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Sony Webbie and Upgrades

So, it’s been a while around here since we did a Raw Footage video. We’d been waiting on some new Sony camcorders to come in, namely some of their new MHS-CM1s, known by the far friendlier name of “Webbie HD.” These are the bigger of 2 new Sony models gunning and gunning hard for Flip’s vast market of more-or-less point-and-shoot video. The idea is simple enough, keep the features and buttons low, focus on affordability. What Sony has brought to the table are two models which record full 1080p HD video to MemoryStick Pro cards. One is a small, nay, tiny device very similar to the legendary Flip, but with the notable distinction of having a swiveling lens. And, for not a heck of a lot more, there sits the MHS-CM1, with an unmatched traditional form factor, swing and rotate LCD, 5x optical zoom, LED light, and 5 megapixel still capture. All for less than 200 bucks. Now, that’s about as sweet as it gets at the wallet-friendly end of high def camcorders.

So, without further ado, here’s the first video we’ve shot from a Webbie HD camcorder, while demoing a Webbie HD camcorder. It’s like those mirror looking in a mirror photos…



Where’s the Kitchen Sink?

So, tying in with Phil’s last post (and indeed, this is much more a Phil kinda post than a me kinda post), Sony did in fact smack me down with 15 new models of camcorders last week, which I’ve been getting up on our site. Including those new Webbies, which’ll be up for you all tomorrow. But, as he was finishing his post, I was pulling together the data on this Sony camcorder, and have to say it’s among the more feature packed compact camcorders I’ve seen (although I am very, very far from expert, so I’ll listen to any corrections on this opinion.)

Sony Compact Camcorders

But, just speak from the sec sheet, Sony HDR-XR500V has the following spiffiness:

  • 1920 x 1080/60i
  • 120 GB Internal HD
  • 12.1 MP Still Capture (8.3 MP Dual Record)
  • Mic jack/built-in zoom mic with Dolby 5.1 channel
  • 3.2″ 921,000 dot touch panel (VGA-resolution wide-aspect touchscreen– very nice, Sony)
  • 12x Sony G optics (yup, just like the G branded Sony lenses)
  • Recording down to 3 lux
  • Built-in GPS
  • Active hotshoe
  • Built-in flash

Seems like a lot to me. Matter of fact, when I saw it had a model above it I was wondering what else was left to shove into a compact camcorder (it’s a 240 GB HD, apparently). So, yeah, HDR-XR500V. Certainly something, I think.



Sony “Webbie” Camcorders

Sony is now shipping the all new “Webbie” camcorders for easy uploading to the internet.  These new HD compact camcorders are fully compatible with YouTube, Facebook, and other sites that are MP4 compatible.  The Sony MHS-CM1 also has a 5MP still capture capability for nice big prints.  The resolution levels are as follows: 1440x1080p 30fps, 1280x720P 30fps, and 640×480(VGA) 30fps.  The imager is a 1/2.5″, 5MP CMOS.

It’s like a Flip Video on steroids!  All for under $200.




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