The Innovative Sony R1

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I've been excited to get my hands on this camera for a long time. It took a little bit of luck, and a missing grip to get a great deal a few months ago and here we are.
The Sony R1 is an APS-C sensor camera from 2005. It was the first camera to use an APS-C sensor on a fixed lens camera. It also has an amazing tilty screen that sits on top of the camera. But best of all, the 24-120mm equivalent Carl Zeiss branded lens is fantastic. Overall, great camera, just good luck getting a good deal on one! They seem to be raising in price just like other cameras these days.
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@snappiness Жыл бұрын

Videos on the Sony F-828, F-717 and other old sony's: kzfaq.info/sun/PLqAV6q10bnbNV9qPzoWFgNcvTFfetggRw

@stevehageman6785 Жыл бұрын

I had a Sony R1 - It worked flawlessly. A great camera for Landscape. Finally upgraded to a Sony RX10 IV.

@Julsran Жыл бұрын

How do you like the RX10 IV?

@maxpayne2323 Жыл бұрын

I loved all the weird and unique camera desings of the early to mid 2000's. Everyone tried to push or redefine what a digital camera is and how it's supposed to look/work.

@WhoIsSerafin Жыл бұрын

I wanted that camera so bad then. I would disagree it was super popular for it’s time just considered very expensive. But that lens was considered super exceptional. People were screaming for a next generation.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

It's really a fantastic lens. I've been very impressed.

@martincox6547 Жыл бұрын

I had one about a year after its release, still have it and it is still working, just quite slow operation and dynamic range a little limited. Later smaller compact cameras caught up with using the CMOS image quality (higher ISO), plus video functions, which the Sony didn't do, it was a still camera only. The Sony business had just acquired Minolta around this time, so I know then there will never be a Sony R2. I waited and waited. The Sony TLR cameras were their key step into the bigger digital camera market to compete with Canon, Nikon and Pentax and so the R1 special design seemed to have then got forgotten about, although other bridge cameras used the smaller sensors. I was proud to be using a larger format sensor and loved the Carl Zeiss lens, especially the 24mm end. But I knew that Sony wasn't going to do anything more with the R range as their DSLR using the semi translucent mirrors was their profitable business. On the R1, the all in one design solved / avoided the issue of getting dust on the sensor too, as Olympus was the only one who was trying to address that during those early years. Now vibrating dust removal is part of most system cameras, back then it was a pain to most photographers (that cared).

@tytytut435 Жыл бұрын

there's a working one listed near me for $40, is it worth it?

@WhoIsSerafin Жыл бұрын

@Tyty Tut if everything works, I would say yes.

@parthsavyasachi9348 Жыл бұрын

If sony made this today with updated af and sensor, i will get one.

@wolfganglienbacher Жыл бұрын

image at 1:42 really reminds me back to how pictures looked in that time. Absolutely obliterated highlights and swamped shadows. Yet at the same time it was so cool not having to spend a fortune of time and money on film.

@murdockscott Жыл бұрын

I owned a 717, an 828, and also an R1. I love many of the images I captured with that line of cameras and I still have the 828 and the R1. I can’t bring myself to part with them.

@waltertorres6918 Жыл бұрын

My R1 is close to my heart. I take it out now and then and still marvel at the photos it takes.

@adimnyoutube Жыл бұрын

Я купил эту камеру почти случайно несколько месяцев назад за менее чем 50 долларов. Камера в очень хорошем состоянии, с ней вместе продавец отдал оригинальный чехол от Sony и карту памяти на 2 гигабайта. Я много снимал различных сюжетов на эту камеру - детей, природу, животных и снова увлёкся фотографией (раньше снимал только на смартфон и на пленку в детстве). Теперь у меня несколько старых камер, таких как Canon 5D Classic, Sony Nex 3 и несколько компактных. Но R1 для меня до сих пор особенная камера, спасибо, что сделал на неё обзор.

@raksh9 Жыл бұрын

Sony has long been a creative lead in the tech fields, and the R1 is a great example. I absolutely wanted one of these back in the day. I used to refer to it as the 'backpack camera' because it looked like it was carrying a little backpack. Eventually, I chose to go into the Canon DSLR system because of the limitations of a fixed lens camera, but this video reminded me of how much I wanted a Sony R1.

