Sony DSC-M1 Samples

[indoinside]

CyberShotNut wrote:

Any camera using the small NP-FT1 battery has an extremely small flash with terrible indoor performance unless you're within 4-5 feet of the subject. I've tried the T1 and L1 with the same results.

I noticed the Sony NP-FT1 is 3.6volts and 680mAh. I just purchased a Maxell equivalent (dc3636) atCircuit City for $30. after rebate. It states 3.7 volts and 710mAh.

Besides longer batt life, will i getastronger flash?

[frankpalmer]

fpalmer wrote:

A few other observations...

Video playback has a distinctive "whine". Not loud, but still noticeable. Probably would not be factor in louder environments. Also, I can hear a change in pitch while zooming. I've noticed this on other M1's as well, so apparently, it's the nature of this machine. Also, I don't care for the little door/cover to the connector. I don't think this is really necessary and looksvery flimsy to me.And, I'd like to see a direct a/v output on the camera itself. That docking station has to be with you every time youwant to output to a TV.

Frank

Update...looks like there is a cable available just for that purpose. Sonyhas several dedicated cables that are used for camera to computer USB and camera to TV. This enables using the M1 without the dock.

[CVonV]

fpalmer wrote:

A few other observations...

Video playback has a distinctive "whine". Not loud, but still noticeable. Probably would not be factor in louder environments. Also, I can hear a change in pitch while zooming. I've noticed this on other M1's as well, so apparently, it's the nature of this machine.

as I said in my above post.

the zoom sound is the mechanical noise.