- 12x Optical Zoom, up to 48x Smart Zoom, 24x Precision Digital Zoom
- Super Steady Shot
- 5.1 Effective Megapixel
- Large 2.5" LCD
- Macro 2cm
- Flexible Spot AF
- Real Imaging Processor
- Shutter Time Lag 0.3 sec, Shutter Release Lag 0.009 sec
- Stamina Battery Life (approx 290 shots by CIPA standard)
- Manual Focus
- Manual White Balance
- Rechargeable Batteries & Charger included
- MPEG VX Fine with Audio
- AF Illuminator
- Histogram Indication
- USB 2.0 High Speed Transfer
- Scene Selection Mode
- Internal Memory 32MB
- 100% LCD Field of view
- PictBridge Compatible
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Product Description
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Get closer than ever with the Cyber-shot® DSC-H1 digital camera from Sony. With its incredible 12X optical zoom lens combined with Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization system you can capture stunning long-distance images with minimized blurring, even during longer exposures. It is conversion lens compatible so you can easily add optional telephoto and wide-angle lenses for even greater optical range.
The DSC-H1 features Sony's precision 1/2.4" Super HAD" CCD imager which, combined with the Real Imaging Processor" and 14-bit DXP processor, gives you amazingly detailed 5.1 Megapixel digital images with accurate colors and contrast. Its comfortable SLR body design, 2.5 inch LCD screen1, and live histogram display allow you to quickly and easily compose perfectly framed shots.
Other key features include a pop-up flash, 32 Megabytes of internal memory2, and MPEG Movie VX video capture capabilities. It is PictBridge compatible so you can easily print photographs directly from the camera onto compatible photo printers without the need of a personal computer.
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Having owned a Fuji 601Z, which in its time was an award winner and cost me £500, I decided that digital photography must have made advances since I purchased mine from Amazon. I was in for a major shock!
What did I want from my new camera? Well, great images and the ability to zoom in. I bought a few glossy digital camera mags and narrowed my choice down to the Sony DCS-H1. It has won too many awards to be ignored. I then attempted to find the best ‘deal’. Having submitted the DSC-H1 to numerous ‘shopping’ search bot engines, my previous experience having bought from Amazon many times before made me pay over the ‘odds’ for my DSC-H1. Amazon was more expensive than the cheapest by a massive £1.49! No contest, my order was submitted and 2 working days later and in the lead up to Christmas, my camera was delivered. 10 out of 10 for Amazon yet again!
Now what do I think of the DSC-H1? Well it is smaller than I expected and smacks of quality. I did not open the box to get at the camera for 24 hours; instead I read the instructions, time and time again. Silly me! This is the most user friendly Gizmo that I have owned. The menu system is so easy, but I still would recommend reading the manual first.
As for the picture quality, I was hoping for a bit better than my Fuji 601Z, so I took my first 13 shots directly to the internal memory as my Mem Stick had not arrived, then uploaded them to my PC, at full 5m pixel quality.
When I viewed the shots for the first time using my DSC-H1, I was speechless! The quality of the photos was beyond my belief, stunning colours and crispness of the shots, but then adding the anti shock to a full 12x zoom blew my mind!
The DSC-H1 is big, but not enough to warrant rejection, in fact, when I opened the box, I was surprised at how small the camera was compared to a digital SLR.
In summary, the DSC-H1 takes awesome photos straight out of the box using the ‘auto’ mode. The quality of the images it takes is frankly amazing! If you are looking to take fantastically detailed pictures, you could buy another camera, but you would me mad if you did!
The DSC-H1 has massively changed my opinion of the camera, now you and I can really take brilliant shots, right out of the box.
The more I use the DSC-H1, the more I realise what rubbish is available. Clearly this camera is AWESOME and at a bargain price.
The only negatives:
Cover for USB connection appears to be a bit flimsy
Cover for battery and Mem stick seems a bit flimsy.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
I bought this camera for a recent 2 week trip to the Himalayas. I wanted a good amateur proof all rounder with a decent lens that would get me close to the mountain tops and reasonable MP so that I could print large pics on my return.
It had to use AA batteries and have a good battery life and be able to take filters.
The DSC-H1 did all of that and I'm happy to say it's exceeded my expectations, for the money I don't think there's a better camera available at the current time.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
I purchased the 'H1'10 days ago and I don't think I have put it
down since.This is my 3rd Sony digital camera, having started with the ancient DSC55 then on to the DSC505V which is a brilliant camera but now completely surpassed by the Sony H1.
This camera is so easy to use and gives superb results whatever mode it is being used.There is only one very small issue, in normal tungsten light indoors use the manual white balance, the Auto setting indoors is a little 'out'.All the other auto settings are perfect.It is however such an easy camera to use and gives such fantastic results that you want to use all the facilities the camera offers.
Don't put off by buying before it is replaced by Sony,plus the Amazon price is the lowest available.Enjoy before its too late!
down since.This is my 3rd Sony digital camera, having started with the ancient DSC55 then on to the DSC505V which is a brilliant camera but now completely surpassed by the Sony H1.
This camera is so easy to use and gives superb results whatever mode it is being used.There is only one very small issue, in normal tungsten light indoors use the manual white balance, the Auto setting indoors is a little 'out'.All the other auto settings are perfect.It is however such an easy camera to use and gives such fantastic results that you want to use all the facilities the camera offers.
Don't put off by buying before it is replaced by Sony,plus the Amazon price is the lowest available.Enjoy before its too late!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good kit!
Good solid piece of kit. I won't go any further as the other reviews here pretty much cover it all. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by Andrew
Great camera for this price?!
This is a versatile camera for what it can do and the size, this was a great purchase for the price I paid. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2008 by J. Moyle
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After reading many positive reviews on the internet and in magazines I bought this camera for my birthday in March. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2006 by Christopher Earl
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This camera is brilliant, I had a Sony DSCV3 before this and this camera is as good, but easier to use, the programme and manual modes follow a natural progresion. Read more
Published on 7 May 2006 by F. C. Stanbury
Sony User
I have owned a Sony p-71 digital camera for 3 or 4 years now, although this camera takes excellent pictures it is only the standard 3 x zoom and I wanted something that could get a... Read more
Published on 26 April 2006 by Sony Digital Camera User
Superb camera, terrific value
I've had this camera for two weeks now, and am absolutely delighted with it. It's very easy to use, controls are all sensibly positioned, and the machine is big enough that you... Read more
Published on 23 April 2006 by gardener
fantastic picture quality
this camera has a fantastic picture quality. its easy to use .the zoom is 12x optical.pictures taken in the dark also come clear as during the day. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2006 by V. Seth
Great camera-Fantastic value!
The DSC-H1 has it all, 12X optical zoom, 32MB internal memory (you can copy from this onto removeable media)supplied lens hood and more. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2006 by Mr. P. A. King
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 Digital Camera
This is an amazing camera. I have been looking at this camera for quite a while, and eventually made the purchase, I wasn't disappointed. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2006 by Mr. David Smith
SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-H1
I replaced my EOS300D with this camera and have absolutely no regrets whatsoever. This camera is outstanding. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2006 by Ricky
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