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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H7 Review

Review Team — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:11:07 +0000

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 is a 8.1 megapixel digital point and shoot camera. The DSC-H7 is a little larger and has a nice grip that helps it fit comfortably in your hands. It definitely isn’t a little compact camera but but the increased size come with a very impressive lens. The Carl Zeiss lens packs a 15x optical zoom; much better than your standard point and shoot digital camera. The Sony DSC-H7 has a list full of features at a pretty reasonable price of around $350.

Sony CyberShot DSC-H7 Features & Specifications Review

Camera Type: Digital Point and Shoot
Resolution: 8.1 megapixels
Optical Zoom: 15x
Digital zoom: 2x
Image Stabilization: Yes
Screen: 2.5 inch LCD
Records Video: Yes (with audio)
Built-in Memory: 31 MB
Expandable Memory: Memory Stick DUO
Optical Sensor Size: 1/2.5 in.
Digital Video: MPEG VX
Continuous Shooting Speed: 2.2 frames per second
Self Timer: 2 sec, 10 sec

The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H7 is packed with all the necessary features but also includes others like 76x smart zoom, face detection, in-camera retouching, high sensitivity mode and HD output. The DSC-H7 is a great option for someone looking for a good quality digital camera that is simpler to use than a digital SLR. The controls are fairly simple to use but it includes a lot of features that could be confusing for some users. Overall, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 is a great camera for the medium to advanced user.

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Sony Handycam DCR-HC48 (DCRHC48) Review

Review Team — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:11:07 +0000

The Sony Handycam DCR-HC48 (DCRHC48) is a digital miniDV camcorder available at popular electronics retailers like Circuit City and Amazon.com. The DCR-HC48 includes popular features like digital still image capability, a Carl Zeiss lens and a large LCD touch screen. The Sony Handycam DCRHC48 is definitely packed with the latest features. The unique Handycam station is similar to a laptop docking station which makes re-playing and transferring your videos fairly simple. The DCRHC48 is the top model available of the 3 that Sony recently released. Night vision, digital still picture ability, improved zoom and the Handycam station are some of the advanced features you won’t find on the lesser models. At just over $300, the Sony Handycam DCR-HC48 is still a pretty great deal compared to the fairly expensive hard drive and miniDVD camcorders.

Sony Handycam DCRHC48 Features & Specifications Review

Camcorder Type: Digital
Format: miniDV
Screen: 2.7 inch Touch Screen
Connection: USB 2.0, Firewire
Optical Zoom: 25x
Digital Zoom: 2000x
Image Stabilization: Yes
Digital Still Capability: Yes
Digital Still Resolution: 1 megapixel
Memory Card Type: Memory Stick DUO
Warranty: 1 year
Special Effects: Sepia, Still, Trail, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Solarization, Luminance Key, Low Shutter Speed (LSS)
Shooting Programs: Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports lesson, Twilight mode
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Dimensions: 2.5 inches wide, 4.5 inches deep, 3.3 inches high, 16.4 ounces

The popularity of miniDVD and hard drive camcorders are increasing but miniDV is still selling extremely because of what you get for the money. A review of the Sony Handycam DCR-HC48 shows that you can still get a really great camera for a reasonable price. You don’t get the convenience of minDVD or a hard drive but the rest of the features are superb. The DCRHC48 has received great reviews across the board and should definitely be a considerable option if you are purchasing in this price range and type. Shopping around could be key. We have found prices range from the low $300’s to the high $300’s.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Review

Review Team — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:58:19 +0000

The Sony DSC-T70 is an extremely compact point and shoot digital camera thats available in various colors: white (DSCT70W), pink (DSCT70P), black (DSCT70B) and silver (DSCT70S). The Cyber-shot DSCT70’s initial attraction is its outward appeal. It’s a very slim camera with a very impressive touch sensitive 3 inch LCD viewing screen on the back. With an array of features and 8.1 megapixels, you aren’t losing much quality with its compact size. Sony’s digital cameras have a great mix of features for advanced users but also are simple enough for the technology impaired.

Sony Cyber-shot DSCT70 Features & Specifications Review:

Resolution: 8.1 megapixels
Digital Zoom: 2x
Optical Zoom: 3x
Image Stabilization: Yes
Screen Size: 3 inch touch screen
Movie Mode: Yes, records audio
Memory: Memory Stick Duo (31 MB built-in)
Light Sensitivity: ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Shooting Types: Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Soft snap, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, High sensitivity, Twilight portrait
Special Effects: Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White
Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec – 1 sec
Self Timer: 2 sec, 10 sec
Dimensions: 2.3 inches high, 3.6 inches wide, .8 inches deep, 4.5 ounces
Warranty: 1 year

The Sony DSCT70 is a great camera for the occasional photographer. It’s reasonably priced for what you get. You can find similar digital cameras from other brands for less but you won’t get quite the same quality as the DSC-T70. There are a few areas where the DSCT70 could improve. The digital and optical zoom are a little less than you would desire. It’s also lacking a viewfinder in the back which can often be handy in brightly lit situations. The negative aspects of the DSC-T70 are minor compared to all the other features you’ll enjoy like the touch-sensitive 3 inch LCD screen on the back. Overall, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 is a great camera for anyone seeking an easy to use, feature packed digital point and shoot camera.

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