DSC-H20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

buy DSC H20 DSC H20The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is a full-featured point-and-shoot with outstanding high-power zoom capability and fast shutter speed. DSC-H20 includes Smile Shutter technology which captures smiles the moment they happen, as well as Face Detection technology to optimize focus, exposure and color for up to eight faces. Capture detailed images with 10 megapixel resolution, and get in close to the action with the 10x optical zoom Carl Zeiss lens. Intelligent Scene Recognition helps you avoid failure picture, while Sony’s Double Anti-Blur solution (Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization plus High ISO) helps keep your images blur-free. The DSC-H20 completes the package with a 3.0-Inch Clear Photo LCD Plus Display that lets you easily view your images and menu options. Supplied accessories include a rechargeable battery (NP-BG1), a battery charger (BC-CSGB), a multi-connector cable, a lens cap and the CD-ROM software. Memory sticks are only optional.

From the Manufacturer

Zoom in on the 10.1-megapixel DSC-H20 Cyber-shot digital camera and get the best shot. With its impressive Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar wide-angle lens with a 10x optical zoom, it’s easy to capture the moment with impeccable detail. A 3.0-inch touch screen makes reviewing your shots a breeze and the ingenious iAuto mode takes the guesswork out of choosing the best camera settings when you’re not sure which one to pick. There’s also built-in technology like Optical SteadyShot image stabilization that reduces blur and Smile Shutter mode that automatically captures a smile as it happens. Feel like recording HD video? The Sony DSC-H20 captures crisp, 720p video that can be viewed on your HDTV. There’s even an anti-blink function to help everyone look their best and in-camera photo retouching tools.

Pruduct Features Cyber-shot DSC-H20

  1. 10.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensorCyber 3 Sony Cyber shot DSC H20
  2. 10x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
  3. 720p high-definition movie capture; BIONZ image processor
  4. 3.0-inch (230K pixels) LCD; Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology
  5. 11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)

Technical Details Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

  1. 10.1 megapixel Super HADTM CCD image sensor
  2. BIONZTM Imaging Processor
  3. High Sensitivity ISO 3200 for low light shooting
  4. 14 Convenient Photo Modes
  5. Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 4 1/4? x 2 3/4? x 1 7/8? (107.3mm x 68.7mm x 47.1mm)
  6. Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 9.8oz. (279g) – With battery and Memory Stick media.

Cyber 7 DSC H20

Sony Alpha 850

Buy Sony Alpha 850 DSC H20The a850 is one fine camera. I’ve been a Leica user since age 12 and found most other brands imprecise and unsatisfying, and was waiting for a Leica full frame DSLR. But when Sony announced the sub-$2000 full-frame Alpha 850, I had to bite, especially at a price differential of $21,000. After all, I’ve owned [and own] an assortment of Sony products and over 40 years have never had to replace any of them due to product failure. So the risk was minimal.
Let me dispense with the frequently reported shortcomings of this camera, and the only reason I ranked it 4, instead of 5 stars. It does not include “Live View” or “Movie mode”. As a traditional enthusiast “film” photographer I use neither of these features, so their omission is inconsequential to me. Their omission, however, allows highest end digital photography to become available at unprecedented low prices. If you need these features then look elsewhere.
However, the strong points are:
1 – When Konica-Minolta ceased camera production Sony purchased rights to use their auto-focus design, originally introduced in 1985 for Minolta’s premium line of “Maxxum” cameras and lenses. Therefore, any Minolta “AF” lens works perfectly with this Sony; and I already had 3 of them covering from 28mm to 300mm. They are readily available used at very low prices. The 50mm f:1.7 primary lens is particularly sharp. Thus, for the price of the body, I had a complete camera outfit. The current Sony lenses for the Alpha 850 are basically repackaged Minolta AF designs with improved weather protection. Additionally, Zeiss makes a superb line of premium professional lenses for the purist [but at high prices].
2 – Anti-shake is mounted in the camera body, not the lens, allowing any lens that can be mounted to use this feature, even the 1985 Minolta lenses for the Maxxum. It will even work with non-autofocus lenses mounted with adapters.
3 – Sony “kit” lenses are priced significantly lower than competing brands since anti-shake does not have to be incorporated into each lens.
4 – A dial atop the camera allows instant selection of Auto operation, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual operation and 3 custom settings.
5 – Despite a myriad of features, the controls are easy to use. On my earlier Canon G7 almost all control settings, such as shutter speed, aperture, white balance, et., had to be set through the LCD menu – a slow tedious process, causing some photos to be missed. On the Sony Alpha 850 all such settings are directly settable using controls accessible with the right hand. White balance, ISO selection, aperture and shutter are instantly adjustable. Once these buttons are mastered the camera becomes extremely responsive to use.
6 – Tha a850 takes noiseless pictures at ISO settings to 3200 while most cameras get noise interference above 200 ISO.
Although this is the lowest priced full frame camera available, it is solidly built and does not feel flimsy. The 24.6mb CCD gives extraordinary results that look sharp, even on my Sony 70 inch HDTV. The smallest details can be cropped and enlarged without pixellation. However, with the 75mm to 300mm macro zoom lens the Sony Alpha 850 becomes truly weighty and I use a monopod to increase stability. I can highly recommend the a850 to serious camera enthusiasts and professionals while it is probably more camera than an average family snapshooter needs.