Sony Bloggie Touch reviewed

PCMag.com posted their review of the Sony Bloggie Touch, the new camcorder from Sony sporting a capacitive touch screen.

The new Bloggie will be offered in silver or black. Its body looks and feels like brushed aluminum, a departure from the glossy and plastic feeling of the older Bloggie MHS-PM5. The Bloggie Touch will ship in a fancy black box that looks like it should contain a piece of jewelry, but the top opens to reveal the camcorder.

Video recordings on the Bloggie can be captured in 1080p (30 frames per second) and 720p (60 and 30 frames per second) while still images can be as large as 12 megapixels. There's a built-in USB plug so you can connect the Bloggie HD to your computer to transfer media and charge the device. An HDMI port is also available so you can plug it directly into your HDTV to playback photos and videos.

Buy a Sony MHS-PM5 bloggie HD Video Camera (White) NEWEST MODEL

Read the full Sony Bloggie Touch review at PCMag

Sony Handycam NEX-VG10 first consumer camcorder with interchangeable lenses

Measuring 85 x 130 x 223 mm and weighting in just 620 grams, the NEX-VG10 can take 14 megapixel still images and capture 1080p (1920 x 1080) high definition video at up to 24Mbps, and features an E-mount 18-200mm lens providing 11x optical zoom, a BIONZ image processor, Optical Steadyshot image stabilization, a 3-inch (921,600 dot) swivel display, an ISO sensitivity of up to 12800, as well as support for Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.

Sony HDR-CX110 High Definition Handycam Camcorder

"The NEX-VG10 takes Sony's Handycam line to the next level by allowing unprecedented artistic expression that isn't possible with conventional consumer video cameras," said Andy Bubala, director of Sony's camcorder business. "With this camcorder, video enthusiasts and photographers can now capture cinematic full HD movies and premium stereo sound."

Sony's Handycam NEX-VG10 will become available in September but pre-orders should kick off today. You 'just' need $2,000 to get this camcorder.

Via TechConnect Magazine

Sony MHS-PM1 Webbie

PriceMo has some thoughts on the "Sony Mobile HD Snap Camera" (haha) MHS-PM1:

Pros
• Design is attractive
• At 720p and 1080p ‘high-definition’ resolutions are videos captured
• Expansion slot memory-card
• Lens swivels
• Lithium-ion battery is rechargeable

Cons
• A little expensive
• Protective case is not included

Buy the Sony Webbie MHS-PM1 HD Camcorder (Orange)

Features / Description

Say hello to the Webbie HD™ camera. When fun happens, Webbie is there. The pocket-sized Webbie HD camera is your perfect companion, ready to record antics at a moment's notice. Not only does it record HD MP4 video that plays nicely with sites like YouTube™, it also snaps off sharp, 5-megapixel still shots with ease. Video shown compressed for web. Actual resolution is higher (up to 1440 x 1080).

1080p High Definition
The Webbie HD™ camera lets you record crisp video in 1080p HD MP4 (H.264), as well as capture detailed 5MP still images. MP4 is a video format that is highly compatible for PC and Web environments and easy to upload to your favorite video-sharing websites.

Unique 270 Degree Rotating Lens
The Webbie HD™ camera features a unique lens that swivels up to 270 degrees and, when rotated, instantly powers on the camera so you can start recording video or taking still shots immediately.

Pre-installed with PMB Portable Software
With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable, it's easy to pre-select videos and images in the Webbie HD™ camera and later upload them from the camera to your compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites.

Buy the Sony Webbie MHS-PM1 HD Camcorder (Orange)

