Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 8.1 megapixel camera

[Simond]

Despite the presence of a 15x optical zoom, the Sony H7 bridge is a very compact, a little maybe. The grip is relatively short and does not for large hands, good grip. The construction is qualitative, but the hull "all plastic" is not the best effect and it is far from reassuring metal finishing Canon G7. Compared to previous models, only a detail, but important, appeared. Indeed, there is now the presence of a wheel at the rear of the box, which allows to quickly change the camera settings.Shoot dramatic close-ups and sharp fast-action shots with the 8.1 megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-H7 digital camera. The Carl Zeiss 15X optical zoom and Advanced Sports Mode with high shutter speed are perfect for crisp long shots and excellent detail when shooting at sporting events. Very convenient for PSAM modes, it can also navigate in the photos taken. Good point. The LCD screen is fluid, but it lacks a bit of precision. The Super SteadyShot optical stabilization is very effective and we were able to make shots at 1 / 10 s and even reaching the 1 / 4 of a second. The H7 is not very fast at the start (more than 2 seconds), but it catches up on the development which is very efficient with a good light.Super SteadyShot image stabilization and high-sensitivity (ISO 3200) mode reduce blur when shooting without a flash and Face Detection technology brings out the best in faces. You can also manually control the exposure and focus of the DSC-H7, making it ideal for more artistic shots. And with HD (high definition) output, photos can look even more spectacular when you share them with friends and family on HDTV screens.

[Simond]

If the objective has a very interesting focal range (31-465 mm) with a true wide angle, it is not perfect. There is a strong deformation of the image at wide angle and a decrease in performance in the periphery of the image. On areas with high contrast, easily observed the emergence of unsightly purple fringes. Problems that become less visible in television. More megapixels give you more detail and definition for editing, cropping, and making large digital prints. Sony’s advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.The biggest problem is, as often, the management of electronic noise. Here is a new chip that Bionz officie and images undergo shock treatment. Noise is absent up to 400 ISO, but the smoothing is already being felt from 200 ISO. Beyond ISO 400, details are cropped and deterioration will swell up to 3200 ISO.By automatically controlling focus, exposure, color and flash, this new Sony feature reveals faces in shadow, makes skin tones look more natural and eliminates harsh facial glare -- to help bring out every expression on every face in every shot, so you’ll capture the personalities and emotions that make memories come alive.

Too bad it is not possible to set more precisely the "noise". In low sensitivity, the Sony H7 gives excellent results with good sharp images and a fairly marked increase. The colors, often in as Sony, are well saturated making it an ideal device for the general public. The amateurs will be a little disappointed with the lack of raw mode.A powerful flash provides extra illumination to light up subjects farther from your camera, with precise light control and the ability to adjust flash for both front and rear sync when shooting at low-speed sync setting.Other image stabilization systems crop in to compensate for “camera shake” -- but with the Super SteadyShot system, optical sensors detect camera movement and send correcting signals to a stabilization lens that allows even ultra-long-distance digital photos to capture more detail with less camera shake distortion.

[Simond]

Specification of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7

• Resolution : 8.10 Megapixels
• Maximum resolution : 3264x2448
• Minimum resolution : 640x480
• Image format : 1/2.5 mm
• Type image : CCD
• Optical zoom : Yes
• Focal extension : Not available
• Digital zoom : Yes
• Auto focus : Yes
• Manual focus : No
• ISO setting : Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
• Aperture priority :Yes
• Shutter speed selection : Yes
• Minimum shutter speed : 30 sec.
• Maximum shutter speed : 767011 sec.
• Series Recordings : 2.2 fps
• Internal flash : Yes
• External flash : No
• External flash type : Not available
• Video function : Yes
• Video sound : Yes
• Maximum video resolution : 640x480
• Minimum video resolution : 160x112
• Frames per second : 30 fps
• Voice recording : Yes
• Optical viewfinder : No
• Electronic viewfinder : Yes
• LCD monitor : Yes
• LCD size : 2.5 Inch
• LCD monitor resolution : 115 pixels
• Self : Yes
• USB : USB 2.0
• Video Out : Yes
• Firewire : No
• File Format : JPEG
• Energy : Li-Ion
• Weight : 375 grams
• Dimensions 109.5x83.4x85.7 mm

[Crona]

Great review but I think most readers are looking for the proof of the pudding: actual hand held close-ups and 465mm shots to see how good hand held shots look. At the same time there I also like the scroll wheel, but it takes a little while to get used to the operation for adjusting shooting settings. You toggle between changing the particular setting and changing the settings values with the OK/Set button; the changeable option turns yellow.