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3.7 Inches | Home » » » Sony Cybershot DSC-H2 6MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilization Zoom | | | | | | | Description: | | Get closer than ever with the Cyber-shot DSC-H2 digital camera from Sony. With its incredible 12X optical zoom lens combined with Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization system you can capture stunning long-distance images with minimized blurring, even during longer exposures. It is conversion lens compatible so you can easily add optional telephoto and wide-angle lenses for even greater optical range. | | | Features: | |
• 6-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• 12x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display
• High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) for shooting without flash in low-light conditions
• VGA (640 x 480) audio-video clips at up to 30 frames per second, with optional Optical Zoom for Movie feature
• Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.4 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.25 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.7 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.9 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 120 reviews |
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80 of 80 found the following review helpful:
 FANTASTIC Camera !!!Jul 27, 2006
By Jeffrey E
"jeffinaustintx"
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This camera lives up to all of the expectations set by these reviews (as well as others) and the reviews on Amazon. I could do a write up, but the reviews posted on the sites above go into far greater detail than I could ever do and show comparison photo's to boot. What I can do is give you my reaction to this camera now that I have it in my hands...
PROS:
1 - Super easy to use, out of the box experience. Pop in some AA batteries and you'll be shooting photos in just a few seconds.
2 - Speaking of batteries they are the AA batteries you already have in your house. I have kids so I am already using rechargeable batteries.
3 - Image quality is great!
4 - Supplied software is fantastic for storing photos - I love it already.
5 - Fits very nicely in your hands.
6 - Very intuitive controls. You can jump from full auto to full manual with ease.
7 - Very quick shutter lag.
8 - Nice burst mode.
9 - Functional image stabilization
10 - 12x optical zoom is superb; 24x digital zoom actually works with no image degradation.
CONS:
1 - Low light focusing is too soft. You will need to manually adjust for this in very low light situations (like taking a photo of cereal boxes inside of a kitchen closet with no light on).
2 - Higher ISO settings are too noisy (anything above 200). The built in flash will correct for this in many situations, but not all of them. They could have used better algorithms.
3 - LCD could have been larger, but it is not worth paying extra for (for example the H5).
OTHER:
1 - There have been some reviews here that have lamented the "special" USB connection on the cable. To be accurate the cable supplied by Sony has a standard USB interface for the PC end and a standard micro-USB for the camera end. The micro-USB interface is the exact same one used by my Blackberry phone, my SanDisk MP3 player and my Cannon PowerShot camera. There is nothing special about it.
2 - Some have commented about this camera is not able to write to non-Sony memory sticks. While this was true for the first batch of these cameras that were released, Sony has since provided free downloads to correct for this. The newer cameras come with this new software already installed. I have a non-Sony meory stick in my camera and it works just fine.
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110 of 115 found the following review helpful:
First ImpressionMay 10, 2006
By Danlib
"Danlib"
I've only owned this camera for a few days, but my first impression is WOW. I've owned 8 digital cameras over the past 10 years. By far this is the finest.
I originally bought the Cannon S2, but in less than 2 weeks it died on me. Before it died, I was very happy with the picture quality, but the Sony H2 is even better.
The Sony H2 also includes several extras that Cannon charges for, like the lens adapter, rechargeable batteries, and the battery charger.
The 12x zoom and the stabilization is what makes this camera great, but it is loaded with other features.
So far I only have three complaints. I found the manual to less than adequate, the menus not as straight forward as other cameras I've owned, and I really wanted to stay with SD cards. Only because I already owned so many.
Note: I am using a SanDisk Pro Duo Memory stick, and it works fine.
Several people complained about the flash on the H1. I've taken half dozen portraits using the flash, and they all look great.
I'm primarily a point and shoot guy, that likes everything automatic, and in the automatic mode things work great, but I occasionally need more options, and this camera has everything.
I don't know why Sony went from a 2.5" LCD on the H1 to a 2" LCD on this model, but the 2" is much better than the 1.8" on the Cannon.
I may add more in a couple months.
93 of 97 found the following review helpful:
High quality cameraMay 04, 2006
By FED
Sony has improved on the H1 with an excellent quality picture format and the lowest noise level in its class. Yes, it only takes Sony memory sticks but I bought mine at Best Buy cheaper than Sandisk. Disregard DMM from Washington's rating as this person has been on every review I have looked at before purchasing my H2, knocking Sony. If you know anything about photography, it's there is only so much any mfg. can do with a 12x optical zoom with an image stabilizer at this size. If your looking for the perfect package you need an SLR with multiple lens, which is twice the size and price. I would recommend the H2 highly. The next best is the Panasonic DMC-FZ7, larger lcd, but much higher noise.
41 of 42 found the following review helpful:
Takes higher quality pictures than my DSLR.Sep 17, 2006
By Fred J.
This is my 3rd digital camera . This past May I purchased an Olympus EVOLT 500 DSLR for $799 . I was not impressed with the quality of the pictures . So I bought the Sony H2 . I can't believe the image quality . Perfect outdoor pictures under any conditions . The image stablization works very well. I am able to take pictures with full zoom (which is the equivilent of 430mm on a 35 mm camera ) without using a tripod . Even in the evening the pictures do not blur . The shutter speeds are fast enough for sports photography . The 2.8 f/stop allows for fast shutter speeds . The lenses that came with my DSLR did not have that wide of a lens opening . I would have had to buy a much more expensive lens to get 2.8 f/stop.
The macro setting works exremely well on the Sony H2 capable of taking pictures as close as 1 inch away . In order to get this close with my DSLR I would have to buy a macro lens costing $200-300 .
I constantly print out 8x10 prints from this camera and they turn out crisp and sharp with highly accurate and rich colors .
The only area were my DSLR preformed better was at high ISO settings . The H2 had more noise in the pictures at high ISO . This can easily be fixed by inexspensive noise reduction software .
The auto setting works great but dont be afraid to experiment with the manual settings . The metering in the manual setting will let you know if your picture is under or over exposed , so you can correct the shutter speed or aperture as needed.
Dont fall for the hype of entry level DSLRs like I did . I spent $799 on an entry level DSLR . The Sony H2 was only $350 and has more features and higher quality pictures .
30 of 30 found the following review helpful:
One of the best point and shoot todayMay 15, 2006
By Audi Quattro
I've tested it for few days and the image is just amazing. For those who want low end DSLR quality and don't want to carry extra lens, the SONY H2 is defintely worth consider.
The Image Stablization is amazing. Very sharp and never had blurr shots even at 1/6 sec.
The color is very neutral and the AF is accurate and fast.
No shutter lag or anything like that.
You can zoom in to 432mm even in video mode.
I love Canon DSLRs but I got to give credit to SONY point and shoot over the Canon.
Zeiss lens is great.
The LCD is 2" ( smaller than its big brother H5 ) but it doesn't really affect the image quality.
6.0 meg pix is enough to print amazing photos up to letter size. Some say 13X19, but I would prefer higher resolution at 13 Meg Pix.
The ISO noise is acceptable upto 400. However, the IS is much more valuable than high ISO. I do gain 4 F stops as suggested with much better result than shooting at ISO 1600 or 3200.
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