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High Definition Handycam® Camcorder
Model number:
HDR-TG1
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Take this ultra-portable, pure titanium-bodied HD Handycam® camcorder with you wherever you go and record in stunning high definition. Its slim profile and light weight make it the perfect traveling companion.
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Shoot amazingly crisp HD footage with an unbelievably small camcorder that lives up to the Sony name. 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.
1920x1080 Recording
Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution.
2..3 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ derived technology) and BIONZ™ image processor
Sony's newly designed CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 2.3 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 4.0 megapixel still images -- all with prolonged battery life. Exmor™ technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity. In addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ™ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise so the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible.
Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization System
An advanced version of Super Steadyshot® Picture Stabilization from Sony controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.
Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch recording
Featuring Dolby® Digital 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera’s zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
Record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the camcorder’s built-in microphone. Recording in 5.1 channel surround sound allows you to experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions, so you can enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.
Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick Duo™ media8 (4GB3 Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media included).
Face Index
Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it's time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.
One Touch Disc Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect the camcorder to your PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.2
Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. When using the LCD screen or viewfinder, the display will show how much the battery is charged -- in 10% increments -- and the recordable time left.
BIONZ™ Image Processor
The advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life.
Date Index Function
Search recorded content by shooting date to quickly and easily find a specific scene.
Manual Focus
Manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.
Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.
Face Detection for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ™ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection technology also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image.
2..7"1 Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7"1 Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.
10x Optical/20x Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Powered by Sony’s exclusive BIONZ™ high-speed processing engine, D-Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights, such as suppressing “whiteout” in skies. When shooting in backlit settings, D-Range Optimization reveals more detail in shadows, preventing “blackout.” As a result, the captured image appears as natural as the original scene.
x.v. Color™ Technology
x.v.Color™ technology can capture or display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than the standard RGB color range. This provides a more accurate and vivid color range, for a more natural, lifelike overall experience.
PhotoTV HD Viewing6 with HDMI™ Output7
With direct HDMI™ output to your BRAVIA® HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail. You can choose between standard 4:3 and widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio -- and with select BRAVIA® HDTV models, your photos are automatically optimized in sharpness, gradation, and color reproduction.
Handycam® Station
Simply placing the camcorder on the supplied Handycam Station provides quick connections to a TV for viewing or a PC for editing and sharing, all while charging the battery so your camcorder is always ready to go.
Stamina® Battery Power Management System
When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge.
Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows.
Tele Macro Function
Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode help your subject stand out by properly focusing the subject while leaving the background unfocussed. The Tele Macro Mode is useful for shooting close-up shots, especially when you need to prevent the camcorder from casting a shadow on the subject.
USB 2.0 Interface6
The USB 2.0 interface6 provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.
Fader Effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.
Multi-Language Menu
Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese
Lightweight, Pure Titanium Body
Slim and lightweight -- only 8oz without the battery -- the HDR-TG1’s body is constructed of high-quality pure titanium. Additionally, a Premium Hard Coating is applied on the body surface (except for hinge and lens ring area), providing superior resistance to scratches and fingerprints.
Supremely Mobile Design
Sony has created a camcorder with the ability to fit in a shirt pocket, yet still capture stunning Full HD resolution video and 4.0 megapixel still images. Whether for personal or business use, around town or on vacation, the HDR-TG1 is the ideal travel companion for capturing those special memories.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
Picture Motion Browser Software
Supplied software makes it easier to upload, organize, search, and edit video and still images on your PC. With the included Handycam® Station, Picture Motion Browser software also provides one-touch operation to create a disc of your video or digital photos.
Smooth Slow Recording
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In addition, record an audio track to narrate what is being seen during the video.
Quick On
Missing an important scene can be frustrating, especially if the reason is because your camcorder is turned off. With the Quick On feature, the touch of a single button places that camcorder in Sleep mode. Another push instantly wakes the camcorder, so you'll always be ready to capture special moments.
Film Roll Index
Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System
Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you’re free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
HDMI™ Connection with BRAVIA® Sync™ (CEC) Technology
HDMI™ connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video and 5.1 channel audio directly from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single cable. With BRAVIA® Sync™ (CEC) technology, the HDMI connection also delivers the ability to control both the camcorder and HDTV using a single BRAVIA® TV remote.4
Exmor™ Imaging Sensor
Exmor™ technology captures video and still photo images with high resolution, high sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio.
