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TripleFFF
01-01-2005, 05:48 PM
I just bought the sony T1 but never looked at the reviews for it, people are saying it produces horrible pictures in low light illumination and the flash isn't as strong as it should be. This is my first digital camera so i didn't know what to look for quality wise.

I got my T1 for the same price as the P100 ( canadian boxing day special )

should i keep it?

I did some research the 2 sony cameras listed above seem pretty good to me,i need your guys help in choosing which one or even staying with the T1 since i got an good deal on it

1) Looking for good flash and high good quality pictures ( indoor )
2) Weight is not really an issue for me, but yes i like the camera to be small
3) Tons of features to play around with
4) sharpness and a camera that takes good pics in low light conditions

Money is not an issue for me, so there can be open reccomendations
Your feedback is highly appreciated

poikkeus
01-02-2005, 12:57 AM
I passed on the T1 for a few reasons -- no optical viewfinder, poor low-light LCD perforance, and hefty price. But it's a good-looking camera that should produce images roughly equal to that of the W1.

Outdoor performance on the W1 is fine; I get consistently crisp, richly colored images in a variety of conditions. The variety of picture-taking modes allows some small flexibility, though the final differences can be subtle. Full size prints are detailed and rich.

The W1 has a sensational ability to see just about anything, even under darker conditions, and I've been kind of amazed at how far I can push it. It has three flash modes, plus several natural light modes that are sensitive to murkier scenes. Very dark scenes will requires a flash; the current one is fine up to 15 feet or so. You can purchase the W1 auxiliary flash for under a hundred bucks.

Even in complete darkness, the AF assist light sends a red beam to focus, and then you click to produce a clear flash picture.

Like the T1, the W1 has a large LCD screen; the W1's has nice contrast and color.

The W1 has a variety of features outlined in a 100 page booklet. Some have complained about "blur" and "soft images," but careful reading of the instructions will solve most problems. However, high-contrast glare may produce unsatisfactory shots -- much as they would for an SLR.

Negatives: the USB door is plastic, you'll need to buy a 256 or 512MB memory stick, and the camera doesn't come with a case.

TripleFFF
01-03-2005, 11:42 PM
Thats good information Poikkeus, i traded the T1 for the W1 for my sister as her birthday present......she really likes it, the big screen makes some people really happy with the good quality pics, thanx for the info once again