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Sony CyberShot DSC-M1

Sony CyberShot DSC-M1

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  • 2 out of 5
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Answered Questions for the DSC-M1

Q: turn power off and on again
A: Hi Diana,I have seen this question about four times and every time it's the Sony DSC-something. I also Googled it... read more
Q: How do the flash is broken?
A: Did you double check all your settings and make sure you're not in a mode where the flash doesn't operate? read more
Q: DSC-M1 is shooting very faint, white photos, as if covered by a gauze.
A: You've got a faulty CCD sensor that Sony has issued a service advisory for. In essence, you need to contact... read more

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Open Questions for the DSC-M1

Q: I broke my Sony DSC-M1 battery slot
2 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: my preview is blurry and i know i got this camera years back i dont think its still in warranty how much to repair this problem ?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: What is the max memory stick capacity for DSC-M1
10 points for best answer - 2 replies

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Editors' Comments

Sony's first attempt at a camera/camcorder hybrid, the Sony CyberShot DSC-M1 takes 5-megapixel still pictures as well as high-resolution MPEG video. What really makes the Sony CyberShot DSC-M1 unique, however, is the fact that it is designed to record video five seconds before a still image is taken and three seconds after, giving a video record of... read more

Specifications

  • 5.1 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom/2x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and MPEG file format
  • ISO range 100 - 400
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  • 3.98 out of 5

Average rating based on 124 total reviews: 3.98/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Product from Sony (c.r.nanda - 7/11/08)

I have been using this camera like a work horse. must have taken more than 5Kto6K photos. It has travelled with me all over the... read more

  • 2 out of 5
disappointed... (Matt Dy - 1/29/08)

very disappointed with your 5 megapix picture quality, it's only like my 2 megapixel nokia camerafone picture quality... not worth the $750.00... i hate it! read more

  • 5 out of 5
Flash broke (Fernando - 9/27/07)

I also have a bad flash, does anyone know how i can fix it. thanksread more

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Professional Reviews

  • 3.8 out of 5
My advice is to pass on the M1 (DC Resource - 3/10/05)

The Sony DSC-M1's performance does not justify its high price. While the video mode is impressive, it is not that much better than video shot with less expensive digital cameras (though the M1 does allow for longer recording times). The unusual design of the M1 makes it awkward to handle. read original review

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Sony CyberShot DSC-M1 News

9/8/04

Sony Announces the DSC-M1 with Unique Video Mode

Sony's M1 is certainly innovative, but we're not sure it will catch on.

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