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Sony DSC-H1
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Review
of the Sony DSC-H1 Cyber-shot
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 is a camera aimed at enthusiastic amateurs, but at a price similar to a good quality "point and shoot." Importantly, it has a high megapixel count (5.1) and very high 12x optical zoom. It is compatible with conversion lenses, making it possible to extend the camera's capabilities. The LCD screen is an excellent size at 2.5 inches. The language options on the menu are English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian and Swedish. Movies can be recorded at 30 frames per second. The "Super Steady Shot" feature helps keep images extra sharp.
As you would expect from a camera aimed at enthusiasts there are a lot of manual options, including manual focus and manual white balance, but with all the automatic features as well. White balance options are Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash and One push. The range of scene selection modes covers Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Beach, High Speed Shutter and Candle.
The software included with the camera is Picture Package, PIXELA ImageMixer and USB Driver.
Features of the Sony DSC-H1 Cyber-shot include:
- 5.1 megapixels
- 12x optical zoom
- up to 48x Smart Zoom
- 24x digital zoom
- Super Steady Shot
- Large 2.5" LCD
- Macro 2cm
- Flexible Spot AF
- Real Imaging Processor
- Shutter Time Lag 0.3 sec, Shutter Release Lag 0.009 sec
- Stamina Battery Life (approx 290 shots by CIPA standard)
- Manual Focus
- Manual White Balance
- Rechargeable Batteries & Charger included
- Conversion Lens Compatible (Optional)
- MPEG VX Fine with Audio
- AF Illuminator
- Histogram Indication
- USB 2.0 High Speed Transfer
- Scene Selection Mode
- Dimensions: Width (mm) 107.8 Height (mm) 81.4 Depth (mm) 91.2
Included Accessories:
Features/specifications
can differ from country to country
Sony DSC-H1 Cyber-shot reviews
Average rating from 5 reviews: 
Reviewed by Don from England on 10th
Apr 2006
I own this and the Canon S2-IS so am in the excellent position of being
able to "without predjudice" compare the two. Canon and Sony both have
superb colour rendition-once you set up the camera away from the factory
presets.The Sony has by far the better quality screen as it is much
larger and clearer and has never, in my experience, been affected by
strong light--the Canon is terrible for that, just totally blanks out
in strong light. Sony has the live histogram, which in my mind all high
end cameras should have as it is an essential tool when using manual
mode=and what else would one use on such excellent cameras? Canon has
the brilliant swivel screen, whereas Sony's is fixed! mmmm he says if
I had to get rid of one, what do I choose as picture quality is about
even steven? A very difficult choice, but at the end of the day I suppose
I could possibly get by without the live histogram, and I really do
like the swivel screen on the Canon--that will of course have to be
your choice-unless you buy a camera for the pretty badge of course---I
would I suppose give the edge to Sony only because it is much much easier
to use and has a much better menu system, also I find I can use the
Sony easily with one hand, not so the Canon. I look foreward to the
new Sony DSC-H5.
Rating: 
Reviewed by sebasnoo from romania on
22nd Mar 2006
i've shot abot 5000 pics/photos and i am very pleased for this DSC.
in my opinion, if you want better results, definitely use a dSLR, even
if they are more expensive, they worth the money. for the price/quality
i say this camera is very good, for family pics, wildlife, sport pics
and as the review says generally for amateurs. it's great.
Rating:
Reviewed by riyu from K. S. A on
7th Jan 2006
very good
Rating:
Reviewed by ram from united states on
9th Dec 2005
God, this camera is a master piece. The 12x optical zoom is really amazing.
You can never believe that you can take such fantastic pictures. It
is not for amateurs as said, it makes u feel amateur photographer. A
new encouraging camera for beginners i say. I have not taken many pictures,
shot just 750 pics, and i was really very happy for my investment. And
the landscapes look more amazing than they are in real. The b/w and
sapient features along with 3:2 photos.. i cant' say how great the pics
look. And the large lcd screen, its awesome. But, in the night mode,
you must must have a tripod to shoot any image, for the shutter opens
for a longer period to let more light in.
Rating:
Reviewed by PAULO ALVES from BRASIL on
18th Nov 2005
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