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<h3> Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 digital camera reviews</h3> Price: $449.00 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Ships from and sold by DataVision Computer Video Average customer review: Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 Product Description Sony Digital Still Camera with 9.0 MegaPixel / 20x Optical Zoom Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 Product Details Amazon Sales Rank: #49 in Camera & Photo Color: Black Brand: Sony Model: DSC-HX1 Dimensions: 7.60" h x 5.10" w x 6.00" l, 2.60 pounds Display size: 3 Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 Features 9.0-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor for photo-quality pictures up to 13 x 19 inches 20x optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle Sony G-Lens Capture up to 10 frames per second; HD (1080p) movie capture 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD tilt display; 90-degree tilt, horizontal and vertical 11 MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo media (not included) Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 Editorial Reviews From the Manufacturer The Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 digital camera with Exmor CMOS technology offers up to 10fps shooting and features Sweep Panorama mode that can seamlessly combine multiple shots to produce striking images, advance modes that reduce noise by approximately 50 percent even in difficult shooting situations, as well as 1080p movie recording. Additionally it features professional quality 20x wide angle G-lens, 3.0-inch tiltable LCD screen and Intelligent Auto mode. Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 Highlights 9.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor The HX1 features a 9.1-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera’s precision G-Lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced noise. With 9.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to 13 x 19 inches, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots. Professional-quality G-Lens Designed and manufactured to the highest standards of optical performance, the Sony G-Lens is optimized to perfectly complement the advanced image sensors and image processing technology in Sony’s cameras. G lenses are used in top of the line digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and advanced pro-sumer HD Camcorders. Capture the action up close with the 20x optical zoom, and with the 28mm wide angle lens the Sony Cybershot HX1 even allows you to capture more of the scenes in landscape or group portraits. The Sony HX1’s G Lens has a six blade aperture capable of producing a beautiful bokeh (beautifully defocused backgrounds with a soft natural feel). The aspherical lens elements made from ED (extra-low dispersion) minimize chromatic aberration common to high-magnification lenses. 20x High Zoom 20x optical zoom extends your reach and helps bring you closer to the action-- a real benefit for sporting events, wildlife, distant landscape views and dramatic portrait shots. 28mm Wide-Angle Lens Widen your view and capture more of the city, landscape, or group with a 28mm wide-angle G lens. 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD tilt display (230k pixels) Compose and show off your images on the large 3.0-inch (230K) Clear Photo LCD Plus display, which tilts up or down approximately 90 degrees for easier high and low-angle shooting and features a special anti-reflective coating for sharp visibility, even in bright sunlight. CMOS Sensor Enjoy extremely high resolution, fine tonal gradation and fast speed that faithfully reproduces every detail of your subject and reduces visual noise. The Exmor CMOS sensor brings out the full potential of the lens to ensure clear, high-precession image quality. BIONZ image processor The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera. High Speed Shooting (10fps) The Sony Cybershot DCS-HX1 can capture full 9.1-megapixel resolution images at up to 10 fps, helping to ensure you never miss the decisive moment. What’s more, the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects. Sweep Panorama Mode Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with the Sweep Panorama Mode. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction (horizontal or vertical), and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed and then seamlessly stitches the images together to create one stunning panoramic image. Available in wide and ultrawide options, the camera can take panoramic shots of up to 224 degrees, which is wider than a fish-eye lens. Now capturing wide landscapes or church spires or skyscrapers are as easy and press and sweep. Handheld Twilight Mode Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a tripod. When set to Handheld Twilight Mode, the Sony Cybershot DSCHX1 captures six images in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter, keeping the moving object from one and superimposing the rest of the frame from the 6 images doubling the sensitivity to create a single optimized image with 50 percent less noise than an image shot with a camera with a traditional image sensor. Additional Features Anti-Motion Blur Mode HD Movie (1080p) Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent Scene Recognition Face Detection technology Selected Face Memory <h4> Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 Customer Reviews </h4> Awesome camera! I just took this camera on a 2 week trip to Brazil and Argentina and I absolutely love it! I have owned 5 Sony cameras and this is the best that I've seen. Prior to this, I've had 4 point-and-and-shoot cameras from the cybershot series as well as the DSLR A100. I travel extensively, so I mostly use the camera for scenic shots. I've had the A100 for about 3 years now. While I am happy with the image quality, it does weigh quite a bit especially if you have to carry 2 lenses with it. Also, my fiance loves to take videos, so he's been using the