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Sony Cyber-shot H5 and H2 Camera Reviews
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reviews the
Sony Cyber-shot H5 and said: "Photo quality was very good
for the most part. The H5 took well-exposed photos with nice
color, pleasing sharpness, and low noise levels through ISO 400.
At the ISO 800 and 1000 settings noise levels go up and color
saturation goes down, so I'd avoid those two settings
altogether. The H5 does have a bit of a problem with purple
fringing, though: it's noticeably worse than the Canon PowerShot
S3 and the various Panasonic FZ-series models. Redeye was
noticeable as well, though not horrible."
Sony Cyber-shot H5 and H2 News Release Summary:
ORLANDO, Fla., (PMA 2006, Booth #4150), Feb. 25, 2006 — Sony is
expanding its high-zoom digital still camera line with two new
Cyber-shot® models that are sure to zero in on the subjects you
most desire.
Clad in black, the new DSC-H5 model has a 7.2-megapixel CCD
imager and extra-large, three-inch LCD screen. It also shimmers
in silver along with the stage-worthy DSC-H2 model, which has a
six-megapixel imager and two-inch LCD. Both cameras flaunt Carl
Zeiss® Vario-Tessar 12x optical zoom lenses and focal length
ranges of 36 to 432 millimeters (35 mm equivalence).
"High-zoom cameras are one of the fastest-growing segments in
the industry," said James Neal, director of digital imaging
products at Sony Electronics. "They are powerful enough to get
those hard-to-see distant shots, and have the easy-to-use
functionality of point-and-shoot cameras.
Ready, Steady, Shoot
Even without the steadiest of hands (or subjects), the cameras'
anti-blur technologies ensure challenging shots can be executed
with ease.
These new models incorporate Sony's Super SteadyShot® optical
image stabilization to help reduce image blur caused by hand
movement. Because these cameras feature high-light sensitivity
settings up to IS0 1000, fast-moving cars and people along the
boulevard can also be captured with considerably less blur and
graininess. Sony's Clear RAW™ noise reduction technology
minimizes picture noise, making it easier to shoot at faster
shutter speeds.
These anti-blur technologies are an advantage when shooting in
low-light conditions, such as outdoor shots in the evening or
inside dark museums. These shots can be taken without a flash,
resulting in naturally-exposed images that truly capture the
drama and atmosphere of the moment. And, you can get as close as
you want with the cameras' significant macro mode of
three-quarters of an inch.
You Are Big! The Cameras Got Smaller - And Smarter
The new H-series cameras are substantial, without feeling bulky,
and feature a comfortable grip with controls easily accessible
by thumb.
You can count on detailed image previews using the H5 model's
three-inch, high-resolution LCD screen, with a pixel count of
230K and Sony's Clear Photo LCD Plus™ technology. The LCD
features high-quality color reproduction and displays pictures
with vivid clarity.
Sony's ultra-fast Real Imaging Processor™ circuitry increases
both models' battery efficiency for quicker start-up, faster
shot-to-shot times, higher-quality movie capture, and longer
battery life. The H5 camera delivers up to 340 shots on a single
charge, while the H2 model offers 400 shots per charge.
The new cameras include auto-exposure and multi-point,
auto-focus features along with pre-set scene modes customized
for specific shooting conditions, all working silently in the
background while you concentrate on the "center-stage" action.
When greater creative control is needed, aperture/shutter
priority and manual exposure modes are available options.
Both models have 32MB of internal memory, which can be expanded
with an optional Memory Stick Duo™ media card or Memory Stick
PRO Duo™ card, now available in capacities up to four gigabytes.
My Autograph, Please
Make the most of your close-ups by producing high-quality
prints. Simply connect these models to a Sony DPP-FP50 digital
photo printer and produce lab-quality photos at home. You can
even create postcards for all of your budding fans with the
printer's supplied software.
With Sony's ImageStation® online photo service, you can expand
your options to print tens or even hundreds of pictures, create
online photo and video albums, or make customized gifts such as
photo books and calendars.
The Cyber-shot DSC-H5 camera will be available in May for about
$500 and the DSC-H2 model ships in April for about $400.
Bundled accessories include rechargeable AA NiMH batteries,
charger, lens hood with adaptor and lens cap with strap, and USB
and AV output cables. Options include a wide conversion lens
(VCL-DH0758) for about $150, a tele-end conversion lens
(VCL-DH1758) for about $150, a close-up lens (VCL-M3358) for
about $70, a jacket case (LCJ-HC) for about $50, and a soft
carrying case (LCS-HA) for about $40.
Both models can be purchased direct at Sonystyle.com, Sony
Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail),
and authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin today at
www.sony.com/h5 and www.sony.com/h2.
Sony
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