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| Sony Cybershot DSCH10/B 8.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2421
Category: Photography
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Brand: Sony
Label: Sony
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: 0
System Memory: 31
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 300
Included Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 10
Digital Zoom: 2
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 63
Minimum Focal Length: 6.3
Maximum Resolution: 8083000
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 8 x 10 x 6
MPN: DSCH10/B
Model: DSCH10/B
UPC: 027242728929
EAN: 0027242728929
ASIN: B0011EA9GE
Release Date: April 15, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 8.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints | | • | Carl Zeiss 10x optical zoom lens; Smart Zoom feature | | • | 3.0-inch large Clear Photo LCD Plus display; Face Detection | | • | Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution; in-camera retouching | | • | 31 MB internal memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo media |
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Product Description
8.1-megapixel effective recording * Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens * 10X optical zoom (2X digital/20X total zoom) * 3" color LCD screen * 35mm equivalent lens focal length: 38-380mm * top JPEG resolution: 3264 x 2448 * Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Compared several and this is the keeper! June 17, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I tried several cameras before deciding to stick with this one. Other cameras I tried were the Canon sx100is, Panasonic Lumix TZ4, Kodak Easyshare Z712, and finally the Canon S5. I really expected to like the Canon S5 the best, but this little camera out shot the Canon in most all conditions. The Sony, in my opinion, gave me the ability to quickly take pictures that consistently turned out well. The video is nice quality as long as you use the 'fine' mode. This is a nice little camera and I enjoy using it!
Sweet zoom! June 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This camera has enabled me to take equally great photos at my kids' Little League games and when out seeing bands - and so much more. The videos are awesome. All-around easy to use point-and-shoot with excellent zoom ability. A good option before the SLR-like model step.
 BEWARE if you upgraded your computer from XP to Windows Vista... June 4, 2008
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
THE WARNING:
A Sony camera requires investment for its special accessories: special battery and charger instead of a convenient AA rechargeable ones, memory stick instead of convenient SD cards, etc. So, if Sony wants a world for itself I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT ITS DRIVER'S SOFTWARE DOES NOT WORK on operating systems that were upgraded from XP to Windows Vista.
I am "upgrading" from Canon... from which I never had problems on software, could recharge any time with any charger, use my plenty of SD cards, which are readable in almost all laptops, not like the memory sticks ones, for which generally you require an adaptor.
This "tiny failure" is not mentioned on the Sony package. It just ways it works on Vista. But it does not work on Upgraded to Vista. They should warn. You need to pay for the camera (and memory sticks and for one extra battery) and start shooting around, before you come across with the failure when trying to download your gorgeous pictures to your computer... until then you will spend plenty of time trying to make your computer recognizes your camera, with no results. I tried everything (install, uninstall, system restore, delete other drivers, change the mass storage option on the memory stick, try to bridge the pictures from an hp printer, you name it).
This is the response I got from Sony: "I'm really sorry for the difficulty you're experiencing to transfer the recordings from your Sony camera to your computer running Windows Vista Operating System. Even though the USB interface of the camera is compatible with the Windows Vista Operating System, the operation cannot be guaranteed if the Operating System is upgraded." I am sure by now that this "principle" applies to all cyber shot cameras or any other Sony product ([...]).
Upgraded to Windows Vista is something I am not proud of. I have had many problems, (as plenty of people). But what should Sony expect us to do? It was a major investment (plenty of accessories!). I have to borrow another computer to get my pictures downloaded (Windows Vista upgraded users: beware even more, is not easy to find a compatible card reader!).
The software for the organization, edition and store the pictures is great, it works for me. The failure is in the software of the driver that allows your computer to detect your Sony camera.
Now, for THE PRODUCT ITSELF:
PROS: Big screen, great zoom, lightweight, conventional cap, great flash, many features even fancy ones (music and so).
CONS: Too many features (is ok only when you become familiar), the lack of proper software for the driver (major defect for windows vista upgraded users).
It is a good camera, something not pro, but with so many features that you'll feel like a pro. Specially the zoom (10x, wow!). The big screen, despite delicate, helps to detect blurs that cannot be easily appreciated in smaller screens (it gets greasy easily, so use a plastic screen protector). However, I would qualify the zoom, at its full length, with an 8, so far. Sometimes it is blurry (very little, but is), and sometimes not (in similar conditions shots), so I guess that it is not a 100% steady, but is ok considering its competitors (minor zoom and even more sensitive to movement). Just hold it firmly.
The lack of built-cap I cannot be sure if it is one of the "cons" because I had two Canon before this Sony and both suffered damage in its cap at any point (It did not close properly, it bended, did not open, etc.), so an old fashioned cap is ok as long as you fix a thread (are many on the market) to avoid losing it.
