirror
and prism" construction common to digital SLRs. This allows a
lens-to-sensor distance of as little as 2 millimeters, optimizing image
quality and color accuracy.
Another benefit of this
structure is the ability to incorporate an extraordinary wide field of
view and zoom range. The 24mm wide end of the lens is particularly suited
for architectural photography, landscapes and large-group portraits, while
the 120mm telephoto end is perfect for filling the frame with distant
subjects. This is a range not easily matched by any other lens for use
with cameras using large-scale image sensors.
Furthermore, no mirror and
prism construction means that the R1 is a quiet camera, perfect for
shooting at a tennis match or in nature without disturbing wildlife.
Get the Shot without the
Backache
The Cybershot R1 sports a two-inch LCD screen that folds flat and swivels
so you can shoot from nearly any position. This flexibility allows you to
get the shots that other cameras miss. For example, you can hold the
camera low--down to the ground--for eye-level view shots of kids and pets
without having to bend yourself into a pretzel or crawling on the ground.
The Power of Optimal Image
Processing
A 10.3-megapixel camera needs a fast processor. Sony harnessed the power
of it Real Imaging Processor LSI to achieve fast response times, low power
consumption and clear images.
The new camera features a
one-second shot-to-shot time, three-frame-per-second burst shooting, and a
shutter-release time of only 7.5 milliseconds. Because it consumes 70
percent less power than Sony's previous processing circuitry, the camera
has a battery life of up to 500 shots per charge, which can vary according
to use and camera settings.
For enhanced versatility,
Cybershot R1 offers three different modes of color reproduction: Adobe RGB
used for professional graphics and offset color printing, Standard sRGB
for most computer-based uses, and Vivid sRGB for more intense primary
colors.
The camera's user selectable
Advanced Gradation Control System (AGCS) optimizes image contrast, in
order to avoid "blown out" highlights in high-contrast scenes and
"crushed" blacks in low-contrast ones. AGCS evaluates the distribution of
brightness and then automatically applies the appropriate gamma curve to
achieve better pictures.
Users will also enjoy the added
convenience of storing images onto Memory Stick PRO media, as well as
CompactFlash Type I and Type II media or Microdrive media. The camera
supports both JPEG and RAW formats, which can then be manipulated on a PC
using the supplied Sony Image Data Converter SR software.
Other Features
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Dual Media Capability:
If you've already invested in high-capacity Flash Memory cards, the
DSC-R1 is the camera for you. It accepts Memory Stick PRO media, Compact
Flash Type 1/II media, and optional Microdrive media.
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Memory Stick and Memory
Stick PRO Media: Digital. Powerful. Transportable. Memory Stick
media is compact, portable, and rugged, connecting a variety of hardware
and software applications.
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Three Color Modes and RAW
Capture: Choose standard sRGB for accuracy, Vivid sRGB to emulate
reversal film, or Adobe RGB for advanced applications. RAW mode brings
the latent image into the Digital darkroom. RAW files must be converted
with Sony's Image Data Converter SR software.
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Advanced Gradation Control
System (AGCS): Enhances dynamic range, avoids crushed shadow detail
and clipped highlights.
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Advanced
Viewfinder/Monitor Displays: Choose grid lines, zebra stripes, and
histogram. Enjoy full-time exposure indication of aperture, Shutter
Speed and Exposure Value over/under.
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Advanced Creative Control:
Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program shift, EV compensation, and
full manual exposure control allow you to adjust quickly for a wide
range of shooting situations. Capture fast action, control depth of
field, and more.
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Versatile Manual Exposure:
Adjust the aperture from f2.8 to f16. Set the shutter from 30 seconds to
1/2000 second, or choose Bulb exposure for up to 3 minutes! Adjust ISO
from 125 to 3200. Choose Auto White Balance then fine-tune color
temperature by hand.
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Live Histogram Display and
RGB Playback: Available in capture and playback the Live Histogram
displays the concentration of Pixels at each luminosity value making it
easy to evaluate correct exposure. Histogram in Playback mode also
includes RGB information
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5 Area Multi-Point AF
System: By evaluating 5 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony's
Multi-Point AF system can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid
mistakenly focusing on the background. In addition, you can manually
select a point or position a point anywhere in the frame with Flexible
Spot AF.
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Manual Exposure Control:
Flexible Exposure control is provided with Aperture Priority (f2.0 to
f8.0), Shutter Priority (30 secibds to 1/3200 second) and Manual
Exposure modes. Exposure Value Compensation (EV) and Flash output level
control allow for even more control over your images.
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Slow Shutter Noise
Reduction: During long exposures, those longer than 1/25 second, the
camera captures two exposures with each press of the shutter button. The
first exposure captures the scene, and the second exposure captures the
CCD noise pattern with a dark frame exposure. By subtracting the two,
even long exposures can be clear.
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Raw Mode: Capture raw
data directly from the CCD before any in-camera processing, while a
separate JPEG is stored for viewing convenience. Sony's IDC RAW
converter software provides extensive control of Gamma, White Balance,
color, and sharpness for fine tuning the image.
What's in the Box
Sony R1 digital camera, NP-FM50 InfoLithium battery, an AC-L15 adapter, a
USB and video cables, neck/shoulder strap, and CD-ROM software with
PicturePackage and Image Data Converter SR for RAW.
Product Description
It's not an SLR, in asense, because you can't change lenses though it's
shaped somewhat like an abbreviated SLR. It isn't compact either. What the
Sony DSC-R1 Cybershot Digital-Camera is...is a professional camera that
anyone can use. It has a 5x Carl Zeiss lens that has a (35mm equiv focal
length) from 24mm to 120mm - which suits most photographic applications. A
67mm filter thread allows the addition of filters and lens conversion
accessories. Make it yours. Pop-Up ElectronicFlash - Distance limitations
using Flash - Wide - 0.5m - 8.5m, Tele - 0.4m - 5.0m (ISO Auto) Compatible
Recording media - Memory Stick(R) media, Memory Stick(R) PRO media, Memory
Stick(R) PRO High Speed media, Memory Stick(R) Duo media, Memory Stick(R)
PRO Duo media, Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo High Speed media, Compact Flash
Type I, Compact Flash Type II, Microdrive Lens accepts 67mm size filters
AF Method - Single AF, Monitoring AF, Continuous AF / AF Area -
Multi-Point (5-points), Center Weighted, Flexible Spot / Focus Mode - Auto
Focus / Macro / Manual Aperture - Auto (F2.8 - F16) / Program Auto (F2.8 -
F16) / Aperture Priority (F2.8 - F16) / Shutter Priority (F2.8 - F16) /
Manual (F2.8 - F16) / Shutter Speed - Auto (1/8-1/2000) / Program Auto
(1-1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8-1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30-1/2000) /
Manual (Time, 30 seconds to 1/2000) Hand Shake Alert ISO Sensitivity
Setting - Auto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Still Image Recording -
Modes - Normal (JPEG), High-Speed Burst (JPEG), Auto-Bracketing (JPEG),
RAW (SR2); Sizes - 10M - 3,888 x 2,592, 7M - 3,264 x 2,176, 5M - 2,784 x
1,859, 3M - 2,160 x 1,440, 1M - 1,296 x 864 , 3 - 2 Mode Burst Shot
Compatible with all PictBridge equipment High-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity
for data-transfer to a Windows PC or Macintosh computer Video Output is
NTSC and PAL selectable for viewing photos on TV Unit Dimensions WHD - 5.5
x 3.87 x 6.125
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