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Sony MHS-PM5 bloggie HD Video Camera (White) NEWEST MODEL | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $169.00
Buy New: $125.00
as of 8/1/2010 03:16 PDT details
You Save: $44.00 (26%)
New (20) Used (8) from $89.98
Seller: visada7
Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 1124
Color: White
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 1 Rechargeable Li-ion
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.5 x 2.3
MPN: MHS-PM5/W
Model: MHS-PM5/W
UPC: 027242789012
EAN: 0027242789012
ASIN: B0031RGKVM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1920x1080 HD recording w/5MP still images | | • | 2.4" LCD3 (230k pixels) with full-screen playback | | • | Built-in USB arm for upload/charge | | • | Built-in PMB Portable software for easy upload to web | | • | Convenient, 270 degree Rotating Lens System |
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Product Description
Capture HD MP4 video and 5MP images and upload them directly to the Web1 with the Sony bloggie camera. The pocketable bloggie camera also features a unique swivel lens that rotates up to 270 degrees, making it easy to self-record a video clip.- 1920x1080 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).
- 2.4-inch LCD3 (230k pixels) with full-screen playback : The bloggie camera's horizontal playback feature lets you record video while holding the camcorder in it's natural, upright position, and when you want to play back your movies, simply rotate the camera into a landscape (horizontal) position to take full advantage of the 2.4” LCD3 display.
- Build-in USB arm for upload/charge5 : 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 cables5.
- Built-in PMB Portable software for easy upload to web1 : With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software, 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 sites1, without the need for any additional software.
- Convenient, 270 degree Rotating Lens System : The bloggie 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
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Bloggie Video Camera July 9, 2010
Teri
I really love this camera. I take it everywhere with me. To have both a camera and a video gives me the option to use either without having to switch from one device to another and not having to carry both a camera and a video camera makes this a big plus for me. I take a lot of pictures of my children in school and just about everywhere. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
Easy to use.... June 23, 2010
Samantha Houk (pasadena CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had read the reviews on this Sony on various sites, and wasn't very big on it. I wanted something small, and not have to bring my camera along, but with more time to record video, since most point and shoots have minimum 30min on the 4 gig cards.
I happened to see the Bloggie at Sam's Club, and read the info on the box, and was quite impressed that with the 4gig card it came with, I can get 4hrs 12mins. on the VGA setting. there is about 5 different video/still shots settings on the camera. I have it set on the lower quality setting. But i don't see much of a difference between the footage. The running time is the major difference between the settings. Also on the vga setting for stills, is 9999 shots .
I love the feature of the 360 wrap around video/stills lense. I don't see any bad shots, blurry shots, or an other issues. I had played with it for about a half hour and coudn't see any problems.
I don't like having to carry around video camera with me to disneyland, or other amusement parks, for the reason they are so bulky and its hard to enjoy the sites and sounds.
I love the didgtal cameras that are out, put the Bloggie is able to take so many more photo's and more video time, on a 4 gig card, that this is a great investment to have. I also like the fact that it can slide into my side pocket in carpenter shorts, or in a small purse. That is a major plus in itself.
I got the vilot/eggplant one, being that black is very hard to find in stores, and it is a very dark color too, which is nice.
The battery lasts 9-10hrs, which also is a big help, for lots of time with viewing after the video/stills are taken.
I am a pc, and I recommend this product.
BUY IT FOR THE FUN ... May 25, 2010
Bobbie - "Andromeda's Grandma" (United States)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Here are the PRACTICAL reasons I bought this camera ...
1) I love having an SD card ... and "unlimited" video memory space
2) I love having a replaceable battery ... that can be charged either in the camera or in a charger
3) I love the fact that it is small, and compact and easy to use
4) I love the included USB extension cord, so that the USB doesn't block my other cords
4) I especially love the swivel lens ... you can set it down and aim it anywhere.
I will mostly be using this camera (as an adult) for videotaping family, but no matter how old you get, you never lose your imagination.
I keep thinking how great it would be to be a child again ... playing spy. I would sneak videos over the fence of my neighbors yard. I would set it in the corner of the porch and record my friends and me just hanging out. It would go up in the tree house with me, and I'd peek it over the edge and video what was going on below. Gosh, if I were a boy with imagination, I'd find a way to use it to sneak a few shots of my sister and her friends.
Just a quick suggestion, if you are into really fun features, you might want to pay a few extra dollars and get the Sony bloggie MHS-PM5 Camera Kit - Camcorder - High Definition - widescreen - 5.0 Mpix - supported memory: MS Duo, SD, MS PRO Duo, SDHC - flash card - white - which has the 360 degree lens included!
There is photo software included if you want to install it ... but if you don't need it, it's on a disk and you can leave it off.
I have used the Flip, the Aiptek pen camera, but of all of them, this is the most fun, and for sheer flexibility of things I can do the most practical. I purchased it with an 8G memory card, and will be purchasing an external charger for trips.
***Edited***
I used the camera on vacation and have further reporting
1) I recorded both indoors and outdoors and the quality of recording was very adequate under both lighting conditions.
2) The mike recorded well indoors and picked up a lot of ambient sound when recording outdoors.
3) The one difficulty that I had was in being able to clearly see the screen under very sunny conditions.
4) It was extra super to not have to change between video and camera - click one button it is camera - the other and you are videotaping.
5) The battery charge lasted for the full week - I recorded a number of small clips rather than a single large event.
As I anticipated, having the SD card was super - I simply popped it out, handed it to my daughter and she copied the videos and pictures on her computer before I left - so we both have our own copies.
Excellent Pocket HD Camcorder Quality May 19, 2010
Kits (Atlanta, GA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I simply loved it!
Capture high quality image/video for its size. Software installation a bit tricky for windows 7 (Required update). I have no problem with the placement of still shot button. I always use 2 hands anyway. I think Sony did that on purpose for the user to be able to hold the camera steady. With one hand, it will be hard to avoid blur. Sony realized of the sensor limitation and basically force the user to do it right!
Swivel lens is the main difference between this and similar competitor product and I found it as a nice feature addition. Great video capture at all resolution with the peak of sharpness start to show on 1080 30fps. Image stabilization included but will automatically disable if resolution set to 720/60fps and up. Color reproduction was accurate and well saturated. Camcorder has face detection control that shows on the LCD screen as small box around the subject face. Digital zoom probably not required if you use the software editor, you can zoom-in/zoom out effect from there. But if you want to use it, move the slide slowly to avoid/lessen the flickering/strobing effect.
For the improvement, I wish there were optical zoom on this camcorder. Also if the menu/task bar can be hidden while shooting and the screen can have an auto align features both horizontally and vertically, just like on the playback mode, it will make the screen view larger and more pleasant to use. Screen pixel resolution could be higher so it will be easier to use under bright light. Few other features such as HDMI output will be a great plus.
Overall, I think Sony did a great job on this. Yes, there were some cons such as poor low light. but if you compare those cons to competitor product, it actually share the same weaknesses. This camcorder was build to capture the moment, not to make a movie! Please adjust your expectation and you will greatly appreciated with this gadget. I hope they will come out with much better features for the next generation bloggie.
Best Bloggie May 17, 2010
Kiffin Gilbert (Richmond, Indiana)
Bloggie was recommended to me by a family member. I have used it only for a short time . . . up to now I like its compactness, it's size it's clairity and ease of use. It is my favorite for quick pictures. ( I also have a Nikon for serious pictures but Bloggie is my fun camera.
Kiffin Gilbert
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