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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera - Black (7.2MP, 12x Opt, 32MB Internal Memory, Memory Stick Pro/ Memory Stick Pro Duo)

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  • Pros
  • Large 3-inch LCD
  • 12X zoom and image stabilization
  • Cons
  • Distortion in images

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Review

by Paul Jasper

- The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 squeezes a 12X zoom lens into a body that's light and compact by advanced camera standards. It also brings Sony's line of superzoom digital cameras up-to-date by adding more megapixels, higher ISO settings, and a bigger LCD to the similar-looking DSC-H1 <http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,122336-page,1/article.html>.

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User Reviews for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera - Black (7.2MP, 12x Opt, 32MB Internal Memory, Memory Stick Pro/ Memory Stick Pro Duo)

  • Reviewed by: Whizbang2k

    Duration of ownership: 6 Months

    Strengths: HUGE photos, 7.1 megapixels, great zoom, very user friendly, large LCD screen (great for a sunny day). Photos come out looking fantastic, lens is superior, very light weight. ALLOWS FOR VIDEO --> works fantastic. Allows for other lenses and filter to be attached.

    Weaknesses: JPEG format, auto focus works poorly in conjunction with zoom and microshot (flower)... good thing this camera allows for manual focus, poor battery life.

    Overall Evaluation: Overall, I am very happy with this camera. I have taken over 5000 shots with this camera and have been pleased with the outcome. I had thought at one point in time that I was going to go for an SLR-D, but found that this camera meets, and excedes my camera needs. I must admit though, that I am not too happy with the JPEG format. It certainly would be nice if Sony would think about a lossless format option... that way there is very little chance for photo distortion.

  • Reviewed by: charles15214a

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: I found this camera was very easy to use right from the beginning, easy for any novice to start with. also the "User Guide" was real easy to understand..

    Weaknesses: The batteries don`t seem to last very long, you might want to pick up a second set....

    Overall Evaluation: I was very pleased with all this camera had to offer, ease of use, dual veiw finders, and it comes with a cyber shot viewing software, also very easy to use..

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