Here are a few images that accurately reflect the abilities
of any given camera model. The images are altered only in
terms of size and sharpness after reduction and by the JPEG
compression used. Unless otherwise mentioned, assume that
any marbling or artifacts visible in the images are due to
the compression required to display them here. We feel however,
that they still faithfully represent the results we experienced.
STILL LIFE PHOTO
This subject is photographed in a room that has
a mix of fluorescent and incandescent light, but which is not
brightly lit. The camera's flash is used to add fill light.
The backdrop is 1.95 m (6.5 ft) from the camera.
The flash of the DSC-T1 is most effective when the lens is at the wide
angle setting which allows the biggest aperture to be used. Then, the flash
is able to throw enough light to cover up to 2m (6.5 ft) as long as there
is some ambient light.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f3.5
Exposure:
Program
Shutter
Speed:
1/40
Resolution:
2592 x 1944
Flash:
On
Quality:
Fine
ISO:
100
File Size:
2.12MB
Focal Length:
38 mm (35mm Eq.)
ZOOM PHOTO
The intent with this photo is to test the sharpness of the image
at the zoom's maximum setting, with the camera remaining at the
same distance as in the preceding photo.
Zoomed in, the aperture is effectively a bit smaller, and
the little flash of T1 needs to be set in the menu to its maximum
output. In addition, for
this shot, an exposure compensation of +0.7 EV was used to further
brighten the image.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f4.4
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/40
Resolution:
2592 x 1944
Flash:
On
Quality:
Fine
ISO:
100
File Size:
2 MB
Focal Length:
114 mm (35mm
Eq.)
As can be seen in the cropped sections
of the still life photos taken from the original images,
some noise can be discerned and the compression lessens the image
sharpness slightly.
MACRO PHOTO
Aperture: f2.5, shutter speed: 1/80
sec. TIFF format (22.9 MB)
The DSC-T1 provides 2 macro modes.
One is the standard mode, turned on by pressing the right arrow
control. That macro function provides a minimum focus distance
of 8 cm (3.12 in.) when the lens is set to the wide angle position,
and 25 cm (9.75 in.) at the telephoto setting.
The DSC-T1 also offers a Magnifying Glass Mode, effectively a Super
macro mode that sets the lens to its "sweet point" for macro
shots.
In that mode, the zoom is locked — although
the digital zoom can be used — and the camera can be brought
as close as 1cm (0.39 in.) from the subject. At that distance,
the T1 effectively captures a field of view measuring 1.7 cm
(0.663 in.) from one edge of the frame to the other horizontally.
Although this mode permits an impressive magnification, the T1
has no tripod mount which makes tricky to hold it steadily, and
making sure that a subject a mere 1 cm from the lens is correctly
lit can be difficult.
BUILDING PHOTO
This image is our outdoor test. The architecture
of the building, in particular the angled girders, immediately
show the presence of jaggies. The shadowed entrance can also
often reveal the quality of the exposure.
Outdoors, and even with the sun directly on its LCD monitor, the DSC-T1's
screen remains legible. Moreover, when there is plenty of light, the backlight
can be turned off, lessening the load on the battery.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f5.6
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/250
Resolution:
2592 x 1944
Flash:
Off
Quality:
Fine
ISO:
100
File Size:
1.99MB
Focal Length:
38 mm (35mm Eq.)
ZOOM PHOTO
At the maximum telephoto setting, the blue-green colour of the building
is consistent with the one in the wide angle shot; and the exposure is
quite accurate.
As with the wide angle shot, the compression tends to slightly lessen the
amount of detail captured by the lens, and the shadow areas — visible
behind the building's glass doors — show a bit of noise.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f4.4
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/160
Resolution:
2592 x 1944
Flash:
Off
Quality:
Fine
ISO:
100
File Size:
2.16MB
Focal Length:
114 mm (35mm
Eq.)
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