@cameralabs Жыл бұрын

Nice video, I remember testing it in 2005 and making it the first review on my cameralabs website, and one of my last I wrote for the traditional mags I was working for at the time. It was pretty notable in 2005 for being the first large sensor with Live View, something which wouldn't come to DSLRs until quite a bit later. It also sported 10MP at a time when most rival DSLRs only had 8 or even 6, which was quite a big deal. But even back then, I felt the noise and DR performance wasn't as good as I'd hoped for the sensor size. That said, I still adore the physical design and the promise of what the lens and sensor might have done, and managed to bag one for my collection a couple of years ago - still haven't got round to making a retro review of it for my vintage channel yet, as I'm doing the F series in order right now! Anyway, enjoying your videos and your take on these old cameras.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

So cool to hear that perspective from an original reviewer of the camera! How eclectic is your old camera collection? Are you focusing on certain lines or just cameras that interested you the most?

@cameralabs Жыл бұрын

@@snappiness I'm trying to get hold of the first versions in each key series between 1995 and 2005, and make videos about them on my Dino Bytes channel. For example, the Canon PowerShot G1, Nikon COOLPIX 900 or Sony F505. Once those are done I can supplement them with key favourites later in the series, for example I will do ALL the Sony F series cameras as I really enjoyed them all. It's funny, as I can also refer back to my original written magazine reviews from the 90's and early 2000's before my website and main KZfaq channel. I already have most of the cameras I need to complete my project, but I've only re-visited about ten of them.

@frstesiste7670 Жыл бұрын

I used a R1 for a while when it came out. Really innovative camera in many ways, but IMO it also suffered a bit by being first generation. While not slow in use when compared to many other fixed lens cameras at that time it couldn't really compete with dSLRs in handling speed - AF, turn on, buffer size and write speed to the cards and (really bad) - no video function which almost all fixed lens cameras had. Many waited for and hoped for a R2, but then Sony bought Minolta's camera division and put most of their efforts into the Alpha system cameras for a long time. They did make the RX10 though which IMO is a pretty good successor.

@skywalker165 Жыл бұрын

I used this camera for many years. In fact it was my first digital camera. The result was great, I still miss it today.

@cellphonehistorian1491 Жыл бұрын

The price of the R1 has now escalated to a range of $200 to even $300 from trustworthy sellers on eBay, a stark contrast from the previous range of $140 to $180 before your video aired. As a fellow collector, I find myself in an unanticipated race with popular KZfaqrs like yourself to secure a good deal. I got one just days before your video for $140. Your rapid exposure of these hidden gems has inadvertently impacted my collection process. Once, I could leisurely peruse eBay and other marketplaces for overlooked treasures. But with the increased attention, hunting for bargains has become significantly more challenging than it was a year ago. The problem lies with the scarcity of these vintage items. Even a small surge in attention can cause a lasting increase in price due to the limited supply. I rue the missed opportunity to purchase the Galaxy NX for $200 prior to your video, as it has now become prohibitively expensive. And I paid at least $150 more for collecting my Samsung ex1 and ex2f.

@GeraldGarcia Жыл бұрын

Might be forgotten for most but unforgettable for me. I bought this at launch price with money saved from my first office job. Sounds stupid but I wanted it so bad because it was so avant-garde compared to entry level dslrs of the day. (I upgraded to the R1 from an EOS 350D). Lot's of amazing (to me) photos I took with it. Even got the flash that was meant for the R1. I regret eventually selling it.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it served you well! It really is a fantastic camera.

@jartrain Жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you only review “classic” digital cameras. I grew up during the film to digital craze and it’s very nostalgic to watch your videos!

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

I'm glad, it's fun for me to share them :)

@ianmcdiarmid4563 Жыл бұрын

Superb camera for its day, raw files are very printable still; when mine broke (dropped🙁) was nicely in time for the next big thing in crop sensor: the Nex-7 Which I still have

@thissidetowardscreen4553 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and great camera review! Love these older cameras for what they can do and how well they perform in 2023! Always great content and thanks for sharing!

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

Thanks for always stopping by :)

@danielsen02 Жыл бұрын

This is such a fun review, love the photos you shot with it!

@rezzab Жыл бұрын

A great camera, I have two, the fact that you can look down at the screen on top of the camera is great.

@cameraexplorations 4 ай бұрын

Wow, I didn't know about this camera before! It's really interesting! Thanks for sharing the video!

