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Bloggie Camera Kit

Model number: MHS-PM5K/L
Rated 2.7 out of 5 stars
Kit Includes: Bloggie camera: HD MP4 video, 5MP photos, 270-degree swivel lens + 360 video accessory + 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media card

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

  • Capture

    When fun happens, the bloggie™ camera records it all in 1920x1080 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.

  • HD in Your Pocket

    At approximately 0.9" thick and 2.2" wide, the bloggie is ultra-compact and easy to carry in your bag or pocket. And don't worry about the lens—it swivels out of the way for protection while not in use.

  • Unique Swivel Lens

    The bloggie camera features a unique lens that swivels up to 270 degrees and instantly powers on the camera when you rotate it outward. It's perfect for spontaneous moments—just grab the camera and start shooting immediately.

  • 360-degree Video

    The optional 360° Video Accessory lets you capture high-quality, panoramic video with a full 360° field of view. After shooting, watch, share and upload your 360° videos with the included Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software.

Capture HD MP4 video and 5-megapixel images and upload them directly to the web with the bloggie™ camera. The pocket-sized 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).

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.

4.5oz lightweight, pocketable design

Approximately 0.75" thick and 2.25" wide, the bloggie™ is ultra-compact and easy to carry with you in your bag or pocket.

4x Digital Zoom:

The bloggie™ camera boasts 4x Digital zoom that lets you move in close and capture the action in crisp detail.

Video Resolution:

With the bloggie™ camera you can enjoy the flexibility of choosing to record and playback in either High Definition (1920x1080/30p, 1280x720/60p & 30p) or Standard Definition (640x480/30p) format.

Tripod mount compatible:

The bloggie™ camera can also be mounted a tripods (sold separately) for added stability when capturing video or still images.

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.

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 immediately.

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.

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.

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)

2.4" 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.

Kit includes: bloggie™ camera, 4GB memory card, and 360º lens accessory

360º Video recording lets you capture the world around you. Just attach the included 360º Video Accessory to record a high-quality, panoramic video that encompasses a 360º field of view. Once you’re done shooting, you can play back your 360º videos with the included Picture Motion Browser software6, as well as share them over e-mail or upload them to popular video sharing sites.

SteadyShot® image stabilization

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

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.

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.

Product Specifications

Optics/Lens

  • Aperture : F3.6
  • Digital Zoom : 4x
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 47mm (16:9), 57mm (4:3)

Drive System

  • Shutter Speeds : 1/15 - 1/4000

Interface

  • SD Output : Included (via Multi A/V Terminal) ; Multi A/V
  • USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) Built-in USB Arm

Software

  • Supplied Software : PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Portable 5.0 (Embedded) and Picture Motion Browser 5.0 (CD)
  • Operating System Compatibility : Windows: Windows(R) XP SP3 (32bit only), Windows Vista(R) SP2, Windows 7 Mac: PMB Portable ONLY, Mac OS X(v10.4-v10.6)

Imaging Sensor

  • Imaging Sensor : 1/2.5" CMOS imaging sensor
  • Pixel Gross : 5038K
  • Effective Picture Resolution : 5038K Pixels (4:3), 3686K Pixels (16:9)

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 2.4" 4:3 panel LCD display (230K)

Convenience Features

  • Quick On : Yes (Rotate Lens)
  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Lens rotates to close

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 3/4 x 4 3/8 x 2 1/4 inch (19 x 108 x 54mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 3.9oz (110g), w battery: 4.5oz (130g)

Recording

  • Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media and SD/SDHC (Class 4) media (4GB Memory Stick included)
  • Still Image Mode : JPEG
  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 5038K
  • Video Format : MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MP4)
  • Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
  • Video Actual (Pixel) : 2073K Pixels (16:9), 690K Pixels (4:3)
  • Video Signal : NTSC/PAL out
  • Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) : 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.
  • Audio Format : Mono
  • Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Mono Microphone

Focus Control

  • Focus System : Fixed Focus

Advanced Features

  • Face Detection : Yes
  • Image Stabilization : Steadyshot® image stabilization

Power

  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : 1.9W
  • Power Requirements : 3.6V (battery pack);
  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-BK1)

In the Box

  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BK1)
  • Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
  • 360 video accessory
  • A/V Connecting Cable
  • USB Cable
  • 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media card
  • With Strap

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

  • Soft Carrying Case

    Soft Carrying Case

    $19.99

  • Soft Carrying Case

    Soft Carrying Case

    $14.99

MHS-PM5K/L 2.7 5 3 3
Not good for indoor use Pretty easy to use, but shooting movie indoor could be an issue; image was too dark when filming in my apt., and even can't seen nothing at some spots. It will be a lot better if Sony gives it a built-in flash light. January 9, 2011
You can find something better After a single use, I've concluded that this product is not worth the money. I attempted to record a 1:30 lecture, only to discover that the camera "times out" after 29 minutes. I restarted the recording, but then the battery died a few minutes after I restarted the recording for the 3rd time, so I only managed to get 57 minutes. Not sure if it can record while plugged in to my laptop to charge. Supremely annoying discovery, considering that it claims you can get 480min of playback at low resolution. Also, I recorded holding the camera "landscape" orientation, but couldn't figure out how to view/import the video upright, so I had to manipulate it in iMovie, and it's now taking 3 hours to export the 57min file (hopefully with the 2 clips stitched together). Get a Flip with the most memory you can afford. This was a waste of money. January 3, 2011
Bloggie MHS-PM5K/L I read all the reviews before I placed my order and it seems they're all below average. I purchased one and tried the 360 degrees shots, indoor/outdoor. Converted them to wmv format. Inherent computer software won't play the file good as sounds are are garbled. I used the Homecinema player and it played well. All succeeding shots were all converted to wide with highest resolution and now i'm getting better results. Photo shots are comparable to my Optio 4i video cam. My contacts with Facebook were amazed by the good quality video and photo shots this holiday season as its eye-catching capability and portability is worth the price. December 28, 2010
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1. Uploading directly to the web requires PMB Portable software and PC with internet connectivity (not included). 64-bit environments not supported.

2. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.

3. Viewable area measured diagonally.

4. Storage capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

5. Some computers may not support USB charging of peripherals.

6. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7. Not supported by Mac OS.

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