Sony DSC-H7B - Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera User manual

DSC-H7/B
Cyber -shot® Digital Still Camera
For dramatic close- ups of distant subjects and sharp, clear fast - action shots other cameras might miss, the Sony Cyber - shot ® DSC-H7
has it all: 15X Optical zoom, Advanced Sports Mode (up to 1/4000 sec.), Super SteadyShot® image stabilization and high sensitivity
(ISO 3200) mode. It also incorporates new hi- tech features like Face Detection, D -Range Optimization, in- camera retouching, electronic
color viewfinder, remote control -- even HD Output to let you share memories in spectacular high definition clarity and detail on
compatible HDTV screens.
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High-Power Carl Zeiss® 15X Optical
Zoom
A superb lens for bringing long- distance
subjects up close, the pro -quality Carl
Zeiss ® Vario- Tessar ® lens design of the
DSC-H7 provides 15X Optical zoom
design -- with 25X HD 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.
HD Output
Thanks to Sony, your photo album can
go high-def -- with direct HD output to
compatible HDTV screens, so you can
view DSC-H7 still photos in spectacular
high definition clarity and detail. Your
life never looked so exciting!
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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.
Face Detection
By automatically controlling focus,
exposure, color and flash, this new Sony
feature reveals faces in shadow, makes
skin tones look more natural and
eliminates harsh facial glare -- to help
bring out every expression on every face
in every shot, so you’ ll capture the
personalities and emotions that make
memories come alive.
High Sensitivity Mode
With Super SteadyShot® image
stabilization to minimize blur, High
Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) lets the
DSC-H7 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.
Advanced Sports Mode
To capture fast -moving subjects in split-
second detail, the DSC-H7 provides a
Sports shooting mode that combines
high shutter speed (up to 1/4000 sec.)
that responds more quickly to rapid
motion -- a great way to catch the
perfect moment in sports, children ’ s
games, pet tricks and more.
Long- Distance Flash
A powerful flash provides extra
illumination to light up subjects farther
from your camera, with precise light
control and the ability to adjust flash
for both front and rear sync when
shooting at low- speed sync setting.
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.
9 - Point Auto Focus
Because an off - center subject can make
your shot more interesting, the DSC-H7
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-H7 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-
H7 gives you in-camera correction at
the touch of a button to reduce
lingering red- eye effect that other
systems might miss.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
2.5”LCD Screen, Simple Controls
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Electronic Color Viewfinder
Remote Control Function
Wheel Dial for Manual Exposure Modes
31 MB Internal Memory
Memory Stick Duo™Media
76X Smart Zoom® Feature
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MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
Stamina® Battery Power

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Last Updated: 09/14/2007
DSC-H7/B
Cyber -shot® Digital Still Camera
1:HDOutputrequiresanoptionalSonyHDconnectorcable;HDTVsoldseparately.
2: Viewable area, measured diagonally.
3:Actualresultsmayvarybasedon product settings, usagepatterns,battery and environmental
conditions.
4:Smart Zoom® feature willnot workathighest resolution setting.
5:Shooting at high framerate of up to 30frames per second requiresMemory Stick PRO Duo™ media.
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Specifications
General
Megapixel: 8.1 MP
Imaging Device: 1/2.5" Super HAD ™CCD
Recording Media: 31MB internal Flash
Memory, optional Memory Stick® DUO
Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO™
Media
Convenience
White Balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight,
Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent
3, Incandescent, Flash, Manual
Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to support up to 8GB Memory Stick
DUO PRO media capacity ; does not
support Access Control security function.
Still Image Mode(s): Burst, Normal JPEG,
Bracket Exposure
Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off all modes)
Burst Mode: Up to 100 Shot at TBD fps (all
resolutions)
Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes
Date/Time Stamp: No/ No
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes
Color Mode(s): Black & White, Natural,
Sepia, Vivid
Convenience Features
AF Illuminator Light: Yes
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Advanced Sports Shooting,
Beach, Fireworks, High Sensitivity,
Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Twilight,
Twilight Portrait
Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine with Audio
(640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires
Memory Stick DUO PRO™media), MPEG
VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16fps),
Presentation Mode (320x240 at 8.3fps).
Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min.
of inactivity)
In-Camera Editing: Red-eye reduction, soft
edge filter, cross filter partial color filter,
fish-eye filter
Inputs and Outputs
Accessory Terminal: N/A
Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use
Connector
USB Port(s): Yes (Supports USB 2.0 )
HD Output: Yes (1080i)
Hardware
LCD: 2.5" (115K Pixels TFT LCD Screen)
Viewfinder: 0.2" 201k LCD, TTL EVF
Lens Construction: 13 Elements in 8 Groups,
4 Aspheric Elements/ 1 ED lens
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/ Yes
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario -Tessar®
Docking Station: N/A
Operating Conditions
Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced On, Forced
Off, Slow Synch
Optics/Lens
Focal Length: 5.2 - 78 mm
35mm Equivalent: 31 - 465 mm
Focus: 9 Area Multi-Point AF, Monitoring AF,
Flexible Spot AF
Aperture Range: Auto, (f2.7-5.6W)/(f4.5-8T)
Shutter Speed: 1/4 -1/4000 sec. (Auto), 1-
1/4000 sec. (Program Auto), 8" - 1/2000
(Aperture Priority), 30" - 1/4000
(Manual/Shutter Priority)
Exposure Compensation: ± 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV
Step Increments
ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Smart Zoom® Technology: Up to 18X (5MP),
23X (3MP), 25X (16:9 2MP) 76X (VGA
Resolution)
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Digital Zoom: 0 -2.0X (Precision)
Optical Zoom: 15X
Macro Mode: Yes
Total Zoom: 30X
Face Detection: Yes
Power
Battery Type: Lithium- Ion NP - BG1
Battery Capacity: 3.6V, 960 mAh
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor
Software
Supplied Software: Windows: Picture Motion
Browser Vers 2.0 + USB Driver
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft®
2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and
Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X
(10.0 - 10.4)
Dimensions
Weight: Weight: 13.2 oz (375 g) Body; 1lb 2.1
oz. (514 g) including Battery and optional
Memory Stick® DUO Media
Measurements: Dimensions: 4 5/16" x 3 5/16"
x 3 3/8" (109.5 x 83.4 x 85.7 mm)
Supplied Accessories
NP -BG1 rechargeable battery
BC -CSG battery charger
Flower Lens Hood
Lens cap with strap
Lens Adaptor Ring
A/V and USB multi -connector cables
Shoulder strap
Remote Commander
Software CD-ROM
Note: No Memory Stick® DUO media or
adaptors are included.
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (NP- BG1)
Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL- DH0730)
GPS Unit Kit (GPS-CS1KA)
Memory Stick Duo™PRO (MSX- M512S)
Memory Stick Duo™PRO (MSX-M1GN)
Memory Stick Duo™PRO (MSX- M2GN/GS)
Memory Stick Duo™PRO (MSX-M4GS)
Memory Stick Duo™PRO (MSX-M8GS)
Memory Stick Duo™Adaptor (MSAC-M2)
Memory Stick Duo™USB Adptr (MSAC- US40)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242712935