SONY CyberShot RV1 digital camera

SONY CyberShot RV1 digital camera
SENSOR:10.8 MP total/10.3MP effective
SHUTTER SPEED 30-1/2000 sec
ISO 160-3200
EXP MODES : P,A,S,M Scene
FLASH Pop up GN 8.5m, hotshoe
VIEWFINDER MONITOR : EVF/2"LCD
OTHER : CF I/II, MS Pro, USB 2.0,sRGB
POWER : Lithium-ion
DIMENSION/WEIGHT: 139X156X97mm/929 g
The RV1 headline feature is an impressive APS-C sized sensor, the 10MP CMOS sensor. The advantage of a larger sensor is that it should lead to lower noise, more sensitivity and increased dynamic range. SLRs have a wider ISO range, and the R1 matches those cameras with an ISO range of 160 to 3200. Sony has also included a Carl ZeissT" 24-120mmf/2.8-4.8lens. The camera reminds me of a medium format camera thanks to the top-plate LCD, which lifts from a flat position and can also be folded away for protection.This means users can shoot from unusal angles and still view images. Using the camera on days with low sun causes problems. The LCD and the EVF are difficult to see and the EVF also drags if the camera is not held still.The R1 isn't the fastest off the blocks, and Raw shooting can be slow, with about six seconds between shots after the first two. JPEG processing is nice and natural, without oversharpening the images. Colour is good too, with nice saturation that maintains tones and contrast. Exposures are also spot on, with very few pictures needing much tweaking.