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Sony Cybershot H9
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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. |
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- 50th of 64 in Extended Zoom (#1 is Panasonic FZ35)
- 36th of 53 in 8 Megapixel (#1 is Canon SD1100 IS)
- 27th of 42 in Sony (#1 is Sony A900)
- 51st of 72 in Over $600 (#1 is Canon 500D)
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Answered Questions for the Sony H9
- Q: Can the H9 shoot in RAW?
- A: No. Just JPEG. There are some firmware hacks for a few cameras out there to... read more
- Q: How to get date imprinted on images while saving on from Sony H9?
- A: Well, I'm not exactly sure where your problem is, because the Sony camera, I'm sure... read more
- Q: How does this do on a tiny object like miniatures or maybe a ant close up?
- A: Frankly, the macro on this camera isn't that thrilling. Compare it with other options at... read more
- Q: what benefit would I get witht he H9 over the H7. I do mostly scenery, pets, kids.
- A: Barb,The H7 is not much different than the H9(nothing that I can see that warrants... read more
- Q: finpix s8100 or H9
- A: Neither for me. I'm a fan of the Olympus SP570UZ. Hard to beat a 20x... read more
- Q: Canon S5 IS or Sony DSC H9
- A: Ok, first of all, you should get your priorities in order. What is most crucial... read more
- Q: How can I download still shots from my X9? It seems that all of my pictures are video (subjests continue to move) and I see multiples when downloadin
- A: I'm not sure what software you are using to download the pictures, but that could... read more
- Q: Telescope adaption to Canon S5 and Sony H9
- A: Here's a site that offers adapters so you can shoot using a digital point and... read more
- Q: I just wanted to know if the lens of my existing Minolta SLR camera will be compatible with this camra
- A: Nope. it's a fixed lens. If it was a Sony Alpha A100, I'd say yes. read more
- Q: someone knows where the reset button is on this camera?
- A: Then there's a good chance it needs to be serviced. A firmware update may help. read more
- Q: Rocker Switch Zoom
- A: I agree the having the zoom on the lens barrel is quite nice, and I... read more
- Q: sony camera defects
- A: Hi Madhu,Many cameras have issues, and they're rarely entirely brand-related. Some brands make several totally... read more
- Q: i jus bought d s5 IS,it is very complicated to me as im new into cameras.wat should i do ?
- A: The Canon S5 IS should work just fine. If you're trying to take a picture... read more
- Q: Can you help me choose between S5 IS or A650 IS? I need a camera to take good quality pictures in low light and recording movie with quality.
- A: Michael,You're going to get sharper photos with the 12MP resolution Canon A650 IS. You do... read more
- Q: Any advise on H9 performance in low light and Indoors?
- A: Michael,The ISO 3200 setting will make this work a lot better in low light settings. read more
- Q: Question/Comment.
- A: Granted, the jump to the dSLR level is a decent sized one, but dont underestimate... read more
- Q: which is better sony n2 or sony H9
- A: Aditya,Good and bad really depends on what you want to do with the camera. I'll... read more
- Q: what are the results of large blowups 24x36 with this camera?
- A: Well, that Alpha should perform okay. As for that heavy zoom, you may want to... read more
- Q: Does the Nikon Cybershot accept standard lens filters?
- A: BillI own an DSC-H1 to which you can attach a filter ONLY via an adaptor. read more
- Q: Don't know which camera to buy- The Sony H9 or The Canon S5 IS ?
- A: They're pretty comparable, imho. I thnk the Canon will have a slight edge on macro... read more
Open Questions for the Sony H9
- Q: i have a sony cybershot 2.1 mega pixels camera model number dsc p50 and i am looking to buy a memory stick.where can i buy one from
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: My flash on the SONY Cyber-Shot 2.1 Mega Pixels no longer works. Can it be replaced?
- 6 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Need Sony DSc h50 Manual in English
- 7 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Does using the Night Shot feature with video use up more of your memory stick?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: can the dsc h-9 shoot at 300dpi,no one seems to be able to tell me...the video has a "Fine" setting,cannot find same for still shots..
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Compare with H10
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I need some help choosing a camera. I really like the sony H9. I don't use it much only to take pictures of my kids. Is the H9's battery really bad
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: can H9 be used in sub zero conditions. like in Germany, auastria. any precautions to be taken?
- 5 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: I got the sony cybershot 2.1 mega pixels for Xmas and the battery door is not cloing tight so i cant get any power. Please help. Thanks
- 9 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: how do you attach bower filters
- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Compare canon powershot S5 to Sony DSC-H9?
- 10 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: Amateur operator. Fuji Fine Pix S800 or Sony Cybershot H9B.
- 10 points for best answer - 7 replies
- Q: Is this camera is good for Fashion Photography
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I need large screen with view finder, does Sony make one?
- 9 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: How is the performance of H9 in low light and indoors? Any feedaback on movie quality?
- 1 reply
- Q: which one is better SONY H9 OR CANON SD950 IS
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: hi is the only telephoto lense for h9 supplied by sony or is there an alternative?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
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