Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 8.1 Megapixel Compact Camera - Silver

Fantastic Camera

Strengths: Great pictures, multible unique features (I love the trimming function), and problem situation adjustments.

Weakness: None. All concerns have logical solutions.

This is an interesting camera, that has a unique personality. After reading numerous reviews, and finally buying the camera (3 days), I have learned how to get the best results, using the menu, customized for each function. My comments will address four areas of concern thatwere expressed by a few reviewers. First, the video noise is eliminated when you set the focus to infinity or either of the...
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This is an interesting camera, that has a unique personality. After reading numerous reviews, and finally buying the camera (3 days), I have learned how to get the best results, using the menu, customized for each function. My comments will address four areas of concern thatwere expressed by a few reviewers. First, the video noise is eliminated when you set the focus to infinity or either of the 7m, 3m, etc., settings. Indoors, it is helpful to increase the EV to +2. This will enlighten the video subjects. Second, the concern over the viewfinder in dark or zoomed photography is compensated by the AF Illuminator, and the camera's capability to adjust. The camera mode should be set to "Program" with the focus set to "Spot AF" or "Center AF" for best results. It is extremely important to change the Flash Level from "Normal" to "Plus (+)", especiaaly in dark or low light conditions. Third, the zoom omission for video reduces sounds. I have found this exists in most cameras that allow zooming. If you need a closer scene, stop, zoom and shoot. Looking at most TV programs and movies, movie producers have reduced the zooming. Fourth, the touch menu features are very easy and convenient. The user would have to learn the menus that are unique to the modes. But after practice, it becomes second nature. Last, the LCD smudges are not noticeable while using he camera. But if you have fingernails, or use the included adapter (attach it to the wriststrap), it reduces the visible smudges. It is good to shoot a photo at the highest resolution, then trim to a lower number (8M to 5M). This camera feature and the plus flash, can change any group picture to individual portraits. It took a day or two to learn this camera's personality. I am impressed with this camera's features and overall compatibility. Like anything, you need to understand the product. This one has it all.

By AWYoung - Jan 6, 2006

Great compact camera

Strengths: 3" touchsreen LCD, 8 megapixel, no button clutter, easy onscreen navigation

Weakness: No zoom during video recording

For digital cameras in general, I find that either there are too many buttons cluttering next to the LCD, or the buttons are too confusing for me to know what they are used for. But the Sony N1 has no such problem. Almost all options could be easily reached by 3" touchscreen navigation menu, similar to a Citibank ATM screen. It took me only a few minutes to find the most frequent used functions....
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For digital cameras in general, I find that either there are too many buttons cluttering next to the LCD, or the buttons are too confusing for me to know what they are used for.

But the Sony N1 has no such problem. Almost all options could be easily reached by 3" touchscreen navigation menu, similar to a Citibank ATM screen. It took me only a few minutes to find the most frequent used functions. The only issue is that the screen will attract fingerprint, so i need to wipe it clean once in a while.

The N1 allow video recording until memory stick pro duo is full, which is good. There is no 3 minute limit like other brands/models. The only issue is that you cannot zoom in/out while you are recording a video.

I am never a Sony fan because I always find the prices of Sony products like Memory Stick Pro Duo are always at a premium compared to other SD or CompactFlash cards. I was comparing the Sony Cybershot N1 and Canon SD550, and find that both are very good. But the N1 really impress me with its compact and elegant design, especially the 3" touchscreen LCD. And with a descent set of manual controls, preset scenery settings, album playback with music, etc., I could not complain a single thing.

By dkso_1121584234 - Feb 22, 2006

Just Plain AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Strengths: 3" LCD, Docking station (connectivity), 8.1MP, pictures are just plain GREAT! Very cool slide show features that can be used on your TV! Edditing and uploading features are great for presenting!

Weakness: None so far other than it took a little while to get the idea of how to hold the camera due to it's size. Touch screen features are easily mastered - simple!

I had the DSC-S85 so this is a huge change. The touch screen is great because it takes away all of the useless buttons and dials and gives you a huge colorfull 3" LCD! You can view slide shows of your pics and it looks just great on the LCD and even better on the PC or TV! Internal memory is cool but I have a 512 MS Duo and that is all I will ever need. You can store many pics and video. Taking...
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I had the DSC-S85 so this is a huge change. The touch screen is great because it takes away all of the useless buttons and dials and gives you a huge colorfull 3" LCD! You can view slide shows of your pics and it looks just great on the LCD and even better on the PC or TV! Internal memory is cool but I have a 512 MS Duo and that is all I will ever need. You can store many pics and video. Taking pics is fully auto and easy as pie! However, for those setting freaks you can change them in a snap with the touch screen. Also, there are so many features that are cool it is too much to list. No I don't work for SONY - LOL

By bogy33 - Dec 7, 2005

Sony digital camera DSC-N1 and Cyberstation CSS-TNA

Strengths: Excellent picture Quality and Slide show with music background is AWESOME!!!

Weakness: only uses Memory Stick Pro Duo for memory card- expensive.

I have had this camera for 1 week now and it has performed flawlessly. I highly recomend the Cyberstation for ease of recharging as well as hook ups to computer and tv.
The slide show is amazing, especially on large lcd tv with no graininess or distortion. I also recommend the Memory Stick Pro Duo in the High Speed 2 GB form (only drawback is cost)

By tmthystone - Jul 14, 2006

Very Handy Camera!

Strengths: Huge LCD. Nice video recording.

Weakness: No stabilization. LCD scratchable.

Sony N1 is a very nice camera that has high resolution and nice video recording function. I actually use the video recording function more than the still camera function. You can record a video with sounds as long as you want depending on your memory card. The LCD is huge. No Buttons! All touch panel! The only shortcoming is that it does not have the stablization like Sony T9. So, if you are...
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Sony N1 is a very nice camera that has high resolution and nice video recording function. I actually use the video recording function more than the still camera function. You can record a video with sounds as long as you want depending on your memory card. The LCD is huge. No Buttons! All touch panel! The only shortcoming is that it does not have the stablization like Sony T9. So, if you are capturing pictures in motion or in dark, it is easy to get a fuzzy picture. Overall, very satisfied and very recommended!

By tyyying - Dec 25, 2005