Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-V1 Digital Camera

Pros: More than a typical point-and-shoot camera, 5 MegaPixels, many manual controls.

Cons: Fairly expensive; slightly heavier and bulkier than some compact digital cameras.

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 is a fully-loaded, fun-to-use digital camera. It would make a great gift for the person who always wants the latest technology.

Review: After debating whether to buy the 5.0 MP Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P10 or the Canon Powershot S50, I opted ...

Pros: FAST, SHARP, manual shutter and aperture settings external flash connector hotshoe

Cons: Short Battery life, expensive compared to the DSC-P92

The Bottom Line: If you need professional features with a small and fast camera, this is the camera for you. If you need a fast camera only read about a better alternative.

Review: This review covers the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-V1 in comparison to it's smaller sibling the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P92. While I own the DSC-P92, I had the chance to operate both cameras, as a friend of mine owns the V1. I did quite some research on the ...

Pros: Extras galore, Carl Zeiss lens, no problems in bad lighting, novice friendly

Cons: Position of flash, battery life, memory stick costs, heavier/chunkier than other Sony compacts

The Bottom Line: I looked at a few cameras and chose this one due to extras, photo quality, Carl Zeiss lens, Quality of shots in dark places, point and click compatible

Review: My Background- As it says in the title this opinion is coming from the viewpoint of a novice/first time digital camera user . I did quite a bit of research on different cameras before settling for the V1. I've had the camera for about two weeks now and ...

Pros: Good images, nice styling, menus easy to navigate, manual features

Cons: Battery life, No black and white setting, Memory Stick price

The Bottom Line: Great Hi-res pictures. Good camera for point and shoot photographer who wants to try manual settings occasionally.

Review: I purchased the DSC-V1 recently to take high quality images, which can be blown up or used for presentations. I am by no means a professional photographer and have always been a point and shoot owner. We were given a DSC-P2 as a wedding present. Over ...

Pros: Size, style, nightshot, fully featured.

Cons: Easily confused white balance, small flash, fixed LCD.

The Bottom Line: Excellent value, highly recommended for amateurs who want to learn and enthusiasts alike.

Review: I did a great deal of research before buying this camera. My primary requirements were size, image quality, and style (yes, it has to look cool). I am coming from an SLR background, and my primary competition for this camera was the Canon G3 or G5. Af ...

Pros: Great pictures, Compact, 4X Carl Zeiss lens, Laser focus light

Cons: Uses more expensive memory stick pro; average battery life

The Bottom Line: A great value! Pictures are sensational; easy to use, expendable, quick operation, high quality 4X lens

Review: I have been looking into buying a digital camera for over a year now, and have read just about every review that I could find. I wanted a high resolution camera that would allow me to adjust the settings to manipulate my pictures as I grow as a ...

Pros: Size, image quality, features (including some mostly useless ones), excellent lens, price, solid build.

Cons: Size, terrible battery life, bad flash location, no solid camera hold.

The Bottom Line: Excellent features in a reasonably sized package and a very reasonable price. Exceptional images from an exceptional Carls Zeiss lens.

Review: First, I've owned the DSC-v1 for about 3 months now and I've taken nearly 1.5 gigabytes of photos with it. When I bought it, it was the best "bang for your buck" 5.0MP camera. For $500, 5.0MP camera, a huge range of features, an excellent movie mode ( ...

Pros: Beautiful image quality, fast, hot shoe, build

Cons: hand grip, battery, built-in flash location

The Bottom Line: Excellent all around camera for novice and experienced users. Be sure test it for your self if you can forgive its weaknesses

Review: This is my third digital camera I have bought from Sony. The DSC V1 is a sharp silver 5 mega pixel DC that packs several features that will appeal to both the casual user and the expert. I am a casual photographer, the V1 is the camera I wanted to ...

Pros: Carl Zeiss Lens, Voice Tags, Hologram AE

Cons: Battery Life Questionable, Limited Digital Zoom

The Bottom Line: To sum up, a very nice camera for nice pictures. Great Intermediate/Professional camera!

Review: I work in a digital imaging department and my colleagues and I could not wait for this camera to arr ...

Pros: Small, nice pictures, easy to use, speedy at taking regular pictures

Cons: flash recharge time, power up and down time only 4X zoom

The Bottom Line: Tough, small, easy to use, great picture quality, just a few small things to improve for next year. If you buy it, you will not be sorry.

Review: As you can tell from my title, I do not have anything just blatantly negative to say about this camera. There are a ton of positives. First some background. My last and first digital camera was a Sony Mavica MVC-FD90. Otherwise, I have not used ...