Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 8.1 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
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- List Price:
- $299.99
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- $299.99
- Average Customer Rating:
- 4.0 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Sony
- Release Date:
- 2007-09-24
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- List Price:
- $299.99
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Features
- 8.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16-by-22-inch prints
- 3.0-inch LCD display; 10x zoom with Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization
- High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) lets you shoot without flash in low-light conditions
- Face Detection technology (up to 8 faces); Advanced Sports mode
- Powered by rechargeable lithium ion battery; stores images on Memory Stick Duo or Duo Pro media (not included)
Description
With compact body design, 8.1 megapixel resolution, 10X Optical zoom and a top-quality Carl Zeiss lens, the black DSC-H3 Cyber-shot(R) packs more photo opportunities in a small size. Advanced Sports Mode combines high shutter speed (up to 1/2000 sec.) with Continuous AF and predictive focus control that tracks moving subjects and forecasts their position during the interval between shutter release and image capture -- a great way to catch the perfect, fast-moving moment. Face Detection detects up to eight faces in a picture, so everyone will look their best. HD Output provides spectacular photo viewing on your Sony BRAVIA and other compatible HDTV screens and the Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution combines Super SteadyShot(R) optical image stabilization with High Sensitivity (ISO 3200) for crisp imaging in low light. Face Detection recognizes up to 8 faces in a photo and automatically makes skin tones look more natural and reduces red-eye 31 MB Internal Memory, supports up to 8GB Memory Stick(R) PRO DUO media capacity Capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate HD Output direct to compatible HDTV screens Powerful, Versatile Flash illuminates up to 23 feet away with multiple flash options Super SteadyShot(R) Optical Image Stabilization to compensate for ?camera shake? High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) lets the DSC-H3 shoot effectively in low light without flash to preserve the mood HD Slide Show with Music 9-Point Auto Focus D-Range Optimization - preserves image data in bright highlights and reveals more detail in shadows or backlit areas In-Camera Retouching lets you add creative effects to photos after you shoot Up to 51X Smart Zoom Feature Fully charged NP-BG1 Lithium Ion battery gets you up to 330 shots per charge
Spotlight customer reviews
Among the best
[ Posted: 2008-11-12 ]
I bought this little gem off ebay about a month ago, and it came with nothing but the camera (and fortunately the battery). So I had to get the funky memory stick or whatever they call it, but it does go directly into the computer slot, so no problem there, that's how I always do it. (Does anyone fool around with USB cords?-what a nuisance)
Great pictures in a small size, to me this is a camera that will fit in a jacket pocket.
I've no problem with indoor shots-normally turn the flash off anyway because the first few I took it popped up on me unexpectedly. But it is a little bright, since I don't have the manual I didn't know til I read some other reviews that it can be adjusted. And I could always go to the website to look for it (right-like I'd do that)
As the last paragraph alludes to, I'm a point & shoot guy, DSLRs kind of scare me so I'll use auto 95% of the time. That little mtn switch works well though for fall colors scenery.
Guess I'll just fool around with it some more and enjoy the results!
P.S. Get over that lens cap thing- the automatic ones do just jam after a while. Wish I had a cap for mine-have to put it back in the case all the time (of course, had to get that ala carte too) BTW a canon IS 2S case is perfect for this, and the canon is too big for it. Wrist straps are a dime a dozen-just use one off an old radio or something
I love it!
[ Posted: 2008-10-16 ]
I got this camera for Christmas 2007. Since, I've taken tons of awesome pictures.. for some examples, visit http://luminousechoes.deviantart.com . My photography has all been done with this camera.
Big Dissapointment
[ Posted: 2008-09-16 ]
I had the same problem as Madison's Mommy, I was so excited to try this camera out for my nephews birthday. Now I am left with a bunch of blurry pictures from his birthday party. If the kids made the slightest move, images came out very blurry. If not the subjects just look discolored, lots of yellow tint in their skin and around them. Also, I noticed that my daughters blonde hair looks very orange. People have even commented that she looks like a redhead in the pictures. I spoke to sony support and all they did was have me initialize the camera which did nothing. Very upsetting, this camera "sounds" so much better than it is. I also thought it must be a defect but apparently not. I did get a few nice outdoor shots, as long as people weren't in them.
An excellent P&S camera with a very good optical zoom...
[ Posted: 2008-09-08 ]
I got this camera 9 months ago after doing a lot of research.
Till now this camera has not let me down...
It deserves a 5 star rating but the reason for a 4 star rating is due to the Cons mentioned.
Pros:
1. High quality pictures
2. Excellent optical zoom capability...
3. Use of zoom in movie mode (but you cannot adjust the zoom when a movie is getting recorded)
4. Advanced Sports Mode - the mode that I love to use... - you can take crystal clear pictures of moving objects without any blurs or aberrations (this is restricted to daylight - as this mode deactivates flash settings)
5. When you set the camera to continuous shots mode & use with advanced sports mode, the time it takes to get the camera ready for the next picture is such that you won't even notice that the picture is already taken & the camera is ready for the next one. I have not tried with other modes...so cannot give any idea of how quick the camera gets ready for the next picture in other modes (like Soft snap, Twilight, Landscape etc).
6. Movie recorded in night is of a good quality than compared to taking pictures.
Cons:
These are the two main drawbacks I noticed with this camera.
1. Night mode pictures with this camera are not so good as compared with the pictures taken in daylight.
2. The mode dial at the top right sometimes unknowingly gets changed when we keep taking pictures and by the time you notice, you would have taken quite a few pictures and think... when did this get changed? I did not change it!!!
When I first used this camera during my trip to LA & uploaded the snaps & shared them with friends & relatives, the comment that I got was -
"the ultimate part seems to be the Camera... The images are crisp & sharp.."
Overall, this is an excellent camera to own & it takes excellent quality pictures (in daylight).
Diwakar.
Great action and still shots!
[ Posted: 2008-06-14 ]
I bought this to replace my Kodak EasyShare Z740 with 10x optical zoom. I needed to keep the zoom capabilities and I wanted a camera that would take good action pictures as well as still photos. I also had to have the video mode to capture all the witty little things my boys do and say.
I got it charged and started taking pictures right away. I have two busy boys so I need a camera that takes good action shots. I love all of the features and I love that when you turn the selection dial the choices appear on the lcd screen so that I can stay focused. I wanted to be able to learn to use something a little more complex with the plans of moving up to a SLR camera later.