Comments on: 5 Reasons Why My New Sony DSC-HX1 Camera Rocks!

By: Brian Wong

Brian Wong — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:26:47 +0000

There’s a small “Finder/LCD” button on the top left of the camera. You press that button to choose between Finder view or LCD view but not both.

By: jan

jan — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:07:17 +0000

I have a problem with my HX1. I cant see the scene i shooting with LCD and finder hole. Is this the problem wiht my camera or its because of some setting changes???
Reply please

By: Brian Wong

Brian Wong — Mon, 31 May 2010 02:27:12 +0000

Yes. Just import it to iPhoto or iMovie directly.

By: Jared

Jared — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:21:07 +0000

Please reply, so this camera is mac compatible?
I can film short movies with this and run them on imovie correct?

By: Amar

Amar — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:27:47 +0000

Hey Brian, it was so inspiring to read you post. I felt that we both are in same shoe, coz i went to buy a DSLR but since it is costly and also they do not have video take for Nikon D300 or SOny alpha, Canon 100D i was confused. I thought of taking Nikon P100 but then there was a strong fight between Sony HX1 and Nikon P100. finally I will go for Sony, yes…great. Thanks for your helpful review. SOny should really pay you…

By: Brian Wong

Brian Wong — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:07:16 +0000

A is for Aperture. The smaller the number the larger the opening giving you better focus on human subjects and creating a blurred background. Use a larger number for landscapes and scenery shots. The S is for shutter speed. Increase the shutter speed to capture fast moving things like sports or water droplets for example. If you don’t know what Aperture and Shutter Speed is, then just use the the green icon for full auto. That works well 90% of the time. Or use the SCN option to choose your shot type. All of this is in your manual.

By: dino lo

dino lo — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:17:35 +0000

how do you use the “A” mode and “S” mode?
when i switch it there, there are three sets of number below the screen for adjustment… like how do i capture a splash of water or something like a portrait shot where the backgrounds are slightly blurred…?

By: Deborah Thompson

Deborah Thompson — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:10:18 +0000

I bought this camera as a step-up from a point and shoot and absolutely LOVE IT! I too use a MAC and it works great. The photos are amazing, night shots are better than I have ever taken before, zoom ROCKS! And it is SO EASY to use! So far, no complaints–just trying to learn all the features! You did a GREAT job of explaining this. Thanks!

By: Brian Wong

Brian Wong — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:00:13 +0000

Works fine with a Mac. I bought a memory stick to USB adaptor and I use that to transfer photos and videos to iPhoto. It auto-detects and launches iPhoto just like it did with my Canon previously.

By: zeezo

zeezo — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:05:47 +0000

Am going to get mine soon your review helped me and convinced me more :)

But i have one question how is with a mac?
i mean when you connect it with your mac does iPhoto works with it? can i import my pictures, videos easily just like any digital camera?

Thank you.