Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7411 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Sony
• Model: DSCH5
• Released on: 2006-06-08
• Dimensions: 2.50" h x 1.00" w x 3.50" l, .50 pounds
• Display size: 3

Features

• 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
• 3.0-inch LCD display; 12x Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization
• High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) lets you shoot without flash in low-light conditions
• Capture VGA (640 x 480) audio-video clips at up to 30 frames per second
• Stores images on Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick Duo PRO media only (includes 32 MB internal memory); powered by 2 AA-size batteries (2 NiMH batteries and charger supplied)

From the Manufacturer
Why Sony? Because Sony technology brings exciting creative innovations to digital photography--like the DSC-H5 Cybershot camera's ability to capture amazingly sharp, highly detailed long-distance images with 7.2-megapixel imaging, powerful Carl Zeiss 12x optical zoom lens and Sony's Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization system. The DSC-H5 also provides comfortable, user-friendly design with many other hi-tech features and performance advantages--advancing the state of the art while maintaining the quality, simplicity, and convenience that photo enthusiasts and serious amateurs count on when they choose Sony.

Sleek Black Styling, Carl Zeiss 12x Optical Zoom
For high-contrast images that take advantage of the DSC-H5's advanced CCD capabilities, a pro-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens design with 12x optical zoom lens provides finely detailed images of distant subjects--with 24x digital zoom for dramatic closeups of your subject.

Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization
Other image stabilization systems crop in to compensate for "camera shake"--but with the Super SteadyShot system, optical sensors detect camera movement and send correcting signals to a stabilization lens that allows even ultra-long-distance digital photos to capture more detail with less camera shake distortion.

7.2-Megapixel Super HAD CCD
More megapixels give you more detail and definition for editing, cropping, and making large digital prints. Sony's advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.

High Sensitivity Mode
A new High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) lets you shoot without flash for more natural results in low-light conditions and shoot at higher shutter speed to minimize blur from unsteady hands or fast-moving subjects--and Sony's original Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction) image processing technology helps suppress the color noise that can accompany high-sensitivity shooting.

Giant 3.0-Inch LCD Screen
With an oversized 3.0-inch LCD screen, you'll find it easier to compose shots, check results, and read camera menus even in bright sunlight--and a one-touch "Play" button makes viewing your photos quick and simple.

Clear Photo LCD Plus Design
To improve your image for photo viewing and shot setup, Sony's Clear Photo LCD Plus design minimizes reflection from the LCD surface for excellent visibility outdoors even in bright sunlight--with wide-angle viewing lets you share images with a group of friends or family.

Simple Camera Setup Features
The DSC-H5 allows you to set Color Mode (Standard, Vivid, Natural, Sepia, or Monochrome), adjust image brightness with one-touch simplicity (including EV compensation for shooting into the sun or on cloudy days), and select the image size that's best for the print size you want and the remaining capacity of your camera's 32 MB internal memory or optional Memory Stick Duo media.

Function Guide Text/Icon Display
On-screen, a simple Function Guide text/icon display makes it easy to learn the camera functions that give you greater creative freedom to adjust color sensitivity, brightness, and image size for great shots in a wide range of situations. You'll also have quick reference to camera functions like flash, macro, and self-timer settings.

Creative Manual Exposure Modes
For more creative freedom, the DSC-H5 lets you adjust shutter speed to freeze the action or shoot with long time exposures--and control depth of field with aperture adjustment to concentrate on the foreground or capture "deep-focus" background.

Manual Focus with MF Peaking
In manual focus mode, the 3.0-inch LCD screen of the DSC-H5 highlights an outline of the shooting subject in color so it's easier to make adjustments. Why focus manually? To concentrate on an off-center subject, one face in a crowd, or an unexpected creative choice in a complex scene.

Capture Images In-Camera
With 32 MB internal memory, the DSC-H5 allows you to capture shots in-camera for later transfer to PC or Memory Stick Duo media--so even if you forget your flash memory card, you can always get the shot.

57x Smart Zoom Feature
Sony's Smart Zoom feature gives you an amazing ultra-closeup crop on the central portion of interest in your photo while avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms.

MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
The DSC-H5 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio-video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second)--with new Optical Zoom for Movie to provide high-ratio zooming for sports and long-distance subjects and allow you to adjust zoom while taking action shots.

Memory Stick Duo Media
The DSC-H5 has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo or higher-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo media--the ultra-compact media for shooting, storing, and sharing your photo images.

Customer Reviews

Sony Cybershot 7.2 MP camera died right after 1 year warranty expired
Suddenly, while traveling, this Sony Cybershot 7.2 MP stopped working. It was exactly 1 year after purchase, right after the warranty expired. Very disappointing.

An electronic problem causes a complete freezing-up right after the shutter button is pushed, resulting in a blank black viewer. After it finally releases from the freeze, no picture has been taken.

Repair work costs more than to replace camera, of course. I will think twice before buying Sony camera again.

As a photographer, I have owned many different cameras. Never have had a complete malfunction on a camera ever, except in a used Nikon I bought from the guys at the B&H Used Camera Dept in NYC.

This Sony should have been better and should have lasted much longer. My old Olympus digital lasted at least five years with no problem.

Pics as good as SLR for a fraction of the price
I am not an expert, but the pictures from this camera look as good as pics from an expensive SLR camera. People can't believe the pictures I take with this camera. The 12X zoom makes it perfect for sporting events and your kid's school events. Unbelievable pictures.
The only downside is that the camera is big (like an SLR) so we also have a smaller one to carry around everyday. But our everyday camera can't zoom in like this one.
Be prepared, this thing is big but it is worth lugging around if you want really good pictures and the 3X zoom on a small camera just won't cut it. The price is so reasonable that you can get both this one and a small everyday camera.

The product is excellent
Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 7.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilization Zoom

The product is excellent