Switchable HD/SD Format Recording
Record and play back both High Definition (HD)4 and Standard Definition (SD) video.
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot
Capture video and still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media8 for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® devices (sold separately).
Scene Selection Modes
Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.
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Product Warranty
Product Specifications
Hardware
- Light/Flash : BIONZ™ image processor
- Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
- Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media8
- Docking Station : Yes (Handycam Station® cradle)
Video Features
- PhotoTV HD : Yes
Convenience
- Face Detection : Yes - video and still
- Image Stabilization : SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
- Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
- Quick On : Power On by LCD
- Dual Record : BIONZ™ image processor
- Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
- Hybrid : N/A
- Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
- Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
- White Balance : Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One Push (via Touch panle)
Display
- LCD Screen : 2.7" wide1 touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display
Video Specs
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
Video
- Format(s) Supported : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2
- Format : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
General
- Imaging Device : 1/5" ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ technology)
- Processor : BIONZ™ image processor
- Pixel Gross : 2360K
- Video Actual : 1430K Pixels (16:9) 1080K Pixels (4:3)
- Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
- Still Actual : 1490K Pixels (16:9) 1990K Pixels (4:3)
- Still Picture Resolution : 4 megapixel
- Recording Media : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media8
- Recording and Playback Times : When using supplied 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Mark2: High Definition: FH = up to 25 min., HQ = up to 30 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.
Audio
- Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1
- Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
Convenience Features
- x.v.Color™ : Yes
- Face Index : Yes
- Film Roll Index : Yes
- Digital Picture Effect(s) : Old Movie
- Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
- Picture Effect(s) : Sepia, Monotone, Pastel
- Dubbing Button : Yes
- Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
- PictBridge Compatible : Yes
- Easy Operation : Yes
- Multiple Language Display : Yes
- Slide Show Mode : Yes
- BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
Inputs and Outputs
- Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Yes
- Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
- Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via USB)
- USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
- HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini)
- S-Video Output(s) : Available via A/V Remote (cable not included)
Weights and Measurements
- Weight (Approx.) : 10oz (300g)
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 1 5/16 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 inch (32x119x63mm)
Power
- Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH50)
- Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
- Power Consumption (in Operation) : 3.4W
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Optics/Lens
- Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
- 35mm Equivalent : 53 - 621mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 43 - 507mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
- Aperture : F 1.8-2.3
- Digital Zoom : 20x
- Filter Diameter : N/A
- Focal Distance : 3.2 - 32.0mm
- Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
- Progressive Shutter Mode : Yes (Still Image)
- Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/2-1/500 (Scene Selection Mode)
- Optical Zoom : 10x
- Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
Software
- Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00 (Not supported on Mac OS)
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista
In the Box
- InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH50)
- Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
- USB Cable short (travel)
- 4GB3 Memory Stick PRO DuoTM media (Mark 2)
- Handycam Station™ cradle
- Application CD-ROM w/ Driver
- Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
- Component Video Cable
- USB Cable long
Camcorder Cable
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High Grade Multi-connect A/V Cable
$39.99
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5' HDMI™ Mini Cable
$49.99
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Handycam® Audio Video Cable
$19.99
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10' Component AV Cable
$59.99
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1.4 Meter Mini Plug to USB Cable
$19.99
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10' HDMI™ Mini Cable
$69.99
Camcorder Case
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Camcorder Case
$19.99
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Semi Soft Carrying Case
$59.99
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Camcorder Case
$19.99
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Semi Soft Carrying Case
$59.99
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Semi-Soft Carrying Case
$49.99
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Camcorder Case
$19.99
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Camcorder Carrying Pouch
$34.99
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Soft Carrying Case
$249.99
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Semi Soft Carrying Case
$59.99
Camcorder Kit
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Accessory Kit
$99.99
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Accessory Kit
$99.99
Camcorder Power
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Portable Handycam® AC Adaptor
$49.99
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DC Car Battery Adapter
$69.99
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BC-TRP InfoLithium® H and P Series Portable Battery Charger
$59.99
Camcorder Battery
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InfoLithium® H Series Battery Pack
$59.99
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$19.99
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16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$89.99
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4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$34.99
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8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$49.99
Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - NP-FH50 InfoLITHIUM® H Series Standard Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FH50
$29.95
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REFURBISHED - Camcorder Accessory Kit
$59.99
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REFURBISHED - Lightweight Tripod
$26.49
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REFURBISHED - LCS-BBA Camcorder Carrying Pouch LCS-BBA
$26.49
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REFURBISHED - 5' HDMI? Mini Cable
$
Tripod/Remote Control
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Tripod
$129.99
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Remote Commander for Camcorder
$49.99
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Tripod
$79.99
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VCT-R100
$34.99
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Tripod with Remote
$99.99
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Portable Tripod Kit
$19.99
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Lightweight Tripod
$49.99
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Tripod
$179.99
GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
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GPS Image Tracker
$149.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.3 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 6 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
6 of 7 (85%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Rocketeer (Maryland)
Date: Apr 22, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
3of 3 people found this helpful
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Perfect Camcorder for Hobby Rocket
Pros: 100% Solid State, Compact, Tough Housing
Cons: No Remote Control
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!
