One of a duo of direct-to-Web HD mini camcorders marking Sony’s debut in the market, the MHS-CM1, is modeled more after the traditional cheap designs from Panasonic and Samsung than the new tech toy-type Flip MinoHDs of the world.

Sony Webbie HD MHS-CM1

The horizontal design does allow for a 5X zoom lens and largish 2.5-inch LCD. However, I found the CM1 oddly uncomfortable to hold. It records 1080p MPEG-4 video to Memory Stick Duos at 1440×1080 resolution, and shoots stills at a comparatively high resolution. Also like many competitors, the software it ships with, Picture Motion Browser Portable, doesn’t support Macs.

Sony’s Webbie HD pocket camcorder features a cool swiveling lens, individual movie and still photo buttons, and more-than-720p-but-not-quite-1080p resolution. Initially priced at $169.99, the Webbie HD line has now been discounted to $149.99 for the holidays.

Features:
General
* Product Type Camcorder – 1080p
* Enclosure Color Orange
* Digital Zoom 20 x
* Total Pixels 5.0 megapixels
* Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5″
* Optical Sensor Type CMOS
* Analog Video Format NTSC , PAL
* Digital Video Format H.264
* Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec
* Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
* Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
* Shooting Programs Landscape , Low light , Back light , Sports mode
* White Balance Automatic
* Exposure Modes Program , Automatic
* Camera Flash None
* Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
* Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
* Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.07 megapixels
* Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 5.038 megapixels
* Color Support Color
* Still Image Format JPEG
* TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
* Media Type Flash card
Lens System
* Type Zoom lens – 6.4 mm – 31.4 mm – F/3.3
* Focal Length 6.4 mm – 31.4 mm
* Lens Aperture F/3.3
* Optical Zoom 5 x
* Lens system type Zoom lens
* Min focal length 6.4 mm
* Max focal length 31.4 mm
* Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
* Focus Adjustment Automatic
* Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
* Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
* Digital Still Camera Function Yes
* Built-in Light Yes
* Additional Features DPOF support , Exif Print support , PRINT Image Matching , Takes photos while movie recording
* Software Drivers & Utilities , Sony Picture Motion Browser
* Included Accessories Wrist strap
Display
* Type LCD display – TFT active matrix – 2.7 in – Color

Digital Player (Recorder)
* Type None
Microphone
* Type Microphone – Built-in
Connections
* Connector Type 1 x USB , 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x DC power input , 1 x Component video output
* Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Audio Input
* Audio input type Microphone
* Microphone type Built-in
* Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
* Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
* Operating System Support MS Windows XP , MS Windows Vista
* Peripheral Devices USB port , CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
* Cables Included 1 , 1 x USB cable , 1 x A/V cable , Component video / audio cable
Power
* Power Device Power adapter – External
* Battery type – Lithium ion
Battery
* Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery – 500 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
* Service & Support 1 year and 3 months warranty
Viewfinder / Display
* Display Form Factor Rotating
* Display Format 153,600 pixels
Environmental Parameters
* Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
* Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
* Width 1.7 in
* Depth 4.1 in
* Height 2.4 in
* Weight 7.4 oz

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