Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 7.2MP Digital Camera
The Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 is definitely not your entry-level camera, however, experienced photographers who prefer a neat looking device may consider the advanced features of this $500 camera more to their specifications. 'Sony's Cyber Shot DSC-H5 sits at the top of the company's current crop of megazoom cameras. Fittingly, it has all the specs you'd expect in a camera of its class, including a large, image-stabilized 12X optical zoom lens, a 3-inch LCD screen, a 7.2-megapixel CCD sensor, and a full set of manual controls. Step-up snapshooters, soccer moms, and even some advanced amateurs will find that the Cyber Shot DSC-H5 has a lot to offer. The huge zoom range is great for occasions when you want versatility but don't want to lug around a DSLR and a ton of lenses. Plus, the wide maximum aperture of f/2.8, along with the image stabilization, helps in low light. Unfortunately, this camera's higher ISOs yields so much noise that picky low-light shooters will want to look elsewhere.'
Highlights:
• 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
•3.0-inch LCD display; 12x Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization
•High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) lets you shoot without flash in low-light conditions
•Capture VGA (1000 x 480) audio-video clips at up to 30 frames per second
•Stores images on Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick Duo PRO media only (includes 32 MB internal memory); powered by 2 AA-size batteries (2 NiMH batteries and charger supplied).
Read: Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H5 Review - CNET