8.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
Carl Zeiss 15x optical zoom lens; 3.0-inch LCD display
High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) allows for shooting even in low-light conditions
MPEG Movie VX Fine mode captures VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate
HD output; HD slide show with music feature
This review is from: Sony Cybershot DSC-H9 8MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Image Stabilization ZoomI bought this camera because the technical specs appealed to me. But when I read all the critical comments I was beginning to feel I made a mistake.Some critics claim that certain features were missing in the H9 that were listed in the specs before the camera was released. No doubt, that's not cool. Also, I haven't figured out how to set ISO levels. Probably I never will because the H9 insists of doing it for me. And then there is the lack of RAW storage. I have all these features in other cameras I own. And although it's nice to know it's all there if I want it, I have to admit I don't use these features all that often.As other bridge cameras with advanced features, the H9 caught the attention of many people in the upper segments of the market who then were dismayed to discover its technical parameters. On the other end of the spectrum, the H9 may be a bit too sophisticated for the point-and-shoot crowd to take full advantage of what it is capable of. The fact that the manual is almost unreadable doesn't help. Now to the good part: 1. I haven't had that much fun with a camera in a long time. The H9 is light enough to accompany me almost everywhere, and I get a lot of terrific shots that I used to miss out on because I didn't feel like dragging around my heavy equipment. Because it is a super zoom, no shots are lost because I have to change lenses.2. The macro function is nothing short of sensational.3. I have been able to take amazing shots with the lens all the way out to 480. 4. The H9 is fast - no shutter delay and super fast storage of images5. No matter what I throw at the H9, it seems to handle it beautifully. I am sure I will figure out its limitations as I go along and learn to respect them. The more I get to know this camera, the more it grows on me. 6. The large semi-flexible screen is a real plus, particularly for candid shots.Well, as this generation of super zooms go, the plusses more than outweigh the minuses....
This review is from: Sony Cybershot DSC-H9 8MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Image Stabilization ZoomReceived DSC-H9 from Amazon 1 week after ordering. Included 2 GB memory card.After about 4 hours for battery to charge I was taking pictures. The manual that comes with camera is not very good (37 pages), there is a much better manual (137 pages) available on the supplied CD. Following are my notes: 1) Must take battery out of camera and move to charger, rather than charging directly in camera. 2) Remote only works from front of camera within about 15 feet, needed is wireless remote that would work from 50-100 feet, in any direction. 3) Memory card did not fit my "11 in 1 reader", however the card (SanDisk Ultra II, 2 gb) came with adapter which provided compatability to one of the reader slots. 4) It took awhile to figure out the lens adapter, initially the hood attachment did not align correctly causing black framing on picture when wide angle. I later discovered that the knurled ring can be rotated for proper alignment of hood (not mentioned in instructions). 5) The LCD tilts but does not rotate to allow display from front of camera for self pictures (yet remote only works from front). 6) Flash tries to pop up, with left hand finger in the way, it takes awhile to train the left hand finger to avoid pop up cover. 7) Tried HD mode, colors too vivid for my DLP, changed color mode for less vivid color. This makes good HD images, however the color mode change does not apply for normal automatic setting. 8) No movie files played to HD TV, skipped over MPG files during slide show. 9) Slide show interesting, includes music and transitions. 10) Cannot edit picture files and copy back to memory card. Displays FILE ERROR. Online chat with Sony technical support confirms. OK to store on PC and copy back if not changed. 11) Interesting non documented feature that HD TV displays same as live camera LCD. 12) No audio for stills. 13) Movies are only 640 x 480, with HD capability I was expecting better. 14) Guide says "Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C (32 F and 104 F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended." I should not use this camera during June - August in Phoenix, AZ since normal daytime temperatures exceed the recommended range. The first impression of the DSC-H9 was that its very lite almost flimsy. The name plate for ZEISS stating optical zoom 15X and another stating 1080 HD stills are just stuck on the camera body almost temporary. After a weeks practice trying most of the functions, I am very happy with the camera. It is very fast, takes excellent pictures, has options galore. I hope they were exaggerating about the temperature range....
This review is from: Sony Cybershot DSC-H9 8MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Image Stabilization ZoomThere seems to be a lot of vitriol about this camera - people either love it or hate it. Let's be fair here. It has a couple of downsides. But the speed and features more than make up for it. Of course most people's first question is: how good are the pictures? Pictures by the DSC-H9 are outstanding. Going through the menu is a little involved, but the auto features work very well getting you good pictures anyway. If you carefully scrutinize the quality of the photos, they are not quite as good as some other cameras in the same price range. It seems the "superzoom" cameras like this one, sacrifice a...
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