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The editors liked
Rotating lens. Fast uploading. Tactile and easy to use
Small size
Full HD functionality
Ease of use
Feels great in the hand
Rotating lens
The rotating lens means its great for shooting at dramatic angles
And perfect for video bloggers looking to record direct to camera. Rotating the lens makes it possible to protect that precious lens from scratches – as it can be swivelled so that i...
Swivelling lens compartment helps this one stand out from the crowd
Inexpensive option for those wanting a portable yet solidly built HD recording device
Attractive design
Captures video at 720p and 1080p 'high-definition' resolutions
Memory-card expansion slot
Swivelling lens
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
The editors didn't like
No HDMI output. Less than smooth video. More costly than rivals
Disappointing picture quality
No optical zoom
Low-light problems
Lack of decent storage
Washy images
Recording to Sony’s Memory Stick PRO Duo cards means you can’t use any SD cards you may have in other devices – and you’ll have to factor in the extra cost of buying more storage media. There’s no HDMI output so
Unfortunatel...
Screen is small and poky
No HDMI connectivity
Built-in microphone picks up operational noise and user adjustments
Impossible to smoothly and seamlessly adjust angle of view of top-mounted lens compartment once filming has commenced
Price doesn't include an optional memory card (on-board memory is limited to 12MB for capturing video)
Swivelling lens compartment helps this one stand out from the crowd, inexpensive option for those wanting a portable yet solidly built HD recording device
Screen is small and poky, no HDMI connectivity, built-in microphone picks up operational noise and user adjustments, impossible to smoothly and seamlessly adjust angle of view of top-mounted lens compartment once filming has commenced
Teenagers and the young at heart will love the convenience of the frill free PM1, and if they have to fork out for it themselves, the price. Grown ups meanwhile will want something a little better in terms of picture quality and smoother handling. Stil...
The rotating lens means its great for shooting at dramatic angles, and perfect for video bloggers looking to record direct to camera. Rotating the lens makes it possible to protect that precious lens from scratches – as it can be swivelled so that i...
Recording to Sony’s Memory Stick PRO Duo cards means you can’t use any SD cards you may have in other devices – and you’ll have to factor in the extra cost of buying more storage media. There’s no HDMI output so, unfortunatel...
The PM1 is a great looking gadget with plenty of fun features, plus a well-designed interface, which makes it easy to use. The video performance would benefit from tweaking though, and it’d be nice to see a few more connections/terminals added to it...
Disappointing picture quality, No optical zoom, Low-light problems
It doesn't quite knock the Flip Mino HD off its imaging perch, but Sony has managed to show us with the Mobile HD Snap Camera that good things do come in small packages
Abstract: Verdict: Great for shooting video of yourself, but we prefer the simplicity of Flip's UltraHD. Available in the US for some time, Sony has finally decided to release its MHS-PM1 camcorder in the UK. The original trio of colours has been slimmed down...
Attractive design; captures video at 720p and 1080p 'high-definition' resolutions; memory-card expansion slot; swivelling lens; rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Price doesn't include an optional memory card (on-board memory is limited to 12MB for capturing video); rechargeable battery doesn't recharge via USB; no integrated USB connector; no protective carrying case included
The Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-PM1 represents a step forward for Sony in the mini-camcorder arena, but a quirky interface and merely okay video quality prevent it from conquering the competition ...
The versatile Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 camcorder is a good looker and provides plenty of control over your footage. It stands head and shoulders above the rest of the competition here. Tim Moynihan Lowest online price: ££199.00 ...
Abstract: While many current DSLRs are capable of shooting high quality HD video, They're all a bit large for casual use. Many digicams can also shoot video, though the one's capable of HD are usually the more expensive models. Enter the Sony MHS-PM1 "webbie"...
