Cybershot H1

kokho · 9th June 2005

Last week went to IMM Sony Galery tried out the H1, very solid! 12X zoom, and well design of the camera body.... but too bad the memory module only accept Memory stick instead of CF.....

corollax · 9th June 2005

Saw it on sale at pc show, yes solid & good to hold. Too bad very few people discussing it here or even @ dpreview. Sony's breaking into ultra-zoom is good for the competition but its use of the MS also turns me off.

Snoweagle · 2nd July 2005

I'm also very tempted by this camera but it doesn't use carl zeiss lens and has no external hotshoe (same prob as canon S1 IS).

Snoweagle · 2nd July 2005

Oh yah...and S2 IS too, but the H1 is a very gd cam, it's main attraction is its 12X optical zoom and steadyshot function which is also featured in their handycams

tao · 6th July 2005

The review of the H1 is out!!!

stormweaver · 18th July 2005

it oso runs on 2 AA batts nia ! woa .. tats a gd selling point.....

Xandorous · 18th July 2005

I was also considering the H1 earlier until I saw this pic....purple fringing almost everywhere leh. All around her jacket, belt, buckle...

What do you guys think?
http://img2.dpreview.com/gallery/son...s/dsc00376.jpg

Xandorous · 18th July 2005

There are also some high contrast area in this pic but no purple fringing. Hmmm....

http://img2.dpreview.com/gallery/son...s/dsc00530.jpg

tao · 19th July 2005

I think that the H1 is the best 5MP 12X image stabilised digicam in the market now in terms of image quality and ergonomics. Also, the 2.5" LCD screen is very very nice indeed.

onestoptakeaway · 20th July 2005

Hello,

I noticed that H1 doesn't have "Night Shot" as compared to Sony's previous models. Further to that, it only takes Jpeg format which some users might prefer to have RAW or uncompress TIFF as well. Well the obvious lacking to me is the missing "Hotshoe" which I normally will look for when considering a new camera.

Honestly, the 12X optical is definitely a plus but I think it is not Carl Zeiss though! Anyway, what I mentioned might not be important and I personally felt that Sony's F828 and V3 are probably the better models.

West_ray · 23rd July 2005

any idea what's the price range?

onestoptakeaway · 23rd July 2005

Originally Posted by West_ray

any idea what's the price range?

This is the Sony link http://www.sonystyle.com.sg/sonystyl...umber=48854210 and usually can get 15%-20% from outside shop.

chantyeroop · 31st August 2005

Hi,

So have you got the H1?
CP and MS colour quoted around $800, incl. gst.
Very tempted to get it.

Dun mind not having hot shoe and having to use MStick pro, the plus point is the 12x optical zoom, the steady shot feature and of course able to use "AA" size batteries.

psccy · 21st September 2005

Originally Posted by chantyeroop

Hi,

So have you got the H1?
CP and MS colour quoted around $800, incl. gst.
Very tempted to get it.

Dun mind not having hot shoe and having to use MStick pro, the plus point is the 12x optical zoom, the steady shot feature and of course able to use "AA" size batteries.

I just bought the H1. So far I am very impressed with it!

There is a night shot function. The good thing about the shooting options are that they are on a dial, so choosing is very easy. I am playing with the manual function at the moment, testing out different exposure time and f-number...

Not bother by using MS or MS pro... upgraded from another sony cybershot so have tonnes lying around.

12x zoom VERY IMPRESSIVE!!! But really need a tripod to do it justice. At 12x, even with steady shot on, picture will not be sharp if the lighting is not bright.

Anyone can recommend good but cheap alternatives lens for H1? heard that can use those compatiable with 828 and 700 series, but like to know more before splashing more money.

Price for H1 is now at $849 with 256mb MS Pro... but can get very good deal if you know where to find. I got mine with 512 mb at 750+ as I was recommended to shop by friend.

JuzJaz · 5th October 2005

tat is all?? no more user ah?wonder if the price drops...considering tis one...

cheersjy · 7th October 2005

Originally Posted by JuzJaz

tat is all?? no more user ah?wonder if the price drops...considering tis one...