Response from Sony Style
By Gina, Sony Style Team, Nov 3, 2009
Hi Rocketeer. Thanks for the review. We just want to make sure everyone knows that we recommend against shooting it into sky. Thank you again for your post and happy travels!
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: KryptoQuasar (Kalamazoo, MI)
Date: Apr 22, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
1of 2 people found this helpful
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Hot Electronic Machine
Pros: Small, Portable, and Beautiful!
Cons: none
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! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Rated 2.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Ricky
Date: Mar 5, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
1of 3 people found this helpful
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HDRTG1
Pros: Very ergonomic and handy
Cons: Windows Movie Player and Wndows Movie Maker compatibility need to be fixed asap
State of the art Technology camcorder no question. I love it!! I will give a 5 stars Rating!!!! But Sony need to fix the way to play the movies in Windows Media Player format and to be able to edit this movies with Windows Movie Maker asap. I do know that it is a Microsoft issue that is back with this HD technology but being SONY the cut in egde technology should have this issue fixed, otherwise customers like me will decide in other Brands
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: TokyoDoc (Los Angeles)
Date: Feb 9, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
6of 6 people found this helpful
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Great camera but chargers not good
Pros: Image quality
Cons: Need for AC adapter
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.
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Reviewer: DLBSeattle (Seattle)
Date: Dec 25, 2008
I've had this product for less than a month
10of 11 people found this helpful
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Apple Updates
Pros: image stabilization in a HD pocket cam
Cons: expensive accessories
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.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: mosca
Date: Dec 20, 2008
I've had this product for 6-12 months
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NOT for Mac users
Pros: High quality video in well lit places. Small format. Long battery life.
Cons: No Mac software supplied. The iMovie software generates choppy video quality. The record button has an unaccetable delay
The HDR-TG1 generates superb video quality except in low light condition where the result is just acceptable. I bought it 6 months ago and generated superb quality DVD using the supplied Motion Picture Browser software. Soon after, i moved to the Mac world and have been disappointed ever since because the iMovie software, although 'compatible' with the AVCHD format that the HDR-TG1 records in, generates unacceptable and choppy video quality which does not match the actual quality of the video footage. If you have a Mac, just ignore any camera that uses AVCHD format as you will face the same problem.
- Viewable area measured diagonally.
- Camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD™ format. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device.
- 4GB means 4 billion bites. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
- Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to owner’s manuals to determine compatibility.
- HDMI cable sold separately.
- Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and special TV settings are required. See BRAVIA® TV instruction manual for details regarding PhotoTV requirements.
- HD viewing requires a Sony® HDMI™ connector cable and HDTV, each sold separately.
- 8, Only use media bearing the Mark 2 logo (or other media suitable for high speed applications) when capturing AVCHD content to Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.
© 2008 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Sony, Handycam, ClearVID, Exmore, BIONZ, HDNA, Super SteadyShot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Clear Photo LCD Plus, x.v. Color, BRAVIA, Sync, Memory Stick, AVCHD and the Sony and HDNA logos are trademarks of Sony. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, Inc. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo, ClearVid, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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