Sony Cybershot DSCW1 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
| Sony Cybershot DSCW1 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom |
The DSCW1 features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar zoom lens, which is specially constructed for very compact cameras, and its design allows for quick autofocusing. It has a 3x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom for a combined 6x zoom. The 1/1.8-inch Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise, and provides a 5.1-megapixel effective resolution (2592 x 1944). The Real Imaging Processor offers greater clarity and picture quality as well as improved response time and battery life and decreased shutter lag. Movie Mode Capture video with audio at 30 frames per second (fps) at VGA size 640 x 480; the included 32 MB memory card will store 87 seconds of vide at this setting. Movie length is only limited by the amount of storage you have on hand. The Video Mail mode captures a smaller movie (160 x 112 pixels) that's more suitable to sending to friends and family via e-mail.
Direct Printing The Cyber-shot DSCW1 offers PictBridge functionality, which enables you to transfer pictures from your digital camera to a compatible printer--such as the Sony PictureStation DPP-EX50--without a PC or image-editing software. Images can be viewed and selected for printing right on the camera's LCD, with menus for print quantity, date, and index print. Storage and Transfer Images are stored on Memory Sticks, and the Cyber-shot DSCW1 is compatible with Memory Stick Pro media--for storage up to 1 gigabyte. The included 32 MB Memory Stick will store 12 Fine and 23 Standard 5.1-megapixel images. The DSCPW1 transfers images to PCs and Macs via a speedy USB 2.0 connection (which is backward compatible with USB 1.1 ports). Power and Size The camera is powered by two rechargeable NiMH AA-sized batteries (2100 mAh). The included adapter/charger provides power while you transfer images from the camera to your PC. It measures 3.56 x 2.38 x 1.25 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 7 ounces without Memory Stick or batteries. What's in the Box This package contains the Sony DSCW1 digital camera, 32 MB Memory Stick, two AA-size NiMH rechargeable batteries (NH-AA-DA), battery charger (BC-CS2), A/V and USB cables, wrist strap, and CD-ROM with photo editing software. Sony Photo Vault The optional Sony Photo Vault mini CD burner eliminates worry about running out of space on your Memory Stick when travelling. It burns images to mini CD-R's without a PC interface--just connect your camera using a USB cable. The Photo Vault also has a Memory Stick slot (compatible with Memory Stick Pro and Duo) and features a built-in photo album capability to display photos on a television screen using a television's standard AV input. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Sony DSC-W1 5 years and counting ....Well, after owning this camera for 5 years, and subjecting it to massive amounts of abuse personally and through my 3 kids, I must say this is one rugged little camera. It does everything it should, and does most things well. After reading the 1 stars regarding fragility, I just had to put my 2 cents in and say this camera is a workhorse, and is definitely not fragile. Most recently it came flying off the back of my dirt bike at 25mph and other than a few scratches (ok, gouges), it is no worse for the wear. I'm looking to supplement it (don't want to replace it) and I'll probably go with another Sony. Rating: - Great Even for an Older CameraThe Sony DSCW1 is a really good 5MP camera, even though it is an older model. It has a Carl Zeis lens which is a good optic. I use it for underwater photo taking with the Sony Marine Pack. My original was accidentally broken and I found a used replacement via Amazon for way less than the price of a new camera. Rating: - bulky by today's standard but a really nice buyI dont usually write reviews but reading some recent reviews about my favourite camera (now you guys know I know nothing about cameras) prompted me to throw in my 2 cents I just love this Sony Cybershot DSC W1. Cons - It is bulky. Fits into my pocket but is really think compared to some of the cameras I have seen - Night shots require a really s tead hand. Pros -Photos are phenomenal in bright light - Used with a stand (and timer to avoid shake when clicking the button) come out great - Never use more than 3 Meg setting, and my 36 X 24 blow ups look like professional posters. - With a 512 MB memory stick and 3 Meg setting, i can go through an entire weekend trip without having to download the photographs. if you are not a professional and just want good casual photographs this will work for you. Disclaimer: I am not an expert to say there is no better camera out there. Just stating that it works great for me I have owned it since 2004 and have taken over 5000 photographs.. Am still in love with it. Rating:  - SAME PROBLEM THAN LAST REVIEWERExactly the same happened to me. After less than 2 years of use, the lens mechanism broke and had to pay around $200 for repair. After that repair, the batteries lasts enough for 5 or 6 pictures then goes dead, no matter how charged they are. To make it worst, now the flash is dead and there is no available replacements for it, so pretty much it is garbage now. Otherwise, before it broke the pictures were pretty good, but honestly I prefer the quality and colors of my 2 megapixels Olympus. I will never buy a Sony camera again, this was a terrible experience, I will try a Canon now. Rating: - Didn't Hold Up Over TimeAfter less than three years of use, and after $300 in additional lenses, my DSC-W1 was inoperable most of the time. After one year of flawless performance, the cheapness of the camera began to show. First the lens transport mechanism failed, so I sent it in for $180 worth of repairs. Now less than a year later, the camera does not recognize battery levels in any photo/movie mode. It will display a full battery icon, but only after just one photo, it thinks the battery is dead and shuts off. I'd be an idiot to send it for service again for another $180. Bottom Line: If you are looking for a simple, good, compact point-and-shoot camera that will last you a year, Sony's Cybershots will do the trick. But if you are careful with your equipment and are used to getting three to five years out of your electronic devices, then don't buy a Sony Cybershot. They just don't last. 
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