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Sony Cybershot H9

Sony Cybershot H9

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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.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 2 out of 5
"A Great Camera then a Great Disappointment"
  • 5 out of 5
"Superrrrb!!!"
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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: 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: 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 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: 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

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3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace $537.39 Go!
4.8 out of 5 3261 Store Reviews WorldWide Distributors
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4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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4.8 out of 5 584 Store Reviews Pavilion Electronics
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  • 4.02 out of 5

Average rating based on 169 total reviews: 4.02/5

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  • 2 out of 5
A Great Camera then a Great Disappointment (Paul Morse - 5/15/08)

I loved this camera when I first got it. The stabilizer and zoom worked so well together hat I was able to great photos under... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Superrrrb!!! (Tore Winther - 2/24/08)

Photgraphing has been my hobby since 1970 and I have had a lot of cameras since then. This is my fifth didgital camera and this... read more

  • 4 out of 5
A very good one (Naveen - 2/11/08)

I had an Olumpus came & wanted to upgrade my camera.I surfed the net almost for a month to buy a new digital camera,untill i... read more

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