Sony Webbie MHS-CM1 HD Camcorder (Purple)
by Sony
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Manufacturer: SonyRelease Date: 2009-01-15
Model: MHSCM1/V
Color: Purple
Product features:
- 5-megapixel still photos
- HD MP4 1440 x 1080 video resolution
- 2.5-inch swivel screen; only weighs 7 ounces
- 5x optical, 20x digital zoom
- Memory Stick PRO Duo media recording
Digital camera reviews of Sony Webbie MHS-CM1 HD Camcorder (Purple)
Digital camera Review: Bitter Disappointment! Sony Disgraces Itself With This One.
Summary: 1 Stars
If ALL you want to do is outdoor video, this camera is a good value, but for everything else, it is an unmitigated disaster! This piece of garbage is utterly unsuitable for indoor video or photography. My video taken at a wedding came out as silhouettes and blurs. Photos taken in a brightly lit room are disappointing. The photo info shows that even in that brightly lit room, the camera would choose a shutter speed of 1/10 of a second most of the time. This means that anyone who is not making an effort to be still is a blur.
If have a Sony DCR TRV-103 from 1999 and it has served me well. That camera could easily handle the tasks that the 2009 Webbie HD completely botched. It's great that Sony has been able to reduce the price of a camcorder by 80% or so, but the quality of the new product is so poor that you really have to wonder about Sony's future.
The ergonomics of the Webbie HD are pathetic -- you may think that this product was designed by saboteurs who wanted to destroy Sony from the inside. If that is the case, they've been wildly successful. I'm going to be hard-pressed to ever by another Sony product again. This piece of junk has stained their brand. The button for the camera shutter is the least badly placed one, but it requires too much pressure which forces unwanted camera movement. The button for the video camera is positioned ludicrously. Did they even consider a human hand when they designed this thing?! Maybe this thing is comfortable for a three-toed sloth, but it's a Cheney-esque torture device for people.
I bought this thing as soon as I possibly could (1/8/09) and will be marching back to the store tomorrow (1/11) to demand a full refund -- there is going to be hell to pay if they insist on trying to extract a 15% restocking fee from me. Stay away from this product!
Summary of Sony Webbie MHS-CM1 HD Camcorder (Purple)
Sony Webbie HD Camerais an ultra-portable camera that lets you capture brilliant high-definition MP4 video and crisp 5MP JPEG still photos. The Webbie HD camera comes with Sharemark and pre-installed PMB Portable software, making it easy to pre-select images and videos in the camera to later upload directly to your compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites. The Webbie HD camera also features 5x Optical and 20x Digital zoom that lets you focus in on the action, as well as dual capture capability that lets you simultaneously film video and take still pictures without the need to switch modes. A 2.5" LCD screen provides a generous viewing area while filming, and when the screen is opened the Webbie HD camera almost instantly powers on so you can immediately begin filming and never miss an important moment. Seize the moment in HD -Record your next adventure with impeccable detail. The Webbie offers two video recording modes for added flexibility. Film in high-def (1440x1080/30p, 1280x720/30p) or standard definition (640x480/30p). Swivel Screen -Whether you're shooting a street-level skate video or filming yourself, the handy swivel screen rotates 270 degrees for the perfect view. Built-in Video Light -Have some fun in the dark. You never have to attach a bulky external light with the Webbie. Just switch on its built-in LED light and film in low-light situations with ease. Software Included - With pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software, Webbie HD cameras make it easy to select recorded videos and images and conveniently upload them to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites, all without the need for any additional software installation & nbsp.Camcorders
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