Sony Cybershot DSC-H9 8MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Image Stabilization Zoom by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony Cybershot DSC-H9 8MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Image Stabilization Zoom
Digital camera Review: Best camera I've ever owned
Summary: 5 Stars
I the seller was quick and curtious, and the camera I bought from him is the best camera I've owned to date. It was in mint condition even though it was listed as used.Digital camera Review: Bigger is not always better!
Summary: 2 Stars
I agree mostly with what the first reviewer had to say. I bought this camera as an upgrade to my Sony DSC-H5 (7.2 megapixels) and have been extremely disappointed with the clarity and quality of shots (most of them come out blurry when blown up compared to the DSC-H5). The battery is no improvement either. It lasts at best maybe 2 and 1 half hours in the field. I photograph dragonflies and damselflies in their natural surroundings and can say that this camera is a huge disappointment and can't even compare to the DSC-H5 when used for the purpose of close-focus photography. Also, like the first reviewer, I was very upset that I wouldn't be able to use my neutral density filter with this camera due to the change in size of lense-hood. Neither is this camera as stable when taking pics as my DSC-H5 even though the advertisers claim its has Image Stabilization Zoom. My first thought was Sony was trying to make more extra money by making their upgrade incompatible. I am going to unload this camera as fast as I can. It is not upgrade at all but rather a downgrade in my opinion. Sony is going to have to go back to the drawing board if this is what they are turning out as "new and improved". I just don't buy it and I think it is highly likely that others will agree!Digital camera Review: Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
The best camera I have owned in 60 years. It will make you a really good photog....I have taken over 4000 images with it so far and have great results. On the minus the controls are poor, the wheel on top moves too easily and in action work it gets moved without me knowing about it....as does the flash button. I have put a 1/4 thick piece of felt between the wheel on the back and the wheel on top and it is better. I also don't like the carry strap. I purchased a polorizer filter that works great for me too. The zoom is great. It takes great movies too with great sound.Digital camera Review: Camera is defective-Sony Customer Service is HORRIBLE
Summary: 1 Stars
My husband bought me this camera as my first Mother's Day gift this past May for our then 2 month old daughter. When we had the first pics developed, we noticed yellowing in the shots but attributed it to the store who developed them. My husband decscribes it as pixilated yellowing and I say vein like. Hard to describe unless you see it. After this happened with an additional batch of photos, I contacted Sony who had me send it to one of their repair centers. We had to pay shipping costs. The camera came back over a week later and the problem was still there. I called Sony and they refused to replace the camera and want me to send it to ANOTHER repair center.We have lost out on precious moments that we won't get back. We currently are disputing this with our credit card company.They do not stand by their products and I will not buy Sony again.Digital camera Review: Cost is too high from Wall Street Photo (WSP)
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera came out in 2007 and was priced at $479.99 at the Sony store where I bought it. So unless WSP is including a lot of extras, the $999 price seems wrong.
This camera is now discontinued and there are newer versions of this camera. Check out dpreview for latest cameras. I have used it quite a bit (>4,000 pictures) and gotten great results with the camera. Although not a pocket camera its small enough to take it on trips and not be burdened by a heavy DSLR. As with all small sensor cameras low light quality is degraded but as long as you understand this limitation and have adequate light you can get very good pictures from this camera. It's fun to use and has a very nice macro capability. it has a great zoom range although todays models have even greater range.