Sony DSCH9B camera

DSCH9B Cyber-shot - 8.1 MP, 15x Optical Zoom, 3-inch LCD, Black · 8.1 megapixel resolution · 15x Optical Zoom, 30x Precision Digital Zoom for superb clarity · BIONZ Image Processing Engine · Dynamic Range Optimiser for truer colour reproduction · Face Detection Technology for optimum white balance, colour and flash control in portraits · Sports Shooting Mode with 1/4000s Shutter Speed and Intelligent Continuous Auto Focus · 3-inch Tilting Hybrid Clear Photo LCD (230k dots) · Mode Dial & Function Guide for simple command of setting adjustments in response to shooting needs and conditions · 1/2.5-inch Super HAD CCD and Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens for high quality images · Super Steady Shot Optical Image Stabilisation and High ISO3200 Sensitivity with Clear Raw NR for a Double Anti-Blur solution which reduces image blurring caused by camera and subject shake · In-camera Retouching to correct red eye and express your creativity with various filters such as fisheye, partial colour, soft focus and cross · Electrical Viewfinder for shooting in bright outdoor conditions · Nightshot, perfect for shooting nocturnal animals or in dark areas when a flash is unsuitable · Connect your camera to a HD TV and view your photos in full High Definition with the optional cable (VMCMHC1) or cradle (CSSHD1) accessory · Manual aperture and shutter adjustment · Remote Control included for convenient camera control from afar Lens & Zoom Lens Construction 13 elements in 8 groups (including 1 ED glass element and 4 aspheric elements) Optical Zoom 15x Precision Digital Zoom 30x Smart Zoom 5M: 18x, 3M: 23x, 2M: 5.6x, VGA:76x, 16:9: 25x Optical Zoom during movie recording Yes (low speed only) F number 2.7-4.5 Focal Length (35mm conversion) 5.2-78mm (31-465mm) Focusing Range (AF) W: 50cm to Infinity, T: 120cm to Infinity Focusing Range (Macro AF) W: 1cm to Infinity, T: 120cm to Infinity Focusing Range (Magnifying Glass Mode) No Filter Diameter 74mm (with Adapter Ring) Iris Diaphragm Yes (6 blades) Conversion Lens Compatibility Wide: VCLDH0774, Tele: VCLDH1774 (with Adapter Ring) Night Shot Yes Lens Cover No Carl Zeiss Lens Yes (Vario-Tessar) Image Sensor Sensor Type CCD Size 1/2.5-inch type (7.18mm) Gross Pixels 8,286k pixels Scan System Interlace scan Color Filter Primary color Effective Pixels 8,083k pixels Super HAD Yes Camera Imaging Processor BIONZ DXP 14bit SRC Yes Clear RAW NR Yes Dynamic Range Optimizer (Standard-mode) Yes (standard) Auto Focus (AF) Method Single & Monitoring Auto Focus (AF) Area Multi-point (9 point), Centre Weighted, Flexible Spot Focus Mode Auto Focus / Manual / Macro Expanded Focus Indicator Yes One Push Auto Focus No Aperture F2.7-F8 Shutter Speed Auto (1/4-1/4000) / Program auto (1-1/4000) / Shutter priority (30-1/4000) / Aperture priority (8-1/2000) / Manual (30-1/4000) NR Slow Shutter Yes (shutter speed of 1/3 sec or slower) Steady Shot (Optical Image Stabilisation) Yes Hand Shake Alert Yes Exposure Compensation Yes (plus/minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV step) Picture Brightness Button No White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Flourescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push Light Metering Multi Pattern, Centre Weighted, Spot Sharpness Setting Yes (menu, plus/minus 1 step) Contrast Setting Yes (menu, plus/minus 1 step) ISO Sensitivity (REI) Yes (with Wheel, Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200) Exposure Modes Auto, Program Auto, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene Selection Scene Selection Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Program Shift AE Yes Face Detection Yes Color Modes Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia AF Illuminator Yes( W: 3.8m , T: 3.0m) Flash Modes Auto, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro Flash Distance Limitations ISO Auto: 0.2-9.8m(W)/1.2-6m(T), ISO3200: up to 20m(W)/12m(T) Flash Level Setting Yes (Menu plus/minus 2.0EV, 1/3 EV step) Pre-flash Yes Red-eye Reduction Yes Auto Daylight Synchro Yes Flash Synchro Yes (Front/Rear) Pop-up Flash Yes Self Timer Yes (10sec/2sec/OFF)