This is a point and shoot camera I am currently using.
It is great for beginners and has a decent ISO and shutter speed. my complaint is when you switch it to manual mode, you cannot change the shutter speed high like you need for flight shots. the screen just goes black.
Sensor Type
0.31 in type (7.76 mm) Super HAD CCD
Number of Pixels (Effective)
20.1MP
Lens type
Sony Lens
F-number (Maximum Aperture)
F3.0 (W) 5.9 (T)
Focal length (f=)
f = 4.5-157.5 mm
ANGLE OF VIEW (35 MM FORMAT EQUIVALENT)
82deg.-2deg.50min. (25875 mm)23
Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens)
1 cm Infinity (W), 1.5 m Infinity (T)
Optical Zoom
35x
Digital Zoom (Still Image)
Up to 280x (VGA)
Digital Zoom (Movie)
Approx. 70x
Screen
Screen Type
2.95 in (3.0 type) (4:3) / 460,800 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD
Brightness Control
5 (Bright) / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 (Dark)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Camera
Image Processing Engine
Yes
STEADYSHOT (STILL IMAGE)
Optical
Light Metering Mode
Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Exposure Compensation
+/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO 803200
ISO Sensitivity (Movie)
Auto: (ISO200-ISO1600 Level)
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent White Balance 1, Fluorescent White Balance 2, Fluorescent White Balance 3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, One Push Set
Shutter Speed
iAuto (21/1500) / Program Auto (11/1500) / Manual (301/1500)
Shooting Mode
Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Movie Mode, Panorama, Manual Exposure, Scene Selection, Picture Effect
Scene Selection
High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode
Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum) (with max. recording pixels)
0.80 fps (for up to 100 shots)
Self-Timer
Off / 10 sec. / 2 sec. / portrait 1 / portrait 2
Panorama (Shooting)
360 Sweep Panorama
Picture Effect
Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key
Auto Image Rotation
Yes
Metering Mode
Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Minimum Illumination
Auto:28lux (Shutter Speed 1/30)
Built-in Flash Red-Eye Correction
Auto / On / Off
Flash
Flash Mode
Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Flash Type
Sorry, this data is not available
AF Illuminator
Auto / Off
External Flash Mode
Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Flash Range
ISO Auto: Approx. 1.3 ft to 22.3 ft (0.4 m to 6.8 m) (W) / Approx. 4.9 ft to 11.8 ft (1.5 m to 3.6 m) (T), ISO3200: up to approx. 44.9 ft (13.7 m) (W) / approx. 23.6 ft (7.2 m) (T)
Recording
Compatible Recording Media
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PROHG Duo, Memory Stick Micro*10 , Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)*10 , Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, microSD Memory Card*10 , microSDHC Memory Card*10 , microSDXC Memory Card*10
Recording Format
Still Images: JPEG (DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible
Movie Recording Mode (NTSC)
VGA (640 x 480/30 fps)
Still Image Resolution
4:3 mode: 20 M (5152 x 3864) / 10 M (3648 x 2736) / 5 M (2592 x 1944) / VGA / 16:9 mode:15 M (5152 x 2896) / 2 M (1920 x 1080)
Panorama (Recording)
360 (115201080) / Wide (7152 x 1080 / 4912 x 1920) / Standard (4912 x 1080 / 3424 x 1920)
Movie Resolution
1280 x 720 (Fine) (1280 720 / 30 fps) / 1280 x 720 (Standard) (1280 720 / 30 fps) / VGA (640 480 / 30 fps)
Internal Memory
Approx.55 MB
Interface
Input and Output Terminals
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), Multi (AV/USB)
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Power
Power Consumption (Camera Mode)
Approx.1.6 W
BATTERY LIFE(STILL IMAGES)(CIPA)
Up to 350 shots / 175 minutes
Supplied Battery
AA battery
Others
Shooting Functions
Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Grid Line
Playback Functions
Beauty Effect, Date view, Slideshow with Music
Index Playback
16 / 25 images
Playback Zoom
8x
Size & Weight
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (APPROX.)
5.02 x 3.50 x 3.61 in
WEIGHT (CIPA COMPLIANT)
17.46 oz (body only), 20.81 oz (with battery and media)
External Flash
External Flash Range
ISO Auto: Approx. 1.3 ft to 22.3 ft (0.4 m to 6.8 m) (W) / Approx. 4.9 ft to 11.8 ft (1.5 m to 3.6 m) (T), ISO3200: up to approx. 44.9 ft (13.7 m) (W) / approx. 23.6 ft (7.2 m) (T)
Color Options
black
What's In The Box
AA battery
Shoulder Strap
Lens Cap
Lens Strap
Multi USB cable
Instruction Manual
Placeholder
Features
Picture of H300 Camera with 35x Optical Zoom
35x optical zoom
It is great for beginners and has a decent ISO and shutter speed. my complaint is when you switch it to manual mode, you cannot change the shutter speed high like you need for flight shots. the screen just goes black.
