Sony bloggie MHS-PM5 User manual

MHS-PM5
High Defi nition MP4 bloggie™ Camera
Capture HD MP4 video and 5MP still
photos—and upload them directly to
the Web21—with the Sony® bloggie™
camera. The pocketable 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 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.
Horizontal Playback
Lets you record video while holding the
camcorder in its natural, upright position.
Then when you want to play back your movies,
simply rotate the camera into a horizontal
position to take full advantage of its generous
2.4” (230k pixels) LCD display3.
Built-in USB Arm
Lets you connect your camera directly to a comp-
atible PC/Mac to upload videos and/or charge
your battery without having to hunt for cables24.
Rotating Lens
Features a unique lens that swivels up to 270
degrees. When rotated, the LCD instantly powers
on the camera so you can start recording video
or taking still shots immediately.
Lightweight, Pocketable Design
Approximately 0.75" thick and 2.25" wide, the
ultra-compact bloggie™ weighs just 4.5oz,
slipping easily into your bag or pocket.
SteadyShot® image stabilization
Helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.
4x Digital Zoom
Lets you get in close and capture the action in
crisp detail.
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 (sold
separately) and SD/SDHC media.20
Additional Features:
• Sony® Picture Motion Browser software
(PC Only)9
• PMB portable embedded software
(PC/Mac compatible)9
INCLUDES:
4GB Memory Stick
PRO Duo™ Media25
& 360º Lens
MHS-PM5K
bloggie™ Camera Kit
Capture even more of the world
around you. In addition to an
MP4 bloggie™ camera, this
special kit includes an exclusive
360˚ lens that lets you record
high-quality, panoramic videos
that encompass a 360˚ degree
fi eld of view. Plus you get a
Sony® 4GB Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ media.25 Sweet!
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MHS-PM5
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 2073k pixels
Video Actual 4:3 690k pixels
Video Resolution HD: 1280 x 720; SD: 640 x 480
Video Signal System NTSC, PAL
Video Format(s) Supported MP4
STILL PICTURE
Still Actual 16:9 3686k 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)
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 47mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3 57mm
Aperture F3.6
Exposure Control No
Filter Diameter (mm)N/A
Focal Distance (mm)7.0mm
Focus System Fixed Focus
Shutter Speed 1/15 - 1/4000
Minimum Illumination -
Optical Zoom -
Digital Zoom 4x
DISPLAY
Display 2.4" LCD3 display (4:3 ratio)
View Finder No
HARDWARE
Flash N/A
Memory Card Slot Yes (Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD/SDHC media20)
Manual / Auto Lens Cover Manual
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)
CONVENIENCE
Quick On Yes, Power on with Rotating lens
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
Supplied Battery Type Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-BK1)
Power Requirements -/3.6V
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (Approx.)3/4 x 4 3/8 x 2 1/4 inches (19 x 108 x 54)
Weight (Approx.)3.9oz (110g)
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.
25. Approx. 3.66GB available. A portion of this media capacity is used for system fi les and may vary.
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