Sony bloggie MHS-CM5 User manual

MHS-CM5
High Defi nition MP4 bloggie™ Camera
Capture HD MP4 video and 5MP images with the Sony® bloggie™
camera, which features a vertical-grip design for more comfortable
shooting, and 5x optical zoom to get you closer to the action. A built-in
USB arm offers convenient uploading and charging24, and integrated
software makes it easy to upload videos directly to the Web21.
1920x1080 HD Video Recording
Lets you capture once-in-a-lifetime high
defi nition videos using the MP4 (H.264) format.
This popular format compresses audio and
video fi les for fast transfer to your PC or Mac. It’s
also highly compatible with the Web, making
it easy to upload your images to popular
photo or video-sharing Web sites such as
Photobucket® or YouTube™(compatible PC with
Internet connectivity required).
5 Megapixel Still Photos
Take sharp 5MP still images thanks to bloggie’s
integrated 1/2.5" CMOS sensor.
Zoom (5x Optical/20x Digital)
Lets you get in close and capture the action in
crisp detail.
Built-in USB Arm
Lets you connect your camera directly to a
compatible PC/Mac to upload videos and/or
charge your battery without having to hunt for
cables24.
HDMI™ Output
Provides a simple, high-quality video and
audio connection with the ability to transmit
HD video from the camera to a compatible
HDTV via a single HDMI cable (sold separately).
Built-in PMB (Picture Motion
Browser) Portable software
Using the pre-installed PMB (Picture Motion
Browser) Portable software,9 just pre-select
videos and images in the camera then upload
them directly to a compatible PC or popular
Internet sharing sites—no additional software
required.21
Swivel LCD
Features a large 2.5" LCD3 that swivels up to
270 degrees, letting you clearly and instantly
see what you're fi lming from multiple positions.
When rotated, the LCD instantly powers on the
camera so you can start recording video or
taking still shots immediately.
SteadyShot® image stabilization
Helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.
Face Detection Technology
Recognizes faces and optimizes camera
settings when shooting videos and still images.
Faces get captured more clearly with more
natural-looking skin tones.
Media Card Slot
For convenient storage and sharing of your
images and videos, this model accepts
Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™
/ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media and SD/
SDHC media (both sold separately).20
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MHS-CM5
High Defi nition MP4 bloggie™ Camera
Specifi cations
IMAGER
Imaging Device 1/2.5" type CMOS Sensor
Processor N/A
VIDEO
Video Actual 16:9 2070k pixels
Video Actual 4:3 690k pixels
Video Resolution HD: 1920x1080, 1280x720; SD: 640 x 480
Video Signal System NTSC, PAL
Video Format(s) Supported MP4
STILL PICTURE
Still Actual 16:9 2070k pixels
Still Actual 4:3 5038k pixels
Still Picture Resolution 5MP
AUDIO
Audio Recording Format Mono
Microphone Built-in Microphone
MEDIA TYPE
Internal Memory 26MB
Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately);
SD/SDHC Media20
RECORDING CAPACITY
Rec. / Playback with Memory
Stick PRO Duo (8GB) (sold
separately)
HD 1080p: up to 80 min., HD 720p60: up to 160 min., HD
720p30: up to 240 min., SD VGA = up to 480 min.
OPTICS AND LENS
35mm Equivalent 16:9 41 - 205mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3 38 - 190mm
Aperture F3.3
Exposure Control No
Filter Diameter (mm)N/A
Focal Distance (mm)6.3 - 31.5mm
Focus System Auto Focus
Shutter Speed 1/15 - 1/4000
Minimum Illumination -
Optical Zoom 5x
Digital Zoom 20x (720P/480P only)
DISPLAY
Display 2.5" LCD display (4:3 ratio)3
View Finder No
HARDWARE
Flash N/A
Memory Card Slot Yes (Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD/SDHC media20)
Lens Cover Yes
Assignable Dial N/A
S/S & Zoom Button on LCD No
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Audio/Video Remote Terminal N/A
Analog Audio/Video Output(s)Yes
LANC Terminal N/A
Digital Audio/Video Output(s)N/A
USB Port(s)Hi-speed (Type A)
S-Video Output(s)N/A
HDMI™ Connection Output(s)Yes
CONVENIENCE
Quick On Yes, Power On with LCD
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Image Stabilization SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
White Balance Auto
Fader Effects No
Scene Selection Mode(s)No
Face Index No
Film Roll Index No
Photo Capture from Movie No
Still Image Mode(s)JPEG
Slide Show Mode Yes
Multiple Language Display Yes
POWER
Power Consumption 1.9W(720/30P)
Supplied Battery Type Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-BK1)
Power Requirements -/3.6V
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (Approx.)1 9/16 x 4 x 2 3/4 inches (39 x 101 x 67.1)
Weight (Approx.)6.2oz (175g)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BK1
USB Support Cable Yes
Application Software (CD-ROM)PMB Ver.5.09
SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM
Batteries NP-BK1
Case LCS-CSU/B, /R, /L, /S; LCS-BBD/B, /R, /L; LCS-CSW/B, /R, /L
Starter Kit ACC-CBK
Tripod VCT-MTK
Cable VMC-14UMB2
GPS Unit GPS-CS3KA
FOOTNOTES
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. Picture Motion Browser software requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/Windows7. Not supported by
Mac OS. Picture Motion Browser Portable software requires Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows
Vista or Mac OS X 10.4 ~ 10.5.
20. When using movie mode Memory Stick PRO Duo with MARK2 (M2) logo, Memory Stick PRO-HG™, SD/SDHC
media (Class 4 or higher) are recommended.
21. Uploading directly to the web requires PMB Portable software (pre-loaded) and PC with internet connectivity
(not included). 64-bit environments not supported.
24. Some computers may not support USB charging of peripherals.
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