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
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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.
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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
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and the 720p Flip MinoHD Camcorder
, the Memorex MyVideo HD captured good video in well-lit settings. The following test video was shot in 720p mode in the same tripod location as the Kodak Zi8 and the Flip Video MinoHD (click the "HD" button on the bottom right of each video for the best-quality footage).
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