@trevorsneath4665 Жыл бұрын

Not JUST a CZ but a T(star). This is there highest designation and is used for things like Hasselblads. It's a nice lens! As for the aperture, 4.8 is pretty good given a lot of zooms got to 5.6 and even more today go to 6.3 and smaller.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

That's a good point. And it does perform really well.

@yesteryearcameras Жыл бұрын

Awesome video of a great camera! I own mine since...2008(?). It was ahead of its time, I think Sony wanted to show, what's possible in that "new" digital era. The design is so special, innovative and unique. And the lens! Perfect range, sharp, manual focussing. Such a camera today, with FF-sensor and better displays...a dream! Thanks for your great review! Keep it up 👍🏻

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. A nice follow up to this camera would be really cool :)

@Ildskalli Жыл бұрын

Cool video. To be fair, the R1 *was* considered a big deal back in the day. As you say, the lackluster EVF, and also the ‘parsimonious’ speed of the camera were seen as big drawbacks, as well as its “no man’s land” pricing (too expensive for fixed lens, not premium enough to replace an actual DSLR) meant it didn’t destroy the entry-level DSLR market, and also meant that Sony would jump right into that category soon thereafter. But! Sales of the R1 were good, and it saw a whole line of spiritual successors in the RX10s. When the first one was launched, pretty much everyone immediately thought of the R1, and there was a big nostalgic moment for it. Nonetheless, it’s great that you covered one of the most momentous digital cameras. It’s amazing to think of how many things the R1 was a harbinger of (the CMOS supremacy, mirrorless operation, premiumization, the coalescence of the “weird” layouts of the early ‘00s into a more familiar style, the push for larger sensor sizes…)

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

It is funny how I'm just now discovering Sony. Of course others know about their cameras 🤣 They just weren't on my radar at all back then...

@parthsavyasachi9348 Жыл бұрын

You forgot dual memory slot. Btw dpreview put that dual memory slot in con list of their review. Dual slots became pro when canon and nikon started putting them in their cameras.

@Ildskalli Жыл бұрын

@@parthsavyasachi9348 It *was* pretty foolish of DPR to somehow twist it into a con, but on the other hand, the "dual" card slots don't behave as they do on pro bodies. They're an either/or affair, just like on high-end Olympus and Sony DSLRs before 2014. So, they're not as advantageous as they might seem.

@parthsavyasachi9348 Жыл бұрын

@@Ildskalli well no one provided at that point so this could be considered as extra memory. An extra memory can not be a con. If others provided and it was inferior then there might a point to dpr. Anyway dpr was quite anti sony back then. This changed when sony once didn't send them their one major release and some other site had review on first day of release. After that point in time dpr started to have positive bias towards sony. (I believe in the background they had "talk") Ps: dpr has negative bias againt pentax too. They still have it.

@Ildskalli Жыл бұрын

@@parthsavyasachi9348 I disagree. DPR just seem heavily focused on what's trending 'now', but have piss-poor accuracy predicting the future. Thus, when the Olympus E-510 introduced live view, Phil Askey infamously called it "a solution looking for a problem". When Nikon introduced HD video recording on the D90, they said "meh". And they haven't always missed the mark - when Olympus made the first high-end IBIS system on the E-M5, they were impressed and called out its significance. Despite all its inadequacies, they saw huge potential in the original A7. I don't think they're biased against any manufacturer. Maybe they're a bit biased in favor of Canon, although they've called out their cripple hammer multiple times too.

@jd-one.9468 Жыл бұрын

Really loving these retro digital camera reviews. I actually went and bought a Canon PowerShot Pro 1 after watching your review and I love it. Thank you, and keep up the great work. Greetings from Australia.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

The powershot pro 1 is fantastic, good choice. Great sensor/lens combination.

@robstammers7149 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my R1, I read a lot about this (now sort after) camera. I plunged in and bought one in mint condition. The R1 is intuitive to use, and of course "that lens". I also shoot an F828, which has the same lens as the R1. If like me you prefer using early digital cameras, then seriously consider buying the R1 or the F828, or both. For me the R1 takes the biscuit, I consider it a classic.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

I love my F828 as well :)

@koos48 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. I found one just this weekend. Good!