I like the flash also. It is strong, long and has different ways to use it: there is one that allows illuminating the whole scene, instead of just the proximity, so it is very useful for indoor pictures. You'll get beautifully illuminated interiors, with or without people. This is different from my previous Canon cameras.
It takes time to become a pro in the use of all its features. It has plenty. If you just want to focus and shot, then buy something less expensive. The features are promisingly great, but I am not so fast using it, I take my time. If you are going to a trip, is better that you become more than familiar with this little thing before so it can do a great job. Otherwise you will find yourself shooting in automatic all the time, and if that is so, why this camera then?
Camera: ***** (all in all). Driver compatibility: (zero). Total: ***
Great camera! May 5, 2008
33 out of 34 found this review helpful
I exchanged a Canon SX100 for this camera, and I am so glad I did. This camera is lightening fast with flash shots (compared to the VERY SLOW Canon). Indoor pictures are great as well as outdoor. I have taken a ton of pictures and very few have been slightly blurry, most come out clear with good color. Flash looks natural, as opposed to the canon which would either over or under expose shots. I love that the camera is compact and small enough to fit in a regular camera case, but yet still has the long reach 10x optical zoom. I also love the 3" LCD.
Pros:
-Compact with 10x optical zoom
-3" LCD
-Good indoor photos
-No delay in between shots
-Battery meter always showing
-Slide show with music is too cool!
Cons: (Very minor and do not take away from camera at all)
-No automatic lens cover (has lens cap)
-No zoom in video mode (although if I want great video, I'll use my video camera)
-Comes with Shoulder strap - I prefer wrist strap (Fixed by ordering a wrist strap off ebay for $2)
If you want a compact camera with a lot of zoom and good quality pictures, definitely go with this one. The only other cameras that have same features: Canon SX100 (too slow between flash, indoor shots are not good), Panasonic TZ3 (reviews say picture quality not good), and Canon G9 (only has 6x zoom and has a hefty price tag). To me, the Sony is the way to go for the average shooter who mainly shoots in automatic mode but occasionally plays with other settings. I have owned for about a week, if anything changes, I will update my review, but so far - GREAT!!!!
Great high zoom camera without the weight and bulk May 2, 2008
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I've had this camera for about three weeks and have taken several hundred pictures with it. It takes excellent pictures with amazing detail and color. Despite the fact that I am often photographing moving children, fewer than 5% of the pictures have been blurry. This camera's ability to take excellent action shots with no blur is one of its strongest features, in my opinion. A second superior feature of the camera, relative to the last camera I bought recently and returned (Canon Powershot SX 100IS) is the fast next shot delay. This camera is ready to take another picture, even after using the flash, relatively quickly. I say "relatively" because there is still a delay, but compared to the sluggish Canon, it is a great improvement. If you don't have the flash on, then the next shot delay is very fast. Also, the time the camera is ready to take the first picture from the time I take it out of the camera bag is quite short.
I have tried taking close up pictures of jewelry with the macro setting, which is only a one-button press. I thought it did a pretty decent job, although I did have to play around with the lighting to make sure that the flash didn't get reflected.
Another superior feature of this camera, relative to the Canon mentioned above, is the operation of the zoom. I find that I can control the exact amount of zoom with the button, whereas with the Canon, the zoom seemed to jump discontinuously.
For the amount of power (meaning the 10x zoom) and precision of this camera, it is very light (under a pound) and compact. I was able to take a whole series of shots at the playground using just one hand with no trouble, and the weight of the camera did not cause my hand to get tired.
Another feature I really like is that after taking a bunch of pictures, you can review them as a slide show with music and special effects. I did this at the end of a dinner party and was able to instantly show guests a slide show of the dinner on the camera.
As far as negative features, there are only two that I have discovered. The first is that there is a lens cap that has to be put on and taken off manually. You attach the cap to the camera strap with a string, so it's not a big problem; just a little inconvenient. In contrast, Canons' lens covers are built in, and the lens is covered with just a press of a button. The second negative feature is common to all Sony products and that is their proprietary accessories. The camera requires a Sony rechargeable battery (one comes with the camera, as does the recharger, but I bought an extra one) and a Sony pro-duo memory card. For me this is worth it because I really like Sony cameras.
In summary, I think this camera takes excellent pictures while being lightweight and compact. It's a good camera for a person like me, who often wants to take pictures of kids moving without having to mess with a bunch of settings to change the camera speed. I am very happy with this camera and highly recommend it to people who have similar needs. Sony Cybershot DSCH10/B 8.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot
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