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Holiday Handycam-Sony Webbie MHS-CM1 HD Camcorder

Written by Handycam Reviews on 09 November 2009

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Holiday Camcorder-Sony Webbie MHS-CM1 HD Camcorder

If you are looking for a slick, sexy, modern and powerful handycam within a tight budget, Sony Webbie is a great place to start. You can not miss Sony Webbie between thousands of other handycams for its beautiful color and slick look. Watch out some of the wonderful videos taken with Sony Webbie .

Sony Webbie MHS-CM1 Camcorder

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Say hello to the Webbie HD camera. When fun happens, Webbie is there. The pocket-sized Webbie HD camera is your perfect companion, ready to record antics at a moment’s notice. Not only does it record HD MP4 video that plays nicely with sites like YouTube, it also snaps off sharp, 5-megapixel still shots with ease.

Only about 1.7 inches wide and 2.4 inches tall, this is one ridiculously small camera. Inside, you’ll find an integrated 5 MP CMOS sensor that lets the Webbie capture razor-sharp stills in addition to great-looking HD MP4 video. The HD MP4 format is highly versatile, making your media files small enough to easily transfer them to your PC or Mac via USB.

Cram up to 8.5 hours of HD video footage or thousands of photos (based on 16GB media) on ultra-small Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately). What’s more, Memory Stick slots are featured on many Sony VAIO notebooks, and most compatible card readers. Transferring files couldn’t be easier.

Meet the brightest new movie stars: You and your friends. Take the Webbie along on your next road trip or just start filming yourself. Like to post videos to your blog? The 2.5-inch screen swivels 270 degrees, making “self-shooting” a cinch.

Sony Webbie HD Highlights

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 (1440×1080/30p, 1280×720/30p) or standard definition (640×480/30p).

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. While Webbie HD cameras are PC- and Mac-compatible, the pre-installed version of PMB Portable software is only PC-compatible. A Mac-compatible version of PMB Portable is available for download at http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?upd_id=4613.

Zoom in on the Fun
Can’t get close enough to the stage? Boasting a 5x optical and 20x digital zoom, the Webbie gets you close to the action, even when you’re filming from afar.

5 scene selection modes
Choose among 5 modes–Sports, Landscape, Low Light, Backlight and Auto to optimize your results in various lighting conditions.

Stereo audio recording
Your cell phone probably doesn’t capture sound like this. Record and play back audio in rich, full stereo sound. And yes, you really sound like that.

Store more
With its convenient, built-in Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot, it’s easy to pop in a new card and capture even more priceless photos and video.

Forget the batteries
With its built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery, just plug the Webbie in to charge and enjoy up to 85 minutes of continuous recording. Best of all, eliminating the use of disposable batteries is better for the environment.

Ready when you are
When the LCD is opened, the Webbie instantly powers on so you can start taking pictures or recording video immediately.

Output options (cables included)
The Webbie features the popular USB 2.0 connection interface, plus a Multi-A/V terminal for even more viewing options. Don’t worry, the cables are in the box.

What’s in the Box

Webbie HD camera
AC adaptor
Component Video Cable
Composite Video Cable
USB Cable
Lens Cap
Wrist Strap
Picture Motion Browser software CD-ROM

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Sony Webbie MHS-CM1 HD Camcorder (Orange)

Manufacturer: Sony
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Product Description

The new Sony® Webbie HD™ camera is 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.

Product Details

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

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Customer Reviews

I have went through so many portable camcorders

Review Date: May 23, 2010

Reviewer: Ashley,

I have had the bloggie, the webbie, the flip, a panasonic one, a aiptek one, a kodak one, I have had ALOT and I must say.. this is my FAVE of them all.. The quality on here is amazing.. the only drawback is the zoom is not that far at all so if you need zoom then you will want to pass on this one but if you dont need long distance zoom then you should snatch this baby up. another drawback is file size.. I bought xhilisoft HD converter and converted my movies to high quality .wmv files that way I could share and not lose much quality but no one wants a 5 minute video that is 3gb in size.. thats just ridiculous so you gotta resize the files and reformat but that does take some time.. so I guess its just up to you if you want to spend the time on all this but you do get the best quality with this camera.

AWESOME!

Review Date: April 24, 2010

Reviewer: Christian,

THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT. EVERYONE THAT HAS LEFT A POSITIVE REVIEW IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!

Fully satisfied.

Review Date: April 11, 2010

Reviewer: Gerardo Romero, Honduras

It is what you pay for it. Takes some time for it to focus when zoom used.

Don't even think about it!

Review Date: April 5, 2010

Reviewer: William E. Hornibrook,

I noticed that these are still available and just want to warn people to not be seduced with steep discounts on this absolutely horrible camcorder. I suffered with mine for a year before finally replacing it recently. Throughout the whole year I watched others get much better results with Flips, Kodaks, and anything else.

I originally thought that because it is a Sony and has a variable focus lens it would an upgrade from the usual pocketcams. Wrong! It's constantly hunting for focus and to make matters worse you can't lock it.

But that's just the start of it's problems. Large areas of things like grass or sand are treated in blocks that shift and move in your vids like you are in an earthquake. Anything made up of straight lines like house siding will curve and dance before your eyes in a surreal fashion.

Low light performance is non-existant. In a trip back East last summer I missed my nephews skateboarding at dusk in a shot than anything else would have picked up. I'll never get that moment back. The next time I see them they will be driving.

Audio will distort in any kind of loud environment. The PNB software is the worst thing I've ever put into my computer.

To sum it up, the Sony Webbie is the worst electronic device that I've ever purchased. It's soured me on the whole brand. I replaced mine with a Sanyo and am much happier, but if you don't like Sanyos get a Flip, Kodak, Canon, Panasonic - anything but a Sony!

Really disappointed with Sony

Review Date: March 26, 2010

Reviewer: Kiddo,

I am very upset with this purchase. I tried to get this camcorder ready for an event this morning. No luck! It froze 5 times within an hour and kept giving me format error readings. I would format the card and it would work for a few minutes, then show up again. Extremely disappointed with this and it will be sent back. I didn't expect much based on the price but did think it would at least work. I just wanted it to capture video while I was on the go with my kids--at parks, family events, and such. I would not recommend this product at all!