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"Images are well-exposed with good color, low noise, and very little purple fringing."...
DcResource
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"the level of detail in the image is acceptable."...
PCMAG
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"The DSC-M1's five-megapixel photo capabilities are very similar to those of the fashionable DSC-T1."...
Laptopmag
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"normal mode records a movie before and after the still image"...
DcResource
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"overall our test images were sharp and meticulously detailed."...
Laptopmag
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"photos are well-exposed with accurate color, they just seemed too soft and fuzzy to me."...
DcResource
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"Image quality on the M1 is just fair."...
DcResource
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"most of my photos were very soft and fuzzy"...
DcResource
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lcd
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"The 2.5" LCD display is nice, though, and it's viewable even in bright outdoor light."...
DcResource
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"big, bright 2.5-inch LCD screen"...
CNet
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color
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"produced pleasing images with good color"...
CNet
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"reasonably good overall color"...
PCMAG
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"realistic color"...
PCMAG
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flash
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"We found both our daylight and flash test shots good to very good overall."...
PCMAG
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battery
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"The M1's brushed-black-metal surface feels good in your hand, and at 7.5 ounces with battery and media installed, the camera is hefty enough to not feel cheap but light enough that it won't tire you out during longer shoots."...
CNet
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"The camera's proprietary InfoLithium battery held up quite well in our battery tests, powering the M1 for more than 1,000 shots before it died."...
CNet
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"The whole battery compartment is poorly designed: getting the battery in and out is difficult, and the darn door doesn't like to close easily."...
DcResource
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menu
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"We're glad that Sony avoided the confusing 3D menu that comes with its camcorders, instead going with a simple lineup of settings that you can deftly tweak using the four-way selector at the bottom of the camera's grip."...
CNet
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video
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"the M1 stands out with the best MPEG-4 movies we've seen so far."...
CNet
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"excellent movie quality"...
CNet
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"The 640-by-480, 30-fps video clips we took were also good overall."...
PCMAG
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"Sony has given movie capture equal footing with photo capture on the device's main control area"...
CNet
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"you can use a regular Duo card with this camera and still get the highest quality movie."...
DcResource
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"the M1 also incorporates a hybrid video mode that uses the camera's recording buffer to store five seconds of video before and three seconds after any image you take"...
CNet
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"hybrid video mode"...
CNet
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"you could get a nicer camera (in all respects except for total movie recording time) for less money -- so my advice is to pass on the M1."...
DcResource
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shutter
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"Shutter lag was very low, even at slower shutter speeds."...
DcResource
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"low-light shutter lag"...
CNet
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buttons
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"I found it awkward to hold and use, with poorly placed controls and microscopic buttons."...
DcResource
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"In record mode, you can use the top and bottom buttons for taking a still picture and movie, respectively."...
DcResource
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contrast
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"Contrast was good, with even illumination and no significant purple fringing."...
PCMAG
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"good contrast"...
PCMAG
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"The daylight photo displayed good contrast, with warm but pleasing color"...
PCMAG
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aperture
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"The lens is on the slow side, with a maximum aperture of F3.5 - F4.4."...
DcResource
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"it lacks manual aperture and shutter-priority modes"...
CNet
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"reasonably good overall color"...
PCMAG
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"Contrast was good, with even illumination and no significant purple fringing."...
PCMAG
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"produced pleasing images with good color"...
CNet
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"Images are well-exposed with good color, low noise, and very little purple fringing."...
DcResource
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"good contrast"...
PCMAG
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"realistic color"...
PCMAG
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"The daylight photo displayed good contrast, with warm but pleasing color"...
PCMAG
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"the level of detail in the image is acceptable."...
PCMAG
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"The DSC-M1's five-megapixel photo capabilities are very similar to those of the fashionable DSC-T1."...
Laptopmag
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"normal mode records a movie before and after the still image"...
DcResource
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"photos are well-exposed with accurate color, they just seemed too soft and fuzzy to me."...
DcResource
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"Image quality on the M1 is just fair."...
DcResource
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"most of my photos were very soft and fuzzy"...
DcResource
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"the M1 stands out with the best MPEG-4 movies we've seen so far."...
CNet
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"excellent movie quality"...
CNet
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"The 640-by-480, 30-fps video clips we took were also good overall."...
PCMAG
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"Sony has given movie capture equal footing with photo capture on the device's main control area"...
CNet
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"you can use a regular Duo card with this camera and still get the highest quality movie."...
DcResource
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"the M1 also incorporates a hybrid video mode that uses the camera's recording buffer to store five seconds of video before and three seconds after any image you take"...
CNet
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"hybrid video mode"...
CNet
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"you could get a nicer camera (in all respects except for total movie recording time) for less money -- so my advice is to pass on the M1."...
DcResource
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"We found both our daylight and flash test shots good to very good overall."...
PCMAG
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"Shutter lag was very low, even at slower shutter speeds."...
DcResource
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"low-light shutter lag"...
CNet
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"it lacks manual aperture and shutter-priority modes"...
CNet
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"The lens is on the slow side, with a maximum aperture of F3.5 - F4.4."...
DcResource
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"The 2.5" LCD display is nice, though, and it's viewable even in bright outdoor light."...
DcResource
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"We're glad that Sony avoided the confusing 3D menu that comes with its camcorders, instead going with a simple lineup of settings that you can deftly tweak using the four-way selector at the bottom of the camera's grip."...
CNet
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"big, bright 2.5-inch LCD screen"...
CNet
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"In record mode, you can use the top and bottom buttons for taking a still picture and movie, respectively."...
DcResource
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"I found it awkward to hold and use, with poorly placed controls and microscopic buttons."...
DcResource
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"The M1's brushed-black-metal surface feels good in your hand, and at 7.5 ounces with battery and media installed, the camera is hefty enough to not feel cheap but light enough that it won't tire you out during longer shoots."...
CNet
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"The camera's proprietary InfoLithium battery held up quite well in our battery tests, powering the M1 for more than 1,000 shots before it died."...
CNet
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"The whole battery compartment is poorly designed: getting the battery in and out is difficult, and the darn door doesn't like to close easily."...
DcResource
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Best Rankings for Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-M1 Digital Camera
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Key Features |
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CCD |
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5.1 Megapixel |
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3.0 x |
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Compact |
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Expert Reviews for Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-M1 Digital Camera
1. PCMAG - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M1
In fall 2004, we got our hands on a pre-production model of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M1, an intriguing new hybrid device that takes both stills and...
2. macworld.com - Sony offers Cyber-shot M1 digital camera
on Thursday rolled out its new Cyber-shot DSC-M1 digital camera. The 5.1-megapixel digital camera hits store shelves in December for about $600, and...
3. Laptopmag - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M1
Compared to the other tapeless camcorders we tested, the DSC-M1 is a tank-in a good way. The attractive brushed metal exterior is imposing. Swinging...
4. CNet - Sony Cyber Shot DSC-M1
At the unveiling of the eye-catching Sony Cyber Shot DSC-M1 in the fall of 2004, it promised hybrid still and video performance to accompany its...
5. DcResource - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M1
While it looks a heck of a lot like a camera phone, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M1 ($600) can't make or receive calls. Rather, it's a unique combination...
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