User hands-on review of the Sony DSC-H50 w/lots of photos

[jack55]

Here is what I think anyone should get when they get the camera. (what I got at least) I tend to stay with SONY products that are made specifically for that model.

* Sony LCS-HB Soft Carrying Case: This is a matter of choice!

* Sony 2GB & 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (one each) If you don't shoot that much, 2GB is enough.

* Sony NP-BG1 Type G Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack for Sony W Series. (If you shoot much at all, you WILL need an extra battery) Not cheap and I wish it was like the H1 that had the double AA batteries.

* Lens cleaning kits of your choice. (I buy 2-3 of them, because I'm finding that that LCD needs constant cleaning as it easily gets smudges & dust on it and I can't stand that.)

* Tripod of your choice for sure and a mono-pod. I use both. There will be times that hand-holding won't cut it, such as night shots etc.

Tip... I feel one should always have a circular polarizer, but not the one the camera maker is push as then you have to by the adapter and then your forced to buy the very large and expensive circular filter. On my last 5 cameras I have used the same 58mm circular polarizer filter. I simply hold it against the lense when I shoot. A tad bit of a hazzle but better than spending the $100+ for the above setup.

Later on I "may" buy a slave flash and the Tele-extender.

[jack55]

Ok... today I played with the close-upand low-light settings. I'm more than happy with this camera... not much it can't do.

Here is a close-up with my favorite watch. Pretty good detail. I was just using the available light in the kitchen steading the camera with my elbows, no tripod.



This is what I call macro!



This is shot in my bathroom on tripod using the program mode in TOTAL darkness.



This is fuzzy due to high ISO, but C'mon, it was shot in TOTAL darkness in my bathroom using the "night-shot" button on top left side of camera. Of course I had to use a tripod for this shot!

[Canadian]

photos look good, i was thinking about this camera but not sure yet might wait to see what else comes out, i read 3 reviews that said this was just an average camera, why no review by Steve here?

[TC3]

Good review. I have the camera too and am very happy with it. I posted several pics over on dpreview sony talk forum which also show how good this lil camera is and in low light high iso shots too. I have used RAW on a Pentax dslr for past 2 years and am quite fussy with image quality, noise and high iso settings yet the H50 does a fantastic job!! I also really like the feature set and extras such as remore and filter holder. I have recently got infra red filters and am having lots of fun using night shot mode in day time with the filters. What a camera

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[BrendainAR]

:? I sure hope I'm doing this right,,,

I just ordered this camera (DSC H50/B) from Sony. I have been using a Sony DSC H1 for the past 2 1/2 years and I love it, so after months of looking and reading reviews, I decided on to spend my money on another Sony. I'm just not ready for all the lens and fuss of an SLR yet but I do love to snap photos,,,never leave the house without my camera.

I hope I'm intelligent enough to learn things from your forum!

[jack55]

BrendainAR wrote:

:? I sure hope I'm doing this right,,,

I just ordered this camera (DSC H50/B) from Sony. I have been using a Sony DSC H1 for the past 2 1/2 years and I love it, so after months of looking and reading reviews, I decided on to spend my money on another Sony. I'm just not ready for all the lens and fuss of an SLR yet but I do love to snap photos,,,never leave the house without my camera.

I hope I'm intelligent enough to learn things from your forum!

Your just like me! I had the Sony H1 for over 2 years too and loved that camera. After tying the Canon s5is for 6 months, I sold it just to get the new H50B.
You'll love it!

[MichelleD]

Hi!

I'm pretty impressed with this camera so far (and your photos)! I haven't had a chance to check it out at a store yet, but I was curious about whether the zoom lever is in the way of where your thumb should rest while holding the camera.

Thanks for the great review...I can't wait for Steve to get one posted too!

Michelle

[BrendainAR]

I am hoping my DSC-H50/B will be delivered today but with FedEx delivering, who knows. I'm anxious to get my hands on it! I have a couple of questions,

Will the telephoto, macro, and fisheye, lens that I bought for my H1 work on the H50 or will I need a different adapter?

I also have a few filters, will they work with the same adapter that I used on the H1?

[Canadian]

yes those are great photos, i was wondering what the wideangle is like i take lots of photos in a boat with anglers hold a fish, so was wondering how it would be, more background in shots would be nice, i just might pick one of these up when i'm in the USA next month, will do more searching but this unit looks like a good upgrade from my W1

[jack55]

BrendainAR wrote:

I am hoping my DSC-H50/B will be delivered today but with FedEx delivering, who knows. I'm anxious to get my hands on it! I have a couple of questions,

Will the telephoto, macro, and fisheye, lens that I bought for my H1 work on the H50 or will I need a different adapter?

I also have a few filters, will they work with the same adapter that I used on the H1?

I would think so, but I'm not sure. Let's see what Steve's review says when he get's that one up. Maybe someone here has the accessories from the H1 and has bought the H50 can tell us?

MichelleD wrote:

Hi!

I'm pretty impressed with this camera so far (and your photos)! I haven't had a chance to check it out at a store yet, but I was curious about whether the zoom lever is in the way of where your thumb should rest while holding the camera.

Thanks for the great review...I can't wait for Steve to get one posted too!

Michelle

No problem for me as I like the zoom lever where I can reach it easily. However, if your use to the zoom lever being on the front, it may take some getting use to.

Canadian wrote:

yes those are great photos, i was wondering what the wideangle is like i take lots of photos in a boat with anglers hold a fish, so was wondering how it would be, more background in shots would be nice, i just might pick one of these up when i'm in the USA next month, will do more searching but this unit looks like a good upgrade from my W1

I wouldn't know as I don't have or use a wideangle. Maybe someone here has?