Tech Specs
Format : MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MP4)
Video Signal : NTSC/PAL out
Imaging Device : 1/2.5" CMOS imaging sensor
Pixel Gross : 5038K
Recording Media : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
Recording and Playback Times : When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media4 (sold separately: 1080/30p = 340 min., 720/30p = 510 min., VGA/30p = 990 min.
Still Actual : 5038K Pixels (4:3)
Still Picture Resolution : 5038K
Video Actual : 2070K Pixels (16:9), 690K Pixels (4:3)
Video Resolution : 1440 x 1080
Dimensions (Approx.) : 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 2 1/4 inch (24 x 103 x 55mm)
Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 3.4oz (95g), w battery: 4.2oz (120g)
Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Lens rotates to close
Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1
Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-BK1)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : 2.0W
Power Requirements : 3.6V (battery pack); 4.2V (AC Adaptor)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : 12MB Embedded Flash memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
Scene Mode(s) : Sports, Landscape, Low Light, Backlight, Auto
Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
USB Streaming : Yes
35mm Equivalent : 47mm (16:9), 57mm (4:3)
Aperture : F3.6
Digital Zoom : 4x
Focal Distance : 7.0mm
Focus : Fixed Focus
Resolution : 5038K
Shutter Speed : 1/30 - 1/4000
LCD Screen : 1.8" 4:3 panel LCD display (230K)
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via Multi A/V Terminal)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Multi A/V
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Supplied (via A/V Remote jack)
USB Port(s) : Hi-speed 2.0 compliant
Supplied Software : PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Portable

Specs via Sony

Sony HDR-CX100E "surprisingly affordable"

Techtree India says in their Sony HDR-CX100E review:

Good: Compact, full HD recording, superb price, stylish, swivel touchscreen controls, excellent build, very light, crisp image quality, crystal clear sound, smooth and silent optical zoom, good battery life, SteadyShot, Face Detection, Smile Shutter

Bad: No carry pouch, no optical viewfinder, touchscreen controls may be difficult to use, no wireless controller, awkwardly placed USB port, no headphone jack

Sony - one of the companies at the forefront of manufacturing digital cameras, also manufacturers a large range of camcorders; non-HD and HD. The Flash memory-based HDR-CX100E camcorder bears the stylish looks that are typical of camcorders from Sony. This particular model uses an 8 GB Flash memory as well as a MS Pro Duo card slot for more capacity. It features 10x optical zoom and also 120x digital zoom. We'll see in our review today, how well this camcorder performs and whether what is shown on paper does indeed hold true.

Buy Sony HDR-CX100E "PAL" 8GB HD Memorystick Camcorder with Smile Shutter Technology, 4 Megapixel, 10x Optical Zoom, 120x Digital Zoom, Silver

Sony HDR-CX100E specs:

Video

• Format : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD) SD: MPEG2
• Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
• PhotoTV HD : Yes
• Face Detection : Yes
• Image Stabilization : SteadyShot™ image stabilization
• Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes
• Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
• Quick On : Power On by LCD
• Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
• Dual Record : 2.3 megapixel
• Still Image Mode(s) : 1190K pixels (4:3)
• Hybrid : Yes
• Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow

Weights and Measurements

• Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 9oz (280g), w battery: 11oz (330g)
• Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (55 x 60 x 114mm)

Hardware

• Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
• Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media¹
• S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

General

• Imaging Device : 1/5" Exmor™ CMOS sensor with ClearVid™ array
• Processor : BIONZ™ image processor
• Pixel Gross : 2360K
• Video Actual : 1430K pixels (16:9), 1080K pixels (4:3)
• Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
• Still Actual : 1490K pixels (16:9), 1990K pixels (4:3)
• Still Picture Resolution : 4 megapixel
• Recording Media : 8GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
• Recording and Playback Times : When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): High Definition: FH = up to 115 min., HQ = up to 230 min. SP = up to 280 min., LP = up to 390 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min.

Power

• Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH50)
• Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
• Power Consumption (in Operation) : 3.5W

Optics/Lens

• Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
• 35mm Equivalent : 42-497mm (16:9), 52-608mm (4:3)
• Aperture : F1.8-2.2
• Digital Zoom : 120x
• Filter Diameter : 30mm
• Focal Distance : 3.2-32mm
• Focus : Full range Auto / Manual
• Shutter Speed : Auto (Slow Shutter ON), 1/30-1/1000; Auto (Slow Shutter OFF), 1/60-1/1000; Scene Selection, 1/2-1/1000; Smooth Slow Rec, 1/240 - 1/1000
• Minimum Illumination : 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
• Optical Zoom : 10x
• Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
• Resolution : 4 megapixel still

Inputs and Outputs

• Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
• Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
• Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : HDMI
• USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
• HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini)
• S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)

In the Box

• Component A/V Cable
• USB Cable
• AC adaptor (AC-L200)
• A/V Connecting Cable
• Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH50)
• Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)

Sony HDR-C500V, HDR-CX520V HD Camcorders with geotagging

If you are hesitant to spend a couple hundred dollars on a new Flip UltraHD, you will be even more hesitant to drop five times that amount on a new Sony camcorder. However, the new flash memory-based camcorders from Sony offer at least a couple of huge advantages over the pocket camcorder market.

