The Innovative Sony R1

[@snappiness]

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

[@wolfganglienbacher]

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.

[@stevehageman6785]

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

[@Julsran]

How do you like the RX10 IV?

[@maxpayne2323]

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]

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]

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

[@martincox6547]

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]

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

[@WhoIsSerafin]

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

[@parthsavyasachi9348]

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

[@adimnyoutube]

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.

[@cameralabs]

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]

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]

@@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 KZbin channel. I already have most of the cameras I need to complete my project, but I've only re-visited about ten of them.

[@murdockscott]

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]

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

[@cellphonehistorian1491]

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 KZbinrs 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.

[@raksh9]

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.

[@PhotographerPhilosophy]

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]

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

[@skywalker165]

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

[@frstesiste7670]

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.

[@thissidetowardscreen4553]

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]

Thanks for always stopping by :)

[@michaeltuffin8147]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@rezzab]

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

[@GeraldGarcia]

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]

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

[@kwahaus]

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.

[@ianmcdiarmid4563]

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

[@danielsen02]

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

[@Razidurgh]

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.

[@Hiah.l]

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

[@trevorsneath4665]

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]

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

[@Julsran]

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]

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

[@lukenatewilson989]

Wow, those photos out in nature looks gorgeous.

[@robstammers7149]

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]

I love my F828 as well :)

[@marcp.1752]

FYI, the F828 - 28-200/F2-2.4 lens, the R1 - 24-120/2.8-4.8 lens, and the former is 2/3", 8.8x6.6mm Sensor", R1 x1.7 cropfactor APS-C (21.5x14.4mm Sensor size). Not the same lens, for real. Had the F828, own the R1 since Feb 2006.

[@robstammers7149]

Oops, thanks for there up, I think I was referring to the lens brand, but thanks anyway. Regards Rob.

[@jd-one.9468]

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]

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

[@Ildskalli]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@JulioBomfim]

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

[@snappiness]

Thanks for watching.

[@tristan6509]

I love how digital cameras are considered vintage now lol

[@parthsavyasachi9348]

It was quite popular back then too.

[@classic.cameras]

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]

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

[@MichaelSeneschal]

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

[@4mooncheese]

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]

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

[@EElgar1857]

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! 😁

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

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 ;)

[@cannalbant5036]

legendary camera i still use it in 2023

[@yesteryearcameras]

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]

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

[@syu9281]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@daveinportland]

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

[@luckyfuzz1478]

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.

[@cameraexplorations]

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

[@pipaul_]

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

[@somephotovideos]

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 🤣

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

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.

[@DavidSdeLis]

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! 😀

[@photobyTaps]

Im so glad you got this one

[@angelisone]

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.

[@rzilla92]

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

[@powerlurker]

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

[@parthsavyasachi9348]

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

[@rayspencer5025]

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

[@alonzooop]

Finally you made a video on the R1!

[@grantyale]

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]

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]

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 😅

[@safemode8598]

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.

[@GreenituIjo]

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

[@snappiness]

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

[@NewerSing]

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

[@Aman_Mondal]

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

[@antoniodesiderio1984]

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]

I will check it out! :D

[@antoniodesiderio1984]

@@snappiness good 😁

[@christill]

It’s pretty cool to see something different. But at the same time, I think the novelty would wear off and you’d just want to go back to the established ergonomics we have today that have evolved for a reason. Glad I didn’t use an EVF until recently. I decided to bite the bullet and get an OM System OM-1 to replace my 12 year old SLR. It’s been a few weeks and the EVF is still giving me some motion sickness. So maybe that will remain the case indefinitely. Hopefully not, but I do think there is an issue with EVFs. Maybe only for 5% of us or something, but still there and ignored.

[@koos48]

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

[@edc5338]

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.

[@disraelidemon]

Another factor that would have worked against the R1 were photography enthusiasts like me, who had a collection of lenses from their film-shooting days and were using digicams as a stopgap till an affordable DSLR came along. I'd been a Nikon shooter, so I kept an eye on the D50 when it was launched in 2005 and by the next year I could pick one up, body-only, for £360 ($500?). I had to buy a Sigma 10-20mm zoom to give me real wide-angle options, but the total cost was still no more than an R1 while breathing new life into my old glass.

