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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 receives DIWA Gold
Award
The DSC-R1 is a digital camera unlike
any other, by design and in terms of performance.
Thanks to its unique combination of a powerful
5x Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens
and a large SLR-type 10.3 Megapixel CMOS
image sensor, the R1 delivers outstanding
image quality. Furthermore, numerous user-friendly
features and fully automatic and manual
controls make the R1 a perfect choice for
any quality-minded photo enthusiast.
Amsterdam, 17th May, 2006: DIWA
(Digital Imaging Websites Association),
a world-wide organisation of collaborating
websites, today announces a DIWA Gold Award
to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, based on
excellent scores from numerous product tests
made by DIWA camera experts.
With the DSC-R1, Sony has proved that professional
image quality and camera performance do
not necessarily need to have a professional
price tag. Two main ingredients are required
to achieve first class image quality; an
excellent lens and a large, high quality
image sensor. For the lens, Sony has hired
one of the best known lens manufacturers
in the world, Carl Zeiss of Germany. Their
powerful 5x zoom of Vario-Sonnar design
is a perfect match to Sony's own 10.3 Megapixel
CMOS image sensor, virtually the same size
as in most SLR cameras on the market.
Kai Thon, DIWA's test manager, explains:
"All other large zoom cameras on the
market have a sensor size similar to the
ones found in compact cameras. The Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-R1 is a rare exception. Together
with its matching lens, the difference in
terms of image quality is astonishing. Furthermore,
the R1 has all the accompanying features
required for professional demands".
Such features are the flexible 2"
LCD screen, the high resolution electronic
viewfinder, physical rings on the lens barrel
for zoom and manual focus, live histogram
with zebra striped highlight warning, RAW+JPEG
formats, 3 fps burst shooting and a wide
range of shutter speeds and apertures. Add
to this a large variety of automatic and
manual settings for exposure, white balance,
image parameters and noise control. In most
respects, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 performs
on par with many professional D-SLR cameras,
but at a much lower price.
Test results from DIWA experts in Europe
and America proved that the DSC-R1 is a
convincing example of what may be expected
from Sony's coming debut on the D-SLR arena.
After considering the camera's performance
and favourable price, the bottom line showed
that the Cyber-shot DSC-R1 met most requirements
with flying colours, well within our demands
for a DIWA Gold Award.
About DIWA
A fast growing independent, authoritative,
industry organization
The Digital Imaging Websites Association
(DIWA) is a fast growing group of independent
Web-based specialist publications dedicated
to digital imaging. DIWA harnesses the collective
talent and expertise of its members, resulting
in industry awards that command unparalleled
confidence and value, both for consumers
and the industry, alike. DIWA awards come
in the form of bronze, silver and gold medals
for various product categories.
Unique bullet-proof test scoring procedure
DIWA product test awards are exclusively
decided through the analysis of multiple
test scores from different DIWA testers,
testing different samples of the same product.
A very detailed and comprehensive standardized
scoring procedure is employed, tailored
carefully for each category of product.
Multiple testing eliminates the chance of
an isolated, unrepresentative product sample
or test error, or even hidden bias, from
affecting the trustworthiness of the overall
result.
Awards throughout the year
DIWA is also unique in its policy in issuing
awards for deserving products throughout
the year, culminating in an annual best
of the year Platinum medal awards in all
product categories.
DIWA Awards members:
- Canada: www.photoxels.com
- Czech Republic: www.fotoaparat.cz
- Denmark: www.digitalmagasinet.dk
- Germany: www.digitalkamera.de
- Netherlands: www.letsgodigital.org
- Norway: www.digit.no
- Poland: www.fotopolis.pl
- Slovenia: www.e-fotografija.com
- Spain: www.nuevafotografia.com
- Turkey: www.diginorm.com.tr
- United Kingdom: www.photographyblog.com
- United States: www.steves-digicams.com
The DIWA multi-lingual Web site
At the heart of the DIWA organisation is
its multi-lingual Web site, www.diwa-awards.com,
where you can find links to the latest reviews
published by DIWA member publications. The
site also archives DIWA awards and is designed
to aid consumers in their choice of imaging
products.
For further information about DIWA please
visit our Web site - http://www.diwa-awards.com
- or email us at info@diwa-awards.com.
Links:
- DIWA
Awards website
- Sony
R1 Reviews
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