DP Review.com: Sony DSC-H2 Cyber-Shot Digital Camera Review
Simon Joinson reviews the Sony DSC-H2 Cyber-Shot camera on Digital photography Review and rates the device favorably in the areas assessed. 'The H2 follows the the same basic 'SLR-like' styling of the H1 before it - and the majority of its direct competitors. It's a serious-looking camera bristling with buttons and switches, and despite being mainly plastic - only the fixed part of the lens barrel is made of metal - it feels very solid and pretty substantial. A small thumb grip on the rear of the body, combined with the well-proportioned grip on the front, means it not only feels very secure when used single-handedly, it is also easy to reach virtually all the controls with one hand. Compared to the H1 it's a little sleeker, and a little more 'Cyber-shot', but I must confess I actually preferred the styling of the previous model. Functional changes are minor; a couple of buttons have moved to the top left of the rear panel and the zoom lever is now nearer to the shutter release, but there's nothing here that has a significant effect on handling.'
Specifications:
• Imaging Device: 1/ 2.5" Super HAD™ CCD
• Megapixel: 6.0 MP
• Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
• Zoom: 12X Optical, 2X Precision Digital, 48X Total
• Smart Zoom®2 Technology: Up to 16X (3MP), 20X (2MP), 52X (VGA Resolution)
• Filter Diameter: 58mm (with supplied Adapter Ring)
• Focal Length: 6 – 72mm
• 35mm Equivalent: 36 - 432mm
• Shutter Speed: 1/4 - 1/2000 sec. (Auto), 1 - 1/2000 sec. (Program Auto), 46-step 30 sec – 1/1000 sec. (Shutter Priority, Manual)
• Aperture Range: f2.8-8.0 (W), f3.7-8.0 (T), 10-step f2.8-8.0 (Aperture Priority, Manual)
• Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: 1’ to 29’ 3" (0.3-9.0m)(W), ISO 1000: 2’ 11" to 52’ (0.9 -16m) (W)
• Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off, all modes
• Burst Mode: 7 Shots at 1.3 fps (6MP JPEG fine), 100 Shots VGA at 1.4 fps (JPEG std.)
• Still Image Modes: JPEG (Fine/Standard), Burst, Multi-Burst
• ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
• MPEG Movie Mode: MPEG VX Fine (640 X 480, 30 fps) with Audio, (MPEG VX Fine Requires Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media) MPEG VX Standard (640 X 480, 16.6 fps) with Audio, Video Mail (160 x 112, 8.0fps) with Audio
• USB Terminal: Yes, supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed4
• Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 2GB5 Memory Stick PRO Duo™ does not support Access Control security function
• Battery Type: AA Nickel Metal-Hydride x2
• Battery Capacity: 1.2V, 2100 mAh x2
• Operating System Compatibility:Microsoft® 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)
• Supplied Accessories: AA NiMH Battery x2, BC-CS2 Battery Charger, Lens hood w/adaptor ring, Lens cap w/strap, AV and USB Cables, Shoulder Strap, Software CD-ROM, Note: No Memory Stick® DUO media or adapters are included.
• Dimensions: 4-7/16 x 3-1/4 x 3-11/16" (113.2 x 83 x 94 mm)
• Weight: 14.2 oz (389 g) Body; 1 lb, 3.7 oz. (537 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick® DUO Media
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