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Sony Cybershot H3

Sony Cybershot H3

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.
  • 1 out of 5
"Very Disappointed"
  • 4 out of 5
"DSC H3 without zoom during Movie Shooting"
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Editors' Comments

The Sony Cybershot H3 is a delightful addition to the brand's stable of capable, powerful extended zoom cameras. With an excellent 10x optical zoom coupled with Sony's Super SteadyShot image stabilization, photographers will find themselves taking crisp, clear shots of distant subjects, with no need to worry about the blurs and blotches associated... read more

Specifications

  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 10x optical zoom / 20x digital zoom
  • Sony Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
  • JPEG file format
  • Auto focus
  • Auto and manual exposure
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Answered Questions for the H3

Q: Canon SX100IS, Sony DSC-H3 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3?
A: Please view the answer here, you posted this several times: http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sd870is_question.html?qid=17296. read more
Q: Does anyone have a problem with the battery life on this camera?
A: This cameras battery is CIPA rated for over 300 pictures. You experience is definitely NOT to be expected with this... read more
Q: In what conditions we use Higher ISO setting in the camera? Or How the ISO speeds related with different shooting conditions?
A: Higher ISO settings are chosen by your camera in low light situations when on automatic. This can be problematic though... read more

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Open Questions for the H3

Q: WHY DOES THE MACRO SAY INVALID WHEN I TRY TO USE IT?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: What is so great with this camera?
5 points for best answer - 12 replies
Q: I would like to know about any online free photography courses available?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies

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  • 4.04 out of 5

Average rating based on 83 total reviews: 4.04/5

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  • 1 out of 5
Very Disappointed (Frankie - 11/2/08)

This is now my second camera of the same kind. The first one I had only 1 day and the flash wouldn't pop up no... read more

  • 4 out of 5
DSC H3 without zoom during Movie Shooting (Shirish Kelkar - 4/28/08)

I am realy very much impressed with specifications & performance of DSC H3. But one point which I missed before buying it, that it can... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Nice Pt and shoot (Matt - 4/25/08)

We just got this camera 3 days ago and i am pleased with the image quality. also the in camera editing is awsome. the only... read more

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