Sony DSC-H55 Cybershot Digital Camera

DSC-H55

14.1 megapixels
3.0" LCD
10x optical zoom
Sweep Panorama Mode
Optical SteadyShot™
iAUTO mode
720p MP HD Movie Mode
Self Portrait Timer

Features :

Take your best shot :
Make moments last forever with the compact DSC-H55 Cyber-shot® digital camera. Not only can you easily capture awe-inspiring landscapes with Sweep Panorama mode, you can instantly review them on a beautiful 3" (diag.) screen. The wide angle 10x optical zoom lens is perfect for tight close-ups and 14.1-megapixel clarity allows for stunningly sharp images. Prepare to be impressed.

Top-of-the-line Lens
It all starts with the 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 also used in high-end digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and advanced pro-sumer HD camcorders.
    * Sony G
    * Wide-Angle 25mm lens
    * 10x zoom

Panoramic Shots Made Easy :
Sweep Panorama Mode goes far beyond traditional wide angle lenses to let you capture expansive, 244-degree shots of landscapes or skyscrapers. Just press the shutter and shoot the scene with a sweeping motion and the camera does the rest. It even detects faces and moving subjects to avoid distortion.

Goodbye Blurry Photos and Movies :
Don't let a not-so-steady hand prevent you from capturing the perfect moment. Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically compensates to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality. In addition, Active Mode compensates for excessive camera shake in video by providing 10x compensation.

A Smarter Auto Mode :
Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you-recognizing scenes, lighting conditions and faces–and automatically adjusts the settings for you. The results are clear images, faces with natural skin tone and less blur.

Record and Upload HD Movies :
Shoot and share your memories in HD. In 720p MP4 movie mode, you can record 1280 x 720 HD movies at 30 fps for high quality yet small file sizes–perfect for your compatible PC or Mac®. And transferring the movies from your computer to sharing websites like Photobucket® and YouTube™ is easy (internet connection required).

Put Yourself in the Picture :
Self-Portrait Timer helps take the guesswork out of self portraits by using Face Detection technology to recognize when your face enters the frame. Once the camera detects your face, it triggers a 2-second timer, and then snaps a picture.




Specifications :

Exposure System :
    * D-Range Optimizer : Plus / Standard / Off
    * ISO : Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
    * Metering : Yes
    * Noise Reduction : Yes
    * Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Advanced Sports / Gourmet / Pet
    * White Balance Mode : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1(White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push.

Power :
    * Battery Capacity : Approx. 155 minutes / Approx. 310 images (when shooting still images)
    * Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM G type 3.6V
    * Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.1W


Convenience Features :
    * Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
    * Power Save Mode : Standard / Stamina /Off
    * Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off

Recording :
    * Media Type : 45MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (High Speed), optional Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo™, optional SD/SDHC/SDXC media10
    * Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono
    * Still Image Max Effective Resolution : Aprox. 14.1 Megapixels
    * Video Mode : 1280 x 720 (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.9Mbps,6Mbps) / VGA (640 x 480) (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.3Mbps)

Inputs and Outputs :
    * Accessory Terminal : Multi connector

Drive System :
    * Burst Mode : Approx.1.84 fps at 14.1MP (maximum 4 shots)
    * Drive Mode : Normal / Burst
    * Self-timer : Yes (Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec.)
    * Shutter Speeds : iAuto(2" - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1,600) / Manual(30"-1/1600)

Focus Control :
    * AF Illuminator : Auto / Off
    * AF Modes : 9 points AF / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF

Operating Conditions :
    * Flash Mode(s) : Auto / On / Slow Syncro / Off

Imaging Sensor :
    * Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3" (7.76mm) Super HAD CCD Sensor
    * Processor : BIONZ™

Flash :
    * Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: Approx.0.25-Approx.4.1m(Approx.0.82'-Approx.13.5')(W) / Approx.1.0-Approx.2.6m(Approx.3.28'-Approx.8.53')(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.8.2m(Approx26.9)(W) / Approx.5.2m(Approx17.06')(T)

Optics/Lens :
    * Aperture : iAuto(F3.5/F8.0(W)) / Program Auto(F3.5/F8.0(W)) / Manual(F3.5/F8.0(W)) (2 Steps with ND Filter)
    * Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
    * Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 4.25-42.5mm
    * Lens Construction : 10 elements in 7 groups (including 4 aspheric elements)
    * Lens Type : Sony G-Lens
    * Macro Mode : iAuto(W:Approx.5cm(0.16') to Infinity, T:Approx.100cm(3.28') to Infinity)
    * Optical Zoom : 10x
    * Smart Zoom® Technology : 10M:Approx.11x(Total), 5M:Approx.16x(Total), VGA:Approx.67x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.22x(Total)
    * Total Zoom : Approximately 20x with Precision Digital Zoom

Interface :
    * HD Output : Component (1080i)
    * PictBridge Compatible : Yes
    * SD Output : Yes
    * TransferJet : No
    * USB Port(s) : Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed

Weights and Measurements :
    * Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 4 1/8" x 2 3/8" x 13/16" (102.9mm x 57.7mm x 28.9mm)
    * Weight (Approx.) : Body: Approx. 6.0oz. (170g), With battery and Memory Stick media: 7.1oz. (200g)

Advanced Features :
    * Face Detection : 8 Faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority)
    * Image Stabilization : Optical
    * In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Unsharp Masking
    * NightFraming System : No
    * NightShot® Infrared System : No

Convenience :
    * Date / Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
    * Erase/Protect : Yes/Yes

LCD Display :
    * Histogram : Yes
    * LCD Type : 3.0"1 Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)

Software :
    * Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Macintosh® OS X(v10.4-v10.6)
    * Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.0, PMB Portable 5.0 (for Windows), PMB Portable 1.1 (for Macintosh), Music Transfer

In the Box :
    * Multi Connector Cable (A/V, USB)
    * Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-BG1)
    * Wrist strap
    * Battery Charger
    * CD-ROM