Sensor Type
0.31 in type (7.76 mm) Super HAD CCD
Number of Pixels (Effective)
20.1MP
Lens type
Sony Lens
F-number (Maximum Aperture)
F3.0 (W) 5.9 (T)
Focal length (f=)
f = 4.5-157.5 mm
ANGLE OF VIEW (35 MM FORMAT EQUIVALENT)
82deg.-2deg.50min. (25875 mm)23
Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens)
1 cm Infinity (W), 1.5 m Infinity (T)
Optical Zoom
35x
Digital Zoom (Still Image)
Up to 280x (VGA)
Digital Zoom (Movie)
Approx. 70x
Screen
Screen Type
2.95 in (3.0 type) (4:3) / 460,800 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD
Brightness Control
5 (Bright) / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 (Dark)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Camera
Image Processing Engine
Yes
STEADYSHOT (STILL IMAGE)
Optical
Light Metering Mode
Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Exposure Compensation
+/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO 803200
ISO Sensitivity (Movie)
Auto: (ISO200-ISO1600 Level)
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent White Balance 1, Fluorescent White Balance 2, Fluorescent White Balance 3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, One Push Set
Shutter Speed
iAuto (21/1500) / Program Auto (11/1500) / Manual (301/1500)
Shooting Mode
Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Movie Mode, Panorama, Manual Exposure, Scene Selection, Picture Effect
Scene Selection
High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode
Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum) (with max. recording pixels)
0.80 fps (for up to 100 shots)
Self-Timer
Off / 10 sec. / 2 sec. / portrait 1 / portrait 2
Panorama (Shooting)
360 Sweep Panorama
Picture Effect
Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key
Auto Image Rotation
Yes
Metering Mode
Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Minimum Illumination
Auto:28lux (Shutter Speed 1/30)
Built-in Flash Red-Eye Correction
Auto / On / Off
Flash
Flash Mode
Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Flash Type
Sorry, this data is not available
AF Illuminator
Auto / Off
External Flash Mode
Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Flash Range
ISO Auto: Approx. 1.3 ft to 22.3 ft (0.4 m to 6.8 m) (W) / Approx. 4.9 ft to 11.8 ft (1.5 m to 3.6 m) (T), ISO3200: up to approx. 44.9 ft (13.7 m) (W) / approx. 23.6 ft (7.2 m) (T)
Recording
Compatible Recording Media
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PROHG Duo, Memory Stick Micro*10 , Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)*10 , Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, microSD Memory Card*10 , microSDHC Memory Card*10 , microSDXC Memory Card*10
Recording Format
Still Images: JPEG (DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible
Movie Recording Mode (NTSC)
VGA (640 x 480/30 fps)
Still Image Resolution
4:3 mode: 20 M (5152 x 3864) / 10 M (3648 x 2736) / 5 M (2592 x 1944) / VGA / 16:9 mode:15 M (5152 x 2896) / 2 M (1920 x 1080)
Panorama (Recording)
360 (115201080) / Wide (7152 x 1080 / 4912 x 1920) / Standard (4912 x 1080 / 3424 x 1920)
Movie Resolution
1280 x 720 (Fine) (1280 720 / 30 fps) / 1280 x 720 (Standard) (1280 720 / 30 fps) / VGA (640 480 / 30 fps)
Internal Memory
Approx.55 MB
Interface
Input and Output Terminals
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), Multi (AV/USB)
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Power
Power Consumption (Camera Mode)
Approx.1.6 W
BATTERY LIFE(STILL IMAGES)(CIPA)
Up to 350 shots / 175 minutes
Supplied Battery
AA battery
Others
Shooting Functions
Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Grid Line
Playback Functions
Beauty Effect, Date view, Slideshow with Music
Index Playback
16 / 25 images
Playback Zoom
8x
Size & Weight
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (APPROX.)
5.02 x 3.50 x 3.61 in
WEIGHT (CIPA COMPLIANT)
17.46 oz (body only), 20.81 oz (with battery and media)
External Flash
External Flash Range
ISO Auto: Approx. 1.3 ft to 22.3 ft (0.4 m to 6.8 m) (W) / Approx. 4.9 ft to 11.8 ft (1.5 m to 3.6 m) (T), ISO3200: up to approx. 44.9 ft (13.7 m) (W) / approx. 23.6 ft (7.2 m) (T)
Color Options
black
What's In The Box
AA battery
Shoulder Strap
Lens Cap
Lens Strap
Multi USB cable
Instruction Manual
Placeholder
Features
Picture of H300 Camera with 35x Optical Zoom
35x optical zoom