Sony DSC-H2


DSC-H2
at a glance
6M

12x optical zoom

2.0" lcd viewer

MS Duo (pro)

2 AA rechargeables

Sony DSC-H2 review summary


camera date	Apr 06	out of production
pixels / class	6.0M	SLR-like digital camera

overall rating		6 reviews
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Sony DSC-H2 specifications

lens / zoom	36 mm - 432 mm (12x) (dig: 2x)
focus / macro	auto \| manual / 50m / 2cm
metering mode	multi-pattern
aperture	auto \| manual / F2.8 - F8 (W), F3.7 - F8 (T)
white balance	auto, 4 presets, manual
shutter	auto \| manual / 30s - 1/2000
exposure	+/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps
flash / mode	pop-up - 4 modes, with / without red eye reduction / 0.3m (iso auto) - 16m (iso 1000)
viewfinder	ttl electronic (201 kPix)
iso ratings	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
image size	6M, 3M, 2M, VGA
image format	jpeg
image compr.	fine / standard
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 10s, 2s
video options	mpeg1 with sound - 640x480 (30fps \| 16fps) / 160x112 (8fps)
audio options
connectivity	usb 2 (hi-speed) / A/V (NTSC/PAL)
storage	32MB internal, memory stick duo (pro)
platform	Windows Me/2000/XP; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0 - 10.4)
extra features	image stabilization PictBridge compatible


Sony DSC-H2 links







Reviews for novices and shutterbugs
10Nov06	Sony DSC-H2 review at Steves-digicams
12Sep06	Sony Cyber-shot H2 review at PhotographyBLOG
04Jul06	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 review at Megapixel
04Jul06	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 review at Megapixel (fr)

Reviews for shutterbugs and professionals
29Jun06	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 review at DPReview
21May06	Sony DSC-H2 review at Imaging-resource


News, guides, hints & tips
05May06	Sony DSC-H2 firmware update version 2.0
26Feb06	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 press summary

Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Sony Talk Forum
	imaging-resource.com Sony Forum
	steves-digicams.com Sony Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Sony DSC-H2 announcement clippings

The DSC-H2 model has a six-megapixel imager and two-inch LCD. The camera flaunts a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12x optical zoom lens with a focal length range of 36 to 432 millimeters (35 mm equivalence). Even without the steadiest of hands (or subjects), the cameras' anti-blur technologies ensure challenging shots can be executed with ease.