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Sony CyberShot DSC-N1 Digital Camera

Sony DSC-N1

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Key Features of the Sony DSC-N1 :
Sony adds more enjoyment and value to your digital photography with its new full-featured compact digital camera with built-in photo sharing functions that goes beyond just picture taking.

About the size of a deck of playing cards, the stylish Cybershot DSCN1 is a high-performance, 8-megapixel camera, with an amazingly large, 3.0-inch, touch-screen LCD that is rare for a compact camera of this size. The N1 features a new album function that automatically stores up to 500 of your favorite images in VGA resolution and uses them to create dynamic slide shows with music and transition effects--in the camera.

 

The Sony N1's 3.0-inch touch screen

The Sony N1 features a huge 3.0-inch LCD display that also functions as a touch screen.

All You'll Need in a Compact Camera
Take pictures with the confidence that you'll get excellent picture quality. With the DSCN1's 8-megapixel Super HAD CCD, its resolution is extraordinary for a compact camera. The cameras Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens lets you capture images with the utmost sharpness and clarity.

Sonys Real Imaging Processor LSI provides excellent color accuracy and incredibly fast response times. Its advanced power management system delivers long battery life--up to 270 shots per charge (actual battery life depends on usage conditions). With shutter lag minimized to just 9 milliseconds, you won't miss life's most important moments.

Moreover, the N1 offers excellent ISO sensitivity, which is of particular importance when shooting in low-light conditions. You can capture faster action at night with less blur or, in certain conditions, avoid using a flash altogether.

With an optional Memory Stick PRO Duo media card, shooting high-quality video is a breeze. MPEG-VX fine mode allows you to record MPEG video with 640 x 480 pixel resolution at 30 frames per second, up to the capacity of a compatible media card.

Your Pictures on the Big Screen
Now showing pictures to your friends and family is even more enjoyable. The Cybershot N1's 3.0-inch LCD screen is almost the size of an actual photograph--large enough for easy viewing. The camera's menu functions are accessible with your finger or thumb, and its innovative touch-screen interface reduces the need for traditional keys next to the LCD, allowing for a large screen in a very compact body. With Sony's Clear Photo LCD technology, your images will be bright, with high-contrast, and easy to view in virtually any environment.

Store Up to 500 of Your Favorite Photos
The N1's album function automatically stores up to 500 of your favorite images for a "pocket full of memories." By recording each image separately, once in full-resolution and again in 640 x 480 resolution, your favorite images accumulate for easy recall and sharing wherever you go.

 

The Sony N1's paint function

A unique paint function allows you to draw symbols or words on the pictures in your in-camera album.

When you release the shutter, the full-resolution image is saved to an optional Memory Stick Duo media card or in the camera's 26 MB of internal memory. Automatically, the image is resized to 640 x 480 and stored in the portion of the camera's internal memory dedicated to the album.

Because you will take hundreds or perhaps thousands of pictures with your N1, the album function lets you protect the images you want to keep, so that over time you will have a collection of your favorite photos with you wherever you go. And with the cameras file management system, you can quickly locate your images; simply search for pictures by the month and date that you originally created them.

 

The Sony N1's stylus

Use your finger or the included stylus, shown above, to access menus on the N1's touch screen.

To expand your playback options, you can view your photos on your television, through the optional Cybershot Station cradle, or on your PC. You decide how to share your photos; Sony lets you do it.

For even greater personalization of your photos, the DSCN1 model also has a distinctive paint function that lets you draw symbols or words on the pictures in your album using your finger or the supplied stylus.

Dynamic Slide Shows Without a PC

Now you can bring your photos to life with this latest model's slide show function. The N1 creates slide shows directly on the camera without using a PC. Images can be played back with such advanced features as transitions, pans, wipes, fades and zooms, choreographed to pre-loaded soundtracks. You can also use your own music, using the cameras supplied software. With the cameras built-in speaker, your slide shows are sure to have that cinematic effect with sound to complete the experience.

More for Your Memories
Sony has even more ideas for enjoying your cameras pictures and sharing them with family and friends. Connect the N1 model to a Sony DPP-FP50 digital photo printer (not included--must be purchased separately) and make prints at home or turn them into postcards or even calendars.

Whats in the Box
Sony N1 digital camera, Lithium Ion battery, battery charger, multi-connector cable, wrist strap, stylus, and software CD-ROM.

