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"The photos were well-exposed with pleasing colors and low noise levels considering the resolution of the camera."...
DcResource
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"a 'compact' camera with handling and control close to a DSLR, yet one that - even in inexperienced hands - can be left in 'idiot-proof' mode and trusted to produce the goods time and time again."...
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"Photo quality was very good for the most part."...
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"The H5 took well-exposed photos with nice color"...
DcResource
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"Offering above average image quality with excellent colour balance and a reasonable list of advanced functions, the H5 is only really let down by a bulky design"...
GoodGearGuide
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"We shot a stationary subject at 1/125 second with the lens zoomed out to its 432mm equivalent and came away with a sharp image."...
CNet
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"There were thick clots of blue and white noise that were visible even at smaller image sizes."...
GoodGearGuide
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"at ISO 800 and ISO 1,000, the images were unfit to print."...
CNet
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lcd
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"absolutely enormous 3-inch LCD display"...
DcResource
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color
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"lets you use a white or gray card to get perfect color in any lighting"...
DcResource
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lens
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"Barrel distortion was fairly mild at the wide-angle end of the DSC-H5's lens."...
DcResource
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"Sony gives you a big 'ol plastic lens cap (with retaining strap) to protect that monstrous lens."...
DcResource
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exposure
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"full manual exposure controls"...
CNet
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"manual exposure settings"...
CNet
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zoom
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"the Cyber-shot DSC-H5 is a very good ultra zoom camera"...
DcResource
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"Even with a few flaws, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 is still one of the best ultra zoom cameras on the market."...
DcResource
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"The huge zoom range is great for occasions when you want versatility but don't want to lug around a DSLR and a ton of lenses."...
CNet
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"at full lens extension even the tiniest jitter of your hands has a huge impact on your shots,"...
GoodGearGuide
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battery
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"Sony includes a pair of 2,100mAh nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable AAs to power the camera, along with a small charger, though standard batteries will do the trick in a pinch."...
CNet
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"The door over the battery / memory card compartment is somewhat unique."...
DcResource
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menu
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"Sony's menu system is easy to navigate."...
CNet
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video
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"The DSC-H5's movie mode tops out at 640x480 pixels and 30fps, and it produces good-looking clips, but if you plan on using this highest video setting, you'll need a Memory Stick Pro Duo card."...
CNet
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iso
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"The ISO 200 result is remarkably good and the ISO 400 result is perfectly usable for smaller prints."...
Dpreview.com
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focus
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"Focus times are quick, shutter lag was not an issue, and shot-to-shot delays are minimal."...
DcResource
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memory
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"The camera is well put together, and the "double door" over the memory card / battery compartment is handy."...
DcResource
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"The VX Fine mode takes VGA-sized video (that's 640 x 480) at 30 frames/sec until the memory card is full, with sound."...
DcResource
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contrast
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"has a small hesitancy when focussing at the long end of its zoom reach in low contrast light."...
Dpexpert.com.au
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aperture
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"the wide maximum aperture of f/2.8, along with the image stabilization, helps in low light."...
CNet
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"The photos were well-exposed with pleasing colors and low noise levels considering the resolution of the camera."...
DcResource
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"lets you use a white or gray card to get perfect color in any lighting"...
DcResource
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"a 'compact' camera with handling and control close to a DSLR, yet one that - even in inexperienced hands - can be left in 'idiot-proof' mode and trusted to produce the goods time and time again."...
Dpreview.com
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"Photo quality was very good for the most part."...
DcResource
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"The H5 took well-exposed photos with nice color"...
DcResource
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"The ISO 200 result is remarkably good and the ISO 400 result is perfectly usable for smaller prints."...
Dpreview.com
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"Offering above average image quality with excellent colour balance and a reasonable list of advanced functions, the H5 is only really let down by a bulky design"...
GoodGearGuide
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"We shot a stationary subject at 1/125 second with the lens zoomed out to its 432mm equivalent and came away with a sharp image."...
CNet
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"There were thick clots of blue and white noise that were visible even at smaller image sizes."...
GoodGearGuide
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"has a small hesitancy when focussing at the long end of its zoom reach in low contrast light."...
Dpexpert.com.au
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"at ISO 800 and ISO 1,000, the images were unfit to print."...
CNet
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"The DSC-H5's movie mode tops out at 640x480 pixels and 30fps, and it produces good-looking clips, but if you plan on using this highest video setting, you'll need a Memory Stick Pro Duo card."...
CNet
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"the Cyber-shot DSC-H5 is a very good ultra zoom camera"...
DcResource
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"Even with a few flaws, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 is still one of the best ultra zoom cameras on the market."...
DcResource
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"Focus times are quick, shutter lag was not an issue, and shot-to-shot delays are minimal."...
DcResource
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"The huge zoom range is great for occasions when you want versatility but don't want to lug around a DSLR and a ton of lenses."...
CNet
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"manual exposure settings"...
CNet
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"Barrel distortion was fairly mild at the wide-angle end of the DSC-H5's lens."...
DcResource
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"full manual exposure controls"...
CNet
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"Sony gives you a big 'ol plastic lens cap (with retaining strap) to protect that monstrous lens."...
DcResource
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"the wide maximum aperture of f/2.8, along with the image stabilization, helps in low light."...
CNet
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"doesn't include a hotshoe, so you'll have to live with the built-in flash."...
CNet
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"at full lens extension even the tiniest jitter of your hands has a huge impact on your shots,"...
GoodGearGuide
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"Sony's menu system is easy to navigate."...
CNet
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"absolutely enormous 3-inch LCD display"...
DcResource
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"Sony includes a pair of 2,100mAh nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable AAs to power the camera, along with a small charger, though standard batteries will do the trick in a pinch."...
CNet
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"The door over the battery / memory card compartment is somewhat unique."...
DcResource
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Best Rankings for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera
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Key Features |
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7.2 Megapixel |
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12.0 x |
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Standard Point and Shoot |
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Expert Reviews for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera
1. CNet - Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H5
Sony's Cyber Shot DSC-H5 sits at the top of the company's current crop of megazoom cameras. Fittingly, it has all the specs you'd expect in a camera...
2. DcResource - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5
The Cyber-shot DSC-H5 ($500) is Sony's top-end ultra zoom camera. The H5's features include a 7.2 Megapixel CCD, 12X optical zoom lens with image...
3. reviews.cnet.com - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5/B
"I have bought the camera recently taken pictures, amazed with the quality in..." Read more >>
@import...
4. dpreview.com - ISO Sensitivity / Noise levels
ISO equivalence on a digital camera is the ability to increase the sensitivity of the sensor. This works by turning up the "volume" (gain) on the...
5. GoodGearGuide - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5
Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-H5 is the latest in their advanced range of ultra-zoom cameras and it makes considerable improvements over the earlier DSC-H2....
6. dpreview.com - Sony Cyber-shot H5 Review
The Cyber-shot DSC-H1 was Sony's first foray into the increasingly crowded compact, image stabilized 'super zoom' market, and it was a very...
7. DpReview - Sony Cyber-shot H5
The Cyber-shot DSC-H1 was Sony's first foray into the increasingly crowded compact, image stabilized 'super zoom' market, and it was a very...
8. dpreview.com - Overall conclusion
By far the most difficult part of this review was identifying real, meaningful differences between the output of this camera and the H2, reviewed...
9. dpexpert.com.au - DPexpert: [ SONY Cybershot DSC-H5 — review ]
Price: $900 Highly Recommended The low-down : The Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 is a 7.2 megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss zoom lens with a 36–432mm...
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