Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 Digital Camera Review

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1

Digital Camera Review

Mar 10, 2007 - By Richard Baguley
Sony caused something of a stir at the PMA show in Vegas with the new 6-megapixel G1; it’s the first of their Cyber-shot models to include a wireless network adapter. Although cameras with wireless adapters are nothing new (Nikon has had several wireless models over the past couple of years), the $600 DSC-G1 is the first camera that we’ve seen that uses the new DLNA (Digital Living Networking Alliance) standard, which allows devices such as TVs and PCs to share content (among them, Phillips, Pioneer, Samsung, Toshiba, JVC and Intel). Although DLNA devices are few and far between at the moment, this standard would allow you to take pictures with a G1, then immediately view them on a DLNA TV or print them out from a DLNA printer, all over the wireless network  without a PC.
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Value
At a wallet-busting $599, the G1 is far from cheap. In fact, it's the same list price as Nikon's D40 DSLR with a kit lens. But the G1 does have that incredible screen and the wireless features. Whether those features are worth the sacrifice in resolution and zoom length depends upon what kind of user you are.
 
Who It’s For
Point-and-Shooters – Those who like to shoot then show off their images will love the G1; the big, bright screen will have your audience oohing and ahhing over your snaps.

Budget Consumers – Unless we’re talking about big budget consumers, no.

Gadget Freaks – Those who want the biggest and the brightest will dig the screen. But those who want the longest, highest resolution should look elsewhere.

Manual Control Freaks – There are no manual controls, so those who insist in tweaking their shutter speed and aperture for motion effects and depth-of-field will quickly get frustrated with the G1.

Pros/Serious Hobbyists – If you get paid to shoot, the G1 isn’t the sort of camera that you’d want to whip out on a supermodel shoot. It’s not sophisticated enough and compared to the emaciated waifs that pass for supermodels these days, it’s a bit on the chunky side. Oh, it also lacks manual control.
 
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