The cheaper of the two is the Sony HDR-CX500V comes equipped with 32GB of flash memory and costs $1100, whereas the HDR-CX520V bumps the memory to 64GB of flash memory and costs $1300. Aside from memory capacity, the two Sony HD camcorders appear to be pretty much the same.

Using either cam, you can record amazing 1080p HD video at 60fps. Those of you with shaky hands will be glad to hear about the three-way SteadyShot (vertical, horizontal, roll). There’s also the integrated GPS chip for geotagging your photos and videos. No more wondering where you shot what.

Rounding out the specs are a "Face Touch" mode for focus prioritization, back-illuminated CMOS sensor, direct to DVD burning, zoom microphone, Memory Stick expansion, and a flip-out LCD screen.

Look for both the Sony HDR-C500V ($1100) and the HDR-CX520V ($1300) to launch this September.

Via mobilemag.com via CrunchGear

Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 Camcorder Review

The MHS-PM1 and MHS-CM1 are the two members of Sony's Webbie HD line of camcorders. While the MHS-CM1 has the traditional horizontal layout of a consumer camcorder, the MHS-PM1 offers an upright design that strongly resembles the popular Flip series of camcorders. Both Webbie HD camcorders offer 1440 x 1080 HD recording at 30 frames per second (30p). In addition to its compact design, the PM1 has a unique movable lens system that allows you to rotate the lens up to 270-degrees (great for self-shooting). The MHS-PM1 certainly has a lot more to offer than the Flip camcorders—you can change video resolutions, use scene modes, and take 5-megapixel still images. The real question, however, is whether the camcorder is able to emulate the Flip's intuitive design and simple interface.

In addition to the purple version shown throughout this review, the Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 is also available in orange or silver.

Via camcorderinfo.com

Buy a Sony Webbie MHS-PM1 HD Camcorder (Orange)

Sony HDR-TG5 Handycam

Sony is claiming it has broken its own record by replacing its smallest hi-def handycam with an even smaller one.

The Sony HDR-TG5 Handycam, available from the 1st of July, is so tiny it will slip into a pocket.

Sony reckons, however, that no performance or functional compromise has been made to shrink it to size. In fact, it has a 16GB internal memory which can store up to six-and-a-half hours of HD movies, and up to 13 hours when the optional 16GB Memory Stick is also used.

Other new features include an optional wide-angle conversion lens for panoramic landscape shots, built-in GPS antenna and digital maps that allow users to tag their videos and photos.

Buy a Sony HDR-TG5V High Definition Handycam Camcorder with Built-in GPS Receiver and 10x Optical Zoom

The HDR-TG5 has a 4.0 megapixel camera for still shots, and includes camera technology such as face recognition and “Smile Shutter”, which automatically snaps shots of people when they are smiling.

The HDR-TG5 comes in a high quality, streamlined, scratch-resistant titanium design, and will retail for $1499 exclusively at Sony Style stores.

Via Tone.co.nz

Top 5 Camcorders for Dad

PRWeb discusses the top 5 HD camcorders you could buy for your dad on father's day, these would be the Canon VIXIA HF200, Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1, Flip Video Ultra HD, Sony HDR-CX12 and the Canon VIXIA HV40.

"It's hard to imagine a better Father's Day gift for dad than preserving family memories with a cool new gadget. A new high definition video camera is the perfect complement to the HDTV and Blu-ray player that mysteriously showed up in the living room last year. This year's digital camcorders offer ultimate portability, full high definition recording (1080p), face tracking, and automatic smile detection. Choosing the best camcorder can be difficult, and June 21st is just around the corner, so to simplify your decision here are 5 of the best camcorders for dads."