@DavidSdeLis Жыл бұрын

Yup! Amazing camera, incredible lens! It's really amazing to use despite the age, I am currently shooting with this one and my Pentax K-10d and it's really a great learning experience and really enjoyable. So much fun! 😀

@MichaelSeneschal Жыл бұрын

This camera came out when I started to get into photography. I never bought it, but have always admired this model specifically.

@EElgar1857 Жыл бұрын

The R1 was my first digital camera, now loaned to a friend, and I agree with everything you said. I took many beautiful photos with it, as you have done, but I got the "bug" to have a full-frame sensor camera that could take my old Nikon lenses, including a shift lens, which I missed during my time with the R1. The only problem I ever had with it was that, once in a while, the auto-focus would "miss" completely! And you know how poor the viewfinder is for manual focusing. I've always thought the EVF was the reason this camera didn't sell well. Great review! 😁

@kwahaus 6 ай бұрын

I have one and won't be selling it anytime soon. Although I have a few other, newer Sony cameras (including the 42 MPx Sony A7Rii) I still grab this for a low-stress walk-around outing, like a local car show.

@Razidurgh 6 ай бұрын

I still miss the best feature from R1: in MF mode you can press the Focus button, and you still get the advantage of AF, and when the one time AF done, you can recompose the image without any half pressed expo button. And for manual focusing you can read the actual focusing distance which was a real help in dark environments, when I got only only a Nikon SB24 flash.

@Julsran Жыл бұрын

I bought my Sony R1 in April 2006. Really like the camera, make great images. Actually shot several weddings with it. The only problems were after iso 400 the grain became a real issue and the auto focus was not very reliable. About 1/4 of the images would be slightly off focus, not good when shooting a wedding. However, when it worked, the images were beautiful. They have a smooth feel about them that I really liked. It's still sitting on my shelf next to me now and I will occasionally pick it up a play with it.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

That's a good point about the ISO I forgot to mention. It does degrade really quickly as it bumps up.

@classic.cameras Жыл бұрын

All the old SONY cameras I have, I have to say. They never stopped trying. This reason is why I had really no problem switching to Sony E mount from Canon.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

The more I try their older cameras, the closer I get to admitting they're an awesome camera company haha

@alonzooop Жыл бұрын

Finally you made a video on the R1!

@michaeltuffin8147 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your channel. I'm an older photog (55) who's been taking pictues since 1981. With so many yonuger people (and some older) on YT trying to convince people that newer always equals better, your videos are a breath of fresh air. I hate to see people spiral down the GAS rabbit hole due to gear envy. Dealt with that myself when I was still buying gear, which I don't anymore. I still have 6 working film bodies, 2 mirorless bodies, and 13 DSLRs that still work circa 2003-2020, not to mention, extremely expensive glass I pulled out off the shelf once or twice a year. You showcase some great old models here. I've never been a Sony or a Pentax shoouter (yeah, I knew all sensors lead back to sony) but my first dslr, the canon 300d, still functions today.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

Nice glass is a good investment, it ages well :) I am trying to get more realistic about my collection though too. What am I actually using verses what I am I just chasing because of GAS. It can be a real struggle!

@michaeltuffin8147 Жыл бұрын

@@snappiness GAS is definetely a problem that plagues us. And I have a very difficult time parting with any of my cameras, even though that have been shelved for ages.

@photobyTaps Жыл бұрын

Im so glad you got this one

@Hiah.l Жыл бұрын

Just like Samsung, some of Sony's inventions were way ahead of its time. Imagine this design re-launch around during the mirrorless boom period, like man I can even imagine this version of a FX3 version will be amazing

@Z_EOS Жыл бұрын

Nice video 😊 I has the Samsung 815 pro at that time. That some interesting camera to look back at also.

@JulioBomfim Жыл бұрын

It wasn't a hit before but it will be now - among vintage digital camera enthusiasts - thanks to your great review. Thanks!

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@tristan6509 Жыл бұрын

I love how digital cameras are considered vintage now lol

@parthsavyasachi9348 Жыл бұрын

It was quite popular back then too.

@powerlurker Жыл бұрын

and the lens is quite amazing its onpar with decent modern zoom lens today

@4mooncheese Жыл бұрын

The R1 is such a unique and fun camera to use. Got one of eBay around a month ago with 2 batteries, a CF and MS Pro Duo cards, Sony flash, carry cases and charge cable. Earlier than than that I almost purchased one with the camera and battery only for way more than what I actually paid. It is an absolute bargain if you play your cards right.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

Yes, search for a deal. Nice! It's a great camera.