[@Z_EOS]

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

[@Minotauros5]

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

[@godsinbox]

these random sausage cameras make me wonder why we dont have round sensors? I want flexible cropping from square to landscape and portrait. I am not alone.

[@marcp.1752]

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.

[@jarjik9295]

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

[@snappiness]

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 :)

[@michaeltuffin8147]

This camera replicates the mf waist level finder experience.

[@dubajja]

1:54 How can you bend your thum like this?

[@snappiness]

It's nicknamed hitch hikers thumb, and I'm lucky enough to be born with it I guess xD

[@sophustranquillitastv4468]

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.

[@TR6Telos]

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.

[@donflamingo795]

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.

[@barret8]

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

[@WetDoggo]

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

[@bogdanalexandruburca3579]

That's actually a very cool camera 😊

[@neilrobinson5115]

Still got mine in mint condition,I have the F828 too,great cameras,I’d never part with them,never

[@snappiness]

They are really cool. I ended up selling this R1 but keeping the F828. I just love the F828 so much.

[@neilrobinson5115]

@@snappiness oh,I’ve got the F-717 and 707,and a few of the H series,canon eos 300D I picked up for a good price,I bought a 4000D new and a second hand 400D,a Nikon 5000D and quite a few Nikon coolpix and Sony compacts,I have a few camcorders too,my favourite gadget is a pair of Sony dev-5 recording binoculars.

[@edwardalexander9486]

...nice plug for Kyle!

[@productguru8323]

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

[@snappiness]

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

[@johnspathopoulos1432]

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]

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

[@johnspathopoulos1432]

@@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.

[@imxg]

reminds me a lot of medium format digital cameras like the mamiya 645afd with its somewhat separated grip and the waist-level finder

[@snappiness]

The body does have that separated grip look. It's a very interesting design.

[@Ichijoe2112]

Almost a shame this wasn't. Then again we wouldn't be here if it was. Seeing as these Medium Format Cameras tipicly went for, and are probably still going for the price of a small home, out in the hills somewhere.

[@Ichijoe2112]

​@@snappiness Do we tell him about the Konica Minilta Dimage Z? Cause we are definitely talking about a K-M design here.

[@andyamos8594]

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]

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]

@@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!!!

[@granthopper4132]

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

[@TheHeartless917]

pls do a portrait session with this camera.

[@thevoidedwarranty]

It's funny how you called it " a very compact package "

[@yatanphoto]

Still have the 717 in my dry cabinet.

[@NGabunchanumbers]

3:23 what's with the AWACS plane?

[@snappiness]

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

[@LensForgotten]

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

[@garethwilliams976]

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)

[@Neul-t3q]

For start it is a good camera? Because my mom has this or I should buy a new one

[@WalfredoCirne]

Excellent review! Thanks!! But I think it failed commercially for a different reason. Ignorance! Most people who buy a DSLR stick to the kit lens. They never get a second lens. For these people, the R1 was both cheaper and better. But people didn't know it. People went to the store expecting a DSLR. The R1 was physically different and was not really considered. Not knowing better, folka went with what they expected to get: a DSLR.

[@schegges]

1:53 How can you bend your thumb like that?

[@snappiness]

It's nicknamed "hitchhikers thumb" and some people just have extremely flexible thumbs 🤷

[@ilarioforcherio]

This camera has an infrared control like the DSC f828?

[@snappiness]

It does not :(

[@SamsonCBLau]

This is my first sony camera❤

[@musashi_kun]

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

[@Blackmind0]

..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 🙂

[@JABloch]

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.

[@mariuszsobolewski6713]

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

[@RickandMortyshortclips]

I have the R1 and wanted to know if you can use it as a webcam. Is that possible?

[@angelisone]

Nope, not possible. But you can hook cable from camera to TV, tape recorder (cellphone), mixer/editor software.

[@karloveliki5373]

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

[@arifRahman-hb1gz]

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