Buy Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom
Buy Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Buy Sanyo VPC-FH1 HD 1080p Flash Memory Camcorder w/ 16x advance zoom (Black)
Buy Sony HDR-CX12 High Definition Memory Stick PRO Duo Handycam Camcorder With 12x Optical Zoom

Via PRWeb

MSNBC says flash memory means smaller devices

In her article titled "Camcorders get flashier", MSNBC editor Suzanne Choney has this to say about the new wave of flash memory based HD camcorders:

Samsung's SMX-C14 camcorder, due out in July, has 16 gigabytes of internal flash memory and can also use an SD or SD High Capacity card. Pricing has not been set, but is likely to be less than $400.

Some of them are hybrids and some are GPS-enabled. They're not cars, they're digital camcorders and the recent generation of them have almost as many options as automobiles have.

Want to take 8-by-10 quality photos at a friend's wedding, as well as high-definition video? Canon's "hybrid" VIXIA HF S100 includes an 8-megapixel camera. Into "geo-tagging" your video so you know the exact location of where it was shot? Several of Sony's camcorders, including the HDR-XR200 V, have built-in GPS. Like a hint of color in your camcorder? Samsung's SMX-C14 and C10 camcorders, due out this summer, infuse a subtle dose of red, gray or teal into the black body of the video cam.

Check out the full article at MSNBC
Buy a Samsung HMX-R10 HD Flash Memory Camcorder w/5x Optical Zoom (Black)

Six HD camcorder reviewed and compared

PCWorld Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a look at six HD, YouTube-friendly pocket camcorders from Creative, Kodak, Sony, and Pure Digital, including the brand new Flip UltraHD. With features ranging from a wide-angle lens to variable frame rates, one of these devices in the $150- to $230-range is bound to be a great fit for your needs.

All camcorders lack an optical zoom and any sort of image stabilization, they also don't have any WiFi or GPS capabilities. But for about $200, there's not much to complain about.

Check out the video review at PCWorld

Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V Camcorder Reviewed

Kaitlyn Chantry at camcorderinfo.com has a new and longish but thorough review of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V Camcorder. Check it out, here's the introduction.

The Sony HDR-XR520V (MSRP $1499.99) packs a lot of punch—and a lot of hard drive capacity—into a relatively small consumer camcorder. The retractable viewfinder and the return of last year's excellent manual control dial are just a couple of the features that will intrigue proficient camcorder users. Also intriguing? The incredibly low noise levels, clear and smooth motion, built-in GPS, and 240GB internal hard drive.

There are some downsides that consumers of every ilk will have to weigh for themselves: no manual aperture/shutter control, mediocre low light performance, the lack of 24p or 30p frame rates, and an intimidating array of buttons, switches, and layered menus. It's not the ideal camcorder for a first-time user, nor does it offer every bell and whistle that the experienced videographer could want. It does have some intuitive features and excellent video performance: a combination that might be just what some consumers are looking for.

Via camcorderinfo.com

Sony HDR-TG5V and HDR-TG7VE HD Camcorders

Sony unveiled the new HD Camcorder HDR-TG5V with integrated GPS for automatic geotagging.

At the same time Sony announces in Europe the HDR-TG7VE. I hate when companies use different model numbers for the same product in different regions. It just plain sucks.

The features of the new highly compact HDR-TG5V include full HD recording, 16GB memory, embedded GPS, NAVTEQ digital maps geo-tag, 2.7 inch touchscreen, Smile Shutter technology, Face Detection and Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar lens with 10X optical zoom.

The Sony HDR-TG5V camcorder will ship in May for about $1,000. An optional travel kit (Sony ACC-TCH5) with a battery, travel charger and pouch will be available for about $100. There is also a wide angle conversion lens (Sony VCL-HGE07TB) accessory for about $100.

Buy a Sony HDR-TG1 4MP High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 10x Optical Super Steady Shot Zoom (4GB Memory Stick Included)

Via i4u

Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 Video Review

CNet video and text review of the cute little Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 camcorder. Make sure you also read the specs and text verdict.

