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Old 22nd October 2005   #1
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Default Test drive the Sony R1 at Suntec

Not bad...not bad...slightly bulky.
Some images to share...
http://www.pbase.com/u797832/october_2005
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Old 22nd October 2005   #2
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Default Re: Test drive the Sony R1 at Suntec

tis Sony reminds me of Olympus E10 & E20.
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Old 23rd October 2005   #3
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Any idea on the pricing and availability?
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Old 23rd October 2005   #4
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Default Re: Test drive the Sony R1 at Suntec

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Any idea on the pricing and availability?
$1699 pre sales promotion

+ 512 memory stick
+ Sony tripod

available mid november

The staff there are more than willing to share with you the camera.
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Old 24th October 2005   #5
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Had a go at it ... pretty good. Nice balance ... AF is faster than the F828 that I used to have. tink I have to check my bank acct. again
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Old 24th October 2005   #6
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its open to public?
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Old 24th October 2005   #7
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$1699 MSRP (street price should be less) brings it head to head against many DSLRs.

With a limited zoom + expensive Sony accessories (e.g. Memory Stick, lens adaptors, etc) + non-interchangeable lens, I think it'll be a tough sell. We can probably expect the price to tumble shortly after the launch... .

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Old 24th October 2005   #8
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Originally Posted by munwei
$1699 MSRP (street price should be less) brings it head to head against many DSLRs.

With a limited zoom + expensive Sony accessories (e.g. Memory Stick, lens adaptors, etc) + non-interchangeable lens, I think it'll be a tough sell. We can probably expect the price to tumble shortly after the launch... .

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maybe they should start to implement trade-in offer for sony supporters... den i can trade in a F828 for this... hehehe... top up 200...
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Old 24th October 2005   #9
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Default Re: Test drive the Sony R1 at Suntec

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maybe they should start to implement trade-in offer for sony supporters... den i can trade in a F828 for this... hehehe... top up 200...
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Old 24th October 2005   #10
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Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt
maybe they should start to implement trade-in offer for sony supporters... den i can trade in a F828 for this... hehehe... top up 200...
Nope... I'd rather keep F828. I've already sum up my thoughts here.

Still, R1 presents a technological marvel that would pave way for future enhancements to the Rx series.
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Old 28th October 2005   #11
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Originally Posted by munwei
$1699 MSRP (street price should be less) brings it head to head against many DSLRs.

With a limited zoom + expensive Sony accessories (e.g. Memory Stick, lens adaptors, etc) + non-interchangeable lens, I think it'll be a tough sell. We can probably expect the price to tumble shortly after the launch... .

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No CF as usual?
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Old 7th November 2005   #12
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Default Re: Test drive the Sony R1 at Suntec

So it's not out yet? I think i want to give up my entry level dSLR for this one...
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Old 7th November 2005   #13
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Originally Posted by dnd8008
No CF as usual?
got CF slot.

heard prices will still remain at S$1699 for the next few months. hrmm~
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Old 8th November 2005   #14
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Is it even out yet?
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Old 9th November 2005   #15
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Default Re: Test drive the Sony R1 at Suntec

I saw from an American web page it says on sale on 5th of Dec.
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Old 12th November 2005   #16
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I saw the R1 on sale already.... S$1395 before GST.
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I saw the R1 on sale already.... S$1395 before GST.
Where may i ask?
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