Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

Advantages: In my opionion, the camera is Fool Proof
Disadvantages: Makes people belive you are more of an expert than you are.

SONY CYBER-SHOT DIGITAL STILL CAMERA ************************************************** Where do I begin? ********************* Perhaps with the reason for wanting this little baby would be the best place to start. Reason 1 ************ My dad is getting married in June of this year, and what must be either a natural eye for taking good pictures, a good digital camera, also Sony cyber shot, or combined with dad being to tight to pay for a ...
...Kays catalogue were offering my Sony DSC-H1 at £459.99. Argos were selling the exact item at £399.99. So the answer here was simple, He bought my baby from Argos, £399.99 To my disappointment *********************** cableservelimited., techstore and mediaatlantic are all offering these for a lower price of between £305.76 & £321.39. although I know my store and am happy that I have somewhere I trust to go back to if anything goes wrong. MY ... Read review

Advantages: High zoom, excellent macro facility, lightweight, quality lens.
Disadvantages: Very hard to get the memory stick out of the camera.

...The sheer quality of the SONY DSC-H1 means that there is no need for you to spend so much money on a digital SLR. It is, inevitably, a revolutionary breakthrough in camera designs and there can be no doubt in saying that it is a powerful and special camera. It has a high zoom of 12×; and a high-end lens. It even has one of the best macro (close-up) facilities that I have ever come across in all the cameras that I have had. The camera has a great ...
...this fantastic camera can go as close to a subject as 2cm, which I have found is especially good for photographing subjects such as flowers; parts/sections of flowers and their petals; it is also good for photographing insects up close. The macro facility on this camera has always brought me clear, crisp/sharp and dramatic images that are full of atmosphere and colour. Most of the images are good quality and the different modes on the camera are ... Read review

Advantages: practical, instant feedback, user friendly menu, image stabilizer, Sony quality
Disadvantages: limitation of time exposure peaks, some vignetting, Sony proprietary-only accessories

...I have had this Sony Cybershot camera for more than a year now and I still find it the best choice I have made so far on digital cameras. My plan is to upgrade to Canon EOS 400D, but I have the feeling my H1 hasn't shown me everything she can yet. I must say I only had pleasant surprises to-date. First of all is very practical to use. It fits in my hand perfectly. The menu (like in most Sony consumer products) is easy to understand and highly intuitive. ...
...lens is a an original Sony lens, and not the Carl Zeiss lenses Sony have used on later models (H2 and H5 for instance). The zoom is 10x optical and works very well. The focus is fast and precise, even in low light. And last but not least, the image stabilizer that helped me save elegantly many photos I did not believe would come out well. One other thing that is helpful is the 2.5in LCD display that gives you not only instant and clear feedback about ... Read review

Advantages: Very good Image quality, Excellent Build and ergonomics, Antishake system, very light for its size
Disadvantages: Uses 2 XAA batteries and is a bit bulky

...reliable even in low light. Sony chose a 5.1 megapixel sensor and did not incorporate the usual Carl ziess lens on this model , which is a little dissapointing as there is a slight trade off with fine resolution, but this really is picky, the images generally look superb, and with a 12x zoom you will not need to crop that often. The unit is powered by 2 AA NiMi batteries which are supplied along with a small 6 hour charger. Considering that there ...
...day of moderate use is no problem, but of course a spare set is prudent. The camera also has a very useful video mode which is very good quality, however you cannot change the zoom setting during recording. I would recommend this camera to anyone that requires an easy to use superzoom that produces great images without too much fuss. ... Read review

Advantages: Not difficult to use, reliable.
Disadvantages: Can be awkward to carry.

I have owned this camera for rougly 2 years now and it has never failed me. The brand in my opninion speaks for itself. The huge screen allows one to capture exactly what is needed and by taking the photo in high resolution one can easily transfer it to a computer, either via usb or memory stick options, and then crop it to perfection. The 5.1 megapixels are to me very sufficient. The memory options can be expanded. And the ease of use is amazing ...
...professional camera only to be used by professionals. But don't be fooled or intimidated, a few presses of the buttons and you are open to using it as a very simple point and shoot. One thing rarely mentioned about this camera is that the video options, although not excellent, do still exist and provided lighting is sufficient, along with a steady hand.. professional videos are a possiblity. Very, very good camera. ... Read review

Advantages: TOTALLY PACKED WITH FEATURES, SUPERB PICTURE QUALITY
Disadvantages: DOESN'T MAKE BREAKFAST

...of settings for taking that extra special picture i.e modes for Portrait,Landscape,Sport, plus the ability of storing hundreds of pictures on one tiny memory stick (amazing). It was not until the following week whilst browsing reviews on the internet that I fell in love with the Sony cyber-shot range, with its slick designs and competitve prices I decided to go for the Sony Cyber-shot H series. SONY CYBER-SHOT H SERIES At present the Sony H series has 5 models out. They are DSC-H1 (earliest model) DSC-H2,DSC-H5,DSC-H7 and the latest model is the DSC-H9. As you would expect each later model has been slightly revised and a marked improvement for instance the H1 has 5.1 M pixel and the H9 has 10m pixel. Being that my buget was £200, the Sony DSC-H2 was my final choice. SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-H2 I bought my camera on Ebay... Read review

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Advantages: Everything-vast amount of features, small and stylish
Disadvantages: nothing

...I received this as a gift for christmas and am extremely pleased with it. The vast amount of features make this digital camera extremely superior, when compared with many others. Technical Details: Product Description: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 - digital camera Product Type: Digital camera - point and shoot Dimensions (WxDxH): 9.1 cm x 2.2 cm x 5.9 cm Weight: 116 g Colour: Silver Supported Flash Memory: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo Sensor Resolution: 12.1 Megapixel Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode Lens Aperture: F/2.8-5.2 Focus Adjustment: Automatic Min Focus Range: 50 cm Focal Length: 7.6 mm - 22.8 mm Optical Zoom: 3 x Digital Zoom: 2 x Image Stabiliser: Optical (Super Steady Shot) Camera Flash: Built-in flash Red Eye Reduction: Built-in Microphone: Microphone - built-in Viewfinder: Optical - real... Read review

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Advantages: one of the best ultra zoom camera
Disadvantages: Downsides are few,they include a so-so continuous shooting mode.

...The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 was released as the flagship of the ultra-zoom line. Along with the H2, it succeeds the H1, which had a solo release. The H5 has specifications worthy of its role: 7.1 megapixels on a 1/2.5-inch Super HAD CCD, a Carl Zeiss-branded 12x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, and 32 MB of internal memory. Aiming for the enthusiast market or consumers growing out of their automatic point-and-shoot models, it provides full manual control in a chunky SLR-shaped body. The camera can also accept conversion lenses and other accessories. The H5 also retains characteristics familiar to point-and-shooters, such as a huge 3-inch LCD screen with a live preview, several Scene modes on its mode dial and ease-of-use features like a function guide and all-text menus. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 comes in black and silver... Read review

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