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Sony DSC-T1 Digital CameraThe Sony DSC-T1 Digital Camera has received several excellent reviews:Sony's Cyber-shot line of digicams have consistently proven themselves to be versatile performers, with high build quality, providing numerous innovations in the digicam marketplace. Now, the DSC-T1 breaks new ground in the subcompact category, packing more features into a smaller space than pretty much anything else out there. Most impressive is how few tradeoffs Sony was forced to make relative to full-sized five-megapixel models. The DSC-T1 shows good image quality, with good color, high resolution, and excellent sharpness from corner to corner (a common failing of the optics of subcompact digicam models). Its image sharpness and noise levels aren't quite up to the level of the best full-sized 5-megapixel cameras out there, but they're impressive for a subcompact model. (The other tradeoffs relative to competing full-sized digicams were limited low-light capability, limited flash power, and relatively short battery life.) While offering the ease of use of a fully point & shoot model in "auto" mode, the T1 provides enough flexibility and image control to satisfy even relatively sophisticated users. With its combination of small size, obvious build quality, good image quality, and rich feature set, the DSC-T1 was an easy "Dave's Pick." If you're in the market for a really compact digicam, but don't want to give up key features to get there, the DSC-T1 should be on your (very) short list of prime prospects. imaging-resource.com The Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-T1 is an impressive camera that packs a 5 Megapixel CCD, robust
performance, VGA movie mode, large LCD, and even an AF-assist lamp into an
ultra-compact metal body. It does so at a hefty (list) price, though: $550.
That's a lot of bucks for a point-and-shoot camera. The T1's photos
are quite good for a compact camera, though they had a slight "video capture
look" to them. The camera is responsive in all areas: startup, focusing,
shot-to-shot performance, and playing back photos. The T1's support for USB 2.0
high speed makes transferring photos quick and painless. The camera has an
enormous 2.5" LCD, which is bright and fluid. I found it very difficult to see
anything in low light conditions, which becomes an issue when there's no optical
viewfinder. The T1's VGA movie mode is big (in terms of resolution and frame
rate), smooth (30 frames/second), and just so-so in terms of quality. In terms
of ease-of-use, it doesn't get much easier that this. The camera has zero manual
controls, so you just point and shoot. All things
considered, though, the DSC-T1 is a heck of a gadget. Its ultra-compact,
stylish, go-anywhere body will make you the envy of your friends. It's not
perfect, but the DSC-T1 is a pretty cool toy. dcresource.com Manufacturer's List Price: $ Error: Data not available (103)
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