I usually refer to this page for price

http://www.bargaincity.com.sg/digica...p?CATNAME=SONY

JuzJaz · 7th October 2005

Originally Posted by cheersjy

I usually refer to this page for price

http://www.bargaincity.com.sg/digica...p?CATNAME=SONY

eh...the promotion till end of sept lor. now oct liao wor... im considering between tis camera & canon S2 IS..haiz. in dilemna..

cheersjy · 7th October 2005

Originally Posted by JuzJaz

eh...the promotion till end of sept lor. now oct liao wor... im considering between tis camera & canon S2 IS..haiz. in dilemna..

Although both are good cameras, i think Sony outperforms in handling the processing of high ISO images better. It has continuous video mode while S2IS limits that to 7min. Pls refer to the comparison here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydsch1/page8.asp

Well, if they can give such price in sept, when can't they or other shops give the same offer now? It's always too to try

JuzJaz · 7th October 2005

Originally Posted by cheersjy

Although both are good cameras, i think Sony outperforms in handling the processing of high ISO images better. It has continuous video mode while S2IS limits that to 7min. Pls refer to the comparison here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydsch1/page8.asp

Well, if they can give such price in sept, when can't they or other shops give the same offer now? It's always too to try

wow many thanks for the advise!!! im actually quite tempted to get H1...cuz canon requires 4 batteries+other minor issues la. but afterall, its like canon is always the preferred choice compared to sony mah.

wui75 · 8th October 2005

Hi there,

You may want to take a look on the 2 night shoot pics I've taken with DSC-H1.

http://forums.photoi.org/showthread.php?t=1122004

I hope to post more pictures soon.

This camera is really good. No horse run.

9th June 2005	#1
kokho Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82	Cybershot H1 Last week went to IMM Sony Galery tried out the H1, very solid! 12X zoom, and well design of the camera body.... but too bad the memory module only accept Memory stick instead of CF.....

6th July 2005	#5
tao Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land of the Vegetables Posts: 2,958	The review of the H1 is out!!! The review of the H1 is out!!!

18th July 2005	#7
Xandorous Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 80	I was also considering the H1 earlier until I saw this pic....purple fringing almost everywhere leh. All around her jacket, belt, buckle... What do you guys think? http://img2.dpreview.com/gallery/son...s/dsc00376.jpg Last edited by Xandorous; 18th July 2005 at 08:22 PM.

31st August 2005	#13
chantyeroop Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Eastern Zone Posts: 849	Re: Cybershot H1 Hi, So have you got the H1? CP and MS colour quoted around $800, incl. gst. Very tempted to get it. Dun mind not having hot shoe and having to use MStick pro, the plus point is the 12x optical zoom, the steady shot feature and of course able to use "AA" size batteries.

5th October 2005	#15
JuzJaz Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Xin Jia Po Posts: 149	Re: Cybershot H1 tat is all?? no more user ah?wonder if the price drops...considering tis one...

9th June 2005	#2
corollax New Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 42	Saw it on sale at pc show, yes solid & good to hold. Too bad very few people discussing it here or even @ dpreview. Sony's breaking into ultra-zoom is good for the competition but its use of the MS also turns me off.

2nd July 2005	#3
Snoweagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 11,826	I'm also very tempted by this camera but it doesn't use carl zeiss lens and has no external hotshoe (same prob as canon S1 IS).

18th July 2005	#6
stormweaver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: cck Posts: 129	it oso runs on 2 AA batts nia ! woa .. tats a gd selling point.....

19th July 2005	#9
tao Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land of the Vegetables Posts: 2,958	I think that the H1 is the best 5MP 12X image stabilised digicam in the market now in terms of image quality and ergonomics. Also, the 2.5" LCD screen is very very nice indeed.

20th July 2005	#10
onestoptakeaway Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 99	Hello, I noticed that H1 doesn't have "Night Shot" as compared to Sony's previous models. Further to that, it only takes Jpeg format which some users might prefer to have RAW or uncompress TIFF as well. Well the obvious lacking to me is the missing "Hotshoe" which I normally will look for when considering a new camera. Honestly, the 12X optical is definitely a plus but I think it is not Carl Zeiss though! Anyway, what I mentioned might not be important and I personally felt that Sony's F828 and V3 are probably the better models.

23rd July 2005	#11
West_ray Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,149	any idea what's the price range?

8th October 2005	#20
wui75 New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3	Re: Cybershot H1 Hi there, You may want to take a look on the 2 night shoot pics I've taken with DSC-H1. http://forums.photoi.org/showthread.php?t=1122004 I hope to post more pictures soon. This camera is really good. No horse run.