Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1

**hjortron** · 06-18-2021, 12:23 PM

Announced by Sony in 2005.
It featured a 10.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor (21.5 × 14.4 mm) and a 14.3–71.5 mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, providing for an angle of view equivalent to 24–120 mm on a full frame camera.
(Wikipedia)

Although it was slow in operation (storing on CF card), I liked this camera a lot, especially because of its great lens. It stopped focusing at the end of 2019 and it was unrepairable.

**UncleVanya** · 06-18-2021, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by hjortron

Announced by Sony in 2005.
It featured a 10.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor (21.5 × 14.4 mm) and a 14.3–71.5 mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, providing for an angle of view equivalent to 24–120 mm on a full frame camera.
(Wikipedia)

Although it was slow in operation (storing on CF card), I liked this camera a lot, especially because of its great lens. It stopped focusing at the end of 2019 and it was unrepairable.

What a shame it died. There are a number of newer cameras with quality zooms attached, did you ever replace it?

**hjortron** · 06-18-2021, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

What a shame it died. There are a number of newer cameras with quality zooms attached, did you ever replace it?

Not by such a fixed lens bridge camera but I use old K100D + SMC Pentax-DA 16-45mm F4 to achieve a roughly similar picture style.
DA 16-85 would be even better but it's not compatible with the the old body.

**UncleVanya** · 06-18-2021, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by hjortron

Not by such a fixed lens bridge camera but I use old K100D + SMC Pentax-DA 16-45mm F4 to achieve a roughly similar picture style.
DA 16-85 would be even better but it's not compatible with the the old body.

The k100d Super uses the same sensor and does support the 16-85 just in case that’s of interest.

**tonezime** · 06-18-2021, 08:40 PM

You could get another one for $130 with a 180-day warranty: Used Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-R1 10.3MP Digital Camera w/5x Zoom in 'Excellent' condition

Jonathan Mac · 06-19-2021, 02:24 AM

I remember lusting after this camera back when I bought my first digital compact but it was way, way out of my price range.

TaoMaas · 06-19-2021, 05:43 AM

My first digital camera was a similar all-in-one Sony. I had the DSC-F707. Even though its shape was a bit odd, I loved that camera. It took great pics. I only replaced it because the front section of the lens started falling apart.

**hjortron** · 06-20-2021, 02:41 AM - **3 Likes**

@UncleVanya: Thanks. To get a 10 MPix sensor (like this DSC-R1), K200D and K10D with (with updated firmware) are DA 16-85 compatible options too.
@tonezime Thanks for the link. While it was a great camera model, I'll probably stick with Pentax bodies. I also hope in finding an interesting K-mount modified Carl Zeiss lens.
@Jonathan Mac I can understand why.
@TaoMaas Sony had some really unusual models in the past.

I'm adding some more Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 samples I've just picked. Enjoy!

**niceshot** · 06-27-2021, 05:20 PM - **1 Like**

Just got done repairing my friends SONY R1, It would not focus also. turned out to be the second lens group separated.I fixed it it is all better.I f you wand pm me and I will tell you how to do this

Jonathan Mac · 07-05-2021, 07:28 AM

I noticed one of these for sale near me for €110. Still not cheap enough to buy as a camera to play with but a statement to how much they were valued.

**niceshot** · 07-05-2021, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I noticed one of these for sale near me for €110. Still not cheap enough to buy as a camera to play with but a statement to how much they were valued.

You ought to ,you would surprized by the image Quality

**hjortron** · 07-06-2021, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by niceshot

Just got done repairing my friends SONY R1, It would not focus also. turned out to be the second lens group separated.I fixed it it is all better.I f you wand pm me and I will tell you how to do this

Thanks a lot for that but I don't have this camera anymore. Looks like a more common problem of this lens so maybe someone else could use your research?

Originally posted by niceshot

You ought to ,you would surprized by the image Quality

I second that. It's worth the price. But keep in mind that the camera is really slow in operation, especially when shooting RAW+JPEG.

DSC R1 - SOOC jpeg with "Vivid" image tone. I actually used it all the time, the "Standard" tone looked a bit dull to me. Photographed 2016/10.

ChristianRock · 07-06-2021, 11:49 AM

Great camera by all measures. I've always liked the output I've seen from it and have looked for it a few times, but usually the prices have always seemed high on them. I guess people hold on to them because it take such great pictures.

I had a "similar vintage" Sony DSC-P200, also with a Carl Zeiss-branded lens, but it was a compact with a smaller but not tiny sensor (1/1.8"). It was also CCD, not CMOS. Its pictures still hold up to this day, in good light of course.

**niceshot** · 01-19-2022, 04:21 PM

Sony R1 Rocks period ,this Camera does not time out.

VSTAR · 01-21-2022, 01:34 PM

Had one for a while…was actually my first real digital camera investment. What a lens! The small lcd screen was also unique because one could move it into different angles including looking straight down at the camera. Was not using it for a while and then last year decided to sell it with the dedicated Sony flash unit. Got a buyer…gone. DP had a detailed retro look at it a couple of years ago. Owning it made me ready for the K1…both are big in size.