@fthprodphoto-video5357 Жыл бұрын

Just picked up the camera for 70 bux after watching your video, I was intrigued and it might also be a fun camera for my kids. After playing with it a bit for a day, I tried portraits at full zoom and wide open, the bokeh separation is very nice for a bridge camera, jpeg colors are decent but it’s better to rework the raw files. There’s a certain lack of detail due the native noise and older cmos sensor. It’s possible to make the photos look sharper and less noisy by playing in lightroom, silkypix or any raw software. The simple interface and direct buttons are great foe quick access. The bokeh at 24mm 2.8 is nice too ! And the best feature is the medium-format-like top screen, it’s very convenient for framing low angles and kids. Great camera overall but it would have been perfect if it used a CCD sensor ;)

@MuhammadKharismawan Жыл бұрын

I like to think my RX10 is the last spiritual successor to sony of old (both Minolta and Axx model series) and even older this. It even have similar body design, same fixed lens limitation, but now with 24-600mm for limitless flexibility and a reliable evf and Autofocus.

@somephotovideos Жыл бұрын

Amazed at how many strange (but they kinda make sense) cameras came out in, what, the Golden Age of Digital Imaging? This camera is wild, and I love that it can mimic a TLR with that top down viewfinder. And too funny that Sony at this crazy articulating screen but with their mirrorless cameras of the last 5 or so years it took forever to get a fully articulable flip-out screen 🤣

@pipaul_ 7 ай бұрын

My favourite camera together with its huge wide/tele converter.

@daveinportland Жыл бұрын

One of the few Sony cameras I'd like to add to my collection.

@Minotauros5 10 ай бұрын

Big fan of Sony as well as Zeiss. What's not to like? Great review.

@rayspencer5025 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea the R1 had a swivel screen . I would have bought one.😊

@NewerSing Жыл бұрын

Had this camera, it hd everything I needed when I switched to digital in 2016

@syu9281 Жыл бұрын

My first Sony digital camera was the DSC-S70. it looked like my Instamatic 404. In other words, a rectangular box! Operations and button layout weren't great; but it had a Zeiss lens and took really beautiful pictures. So when the R1 came out, I upgraded. Both the DSC-70 and R1 were not cheap at my modest income; but I never regretted. I took many lovely pictures of my growing family with those 2 cameras. Sony cameras from that era produced such beautiful rendering. The colors were rich and and a 'sweetness' that I can't explain. I have not seen sweet colors like those from any other cameras. A few years ago, I bought a Sony A7. I didn't like the pictures. May be it was because I didn't get a Zeiss lens for it. In any case, I found the colors dull and so I sold it. However, I still have and cherish my DSC-S70 and R1. I still take them out occasionally to look at them. They are both wonderful machines and have preserved so many wonderful memories through so many special occasions. They are like my family and I will never sell them.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

What a delightful block of a camera! I have an S85 I've been meaning to shoot more with. I have just tested it, and then other projects have come up. Came in a neglected box of dusty cameras.

@syu9281 Жыл бұрын

@@snappiness A beautiful little box indeed. I forgot to mention. My father has a DSC-V3. Another box that has a Zeiss lens. It takes absolutely beautiful picture. Also forgot to mention, I love your videos! They are full of useful information but fun to watch at the same time. Thank you so much for making them.

@luckyfuzz1478 10 ай бұрын

Just sold my old R1 a few months ago. Was very happy with it back then! But sensors technology has taken a leap forward. The RX10 IV 1" sensor gives superior results to the R1's APS-C. I only miss the large bokeh, and ergonomy though. The R1 was very smooth, comfortable. The RX10 is blocky, sharp, too many settings, but still great.

@parthsavyasachi9348 Жыл бұрын

R1 is my favourite camera because i can shoot waist level. Still use it and still working.

@barret8 Жыл бұрын

nice video, well done! (you might think about using focus lock next time to avoid focus breathing/hunting)

@rzilla92 Жыл бұрын

Still have this bad boi in working condition. The Tilty flippy screen was super useful despite being lowres back then.

