I really do like the Sony Cyber Shot, thus the reason why I try to get the same one when something happens to the 1st. This camera (that I just received) is a little weird though, in that it doesn't have a real focus feature (being able to push 1/2 way down on the shot button), you just have to press down and hope it focus' appropriately (which most of the time it does). Because of that lack of 1/2 push for focus, we also cannot get to the next shot until the camera processes and gets ready on its own. Again, another item that should be able to be used if it functioned properly. Also it didn't come with an instruction booklet, but luckily I still have my original copy. Pictures for the most part are good quality and some are great quality, it definitely is a good value for an older camera and definitely is easy to use, when ALL parts are working properly, which this one was not).Read full review
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Easy to use, with excellent results for photos from a foot to infinity. However not good for those real close-up shots. The on-screen menues are easy to understand. You can shift from mode to mode without taking your eye off the scene. Because the camera only uses 2 AA batteries, life is somewhat reduced. But it is easy to change out the batteries (assuming you bought some extras. Rechargeable batteries are recommended, unless you want to spend a bundle on throw-away alkalines. Ome particular bothersome feature was the slow re-charge time of the installed flash. It's a really awesome flash, lighting up the picture 50 feet away, but it takes a long time to recharge. The video capabilities, a really unexpected benefit, is very good, The built-in mike does a good job with picking up the audio environment. You can get a couple of hours of shooting with a 2 GB memory chip, so it really can replace your video camera. The price is reasonable, and construction is unexpected light-weight. Though it's a little bulky, it is an easy to handle size. As usual with Sony products, there are a couple of non-conforming items. Because of the construction of the lens,you cannot install a skylight filter, without a lot of hassle. There is an adapter that fits over the lens, but it doubles the size of the camera and I do not recommend it. If Sony had just put an adapter thread on the lens itself ----.Read full review
I've taken a couple hundred photos thus far with somewhat mixed results. That is to be expected. I believe the photo quality will improve as I gain more experience with the features of this camera. It seems fairly intuitive to operate but then I have used a number of other digital cameras and so have a basic familiarity with them. There are quite a few buttons and it is sometimes easy to push the wrong one at the wrong time. The quick start, "Read this first" was easy to follow. It provided adequate detail so that I found it easy to operate the camera and take acceptable photos without having to read anything else. The full operating manual has some irritating features. It is awfully busy and some of the illustrations are so small that it takes a magnifying glass to see them clearly. The full manual also bounces the reader back to the "Read this first" guide. That's not a good thing. The "Read this first" guide should be an executive summary of the key points that one had to understand to do basic operations. The full manual should contain all the information that is in the summary so one doesn't have to bounce back and forth between the two. Here's what I love about this camera. It has a 12X optical zoom with a Zeiss lens and 6 Mp quality in an extremely light weight frame. That's just great. I think the key to getting really good photos is being in the right place at the right time and having a camera in hand. The light weight of this camera makes the last one easier. I like the wide array of shooting options from full auto to full manual with numerous way points inbetween. The attention to numerous little details would make it obvious that this is a Sony product even if the name were removed. I have Fuji and Olympus point and shoot digital cameras and a Canon EOS Rebel digital slr but this Sony has already become my favorite and is the first one I grab when I want to take a photo. Its ease of use, small size and versatility will simply eliminate the need for the other point and shoots. They will find new homes. I will keep my Rebel and its interchangeable lenses as it has a reach that the Sony cannot match. Why did I buy it? There are two reasons. The first is that one of my sons had previously bought one and I saw the quality of the photos he was able to take. The second was the quality and value for the price. It was too good of a deal to allow to pass.Read full review
The Sony Caber-Shot DSC-H2 digital camera offers a lot. To start with this camera has a 12x optical zoom which beings in far away subjects close. In addition with 6.0 megapixel resolution it takes great shots suitable for only 4x6 prints, but also enlargements. Also the camera is fully automatic, fully manual, or just about anything in between. The various picture taking modes such as landscape and portrait are accessed through the easy to use dial on the top. On the downside the LCD is smaller than on some other cameras I have seen, but the other features seem to make up for that. If you want a camera with a good zoom and loads of other cool features, as I did, than this is the camera for you.
The DSC-H2 takes nice pictures consistently. I have found the image stabilization to be very helpful in high-zoom situations; it even made pictures through a van window turn out pretty good most of the time. The battery life impressed me because 1 set of 2 nimh AA batteries lasted me an entire week on my last vacation, and I had brought 4 more sets along figuring I would need them. Write time for pictures as well as start-up and focus time is better than many digital cameras I have used. Overall, there are many useful features for the cost- not the best bargain ever, but certainly worth the $300 price, which is less than the comparable Nikon's or Canon's.
