Sony Webbie MHS-CM1 HD camcorder Reviewed by

Michael Smith at michaelsmith.tv has poted a review of the new Sony Webbie $200 HD camcorder from the Webbie series. Here is part of the review, head over to his site for the full text.

Pros:

• It’s very easy to use. There’s not many options so nothing to mess up. I feel like I could give this camera to my 3 year old and she’d be able to use it.
• It turns on when you open the LCD panel, turns off when you close it. Again, this makes it easy to use. When you need to get a quick shot it’s ready to go. Just open the LCD and hit record.
• The camera shoots video in 1080P, 720P and VGA 30P, and photos in 5M, 3:2, 3M, 2M, and VGA. I recommend leaving it in the factory setting of 720P and 5M.
• The light is handy and while not very bright does come in useful in some situations.
• Normal USB port! Thanks for that!
• Very compatible MP4 files. You can shoot and upload the clip directly to YouTube and it will stay HD on the web.
• Reasonable 5 megapixel resolution.

Cons:

• No integrated lens cover. The plastic one will get lost.
• All the auto settings are in constant flux - iris, color and zoom never seem to settle.
• 1080P has major auto focus problems
• No flash on the still photos. The light helps but not for still photos.
• Bad position of the Movie record button.

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