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Sony CyberShot H5

HQ Grade: B-

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.
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"pre-focus feature has major troubles"

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"Beautiful photos"

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15th of 52 in 7 Megapixel
17th of 41 in Sony
42nd of 87 in $350 - $600

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Harold McAllister (hdcmcallister) 0 pts

December 3, 2006 6:20 PM

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Will the H5 take good quality pictures outside at night?

Taking pictures of out door Christmas light decorations and fireworks.

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Ben Keough (DeadWolfBones) 10632 pts

December 3, 2006 7:50 PM

Hi Harold,

Like all non-SLR digital cameras you're going to have some trouble getting good night shots without decent lighting and/or a tripod. This review, however, has some examples of night photography taken with the H5, and has good things to say about it in the lower ISO modes. It's certainly among the better non-SLR digitals when it comes to night shots.

With fireworks and christmas lights (both extremely bright), you might be able to get good shots even handheld, but I'd still recommend a tripod or monopod. Without such a helper, you'll want to set the ISO setting high, the aperture wide, and the shutter speed somewhat lower.

Good luck!

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