The good: Attractive design; captures video at 720p and 1080p "HD" resolution; memory-card expansion slot; swiveling lens; component video cables; rechargeable lithium ion battery.

The bad: Price doesn't include an optional memory card (onboard memory is limited to 12MB for capturing video); rechargeable battery doesn't recharge via USB connector; no integrated USB connector; no protective carrying case included.

Buy a Sony Webbie MHS-PM1 HD Camcorder (Silver)

Check out the Sony Webbie PM1 review.

New Sony HDR-TG5V Offers Embedded GPS, Durable Titanium Body, and Sleek Design

Designed for travelers who pack lightly, Sony today unveiled a new high-definition camcorder that combines powerful performance and simple operation into a sleek, portable body.

The HDR-TG5V Handycam® camcorder captures 1920x1080 high-definition video and four-megapixel photos. With a compact design, the model includes 16GB of flash memory (a portion of which is used for data management), embedded GPS, minimal buttons and a new intuitive user interface for the touch-panel LCD.

“Travelers are looking for high-quality products that focus on performance and portability,” said Kelly Davis, director of camcorder marketing at Sony Electronics. “This new model has a titanium body with a premium hard coating enhancing durability and it’s packed with high-performance features—like GPS and Smile Shutter™ technology—that deliver the best combination for your travel experiences.”

The camcorder’s built-in GPS antenna and NAVTEQ® digital maps geo-tag your videos and photos so you can document your destinations on a map. Geo-tagged content is marked by a push pin at each shot location and can be played back on the camcorder map index display on the 2.7-inch (measured diagonally) wide LCD touch panel. You can also enjoy this feature on the PC using the included Picture Motion Browser software.

With 16GB of embedded memory, the HDR-TG5V camcorder holds more than six hours of high definition video footage (LP mode) so it is virtually ready for capture right out of the box. You can also capture content onto Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately) for additional recording time.

Ideal for the active explorer, a new graphical user interface helps personalize menus for easy operation and quickly sort through captured content.

Smile Shutter technology automatically snaps quality photos of traveling companions when they smile, even while recording video at the same time. To make sure your subject stays in focus, Face Detection technology recognizes and enhances faces by automatically correcting focus, exposure and color control.

In addition to a BIONZ™ Image Processor that works with an Exmor™ CMOS sensor for pristine imaging, the camera features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with 10X optical zoom designed specifically for compact camcorders. For added clarity and detail, a built-in flash reduces shadows and improves still images in low-light situations.

Pricing and Availability

The HDR-TG5V camcorder will ship in May for about $1,000. An optional travel kit (Sony ACC-TCH5) with a battery, travel charger and pouch will be available for about $100. There is also a wide angle conversion lens (Sony VCL-HGE07TB) accessory for about $100.

Via Sony press release.

Boston Globe Discusses HD Camcorders

In a 2-page article titled "Capture memories without hassle", The Boston Globe correspondent John Dyer discusses a few aspects of affordable and small HD camcorders available on the market. While not deeply technical, the article also compares the pros and cons of four camcorders available from Best Buy: Pure Digital's Flip Video MinoHD, for $229.99; JVC's Everio G, for $479.99; Samsung's High-Definition Digital Camcorder, for $722.49; and Sony's Handycam, at $809.99.

"In the 1970s, people gathered in their living rooms to watch grainy home movies filmed on Super 8 cameras. In the 1980s, they carried clunky video cameras on their shoulders and popped cassettes into VCR machines. In the 1990s, they burned DVDs with rudimentary digital recorders.

Today, they're using HD, or high-definition, camcorders to upload videos to YouTube."

Buy a Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black) or a Sony HDR-CX12 High Definition Memory Stick PRO Duo Handycam Camcorder With 12x Optical Zoom or a Samsung HMX-R10 HD Flash Memory Camcorder w/5x Optical Zoom (Black).

Read the full hd camcorder article at Boston Globe.

Sony HDR-CX12 reviewed

PC Advisor has posted a review of the Sony HDR-CX12 camcorder.

Recording to a SDHC memory card, the Sony HDR-CX12 HD sports a 1/3-inch imaging sensor - a rather large size for a consumer HD camcorder - and HDMI output. It records AVCHD video at a data rate of 16Mbit per second, which is good, but not at the top of the heap.

