Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1Sony "breaks the mold" with a unique SLR/all-in-one hybrid design.<<Image Storage and Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Test Results and Conclusion>> Page 12:Video, Power, and SoftwareReview First Posted: 09/20/2005, Updated: 11/18/2005 |
Video Out
The R1 provides a video output jack with an accompanying video cable. The signal timing can be set to NTSC or PAL via the Setup menu. The Video output duplicates the contents of the LCD in all modes, permitting it to be used as an auxiliary viewfinder or to display a slide show on an external monitor. (The R1 doesn't record sound or movies, so there's no audio output.)
Power
The Sony DSC-R1 uses a custom rechargeable LiIon battery for power, and has a custom external power adapter connection. This means that we weren't able to conduct our usual direct measurements of power consumption, but Sony's InfoLITHIUM battery technology has proven to be quite accurate in reporting remaining run times for their cameras. Accordingly, the run times listed below are those reported by the camera itself, given a fully-charged battery pack.
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| Capture Mode, EVF |
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| Image Playback, LCD |
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| Image Playback, EVF |
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The numbers above make it clear that one area where the Sony DSC-R1 really shines is in battery life. Despite the relatively modest size of its battery, worst-case run time is just short of five hours, and playback time is well over nine hours. I normally strongly advise readers to purchase a second battery right along with their digital cameras, but the R1's battery life is good enough that most users probably won't find a need for a spare.
In the Box
The Sony DSC-R1 ships with the following items:
- Lens hood
- Lens cap
- Accessory shoe cap
- Neck strap
- Video cable
- USB cable
- Lithium-ion battery pack and charger
- Image Data Converter CD-ROM for RAW files
- Picture Package Ver. 1.6 CD-ROM
- Image Mixer VCD software for movie editing
- Instruction manual and registration information
Recommended Accessories
- Camera case
- Additional battery
- AC adapter
- Large CompactFlash memory card (at least 256 MB)
- (or) Large Memory Stick PRO
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