T10 as a backup camera and camcorder. I was looking for a lighter camera that also has good video capabilities, and viola! I found the HX1! I struggled between giving 4 or 5 stars on this review, and at the end decided on 5 stars. Here's why: You must know what type of camera you need before making a purchase. For me, the HX 1 has the perfect package. It has 20x optical zoom (which also works in video mode), perfect for spotting small animals in the Amazon jungle. The innovative hand-held twilight and anti-motion blur modes take 6 burst shots and even out to give a clearer picture. I've tried all these modes with maximum zoom and the image qualities were excellent. Even with super-steady-shot in place, I could not achieve the same clarity with my A100 in low light conditions or with motion. I took pictures of monkeys in motion, landscape shots on a wobbly canoe, zoomed into flowers across the river...and the HX1 always delivered. The panoramic mode was really awesome. I took fantastic panormas of Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls, vertically and horizontally. While the resolution is not high and there are glitches if you look closely, I cannot complain because I would not have taken any of those shots if I had to stitch together the panormic image myself. The 10fps burst mode is really cool. It's true that you have to wait for it to process, but who cares if you can catch something in live action. The HD videos came out very very clear, even on my HDTV. I bought an 8gb memory stick and almost filled up the whole card because it was so much fun to play with all the features of the camera. And the weight really mattered. This camera was so much lighter than what I expected given it's slew of functions, that I took it everywhere, even on long hikes. Many of the photos that I took would not have existed if I had to lug the SLR because it was just too bulky and heavy. That being said, this camera does have its shortcomings. It is a high end point-and-shoot, so do not expect it to deliver SLR quality shots. For that, you need a real SLR. All the reviews that said it performs poorly in high ISO setting are true, and the noise is definitely noticeable beyond 800 or so. But again for me, I take mostly daytime outdoor shots, so it didn't really matter. In the intelligent mode and program modes, you can only choose "no macro" or "automatic macro". This is kind of annoying when you really need a macro shot of a flower or insect, because the camera sometimes doesn't know what to focus on (it will automatically focus on the object closest to it, which may not be the desired subject). You can choose manual focus, but it's a bit of a hassle to keep changing settings, as you cannot really move the lens back and forth like a real SLR lens. Thus, you will have to choose the distance for the camera to focus on, which may seem too long when the butterfly is about to fly away... =) I give this camera 5 stars because it's perfect for my needs - namely the 20x zoom, the smaller size compared to DSLRs, the HD video capability (a good HD camcorder will cost upwards of $600), strong battery life (takes up to 380 shots on one charge) and the innovative functions. such as panoramic mode, hand held twilight, and anti-motion blur modes. It does have enough manual functions such as shutter priority or aperature priority modes and manual focus should you choose to use them. All in all, it fits all my needs and I had loads of fun with it. Lots of features, but weak optics and some design glitches The camera isn't a bad buy for the money -and it's on the high-side of prices for its class. It has lots of features. But anyone who thinks that an ultra zoom "works" is deluding themselves. There's barrel distortion at wide angles and the images at 560mm telephoto equivalent are not very sharp. The lens also produces images with relatively weak contrast. The camera does not allow one to manually adjust contrast or color. That has to be done post processing, and the lack of RAW images limits serious image manipulation. There's some other annoying design attributes. To view images in the camera, the camera obviously has to be turned on, but that also extends the lens and pops the lens cap off. The program control knob is loose enough that the sometimes you'll find it set for something other than expected -that is, it'll switch with casual use from, say, Intelligent program mode to Easy or Vibration mode. Sure, that's user "error", but the engineering could be better. The main problem, though, is the optics for any advanced amateur. Sony can and should do better. Wow! Let me start by saying-Thank you Amazon. I pre-ordered this unit from SonyStyle back in March. They couldn't deliver. So two days ago I found it on Amazon and bam, delivered and in use in two days. Thanks for nothing SonyStyle. -All I can say is Wow. Out of the box, quick set up and I took my first picture. After viewing the picture, I was amazed at how professional they look. If you want a DSLR then buy one. This is not a SLR camera, don't compare it to one.It does what it does for a great price and for what it is, a high power point and shoot, I don't think you can ask for more. Basically it will do everything an amature photog would want it to do, maybe even your dishes. It's got that much going on. With time you can experiment with the focus and create some great shots. I chose this camera for it's battery life and high power zoom. You can go a long time on one battery. I purchased an extra and a travel battery charger,I didn't know it came with a travel charger. The zoom is awesome and steady. Great job Sony on a very affordable almost professional point and shoot...too bad you couldn't deliver your own product. Either way, I am a happy camper for my upcoming vacation to the beach. Oh and by the way, for those wondering, this is not a compact camera, it is almost as big as a SLR yet slightly lighter and a tad smaller. Not a camera for your pocket.I am sure if you get it you will be impressed.
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