06-18-2021, 12:23 PM	#1
hjortron Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: The very centre of Europe Posts: 908	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Announced by Sony in 2005. It featured a 10.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor (21.5 × 14.4 mm) and a 14.3–71.5 mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, providing for an angle of view equivalent to 24–120 mm on a full frame camera. (Wikipedia) Although it was slow in operation (storing on CF card), I liked this camera a lot, especially because of its great lens. It stopped focusing at the end of 2019 and it was unrepairable.

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06-18-2021, 12:43 PM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by hjortron Announced by Sony in 2005. It featured a 10.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor (21.5 × 14.4 mm) and a 14.3–71.5 mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, providing for an angle of view equivalent to 24–120 mm on a full frame camera. (Wikipedia) Although it was slow in operation (storing on CF card), I liked this camera a lot, especially because of its great lens. It stopped focusing at the end of 2019 and it was unrepairable. What a shame it died. There are a number of newer cameras with quality zooms attached, did you ever replace it?

06-18-2021, 12:51 PM	#3
hjortron Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: The very centre of Europe Posts: 908 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya What a shame it died. There are a number of newer cameras with quality zooms attached, did you ever replace it? Not by such a fixed lens bridge camera but I use old K100D + SMC Pentax-DA 16-45mm F4 to achieve a roughly similar picture style. DA 16-85 would be even better but it's not compatible with the the old body.

06-18-2021, 02:06 PM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by hjortron Not by such a fixed lens bridge camera but I use old K100D + SMC Pentax-DA 16-45mm F4 to achieve a roughly similar picture style. DA 16-85 would be even better but it's not compatible with the the old body. The k100d Super uses the same sensor and does support the 16-85 just in case that’s of interest.

06-18-2021, 08:40 PM	#5
tonezime Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 445	You could get another one for $130 with a 180-day warranty: Used Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-R1 10.3MP Digital Camera w/5x Zoom in 'Excellent' condition

06-19-2021, 02:24 AM	#6
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	I remember lusting after this camera back when I bought my first digital compact but it was way, way out of my price range.

06-19-2021, 05:43 AM	#7
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	My first digital camera was a similar all-in-one Sony. I had the DSC-F707. Even though its shape was a bit odd, I loved that camera. It took great pics. I only replaced it because the front section of the lens started falling apart.

06-20-2021, 02:41 AM - 3 Likes	#8
hjortron Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: The very centre of Europe Posts: 908 Original Poster	@UncleVanya: Thanks. To get a 10 MPix sensor (like this DSC-R1), K200D and K10D with (with updated firmware) are DA 16-85 compatible options too. @tonezime Thanks for the link. While it was a great camera model, I'll probably stick with Pentax bodies. I also hope in finding an interesting K-mount modified Carl Zeiss lens. @Jonathan Mac I can understand why. @TaoMaas Sony had some really unusual models in the past. I'm adding some more Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 samples I've just picked. Enjoy!

06-27-2021, 05:20 PM - 1 Like	#9
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,564	Just got done repairing my friends SONY R1, It would not focus also. turned out to be the second lens group separated.I fixed it it is all better.I f you wand pm me and I will tell you how to do this

07-05-2021, 07:28 AM	#10
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	I noticed one of these for sale near me for €110. Still not cheap enough to buy as a camera to play with but a statement to how much they were valued.

07-05-2021, 01:02 PM	#11
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,564	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I noticed one of these for sale near me for €110. Still not cheap enough to buy as a camera to play with but a statement to how much they were valued. You ought to ,you would surprized by the image Quality

07-06-2021, 12:35 AM	#12
hjortron Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: The very centre of Europe Posts: 908 Original Poster	Originally posted by niceshot Just got done repairing my friends SONY R1, It would not focus also. turned out to be the second lens group separated.I fixed it it is all better.I f you wand pm me and I will tell you how to do this Thanks a lot for that but I don't have this camera anymore. Looks like a more common problem of this lens so maybe someone else could use your research? Originally posted by niceshot You ought to ,you would surprized by the image Quality I second that. It's worth the price. But keep in mind that the camera is really slow in operation, especially when shooting RAW+JPEG. DSC R1 - SOOC jpeg with "Vivid" image tone. I actually used it all the time, the "Standard" tone looked a bit dull to me. Photographed 2016/10.

07-06-2021, 11:49 AM	#13
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Great camera by all measures. I've always liked the output I've seen from it and have looked for it a few times, but usually the prices have always seemed high on them. I guess people hold on to them because it take such great pictures. I had a "similar vintage" Sony DSC-P200, also with a Carl Zeiss-branded lens, but it was a compact with a smaller but not tiny sensor (1/1.8"). It was also CCD, not CMOS. Its pictures still hold up to this day, in good light of course.

01-19-2022, 04:21 PM	#14
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,564	Sony R1 Rocks period ,this Camera does not time out.

01-21-2022, 01:34 PM	#15
VSTAR Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 390	Had one for a while…was actually my first real digital camera investment. What a lens! The small lcd screen was also unique because one could move it into different angles including looking straight down at the camera. Was not using it for a while and then last year decided to sell it with the dedicated Sony flash unit. Got a buyer…gone. DP had a detailed retro look at it a couple of years ago. Owning it made me ready for the K1…both are big in size.