Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5 Digital Camcorder

Capture and upload in High-Definition with the Sony Bloggie digital camcorder…

When fun happens, the all-new pocket-sized bloggie camera lets you capture, upload and share the action in high definition. It plays nicely with sites like YouTube, so it’s easy to upload your photos and videos to the web.

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Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5 Overview

Capture

Record everything in beautiful, 1920×1080 high definition MP4 (H.264) format. MP4 is a popular multimedia format that compresses the size of your audio and video, making files small enough to easily transfer to your compatible PC or Mac.

Upload

Swing out the built-in USB arm and connect your camera directly to your compatible PC or Mac. It’s the quick and easy way to upload videos and charge your battery without having to hunt for cables.

Share

Show your videos to the world. Just use the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software to pre-select videos and images in the camera and easily upload them to a compatible PC and popular internet sharing sites. No additional software needed.

5X Optical Zoom

Zoom in on the fun. This bloggie camera boasts a 5x optical and 20x digital zoom that lets you move in close and capture the action with impeccable detail

5-megapixel Still Shots

Capture the action with crystal-clear still shots to complement your video footage. The bloggie camera features a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor that lets you take crisp 5-megapixel still images.

2.5″ Swivel Screen

Whether you’re shooting a friend’s antics or filming yourself, the handy 2.5″ swivel screen rotates 270 degrees for the perfect view. And when the LCD is opened, the bloggie camera almost instantly powers on so you can start taking still shots or recording video immediately.

Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5 Key Features

1920×1080 HD recording w/5MP still images - The bloggie camera lets you record your favorite moments in High Definition MP4 (H.264) format and features a 5MP CMOS sensor that lets you take crisp 5MP still images. MP4 is a popular multimedia format that compresses the size of your audio and video, making your media files small enough to easily transfer to your compatible PC or Mac. MP4 is also highly compatible with the Web, so you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo or video-sharing Web sites like Photobucket or YouTube. (Compatible PC with internet capability required).

HDMI Output – HDMI connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection with the ability to transmit HD video from the camera to compatible HDTVs via a single cable (sold separately).

SteadyShot image stabilization - SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

5MP CMOS image sensor - The integrated 5MP CMOS sensor enables the bloggie camera lets you to take sharp 5MP still images in addition to HD MP4 video.

USB 2.0 – USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camera to a compatible PC or Mac for fast transfer of video and still images for editing. (USB cable included).

5x Optical Zoom (20x Digital) - The Webbie HD camera boasts 5x Optical and 20x Digital zoom that lets you move in close and capture the action in crisp detail.

Built-in PMB Portable software for easy upload to web – With pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software1, the bloggie camera makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites, without the need for any additional software.

Face Detection - Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural.
Individual “Movie” and “Still” buttons and dual capture – Enjoy the convenience of individual “Movie” and “Still” buttons that allow you to seamlessly switch from video recording to still photo capture with the simple press of a button. .

Compact size - With a width of approximately 1.6″ and a height of 2.75″, the bloggie camera is compact enough to effortlessly carry with you in your bag or pocket, allowing you to never miss a special moment again.

Build-in USB arm for upload/charge – A built-in USB arm lets you connect your camera directly to your compatible PC/Mac to upload video and/or charge your battery without having to hunt for cables.

2.5″ Swivel LCD (230k pixels) – The Webbie HD camera features a large 2.5″ LCD that swivels up to 270 degrees, letting you clearly and instantly see what you’re filming from multiple positions. Even more, when the LCD is opened, the Webbie HD camera almost instantly powers on so you can start taking still shots or recording video immediately.

Media Card Slot – For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the camera accepts Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media.
Video Resolution – With the bloggie camera you can enjoy the flexibility of choosing to record and playback in either High Definition (1920×1080/30p, 1280×720/60p or 30p) or Standard Definition (640×480/30p) format.

Multi-AV terminal - A Multi-AV terminal (cable included) allows you to connect your bloggie camera to television for easy playback.

Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5 Technical Specifications

• Format : MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MP4)
• Video Signal : NTSC/PAL out
• Imaging Device : 1/2.5″ CMOS imaging sensor
• Pixel Gross : 5038K
• Video Actual : 2073K Pixels (16:9), 690K Pixels (4:3)
• Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
• Still Actual : 5038K Pixels (4:3), 2070K Pixels (16:9)
• Still Picture Resolution : 5038K
• Recording Media : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media and SD/SDHC (Class 4) media (Sold Separately)
• Recording and Playback Times : When using 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media4 (sold separately: 1080/30p = 80 min., 720/60p = 160 min., 720/30p = 240 min., VGA/30p = 480 min.)
• 35mm Equivalent : 41 – 205mm (16:9), 38 – 190mm (4:3)
• Aperture : F3.3
• Digital Zoom : 20x (720p/480p)
• Focal Distance : 6.3 – 31.5mm
• Focus : Auto
• Shutter Speed : 1/15 – 1/4000
• Optical Zoom : 5x
• Exposure : Yes (Menu)
• Resolution : 5038K
• Recording Format : Mono
• Microphone : Built-in Mono Microphone
• Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Multi A/V
• Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via Multi A/V Terminal)
• USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
• HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : Yes
• Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-BK1)
• Power Requirements : 3.6V (battery pack)
• Power Consumption (in Operation) : 1.9W @ 720 30p Recording
• Weight (Approx.) : 6.9oz (196g)
• Dimensions (Approx.) : 1 9/16 x 4 x 2 3/4 inch (39 x 101 x 67mm)

When fun happens, the all-new pocket-sized bloggie camera lets you capture, upload and share the action in high definition. It plays nicely with sites like YouTube, so it’s easy to upload your photos and videos to the web.

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