Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-V1 Digital Camera

Pros: More than a typical point-and-shoot camera, 5 MegaPixels, many manual controls.

Cons: Fairly expensive; slightly heavier and bulkier than some compact digital cameras.

Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 is a fully-loaded, fun-to-use digital camera. It would make a great gift for the person who always wants the latest technology.

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Pros: FAST, SHARP, manual shutter and aperture settings external flash connector hotshoe

Cons: Short Battery life, expensive compared to the DSC-P92

Bottom Line: If you need professional features with a small and fast camera, this is the camera for you. If you need a fast camera only read about a better alternative.

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Pros: Extras galore, Carl Zeiss lens, no problems in bad lighting, novice friendly

Cons: Position of flash, battery life, memory stick costs, heavier/chunkier than other Sony compacts

Bottom Line: I looked at a few cameras and chose this one due to extras, photo quality, Carl Zeiss lens, Quality of shots in dark places, point and click compatible

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Pros: Good images, nice styling, menus easy to navigate, manual features

Cons: Battery life, No black and white setting, Memory Stick price

Bottom Line: Great Hi-res pictures. Good camera for point and shoot photographer who wants to try manual settings occasionally.

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Pros: Size, style, nightshot, fully featured.

Cons: Easily confused white balance, small flash, fixed LCD.

Bottom Line: Excellent value, highly recommended for amateurs who want to learn and enthusiasts alike.

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Pros: Great pictures, Compact, 4X Carl Zeiss lens, Laser focus light

Cons: Uses more expensive memory stick pro; average battery life

Bottom Line: A great value! Pictures are sensational; easy to use, expendable, quick operation, high quality 4X lens

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Pros: Size, image quality, features (including some mostly useless ones), excellent lens, price, solid build.

Cons: Size, terrible battery life, bad flash location, no solid camera hold.

Bottom Line: Excellent features in a reasonably sized package and a very reasonable price. Exceptional images from an exceptional Carls Zeiss lens.

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Pros: Beautiful image quality, fast, hot shoe, build

Cons: hand grip, battery, built-in flash location

Bottom Line: Excellent all around camera for novice and experienced users. Be sure test it for your self if you can forgive its weaknesses

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Pros: Carl Zeiss Lens, Voice Tags, Hologram AE

Cons: Battery Life Questionable, Limited Digital Zoom

Bottom Line: To sum up, a very nice camera for nice pictures. Great Intermediate/Professional camera!

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Pros: Small, nice pictures, easy to use, speedy at taking regular pictures

Cons: flash recharge time, power up and down time only 4X zoom

Bottom Line: Tough, small, easy to use, great picture quality, just a few small things to improve for next year. If you buy it, you will not be sorry.

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