Product Description
Sony's DSC-N1 opens a new world of shooting and sharing, with 8.1 megapixel performance and internal memory that holds up to 500 VGA images for pocket album viewing anywhere, anytime. A huge 3.0" LCD Monitor with Clear Photo LCD Plus technology provides touch-screen convenience for controlling camera functions and searching thumbnail images -- and Free Spot AF lets you focus on a subject by just touching it on screen. Also features Slide Show capability, Carl Zeiss 3X Optical/6X Digital zoom, 26 MB internal memory for capturing images in-camera, and high-stamina Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. A built-in Memory Stick(R) Duo card slot lets you add additional memory for more practical image storage (J&R advises buying an optional card of 256MB or 512MB). In addition to normal autofocus mode, the DSC-N1 lets you focus on a subject by just touching it on your LCD monitor -- a fast and simple way to adjust focus for complex scenes or moving subjects. A high-stamina NP-BG1 Lithium Ion battery lets the DSC-N1 shoot up to 300 images, giving you plenty of power when traveling or shooting on location Buy optional UC-TNA Cyber-shot(R) Station cradle - Provides USB connector for PC hookup and TV connector for viewing images on large screens -- so when your DSC-N1 comes home, hookup can be quick and simple Full PictBridge compatibility Unit Dimensions (WHD) - 3 13/16Â? x 2 3/8Â? x 7/8Â? (96.7 x 61.1 x 22.7mm) / Weight - 5.5 oz (151 g) body; 6.8 oz. (185 g) including battery and Memory Stick(R) media



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Sony DSC-N1 User Reviews

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4.5
Out of 5
This item is reviewed by 84 people so far.
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3
Out of 5
When a 7.1 megapixel camera is better, there's something wrong!
- Reviewd on: 2008-10-02 By: agisnotme
I've had this camera since 2006, don't get me wrong it has lasted a long time (going on 3 years in March 2009) but the picture quality seems to be degrading. I don't know what the life of a camera is supposed to be but the pictures are very dark now and when you change to different shots like night time or snow, etc. the picture just turns to blur. I didn't notice it until my dad who is a photographer said "why are your pictures so dark?" And when I went on vacation this Summer I was trying to take photos of ships docked at night so I changed the setting to nighttime and it just turned to blur. (if possible I will post pictures) then I looked back at pictures I had shot a year ago and the pictures were much brighter. I never changed any settings so there was no reason for anything to change. My mom has had her nikon 7.1 megapixel S500 camera for the same length of time and her camera has always taken sharp (even sharper than mine when I thought my camera was working great) crisp, bright pictures. Bottom line, this camera has worked a long time. This was my first digital camera so I have loved it but I think it's time to retire it. Sony makes long lasting products but I think some brands like Nikon and Canon are made for cameras.

3
Out of 5
Great Camera, except for when its in the mail.
- Reviewd on: 2008-03-25 By: Jordan M. Bellus
I've had this camera for about 2 years. paid $450 for it new at best buy. Cool features, touch screen, ability to draw funny faces....It also takes great pics. I've had a few cameras and cant help but update every year or so. Normally i won't hesitate to give and old camera away but luckily i kept my last one. My DSCN1 has gone home to Sony twice. And is now broke for the third time. Not broke from misuse just broke, The first 2 times it was under warranty, but now they want $200 to fix it? I think I'll move on. The EN V line from samsung looks good.

5
Out of 5
Textbook Perfect
- Reviewd on: 2007-11-25 By: MQu
Owned for just over a year. It simply is a Sony and there isn't much more to say. Outstanding in options, screen size, touch features, slide show, quality and basically in every way. Still a league ahead of all competition.

1
Out of 5
very disappointed
- Reviewd on: 2007-10-08 By: Angie
This is my first digital camera. I bought it becasue of the name, and was attracted by the big 3" LCD screen which I hoped would be easier for older users' eyes. I first used it in my brother's retirement party. All 300 pictures came out with red line across them. My brother and I are both
disappointed. I thought maybe something wrong with my photo software, or
my be set up the features wrong, because later some pictures turned out
to be OK. Now a year after my warranty expires, not only the lines are showing on all my pictures, but all came with red color backgroud.
My friend had problem with his Sony lense (different model). He felt
lucky because he bought 2 years' extended warrenty, so it can be fixed with no charge. To me, I don't believe a good name should have such a defective item.
I had a BAD experience, I will never buy Sony camera.
Also, I bought 2 Panasonic HD flat screen TV, (one put in my living room,
the other in bedroom), the picture is much better than Sony.
I my opion, Sony is not top of the line any more.


3
Out of 5
LCD screen
- Reviewd on: 2007-09-03 By: mg
great touch screen features. makes life easyyyyy. problem: at night you can't see what you are aiming for and indoors at night, no clue what you are seeing or shooting. too much orange in the pictures indoors too and not good colors.