Sony Cybershot DSC-H2

Sony Cybershot DSC-H2

The DSCH2 is the latest model in the Cyber-shot H series, renowned for its remarkable high-zoom lens. In addition to the current 12x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabiliser, the new camera features an outstanding 6.0-megapixel CCD for remarkable shooting performance.

To ensure high-quality images, the DSCH2 includes new colour mode, optical zoom for movie shooting and easy EV adjustment button. On top of which, it also offers a pop-up function guide for icons and shooting modes, and a seperate playback button. The DSCH2 offers photo-enthusiasts a great step up from the world of compact digital cameras.

Key features

• Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
• 12X Optical Zoom
• 2.0" LCD
• Optical Viewfinder
• RIMP - Real Imaging Processor
• Anti Blur system with High Sensitivity
• Super Steady Shot
• MPEG Movie VX Fine
• 30MB Internal Memory
• Function Guide
• Stamina: 400 shots/ 200mins

SUPPLIED ACCESSORY & SOFTWARE

• Accessories: 2 x NH-AA-DB
• Battery Charger (BC-CS2)
• AV Cable
• USB Cable
• Power Cord
• Shoulder Strap
• Lens Cap
• Lens Apdaptor Ring
• Lens Hood
• Lens Cap Strap
• Software: Windows: Cyber-shot Viewer Ver.1.0, USB DriverMac: USB Driver
  

Specifications

• Sensor and Size: 1/2.5" (Approx 6.2MP)
• Effective Pixels: 6.0 MP
• Colour Filter: Primary Colour (RGB)
• Scan System: Interlace Scan System
  

LENS

• Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
• Focal Length (35mm conversion): f: 6 -72mm (36 - 432mm)
• F Number: F: 2.8 - 3.7
• Optical Zoom: 12x (Still and Movie)
• Precision Digital Zoom: 24x
• Smart Zoom: 3MP (16x), 2MP (20x), VGA (52x), 16:9 (17x)
• Super Steady Shot: Yes (Optical)

IMAGE PROCESSOR

• Image Processor: RIMP - Real Imaging Processor
• DXP: 14bit
• Start-up Time: Approx 2.11 sec
• Shutter Time Lag: Approx 0.403 sec
  

FOCUSING

• Auto Focus Range: W: 50cm - infinity T: 90cm - infinity
• Macro Auto Focus Range: (W) 2cm - infinity (T) 90cm - infinity
• Magnifying Glass Mode Range(Extreme Macro): No
• Auto Focus Method: Single, Monitoring, Continuous
• Auto Focus Area: Multi Point, Centre Weighted, Flexible Spot
• Manual Focus: Yes
• Auto Focus Illuminator: Yes
  

CONTROL AND SETTINGS

• Aperture Range: F2.8-8
• Shutter Speed: Auto(1/4-1/2000) / Program auto(1"-1/2000) / Shutter priority(30"-1/1000) /
• Manual(30"-1/1000)
• ISO Sensitivity: Menu, Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
• Light Metering: Multi Pattern, Centre Weighted, Spot
• Exposure Compensation: .+/- 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
• Live Histogram Indicator: Yes
• Sharpness/Contrast/Saturation : Sharpness/Contrast:+/-1 Step
• White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One Push
• NR Slow Shutter: ISO Auto/80/100/200:shutter speed of 1/6sec or
• slower,ISO400/800/1000:shutter speed of 1/25sec or slower
• Other: Self Timer, Hand Shake Alert, Red Eye Reduction, Multi Language
  

FLASH

• Flash Mode: Auto, Forced-Flash, Slow Synchro, No Flash
• Flash Range: ISO Auto : 0.3-9m(W) / 0.9-6.8m(T), ISO 1000 : 0.9-16m(W) / 0.9-10.2m(T)
• Flash Level Setting: +/- 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
• Auto Daylight Synchro Flash: Yes
• Pre Flash Meterering: Yes
  

SHOOTING MODES

• Scene Selection: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Beach, High Speed Shutter, High Sensitivity
• Colour Mode / Picture Effects: Vivid, Natural, B&W, Sepia
• Night Shot: No
• Night Framing: No

LCD

• LCD: 2.0" (85K pixels) LCD
• Viewfinder: Electrical

STILL IMAGE RECORDING

• Recording Modes: Normal, Burst, Multi Burst, Auto Bracketing
• Recording Formats: JPEG (Standard / Fine)
• Image Playback: Rotate, Zoom( Up to 5x Precision Digital), Trimming, Resize and Slide Show
• Burst Mode: 6M (fine) 7 shots / Approx 0.8 sec
  

MOVING IMAGE RECORDING

• MPEG Movie VX Fine *: 640 x 480, 30fps
• MPEG Movie VX Standard *: 640 x 480, 16.6fps
• Video Mail *: 160 x 112, 8.3fps
  

SOUND

• Microphone: Electret Condenser
• Speaker: Dynamic
  

CONNECTION

• USB 2.0 Connection: Yes
• Other Connections: AV Out
• PictBridge™ Compatible: Yes
  

POWER

• Battery Life on Supplied Batteries**: 400 shots/ 200mins
  

OTHER

• Dimensions (WxHxD): 113.0 x 83 x 94
• Weight (without accessories): 389g
• Body Material: Plastic
  

STORAGE

• Internal Memory: 30MB
• Media: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) 
  

COMPATIBILITY

• Image Software: Windows 2000 Pro, ME, XP Home and XP Pro.
  USB Driver Software: Windows 2000 Pro, ME, XP Home and XP Pro.Mac OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (v10.0 - v10.4)

* Ongoing recording to the capacity of the memory stick
** Approximate Battery Life on Supplied Batteries with LCD On. Battery Performance figures are calculated by CIPA standards.
** (continued) Picture taken every 30sec alternating between wide and teleconversion shots. The flash is used every second shot and the power is turned on and off every 10 shots.