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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2/H5 Camera User Review

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2/H5 Camera User Review

FAVORITE PHOTO SHOT WITH THIS CAMERA: From the top of my world ...

Name of product: 

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2/H5

Approximate date of purchase: 

June 2006

My Review 

Great camera for me and still is. I use it all the time. Takes good portrait and outdoor shots. Lots of good features. Easy photo downloads. Nice clear crisp LCD screen. I like using the finder most. The 12X zoom is enough for most distance shots, and it's clear steady. Those may be the best reasons for having and keeping this camera. This camera was a big step up from point and shoot types of cameras and as versatile as more expensive and complicated and less versatile cameras.

Yes, I like it a lot.

Camera "pros" 

Zoom and steady shot.

Camera "cons" 

Not enough zoom. The available accessories at the time cost too much, way too much.

Software does not allow you to erase old photos after they have been downloaded to your computer. No way to add an external flash; the internal flash uses way too much battery and takes too long to recharge itself.

Is this camera easy to use? 

Very easy to use

How is the image quality in good lighting? 

Shoots great photos

How is the image quality when using the flash? 

About average

Do you like the camera's style and feel? 

Yes

How is the camera's LCD screen? 

Very sharp and bright

Do you feel like the camera is/was a good value? 

Yes

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Kyle Schurman, Digital Cameras Guide, says:

Thanks for the review, and I'm glad it's worked so well for you for so long!

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