DSC-H5

NEW Cyber-shot® digital still camera

With professional black styling, Carl Zeiss® 12X Optical zoom lens design and Sony’s Super SteadyShot® Optical Image
Step-up Stabilization system, the DSC-H5 makes distant subjects amazingly sharp -- and provides 7.2 megapixels for cropping
and big prints. High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) allows natural shots in low light even without flash -- and a giant 3.0”
New 1 LCD screen with Function Guide helps you set up great shots more easily.

7.2 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Flexible Exposure Modes Stamina® Battery Power
Higher megapixels gives you more detail Choose Auto or Program Auto for With its powerful Nickel Metal Hydride
and definition for large prints and convenience, or get creative with (NiMH) rechargeable batteries, the DSC-
cropping in on your subject. Sony’s Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority H5 can capture up to 3403 images per
advanced Super HAD (Hole modes. Manual Exposure Mode charge -- enough for a week of shooting.
Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows provides extended control with 46- The compact BC-CS2 Battery Charger
more light to pass to each pixel, step adjustable Shutter speed (30 - is also supplied for battery recharging on
increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. 1/1000 sec.), and Aperture control the go.
(F2.8 - F8.0).
Carl Zeiss® 12X Optical/2X Digital Capture Images In-Camera
Zoom/24X Total Zoom Large 3.0” 1 Clear Photo LCD Plus With 32 MB2 Internal Memory, the DSC-
12X Optical Zoom helps the DSC-H5 Screen H5 allows you to shoot without a flash
bring distant subjects closer and lets you The DSC-H5 has a bright 3.0” screen memory card --then transfer your
frame shots for better composition; with Sony’s Clear Photo LCD Plus images to optional Memory Stick™ Duo
Sony’s precision 2X Digital Zoom technology for bright high contrast media, upload to your computer or
provides an additional 2X magnification viewing -- with a one touch “ Play” make prints on your digital printer.
to zoom in close without jagged edges. button that makes it quick and easy to
view your photos. Memory Stick Duo™ Media
57X Smart Zoom™ Feature 4 The DSC-H5 has a built-in slot for
Sony's Smart Zoom feature lets you Simple Controls, Function Guide optional Memory Stick Duo™ or higher-
magnify your subject beyond the 12x User-friendly controls and simple on- capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo™
optical zoom - to 16x (5MP), 18x (3MP), screen Function Guide text/icon media -- the ultra compact media for
even 57x (VGA). By intelligently cropping display help you set up camera shooting, storing and sharing your photo
into the central portion of the scene, it functions -- and you’ll have greater images.
avoids the image distortion of other digital creative freedom to adjust color mode
zooms. (including “ Natural” for subtle colors
and “ Rich” for more intense colors),
Super SteadyShot® Optical Image sensitivity, brightness and image size.
Stabilization
Super SteadyShot® Optical Image High Sensitivity Mode
Stabilization fights motion blur, even A new High Sensitivity Mode (ISO
during longer exposures at full zoom. 1000) allows you to shoot with great
results in low-light conditions -- and
Sony’s original Clear RAW NR™
(Noise Reduction) image processing
technology helps suppress the color
noise that can accompany high-
sensitivity shooting.
DSC-H5
Cyber-shot® digital still camera

Specifications 35mm Equivalent: 36 - 432 mm

Aperture Range: f2.8-8.0 (W), f3.7-8.0 (T),
General 10-step f2.8-8.0 (Aperture Priority,
Megapixel: 7.2 MP Manual)
Imaging Device: 1/2.5" Super HAD™ CCD Exposure Compensation: ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV
Recording Media: 32MB1 internal Flash Step Increments
Memory, optional Memory Stick® DUO Focal Distance: 4-3/4" (12 cm) (W), 19-
Media, optional Memory Stick DUO 3/4" (50cm) (T)
PRO™ Media Focal Length: 6 - 72 mm
Convenience Focus: 3 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF,
Flexible Spot AF, Manual
White Balance: Automatic, Cloudy,
ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent,
Flash Shutter Speed: 1/4 - 1/2000 sec. (Auto), 1
- 1/2000 sec. (Program Auto), 46-step
Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds,
30 sec ? 1/1000 sec. (Shutter Priority,
Off)
Manual)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media
Filter Diameter: 58mm (with supplied
Compatibility: Tested to support up to
Adapter Ring)
2GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media
capacity; does not support Access Macro Mode: Yes
Control security function. Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm)
Still Image Mode(s): Burst, JPEG Normal, 0.74" (2cm) Macro
(Fine/Standard), Multi-Burst Power
Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off all Battery Type: AA Nickel Metal-Hydride x2
modes) Battery Capacity: 1.2V, 2100 mAh
Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine with Audio
(640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine
Service and Warranty Information
requires Memory Stick DUO PRO™ Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor
media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio Software
(640x480 at 16fps), Video Mail with Audio
(160x112 at 8fps). Supplied Software: Cyber-shot® Viewer
Burst Mode: 5 Shots at 1.1 fps (7.2MP Vers 1.0 + USB Driver, (Windows®)
JPEG fine), 100 Shots VGA at 1.4 fps Operating System Compatibility:
(JPEG std.) Microsoft® 2000 Professional, Me, XP
Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS
min. of inactivity) 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)
Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes Dimensions
Date/Time Stamp: No/ No Weight: 14.9 oz (406 g) Body; 1 lb, 4. 3 oz.
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes (554 g) including Battery and optional
Scene Mode(s): Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Memory Stick® DUO Media
Portrait, Landscape, Beach, High-speed Measurements: 4 7/16" x 3 1/4" x 3
shutter, High Sensitivity 11/16" (113.2 x 83 x 94 mm)
Color Mode(s): Black & White, Natural, Supplied Accessories
Rich, Sepia
AA NiMH Battery x2
Inputs and Outputs BC-CS2 Battery Charger
Accessory Terminal: N/A Lens hood w/adaptor ring
Audio/Video Output(s): Yes Lens cap w/strap
USB Port(s): Yes (Supports USB 2.05 ) AV and USB Cables
Hardware Shoulder Strap
Software CD-ROM
LCD: 3.0"2 (115K Pixels TFT LCD Screen)
Note: No Memory Stick® DUO media or
Viewfinder: 0.2" 201k LCD, TTL EVF adapters are included.
Lens Construction: 11 Elements in 9
Groups, 1 Aspheric Elements
Optional Accessories
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/ Yes Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (2pk) (NH-
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® AA-2DB)
Docking Station: N/A AC Power adaptor (AC-LS5K)
Operating Conditions Soft Carrying Case (LCS-HA)
Soft Carrying Case (LCJ-HC)
Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: 1’ to 29’ Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-DH0758)
3" (0.3-9.0m)(W), ISO 1000: 2’ 11” to
Telephoto Conversion Lens (VCL-DH1758)
52’ (0.9 -16m) (W)
Close-up Conversion Lens (VCL-M3358)
Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced On, Forced
Off, Slow Synch, Daylight Fill Polarizing Filter Kit (VF-58CPKS)
Neutral Density Filter Kit (VF-58M)
Optics 1: Viewable area, measured diagonally
Ring Light (HVL-RLA) 2: A portion of the memory is used for data management purposes; approx. 30 MB will be available for image
Total Zoom: 24X Lightweight Tripod (VCT-1500L) recording.
3: Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and
Optical Zoom: 12X Memory Stick Duo PRO™ (MSX-256S) conditions of use.
Digital Zoom: 0-2.0X (Precision) Memory Stick Duo PRO™ (MSX-512S) 4: Smart Zoom® feature will not work at highest resolution setting.
5: Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chip-set variations
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