@antoniodesiderio1984 Жыл бұрын

Yes dude! I was waiting for this video. I totally agree with you. This is a great camera and that lens alone is worth the small investment it takes to buy one today. I bought one 3 years ago, and I never get tired of using it. P.S. I recently added a Sony Cyber-shoot DSC-S85 to my collection. I highly recommend it. 😉😉

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

I will check it out! :D

@antoniodesiderio1984 Жыл бұрын

@@snappiness good 😁

@grantyale Жыл бұрын

I had it. It's a wonderful design but 9 years ahead of technology. One super power was its leaf shutter that allowed for much higher flash sync speeds thus suppressing ambient light with a small flash strobe. Sony's CMOS had a higher noise floor and smaller full well capacity than Canon's back then and this made shooting in low light challenging not only for image quality but autofocus. The linear motor AF drive was fast and accurate but often had to slow down to wait for the image sensor to gather enough noisy blurry frames to see any contrast. Imagine what a remake can do with even just an A6000's image sensor and phase detection AF. The grip was deep and secure. My nose wouldn't smudge the screen. And of course the lens was wonderful.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

The nose not rubbing the screen is so funny! I wouldn't have even thought of that of a plus but that's true. Some room for the Bose to breathe :)

@impulsiveartsmedia Жыл бұрын

The Sony R1 was my first digital Camera. I ordered it online and I paid about 600,- EUR. I was so happy and proud to use it for a few years.😊 I bought the Sony R1 in 2005 and used it for 4 years. Now, I am looking for the Sony R1 in Ebay 😅

@edc5338 Жыл бұрын

I still have the Sony Cybershot R1 10.3 MP camera! Another great camera is the pocket-size Sony S95. Compact and is loaded with features.

@angelisone 7 ай бұрын

I have got two of this model from ATG. ATG DSC-R1 IR and ATG DSC-R1 UV, both are very rare. The optics are ATG/Ziess lenses, before it becomes Japan Zeiss.

@ReinoldFZ Жыл бұрын

One of the best cameras ever, it makes you forget you are using a digital camera and you can even use it in the dark. Many of my best photos were taken with it and I used it until it got stolen. I didn't purchase another model though as to use it at its best I had to use a backpack with a tripod. As I don't like DSLRs and I prefer cameras with fixed lenses and big sensors I decided for a Fujifilm X100S as a good compromise for the lack of zoom. But if I had wanted the same zoom and focus blur capabilities I had gotten instead a Canon G5 X mark II, which surely hasn't such a superb optically corrected lens as the Carl Zeiss, and the shooting experience isn't as pure, but I could do the same images while not needing a backpack to get the most of it. The Canon has "just" a one inch sensor but technology has advanced so much that the DNGs from my Samsung S20 FE cellphone are comparable in dynamic range and detail to the raw photos from my Sony R1. But I miss the experience, makes me think I could only get it from medium format film cameras.

@bogdanalexandruburca3579 Жыл бұрын

That's actually a very cool camera 😊

@undeterminedchannel Жыл бұрын

That Grumman E-2 Hawkeye comparison picture at 3:23 really surprised me.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

That's what I think of when I see the profile of this camera lol

@garethwilliams976 Жыл бұрын

Got mine in 2005 pre-ordered to replace my 828. Still have it and occasionally use it. You give a good review stressing both its strengths and weaknesses. For its time it was a really fine option but now seems desperately slow with poor high ISO performance, slow write speeds and a truly awful EVF. Great build quality though. You could extend the range of the camera with lens attachments (very expensive - did Sony actually sell any?) and of course close up lenses. Batteries were not cheap and although I bought a charger most owners charged in camera. Great camera for a vintage all in one ( though my RX 100 gives markedly superior results and is a tiny miracle In real use it is a pain compared to my DSLR s - and the R1)

@cannalbant5036 Жыл бұрын

legendary camera i still use it in 2023

@TR6Telos 11 ай бұрын

It produces stunning images, but it is slow. I have landscape 20x30 prints that I think are as good as it gets. Low iso is a must ,It was so good I got 2 second hand, not used for sometime as its BIG. The lens will cover 95 percent of most peoples need. I got the add on tele lens as well but never used it! As now have many cameras Fuji Sony Canon Olympus, if they all went I would be happy with this camera for landscape its that good.

