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Sony CyberShot H2

Sony CyberShot H2

C+
HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 2 out of 5
"Not Worth It!"
  • 4 out of 5
"great with good light - poor in low light"
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Editors' Comments

The Sony Cybershot H2 enters the extended zoom fray, butting heads with Canon's S3IS and Kodak's Z612 cameras to offer full 12x optical zoom. The H2 bears a striking resemblance to those other models, with a solid 6 megapixel sensor on top of that long-distance range. It's a nice looking camera with some good features, but doesn't have anything special... read more

Specifications

  • 6 megapixels
  • 12x optical zoom / 2x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 80-1000
  • JPEG file format
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Answered Questions for the H2

Q: is this a design flaw, firmware issue or a repair issue? pix are bright in camera, but dark on computer.
A: Have you tried resetting the camera? There should be an option to do so under the Setup menu. read more
Q: How can I get better resolution than 73??
A: John,I'm not sure what you're asking with the number 73. This is a 6MP camera. If you want a new... read more
Q: what is closest macro close-up distance with H2?
A: I didn't actually measure it, but I stuck the camera up to my eye and got a great image at... read more

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Open Questions for the H2

Q: Can I fix a telephoto lense to my H2 camera? If so what are the recommended models of lenses? If I use a 2x telephoto lense, What is the maximum optic
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Flash not working
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Does anyone know how to replace the shutter button on a DSC-H2?
8 points for best answer - 8 replies

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony H2

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4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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  • 4.24 out of 5

Average rating based on 261 total reviews: 4.24/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Not Worth It! (Paul - 7/2/08)

The camera takes excellent images when it works right. It has known focus issues and the shutter release button releases itself from the camera without... read more

  • 4 out of 5
great with good light - poor in low light (Victor Walsh - 4/12/08)

this is a fab camera - love it overall and anything better would get you into DSLR territory.

its downside is anything to do with... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Worst Camera (Rex - 12/16/07)

dont go for this guy, it has major autofocus flaw, and sony service center wont help you out with this, they cant give you permanent... read more

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