All Sony DSC cameras are great SLR type style. They are ergonomic in design, therefore easier to hold than the newer flat cameras. They take great close-ups, and with filters, like polarization, vista shots can be stunning. The video is great, because you can zoom during a shot. Though it has a manual focus, it is somewhat complicated. I would prefer a focus on the lens, but digital SLRs are out of my range. All in all, I am very happy with the Sony, it is the second DSC I have owned. The first was a H1, advice... always wear neck strap, otherwise you too will be purchasing another. Peace and Love
This is my third Sony, have liked all three. Also have a P10, it's a sleek design. Purchased this one for the zoom and it is great. The one "complaint" is two buttons are located on the right hand back side and I don't feel those buttons are in the best location as I am always activating those unintentionally with my right thumb. (But getting use to avoiding those buttons.) The memory stick is rather hard to pop out, unlike my P10 which just jumps out. To deal with that I have been using the cord for downloading pictures. If you only download pictures once in a while, it would not be a big deal. When taking pictures for eBay listing, I might retake one item several times because of shadows or glares and it is pain to take out the stick, much easier to use the cord. These 2 issues are very minor, no camera is perfect. I am very happy with this camera, would purchase it again if I lost it. LOVE THE ZOOM!Read full review
Problems encountered when using DSC-H2 1). Batteries Problems: Two Sony Stamina NiMH batteries that came with the DSC-H2 were defective and would not take a charge. I had to buy my own batteries before I could even begin to use the camera. DSC-H2 seemed to drain batteries at a higher rate than what specifications stated it would. Length of battery charging cycle seem excessive. 2). Extremely flimsy construction. Several weeks after receiving the camera, on the first full day of my vacation after only three pictures, the DSC-H2's Shutter Button completely disintegrated. No Shutter Button and no pictures. When Sony refused to deal with this problem at all, I was forced to buy another digital camera in Europe to take my pictures. Being completely useless for taking pictures, the DSC-H2 and all of its accessories just took up space and remained in my luggage. 3). SanDisk 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo "Reinsert memory card" error . When looking at the camera I believed Sony statement that DSC-H2 was compatible with SanDisk 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo. 4). Super SteadyShot® stabilization did not work 20% of time. Some images so blurred you could not tell what they were. 5). Image Noise. Some at ISO 200. Noticeable at ISO 400. Noise levels at ISO 800 made most images unusable. 6). Zoom Pixalization. Use of zoom caused a significant degree of pixalization which was especially noticeable at 10x and up. I don’t care how big your telephoto capability- if it is distorted or you can not use the image- what good is it. 7). Wide Angle Lense Chromatic aberration and distortion. When using Sony wide angle lense experienced purple fringe and peripheral distortion of images. Some is to be expected, but this was excessive. 8). Autofocus: In short time I had and used camera, some minor problems developed with autofocus (it would intermittently stopped working and I had to do it manually). With this starting to occur with the DSC-H2 brand new, there is no telling how extensive it would have become over time. 9) . DSC-H2 Ergonomics: Camera fatigue quickly becomes a problem. I found the camera awkward and difficult to hold. With the bulk and weight close to that of a DSLR, but with none of the advantages. The lens adapter is very cumbersome. The various control and function buttons are oddly placed and most are difficult to access and use. 10). Small LCD monitor 2.5 inches. It was very difficult to see in direct sunlight. Made image composition rather difficult. 11). The primary reason you buy a camera is for the images it will take. DSC-H2's Overall Image Quality? I can sum it up in two words- Extremely Disappointing! Based upon initial reviews I had a certain level of expectation. But when I compared several images of Swiss mountains that was taken at the same time and under same light conditions, my daughter’s 4 megapixel camera produces equivalent and in some cases better images than 6 megapixel DSC-H2. When compared with my old 5 megapixel Canon G5, there can be no real comparison. DSC-H2 is not even in the same league. 12).Sony Customer Support Instead of trying to help solve problem became a major part of the problem. Conclusion I had great hopes for the DSC-H2 when I bought it. But because of all of the above, The day when Hell freezes over will be the day I buy another Sony camera. Until then I will stick to Canon and plan to buy a PowerShot S3 IS.Read full review
I've just ordered the H2 version (ebay) in the H series from Sony. I already have the amazing H1, which just produces great results. The H1 and H2 are very similar in design and ease of use. The H1 has a Sony branded lens (but may be a Zeiss), where as the H2 is a Zeiss branded lens. I also like the use of AA batteries as the power source (rather than specific batteries that need a specific charger), I use rechargeables (Eneloop, they last for years). Sony memory sticks (even in 2022) are still available, again check out Ebay, 4 to 8 gb is plenty big enough. I find the write speed of the Sony Pro Duo's faster than CF cards. Another useful feature is the filter/hood adapter which allows you to use screw on filters, if you bought your H1/H2 without one, I highly recommend sourcing one. Ergonomically, the H2 (and H1) are beautifully and sensibly designed, not too many buttons but the essential ones are well placed. The jog wheel is a great addition allowing you to adjust shutter speed/apurture and EV stops and other functions easily on the fly. Unlike the H1 the H2 has no RAW or TIFF settings, I think RAW should have been included, as RAW records all the data without compression, RAW is better for serious editing. But don't let this emission put you off the H2, Jpeg images can be edited just as well. Again, ergonomically, the H2 sits in the hands (or hand) comfortably, its size is unobtrusive, great for street photography, being easy to carry, light weight, and fast starting. The H Series of Sony Cybershot cameras, especially the H1 and H2 (which look like dslrs) have many features. Semi pro/experienced users will appreciate the adjustable contrast and colour setting feature for example. Plenty of white balance settings and a powerful flip up flash, with adjustable power output settings. Having used the H1 for a year now, it's become a go-to camera for several shooting occasions, even though I have full size dslr. I'm really looking forward to receiving my Sony H2 (purchased 19 June 2022) for me it's still a relevant and fully usable, quality image producer in this era of super duper mirrorles mega costing cameras. If you get a chance buy one, you won't be disappointed. If want the RAW function I suggest the H1. The H2 is an up grade in several areas, being a 6 megapixel sensor (H1 is a 5). Read full review
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This camera has many features for an expert photographer, but is also very easy for a novice to operate, using the automatic setting. It takes great photos and has an excellent zoom. The ISO setting works great for low light and action shots, especially if you are a sports fan. I also like the fact that it can use 2 regular AA batteries or rechargables if you prefer. The only negative would be if you want a camera small enough to fit into a purse or pocket. This is not that type of camera. This is th ebest camera that I have ever owned. I hope Sony keeps making it!
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