@jarjik9295 Жыл бұрын

I believe Leica X1 uses similar sensor, I had both and RAW files felt surprisingly alike

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

It could be very much similar. The Leica was a bit later and higher megapixels, but would be close. I've still yet to try a Leica :)

@granthopper4132 4 ай бұрын

Great video, as always, I have a F828, worth upgrading?

@sophustranquillitastv4468 4 ай бұрын

Still have one but I didn't shoot with it many years now. Really like it when I first got one but the rubber grip already start to fall off back then and it make shooting with it really uncomfortable and I can't find its replacement.

@musashi_kun Жыл бұрын

Never heard of it, and now I want one! 🤣

@Aman_Mondal Жыл бұрын

That camera's ergonomics looks better than 90% of Sony cameras that are being released right now

@marcp.1752 9 ай бұрын

Back into Fall 2005, i wanted 2 things 1) R1 2) 5D. I bought my R1 into feb. 2006, and the 5D into Summer 2006. FYI, with ETTR, one could use even ISO 3200. But as an advice, i'd ordinary never go beyond ISO 400. ISO 160-400 is fine. The lens is great, the EVF is 2005 standard, but the 24-120/2.8-4.8 T* Zeiss Lens excels for landscape, architecture & objects. I use my R1 for architecture, landscape and statues work ever since then. Be sure to update the Firmware to 2.0 in order to avoid hotpixels into specific situations. Sadly, over the ages, during mist & winter shots, my R1 developed glas funghi, so i replaced it with another copy. 10 MP is plenty of MP. AF is fast enough for still photography. I rarely crop, 95% never.

@safemode8598 Жыл бұрын

If I can't change the lens, I'm not interested, buying old cameras and using all my older lenses is the best part of this hobby.

@edwardalexander9486 Жыл бұрын

...nice plug for Kyle!

@andyamos8594 Жыл бұрын

The Olympus E-10 was what got me dreaming of owning a hefty all in one digital camera, but that was 2001 ish. I ultimately got my hands on a Panasonic FZ1 which had the amaizing lens that maintained F2.8 all the way through zooming but it was slow at everything yet could give stunning close ups. By 2005 DSLR models were being knocked out by everybody and I took the plunge on a Pentax ist DS mainly because, as you concluded, electronic viewfinders just weren't very good back then, and the Pentax was relatively cheap, and accepted old lenses, and was first to use the all new SD cards! Shame it was a bit too plastic.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

I only recently sold my Pentax *ist DL. I found one for $20 a few years back. Great camera. Not a ton of features, but a nice sensor and using the old lenses was nice. I do still have my K10D though. That's a bit nicer of a old-dslr setup :)

@andyamos8594 Жыл бұрын

@@snappiness I actually gave mine to a friend then swapped it back 10 years later only to sell it on again! It was nice, but, I came to realise every Pentax that came later was nicer,haha!!!

@forgottenamericana Жыл бұрын

I had this camera in 2005.....not bad for the time

@productguru8323 Жыл бұрын

Hey, great video! What is the cool twin-reflex camera on the right? Is it any good?

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

That is a Seagull and we are about to find out :) Going to run my first roll of film through it. :)

@ericj.w.ruijssenaars3421 Жыл бұрын

I have the same Seagull TLR 😊

@donflamingo795 Жыл бұрын

Imagine modern Sony camera with this design, but with modern spec and E mount system. If they could make a one off camera with this design for modern audience, good specs, I think people would be fighting for it and maybe if proven to be popular, Sony will make more of this design.

@Blackmind0 Жыл бұрын

..yes, i know, i had a f-828 and i loved this cam but the r1 was top notch...i prefered it over the canon 300D 🙂

@johnspathopoulos1432 Жыл бұрын

I still have this camera and I - mostly - used it for landscape photography in my journeys. It is not so good in low light. It seems I cannot leave bridge cameras. I use now a Nikon Coolpix P1000.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

I just looked that camera up. 3000mm equivalent zoom! That's quite the package!

@johnspathopoulos1432 Жыл бұрын

@@snappiness yeah,that was the main reason I took it,despite the fact it has a smaller sensor than the R1. It changes your perspective. I used to shoot wide,now I'm scanning the surrounding to find something noticeable. But never gave up landscape or street photography. It's just narrower now at the wide end :) . I bought a spare battery to maintain the R1 at service. Sometimes,when I want to capture vast,beautiful landscapes I prefer the R1. I like the simplicity of that camera as well. You can do a lot of things quickly,without a lot of thinking. As you mentioned,the ergonomics are top class.

