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Review Summary
2009-04-22T20:00:00
Perfect camcorder for my hobby rocket! The camera housing and inside component was able to withstand high level of stress using camera mount and camera hood with mirror (camera viewed at the ground) that I built and I was able to install it in my hobby rocket then flew it up to 2872 feet and the video picture result was awesome plus the 5.1 channel sound was a blast! I have never seen on-board rocket video picture this beautiful. I plan to fly again to over 14,000 feet at apogee. Wish me luck!
Rocketeer

2009-04-21T20:00:00
I love this camera, its exactly as i thought it would be. Perfect for the home video's i shoot, and can undistractingly let me girlfriend carry it in her tiny purse when we go on vacation. I've also used this for some promotional marketing videos for work. It does the job simply put, and looks wonderful on my bravia tv (kdl46xbr4). As for other reviewers, If your serious and want to do it right, use final cut pro on the mac, or adobe premiere on the pc. When you get into mpeg4 and HD video, you need a dedicated video card if you want a smooth experience. Stop buying the cheapest computer you can get your hands on. You'll need a gaming type pc with a good video card to get the job done right. it's not sony's fault when you have low-quality incompadible hardware. This is neXt gen stuff! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
KryptoQuasar

2009-02-09T19:00:00
This is a terrific video camera. Great images and great handling. But why does Sony keep designing products that need a separate adapter? The ability to charge by USB would significantly enhance the portability of this device.
TokyoDoc

2008-12-24T19:00:00
With recent updates to Final Cup Pro Express and iMovie 08, the camera works seamlessly with the Mac making it an outsandiing pocket-sized Handycam.
DLBSeattle

NTSC color, EIA standards
HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2
Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function
JPEG
5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Yes - video and still
Yes
Yes
Yes
Built-in Zoom mic
Yes
Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
Auto
3.4W
InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH50)
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait (Soft Portrait), Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Sepia, Monotone, Pastel
Old Movie
Yes
Yes
Black, White
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1/5" ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology)
2360K
Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
When using supplied 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark 2 Media: High Definition: FH = up to 25 min., HQ = up to 55 min. SP = up to 65 min., LP = up to 85 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 55 min., SP = up to 80 min., LP = up to 160 min.
1430K Pixels (16:9), 1080K Pixels (4:3)
1490K Pixels (16:9), 1990K Pixels (4:3)
BIONZ image processor
1920 x 1080
4 megapixel
53 - 621mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 43 - 507mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
F 1.8-2.3
Touch Panel
3.2 - 32.0mm
Full range auto / Manual
Yes
Auto, 1/2-1/500 (Scene Selection Mode)
10x
20x
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista
Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00
Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Yes (via USB)
Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Yes (mini)
Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote
2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display
Audio Format : Dolby Digital 5.1
Sony 1 year parts & 90 day labor warranty
Apple Updates
By DLBSeattle
With recent updates to Final Cup Pro Express and iMovie 08, the camera works seamlessly with the Mac making it an outsandiing pocket-sized Handycam.
Perfect Camcorder for Hobby Rocket
By Rocketeer
Perfect camcorder for my hobby rocket! The camera housing and inside component was able to withstand high level of stress using camera mount and camera hood with mirror (camera viewed at the ground) that I built and I was able to install it in my hobby rocket then flew it up to 2872 feet and the video picture result was awesome plus the 5.1 channel sound was a blast! I have never seen on-board rocket video picture this beautiful. I plan to fly again to over 14,000 feet at apogee. Wish me luck!
The Sony HDR-TG1 is a High-Definition Memory Stick Handycam Camcorder. The HDR-TG1 Handycam camcorder records Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution video from a lightweight, slim body crafted from pure titanium. It's tough enough for everyday HD video shooting and perfect for travel with its compact size that won't take up much room in your bag.
The stylish design incorporates a Premium Hard Coating for superior resistance to even the smallest scratches. It records to convenient Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor (with Exmor derived technology) and BIONZ image processor provide spectacular video and stunning 4.0 megapixel still images. Face Detection technology is also included, which automatically finds and enhances faces for beautiful results.