Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1

Manual Control Options
Manual control is accessed through the Menu button, and allows the user added features beyond the standard point-and-shoot Automatic controls with which the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 is equipped. The menu is navigated via the four-way controller and the Enter button located on the back of the camera, near the Menu button.

Focus
Auto (7.0)
Automatic Focus on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 allows for distance settings of 1.0m and 0.5m, with program settings of Spot AF, Center AF, and Multi AF. These settings are available through the Menu in the Manual control setup, under the Focus subsection. When taking a picture, the user can partially depress the shutter button to engage the focus, or to initiate these preset parameters. It is important to consider the fact that there are no manual focus settings available; if a user wants more control over image parameters, it would be advantageous to purchase a camera with this option available.

Manual (0.0)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 has no manual focus options. I am not surprised by this, because most of its users will probably not care, but it would be nice to have the option available for those who do.

Metering (6.5)
Metering control on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 is established via the onscreen menu. These settings allow the user to choose between Multi-metering and Spot-metering. Spot allows for the user to control the specific area used for focus and exposure settings. The Multi setting allows for readings to be taken throughout the image frame in general.

Exposure (7.0)
Exposure for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 is +/-2.0 EV , with settings occurring at -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1, -0.7, -0.3, 0, 0.3, 0.7, 1, 1.3, 1.7, and 2. A setting of two will allow the most light to enter the camera, and a setting of -2 allows the least light to enter the picture, darkening the image overall.

White Balance (7.5)
White balance settings for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 are available within the onscreen menu and allow the user to establish settings via the Manual Control subsection of the Menu. The settings available are: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, and Flash. It is possible to set the White Balance manually on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1; the user must select the White Balance section within the Menu, and then press the up and down arrows on the four-way controller to adjust the levels within the Menu.

ISO (6.0)
The ISO settings for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 are as follows: Auto, 100, 200, and 400. ISO controls the light sensitivity of the camera, allowing for a certain amount of light to enter the scene. The lower the light levels of a scene, the higher the ISO setting. ISO settings are accessed by entering the Menu and then scanning down to the ISO setting. With this camera, the high sensitivity will cause higher noise levels, compromising the quality of the overall image.

Shutter Speed (0.0)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC T-1 does not offer manual Shutter Speed options. The automatically controlled shutter speed allows the user to take shots as slow as 1 second and as fast as 1/1000 of a second. Sony teases the user by displaying the automatically controlled shutter speed and aperture settings, but stops short of allowing you to change them.

Aperture (0.0)
Similarly, there is no manual aperture option available on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1. The range, which is controlled automatically, is f/3.5 at a wide angle and f/4.4 at Telephoto.