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Sony Cybershot H9

Sony Cybershot H9

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.
  • 4 out of 5
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  • 4 out of 5
"H 9 - Sony"
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Editors' Comments

The Sony Cybershot H9 is a solid follow-up to the immensely popular H5 extended zoom camera. Joining the Olympus SP-550UZ, the H9 pushes beyond the 12x threshold with an amazing 15x optical zoom. Super Steady Shot image stabilization makes sure that your photos won't be blurry or otherwise affected when you take long-distance shots, and the camera... read more

Specifications

  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 15x optical zoom / 30x digital zoom
  • Auto focus
  • Auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 80-3200
  • Movie mode with sound
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Answered Questions for the H9

Q: Can the H9 shoot in RAW?
A: No. Just JPEG. There are some firmware hacks for a few cameras out there to open up RAW capability, but... 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, saves all of the dates... 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 this resource. It takes pictures... read more

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Open Questions for the 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

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony H9

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  • 3.99 out of 5

Average rating based on 177 total reviews: 3.99/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Great Camera (Niyathy - 10/29/09)

This was my first camera, and it gave a good experience with its manual mode, as a tool which gave the forecast about the extremities... read more

  • 4 out of 5
H 9 - Sony (kashif niazi - 6/11/09)

very good device. it fulfills the purpose. recommended for use.read more

  • 4 out of 5
GREAT!! (Lauren - 11/23/08)

Such a super fast startup and everything about it i love so much. it can be confusing for people who might not know too much... read more

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