Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 reviewed
If you've been waiting to see whether Sony's 10-megapixel, $1,000 DSC-R1 would emerge as a competitor for DSLRs, well, you can stop waiting. PC Magazine has reviewed the high-end EVF, and has declared it to be only fair. Sure, the reviewer liked the camera's 5x Zeiss zoom lens, flip up LCD display, and "excellent" image quality. But these pros were overshadowed by such complaints as bulkiness, lack of anti-shake tech, and lack of video functions. In the end, the review concludes that the R1 might appeal to customers with lots of cash, an unwillingness to change lenses, and a distaste for viewfinder framing. For others looking for a camera in this price range, PC Mag recommends going the DSLR route, where you can even get a multi-lens kit for less than Sony's charging for the R1.