@TheHeartless917 Жыл бұрын

pls do a portrait session with this camera.

@michaeltuffin8147 Жыл бұрын

This camera replicates the mf waist level finder experience.

@StuartTrenholmArt Жыл бұрын

It made me think of it not sure why but I feel like you would enjoy the p1000

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

That's a crazy zoom range! :O

@JABloch Жыл бұрын

oh man, I miss my R1. Loved it at the time but eventually switched to a nikon d40 DSLR which had way better auto focus but was a downgrade in every way else. Ahead of it's time for sure.

@dolgacox Жыл бұрын

i wish i had the money to buy cool cameras like you :))))

@Ichijoe2112 Жыл бұрын

Somehow doubt he paid much for this, Zeis Lens or no. Fleabay could be one place to look. But, it shouldn't be the only place. I guess I'm fortunate enough to live in a place where we have a Small Ads website, which was ran by Fleabay of all people, seeing as you could see your tat, and not have to deal with all the typical eBay BS. It's not a wonder everyone in my area jumped ship. eBay recently sold that site off. But it still exists and is going stronger then ever. I used it to pick up a 5D mkII (fully working), with less than 25k actuations on it. For less than 300€ so it's quite possible. Would also recommend for Lenses.

@GeorgeHolden Жыл бұрын

Man I didn't know most of these!

@SamsonCBLau Жыл бұрын

This is my first sony camera❤

@yatanphoto Жыл бұрын

Still have the 717 in my dry cabinet.

@WetDoggo Жыл бұрын

Having the flash on the grip also aids in weight distribution, you can technically completely one hand this beast

@karloveliki5373 Жыл бұрын

Suggest you pump up the voice recording in the final mix next time - this video was pretty quiet😬

@mariuszsobolewski6713 Жыл бұрын

I still have one, but can't use it because it stopped recognizing CF cards.

@arifRahman-hb1gz Ай бұрын

where is it to buy it . and give me the link please

@bbuysal Жыл бұрын

The rubber grip on this camera doesn't age well. I own a copy, and I had to super glue the grip to the body before it came off. The lens is good but I don't like the quality of the bokeh at shots taken at regular distance like for portraits. An equivalent interchangeble lens would be the Sony 16-80mm Zeiss (A mount) lens which is also very sharp. Thanks for the video.

@WetDoggo Жыл бұрын

I bought 2 of them and converted one into fullspectrum

@ilarioforcherio 3 ай бұрын

This camera has an infrared control like the DSC f828?

@snappiness 3 ай бұрын

It does not :(

@petervalk9997 3 ай бұрын

Hey i got this camera, see you lost the rubber handgrip, mine is coming loose too

@Ichijoe2112 Жыл бұрын

Someone remind me when Konica Minilta sold their Camera division off to S0NY again? Cause this Camera is giving me real K-M Dimage Z vibes. Sans the better construction, and the non K-M mount Hotshoe this could have easily been designd by them. (i.e. K-M).

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

It was shortly after this, but I do see what you're talking about. They had the sort of rounded body look with the skinny semi separated grip.

@luzr6613 Жыл бұрын

Off topic - but if snappiness is wanting an HLD-3 for the E-300, there's one up on an auction site here with a starting bid of NZ $40... about 25 US. Let me know and I'll link ya.

@NGabunchanumbers Жыл бұрын

3:23 what's with the AWACS plane?

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

Every time I look at the R1 with the screen on top setup, that's what it reminds me of 😆

@rogerb5615 Жыл бұрын

You, sir, are wearing a fine shirt in this video! If you're going down the one-off Sony designs path, please consider a review of the DSC-QX30.

@snappiness Жыл бұрын

That would be a fun one to review :)

@Ichijoe2112 Жыл бұрын

Was this a S0NY design though? I don't think so. At least not wholely. I for one see Konica Minilta's Dimage Z series fingerprints all over it. Granted it's a heavily fingerprinted goldbar compared to the actual Dimage Z line, at the time. But, that design is unmistakable.

@MyChevySonic Жыл бұрын

Some Sony engineers: Let's make the whole lens rotate for awkward angle shots! Some other Sony engineers: Why don't we just articulate the screen? *Gets thrown out window