Sony Cyber-shot R1

The new combines a large 10.3 effective megapixel CMOS sensor and a high quality 24mm - 120mm (35mm) ZEISS Zoom lens. The unique 'short back focus design' of the Cyber-shot R1 also allows the last lens to be positioned immediately in front of the CMOS sensor, contributing to a reduction in chromatic aberration. On the Cyber-shot R1 this distance has been reduced to an astonishing 2.1mm. The flexibility of the lens design also means there is no need to change lenses to capture a specific shot. The fixed-lens design of the Cyber-shot R1 provides enhanced durability, reducing the risk of dust or foreign bodies scratching or damaging the sensor as a result of multiple lens changes. The inclusion of a large 2.0-inch "Over Head" free-angle LCD screen, facilitates a new approach to shooting with the Cyber-shot R1: it "allows users to shoot from horizontal or vertical levels, high or low angles or waist height, to maximize creativity." The new camera will ship in November and is expected to cost around $1000.

by MacNN Staff