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Sony bloggie, Why You Will Want One!

bloggie with the 360° lens adapter

Sony bloggie may appear to be something of a toy at first glance but look a bit further and its potential becomes very apparent. On the face of it bloggie appears to be no more capable than your average mobile phone with its candy-bar form factor but the appearance of bloggie is actually one of its strengths. It’s immediately accessible given that the form factor is used daily by so many people with their phone meaning picking it up and using the device is very natural. Add to that high definition video recording and the eye-popping 360° camera feature and bloggie becomes a must have for recording moments from parties, concerts or the weekend evening in the pub. bloggie, as its name suggests, is a very sociable, web-enabled tool.

bloggie comes with an excellent array of features that all make the device almost universally relevant – this is not a gadget that you’ll buy and drop in the cupboard that has become a graveyard of ‘good idea at the time’ tech. HD video capture records at full 1080 high definition and does so at the touch of a button, it’s remarkably easy to use. Read the rest of this entry »

bloggie – Sony Welcomes the Next Generation of Filming Enthusiasts

Sony bloggie MHS-PM5K

Last year Sony gave us the HD Snap, a pocket camcorder that was not only a funky video camera but a device that was extremely portable, fitting into the pocket easily. The HD Snap however has been left behind with the new model for 2010; a range of pocket video camcorders under the name of bloggie that incorporate simple connectivity with outstanding high definition video capturing technology.

As the name suggests the bloggie is clearly aimed at a market segment that places a great deal of emphasis on blogging and adding video clips to YouTube. This generation of movie makers want a device that captures the special moments in life and allows them to be easily uploaded. The bloggie allows for this with an in-built USB arm and software for easy uploads without the need to install anything to the PC or Mac.

The bloggie will also feature a number of different colour finishes for those that wish to accessorise their technology. MP4 video clips will be captured in full HD whilst 5 megapixel still photos are also possible. Sony stalwart features such as SteadyShot and face detection also make an appearance.

bloggie model numbers include the MHS-PM5/PM5K and the MHS-CM5. The PM5 promises to be the most fun with a 270 degree swivel lens allowing you to capture yourself as well as the world around you. An interesting feature is the 360 degree lens adapter that comes with the PM5K, allowing users to capture life in full panoramic views. Specialist software will allow users to watch back their 360 degree creations. With Memory stick PRO DUO and SD/SDHC memory card capabilities data storage is as simple as pie.

The bloggie is due for release in February. Stick with Sony-Insights for a full review once the release has occurred.