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Advanced Compact Digital Cameras

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 3.50

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RRP

$779.95

Review Date

Wednesday, 1st of June, 2005

Features

Camera Resolution : 5.1 MP

Digital Zoom : 2x

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 64

Optical Zoom : 12x

What's Hot

Sturdy 'camera' feel, fast zoom, good image stablisation, good image quality, large LCD, intuitive button layout, easy to use

What's Not

None to speak of

The Final Word

This was Sony's first mega-zoom camera, and its combination of lens, price, big LCD, features and build quality, makes it a strong contender in the big-zoom market.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

12x

Camera Resolution

5.1 MP

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Focus Type

Manual, Autofocus

Focus Length Telephoto (cm)

.6 - 7.2

Lens Aperture Telephoto (cm)

f/2.8 - f/3.7

Flash Functions

Auto Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Flash , Slow Sync

ISO Speeds

64, 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/1000th of a second

Min Shutter Speed

30 seconds

White balance

Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Bracketing Function?

Yes

Self timer?

Yes

Digital Video

Video resolutions

640x480

Video speed (fps)

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

2.5 in

General

Length (mm)

107.8

Width (mm)

18.4

Height (mm)

91.2

Warranty (Months)

Weight without battery (grams)

591

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick

Supported Picture File Formats

JPG

Power

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Disposable - (Alkaline), Rechargeable - (NiMH)

Battery Size

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

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