Overall, the shooting experience with the Sony HDR-CX12 HD is quite comfortable. For manual adjustments as you shoot, Sony thoughtfully included a great control wheel.

Generally speaking, it's much faster and more natural to use an analogue wheel than it is to fiddle a little joystick or click through menus using buttons when you want to manually adjust focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, and so on.

Buy a Sony HDR-CX12 High Definition Memory Stick PRO Duo Handycam Camcorder With 12x Optical Zoom

Read the full PC Advisor HDR-CX12 review here.

Sony HDR-CX12 review

Macworld has a review of the Sony HDR-CX12 camcorder.

Overall, the shooting experience with the HDR-CX12 is quite comfortable. For manual adjustments as you shoot, Sony thoughtfully included a great control wheel. Generally speaking, it’s much faster and more natural to use an analog wheel than it is to fiddle a little joystick or click through menus using buttons when you want to manually adjust focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, and so on. The intuitive controls make it much easier to shoot in challenging situations or when you want to do more than just capture basic home movies.

Pros
Excellent image quality; comfortable and easy to use; works with iMovie ’09 without a hitch; cool Night Shot and super slow motion shooting modes; good photo stills.
Cons
External mike input available only through Active Interface Shoe; no headphone jack; requires cumbersome docking base to connect to Mac; no progressive video mode.

Buy a Sony HDR-CX12 High Definition Memory Stick PRO Duo Handycam Camcorder With 12x Optical Zoom

Read the full review here.

Sony HDR-CX12 reviewed

PCMag Mid-East has a new review of the Sony HDR-CX12 HD camcorder. Check out the review and images on their page, link at the bottom of the post.
The HDR-CX12 is a high definition (HD) camcorder that captures full 1920 x 1080 in the AVCHD format to MemoryStick Duo cards, and allows support up to 16GB. Sony ships this camcorder with a 4GB MemoryStick PRO Duo card. You might want to note that unlike other camcorders in the market that are similar to the HDR CX-12, this camcorder doesn’t have built-in storage for you to record on. When using the supplied 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, you get up to 25 minutes of HD footage when recording it set to full HD, and up to 85mins of HD footage when the recording is set to LP. For standard definition you get up to 55mins of high quality footage while up to 160mins when recording at LP.

Buy Sony HDR-CX12 High Definition Memory Stick PRO Duo Handycam Camcorder With 12x Optical Zoom here.

Read the full review here.

Sony's summer camcorder collection

Sony Philippines is heralding the sun-kissed days and starlit nights of summer with a product line-up set to spark the imaginations of everyone, from style savants and romantic treasure hunters, to practical parents out to find the season’s best deals.

Whoever you may be and however way you choose to spend your summer, Sony has a line-up of fresh offerings especially for you.

• For style and fashion mavens
• For sentimental moms
• For discerning dads
• For smart vacationers
• Feisty adventure-lovers

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Via the Manila Bulletin

Sony Webbie HD MHS-CM1 Camcorder Reviewed

Camcorderinfo has a review of the Sony Webbie, here's a bit from their conclusion, follow the link at the bottom to read full review.

When compared to the competition, there aren't a lot of compelling reasons to choose Sony's new entry into the ultra-budget YouTube market. The Sony Webbie HD MHS-CM1 is inexpensive, but it's not nearly as easy to use or as easy on the eyes as the popular Pure Digital Flip Mino HD. The former is colorful and simple, but not nearly the bare bones fashion accessory that you'll get from the latter.

In terms of video performance, the CM1 is only a little better than the Flip and isn't nearly as good in low lighting conditions. There's the added bonus of still photography, but you're much better off just taking still photos with your point and shoot digital camera instead.

So what remains for Webbie? Traditionalists looking for a horizontal body design and the added "umph" of a 5x optical zoom might spring for the MHS-CM1. But the upload process is such a chore and the low light performance so unimpressive, we find it difficult to recommend the Webbie when there are other fish—fish named the Flip Mino HD—in the sea.

Read the full review at camcorderinfo.com.