Longer zoom, smaller size. Sony® puts 10X Optical zoom in the palm of your
hand. With compact body design, 8.1 megapixel resolution and a top-quality Carl
Zeiss® lens, the black Cyber-shot® DSC-H3 packs more photo opportunities in
a small size. Advanced Sports Mode (up to 1/2000 sec.) catches fast action.
And Face Detection detects up to eight faces in a picture, so everyone will
look their best. HD Output1 provides spectacular photo viewing on
your Sony BRAVIA® and other compatible HDTV screens and the Sony Double Anti-Blur
Solution combines Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization with High Sensitivity
(ISO 3200) for crisp imaging in low light.
10X Zoom in a Sleek Compact Body: Sony radically redesigned the positioning
of key camera components to fit a powerful 10X Optical zoom capability into
a compact design that’s easy to carry anywhere. The grip fits firmly into
your hand, the lens ring adds a high-performance feel -- and the top-mounted
Wheel Dial lets you adjust shooting modes faster.
High-Power Carl Zeiss® 10X Optical Zoom: A superb lens for bringing
long-distance subjects up close, the pro-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
lens design of the DSC-H3 provides 10X Optical zoom design -- with 20X Digital
zoom to enlarge the center portion of the picture so you see even more detail.
8.1 MP Super HAD™ CCD: More megapixels give you more detail and definition
for editing, cropping, and making large digital prints. Sony’s advanced Super
HAD™ (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each
pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.
Advanced Sports Mode: To capture fast-moving subjects in split-second
detail, the DSC-H3 combines high shutter speed (up to 1/2000 sec.) with Continuous
AF and predictive focus control that tracks moving subjects and forecasts
their position during the interval between shutter release and image capture
-- a great way to catch the perfect moment in sports, children’s games, pet
tricks and more
Face Detection: Because the face makes the photo, Sony has created
Face Detection technology that recognizes up to 8 faces in a photo and automatically
controls focus, exposure, color and flash to bring out the best in everyone.
Unlike some competitive systems, Sony Face Detection makes skin tones look
more natural and reduces red-eye with pre-strobe flash.
HD Output1: With direct HD output1 to spectacular Sony Bravia® and
other compatible HDTV screens, you can view DSC-H3 still photos in high definition
clarity and detail. Optional HD solutions include a Cyber-shot cradle/charger
with component cable output and high-speed Photo Printers that make 4” x 6”
prints in about 45 seconds. (Cradle/charger and printer sold separately)
Powerful, Versatile Flash: With flash powerful enough to illuminate
subjects up to 23 feet away, the DSC-H3 opens up new opportunities for flash
photography -- including dimly lit interiors and outdoor shots at twilight.
Auto Daylight Synchro provides effective fill-in flash illumination for backlit
subjects -- and Macro Flash lets you take ultra-close-up shots with optimal
exposure and minimal “whiteout” effect.
Super SteadyShot® Optical Image Stabilization: Other image stabilization
systems crop in to compensate for “camera shake” -- but with the Super SteadyShot®
system, optical sensors detect camera movement and send correcting signals
to a stabilization lens that allows even ultra-long-distance digital photos
to capture more detail with less camera shake distortion.
High Sensitivity Mode: With Super SteadyShot® image stabilization
to minimize blur, High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) lets the DSC-H3 shoot effectively
in low light without flash to preserve the mood -- and Sony’s original Clear
RAW™ NR (Noise Reduction) image processing technology helps suppress the color
noise that can accompany high-sensitivity shooting.
HD Slide Show with Music: It’s the high-definition viewing experience
that makes photos come alive on compatible HDTV screens, accompanied by your
choice of visual effects and any of four preset musical selections stored
in memory or your favorite MP3 tunes downloaded from PC to your camera for
use as background music 7.
9-Point Auto Focus: Because an off-center subject can make your shot
more interesting, the DSC-H3 can measure auto-focus precision at 9 points
on your screen -- giving you greater creative freedom to compose your image.
D-Range Optimization: Powered by the exclusive Sony Bionz™ high-speed
processing engine, D-Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights
and reveals more detail in shadows or backlit areas -- for great results even
in difficult lighting conditions.
In-Camera Retouching: The DSC-H3 lets you add creative effects to
photos after you shoot -- including soft edge filter to soften backgrounds,
cross filter to place starry “dazzles” at highlight points, partial color
filter to mute surrounding colors, even fish-eye filter to create interesting
fish-eye lens effects.
In-Camera Red-Eye Reduction: Irritating “glowing eyes” can ruin even
the most creative photos -- so the DSC-H3 gives you in-camera correction at
the touch of a button to reduce lingering red-eye effect that other systems
might miss.
2.5”2 LCD Screen, Simple Controls: The DSC-H3 provides a large, bright
LCD screen -- plus simple camera menus, a Home button for quick access to
necessary functions, and a simple Function Guide that displays menu information
to make it easier for beginners to learn camera features.
Wheel Dial for Manual Exposure Modes: For more creative freedom, a
simple wheel-dial control lets you quickly change camera settings in manual
modes (shutter speed priority, aperture priority, manual exposure) and also
control ISO sensitivity, focus area, and exposure value. In play mode, the
wheel dial provides a quick way to view your next or previous shot.
31 MB Internal Memory: The DSC-H3 allows you to capture a limited
number of shots in-camera for later transfer to PC or Memory Stick Duo™ media
-- so even if you forget your flash memory card, you can always get the shot.
Up to 51X Smart Zoom® Feature5: Sony’s Smart Zoom® feature lets you
crop in close on the central portion of interest in your photo while avoiding
the image degradation of other digital zooms -- with 17X HD Smart Zoom® function
at 1920 x 1080 resolution for 16:9 widescreen display, 51X Smart Zoom® function
at VGA resolution.
MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode: The DSC-H3 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video
clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second6) -- with Optical Zoom
in movie mode to let you zoom in or pull back while taking action shots.
Stamina® Battery Power: The DSC-H3 provides up to 330 shots3 with
a fully charged NP-BG1 Lithium Ion battery -- enough shooting capacity to
cover a long weekend or a whole vacation.
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