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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Hardware
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03.Design & Layout
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04.Modes
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05.Controls
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06.Conclusion
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07.Specs & Ratings
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08.Comments
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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Controls
Manual Controls
A full manual control mode is available on the mode dial; in this mode, the control wheel sets the shutter speed and the aperture. To switch between the two, you push the wheel in. It's not as simple or quick as having two control wheels, but it's a decent compromise that won't take too long to get used to.
Focus
Several focus control modes are available by using the focus button next to the shutter; a full auto mode that uses the entire frame, a center AF mode that focuses just on the center of the frame, a flexible spot mode (where the user can set the spot to focus on) and two manual modes. In the semi-manual mode, the user sets the approximate range and the camera works from there, while the full manual mode is completely under the user's control.
ISO
The ISO range of the HX1 is from 125 up to 3200, plus an Auto mode.
White Balance
The standard set of white balance controls are present on the HX1: a full auto mode, plus presets for daylight, cloudy, 3 fluorescent presets, flash and a custom setting.
Metering
Three options are offered for metering; multi, center weighted and spot. That's a pretty standard selection.
Shutter Speed
The shutter speed of the HX1 ranges from 2 seconds to 1/4000 of a second in auto mode, but this can be expanded to 30 seconds in manual mode.
Aperture
The built-in lens of the HX1 has a very decent aperture range: from f/2.8 up to f/8. This is a wide range for an ultrazoom, and it should provide plenty of flexibility for controlling depth of field.
Image Stabilization
Sony's own SteadyShot stabilization is built into the camera, where one of the lens elements moves to compensate for handshake.
Picture Quality & Size Options
A decent selection of image size options are on offer, from the maximum of 9 megapixels down to a 2-megapixel size. There are no options for image quality, though, and no way to save RAW images.
Picture Effects
Images can be processed after shooting in a number of ways, to turn the black and white or sepia, or even to highlight a particular color.
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