The Cyber-shot DSC-H2 is a compact and stylish 6-megapixel camera with a two-inch LCD screen, a powerful Carl Zeiss 12x optical zoom lens (36-432mm in 35mm equivalence). The H2 incorporates Sony’s Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization to help reduce image blur caused by hand movement. Because the camera features high-light sensitivity settings up to IS0 1000, fast-moving cars and distant subjects can be captured with considerably less blur and graininess. Sony’s Clear RAW™ noise reduction technology minimizes picture noise, making it easier to shoot at faster shutter speeds.
These anti-blur technologies are an advantage when shooting in low-light conditions, such as outdoor shots in the evening or inside dark museums. These shots can be taken without a flash, resulting in naturally-exposed images that truly capture the drama and atmosphere of the moment. And, you can get as close as you want with the camera’s significant macro mode of just three-quarters of an inch.
The new H-series cameras are substantial, without feeling bulky, and feature a comfortable grip with controls easily accessible by your thumb. You can count on detailed image previews using the bright 2-inch color LCD screen.
Features:
640×480 VX at 16fps, length limited only by media
Review By imaging-resource
The Sony DSC-H2’s zoom is fast and smooth, not to mention quiet. With some experience and finesse, you can move the zoom either slowly or quickly, by varying the pressure applied to the buttons. If it’s more comfortable in bright daylight, the EVF offers a good view, at the same 354 x 240 resolution that the back-panel LCD displays; it’s a little small, but serves its purpose. The Super SteadyShot image stabilization system is activated with the press of a button. It can be set to “Shooting” or “Continuous” mode in the Setup menu. In Shooting mode, the stabilization only becomes active when the shutter is pressed, but if you want to see the effect of the stabilization, put the camera in Continuous mode.
Review By Dpreview
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 successful one too. The DSC-H2 (along with big brother the DSC-H5) arrived almost exactly a year later in February 2006. In truth the H2 isn’t a major upgrade - a bit of a re-style, a few new features and an extra megapixel - but some of the refinements, though small, are significant. Let’s find out if the H2 has what it takes to compete with the likes of Canon’s PowerShot S3 IS, starting with the headline specifications:
Review By Reviews.cnet
With enough scene and auto modes for beginners and enough manual controls for advanced shooters, the H2 should appeal to a wide audience. In addition to automatic, exposure controls include program and full manual, as well as aperture and shutter priority. Shutter speeds range from 1/4 second up to 1/2,000 second in auto mode, 1 second to 1/2,000 second in program, and 30 seconds to 1/1,000 second in all other modes. Metering choices include multipattern, center weighted, and spot. Sensitivity covers ISO 80 to ISO 1,000.
Review By Digitalcamerainfo
The left side of the H5 and H2 Sony Cyber-shot ultra zoom cameras looks rather chunky. This is the side with the large 12x zoom lens, so it is the widest part of the camera. The Cyber-shot logo is front and center, of course. Above it is a reminder that the cameras have 12x zoom and above that tag is a wide eyelet that should keep the neck strap from sliding around. At the rear of the cameras are port doors. The doors open to the combined A/V / USB jacks and the separate DC in jacks. The door to this has a tab at the back so it is easier to open.
Review By Amazon
Get closer than ever with the Cyber-shot(R) DSC-H2 digital camera from Sony. With its incredible 12X optical zoom lens combined with Super SteadyShot(R) optical image stabilization system you can capture stunning long-distance images with minimized blurring, even during longer exposures. Add optional telephoto and wide-angle lens accessories for even greater optical range. Filter Diameter - 58mm (with supplied Adapter Ring) Lens Focal Length - 6 - 72mm or 35mm Equivalent - 36 - 432mm Focus - 3 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Flexible Spot AF, Manual / Minimum Focus Distance - 19.7 (50cm) Normal, 0.74 (2cm) Macro Shutter Speed - 1/4 - 1/2000 sec. (Auto), 1 - 1/2000 sec. (Program Auto), 46-step 30 sec - 1/1000 sec.
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