Fotopolis.pl reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 and wrote:

“Robust body, control dials and buttons finished to a high standard, ergonomic grip - Sony DSC-R1 wins with most budget DSLRs that are currently on the market. Couple that with 10 megapixel resolution and all the necessary shooting modes, and you get a powerful photographic tool. “What about the lack of interchangeable lenses?”, some might ask. One has got to bear in mind that we are talking about a prosumer digital camera that is supposed to appeal to as many consumers as possible. Still, the built-in Zeiss zoom is constructed in such a way so that it is a perfect partner for the R1’s sensor - this combination easily outperforms many budget DSLRs, especially when they are combined with the not so good kit lenses (slower and with a much less versatile zoom range). Sony DSC-R1 is capable of delivering sharp, detail-rich, highly saturated images. Fast response, impressive auto exposure performance and accurate white balance are among other pros. Very good battery life is also worth stressing.
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CAPTURE THE ACTION AND COLOR IN STYLE WITH
SONY’S NEW CYBER-SHOT DSC-T5

SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2005 — Why not spice up the color and activity of fall with Sony’s latest “always with you, always ready” compact camera that easily slips in your pocket or smallest bag. The new Cyber-shot® DSC-T5 digital camera is ultra slim, yet delivers great pictures.

Great value and performance in a slim package

Like other cameras in Sony’s T Series, this new model combines Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar® optics with 5.1 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5” Clear Photo LCD screen, 32 MB of internal memory for storage and easy transfer to an optional Memory Stick® media card*, and increased battery life compared to previous T Series models, with up to 240 shots per charge.

The T5 has a vertical design: It features a lightweight, aluminum body available in four autumnal colors – red, champagne gold, silver and black – with a sliding matte silver lens cover.

“This is the perfect ‘next’ camera for anyone who doesn’t want to miss a moment, whether out on the town or at family gatherings,” said James Neal, director of digital imaging products at Sony Electronics “It’s the most affordable model in our T series and a great value given its enhanced performance.”

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