8GB Bloggie Touch Camera

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Model number: MHSTS20K
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Series Highlights: 8GB (4 hours), Full HD 1080p Video, 12.8-megapixel stills, 3.0" (diag.) screen, USB arm, MP4 video format. Includes 360 degree lens attachment

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HD video on tap.

Just pull the Bloggie™ Touch camera out of your pocket and you're ready to capture Full HD video and 12.8-megapixel still shots at a moment's notice. You'll notice the elegant simplicity of a single record button and a large touch screen for showcasing your shots. All the fun is stored on built-in memory, and you can easily upload your movies to your favorite social networking sites like Youtube™ and Facebook™1.

  • Touch and Slide

    The Bloggie Touch camera features a 3.0" (diag.) capacitive touch screen for touching and sliding effortlessly through all of your photos and HD videos. It even auto-rotates for vertical or horizontal viewing based on how you're holding it.

  • Full HD 1080p Video

    Shoot amazing-looking HD video no matter where you are. And because Bloggie Touch videos are recorded in the web-friendly MP4 format, all of your footage can be easily uploaded to your favorite sharing sites1. The handy HDMI™ out even lets you watch your videos on your compatible HDTV.

  • Slim and Convenient

    Weighing a mere 4.5 ounces and sporting a svelte profile, this compact video camera is made to move. And there are no messy cables. Just swing out the built-in USB arm and connect directly to your compatible computer.

  • Pre-installed Software

    If you can shoot it, you can share it. Just tag your favorite photos and videos with software that's built into the Bloggie Touch and upload when you get home. It's perfect for posting to YouTube, Facebook®, Picasa®, Flickr® and Sony's Personal Space1.

  • 360º Video Recording

    360º Video recording lets you capture the whole world around you! Just attach the included 360¼ Video Accessory Lens to record a video that encompasses a 360º field of view. Once youÕre done shooting, you can play back your 360º videos with the included software, as well as share them over e-mail or upload them to popular video sharing sites. For times when you prefer to shoot regular video simply remove the 360º Video Accessory Lens.

  • 12.8 Megapixels

    That's right. This ultra-compact camera captures gorgeous, 12.8-megapixel still photos with enough impeccable detail for cropping shots and large prints. You can even use the Dual Record feature and take snapshots while recording video.

Capacitive touch-screen LCD

The touch screen LCD utilizes an easy to use touch & slide method for searching through your videos and pictures.

Slim design with easy operation

The slender body with its low-profile and simplified buttons give the Bloggie™ Touch camera a sleek look and feel and at only 4.5 oz it’s easy to take with you everywhere.

SteadyShot® image stabilization

SteadyShot® image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

Face Detection technology

Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural.

1920x1080 HD MP4 recording

The Bloggie™ Touch camera lets you record your favorite moments anytime, anywhere. Using the MP4 format, the Bloggie Touch shoots video in 1920x1080 high definition, as well as captures 12.8MP still images. MP4 is optimized for the Web, so you can effortlessly upload your video and pictures to popular photo or video-sharing Web sites like Facebook® or YouTube™. (Compatible PC with internet capability required).

3.0” LCD with vertical/horizontal operation

The 3.0” touch screen LCD (measured diagonally) will rotate its orientation automatically; however you hold the camera – horizontally, vertically, left, right, even upside down.

Flip-out USB arm for upload/charge5

A built-in USB arm easily flips-out and lets you connect your camera directly to your compatible PC to upload video1 and/or charge your battery without having to hunt for cables5.

Auto Macro & 4x Digital Zoom

With the Bloggie™ Touch camera you’ll be able to take pictures or video from as little as 4” away, perfect for capturing a business card or a new friend’s phone number.

Built-in rechargeable battery

The built-in battery contributes to the Bloggie™ Touch camera’s sleek and stylish design while powering the large 3.0” screen3 and camera functions.

12.8MP still images

Enjoy capturing clear, crisp still photos at 12.8MP resolution. The high resolution yields incredible detail while giving you the flexibility for large prints and cropping.

Up to 4 hours HD video

Record and store up to four hours of high-definition video footage (default setting) to the Bloggie™ Touch camera’s 8GB of built-in flash memory. 4

Tag videos to upload1 and Share it Later

The Bloggie™ Touch camera comes with pre-installed software that makes it easy to tag videos and images in the camera while on the go and que them for upload to your favorite internet sharing sites, like Facebook® or YouTube™, the next time the camera is connected to a computer. 1

Sony® Exmor™ CMOS sensor

The Bloggie™ Touch camera’s Exmor™ CMOS sensor delivers high-quality video and pictures with less noise, even in challenging lighting conditions.

HDMI™ output

With HDMI™ output, you’ll be able to share your HD Bloggie™ Touch video with friends and family on your HDTV (HDMI cable required/not included).

Product Specifications

Recording

  • Media Type : 8GB Internal Flash Memory4
  • Still Image Mode : JPEG
  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 12.8 megapixel
  • Still Image Size 16:9 : 8.3M (3840 x 2160); 2M (1920 x 1080)
  • Still Image Size 4:3 : 12.8M (4,128 x 3,096)
  • Video Format : MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
  • Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) : MP4 format: 12M 1920x1080 (29.97p): 80 min. 6M 1280x720 (59.94p): 1600 min. 4M 1280x720 (29.97p): 240 min.
  • Dual Record : Yes
  • Audio Format : MPEG-4 AAC
  • Microphone/Speaker : Yes (Mono)

Focus Control

  • AF Modes : Auto Macro (10cm, 4")
  • Focus Area : Center Weighted AF

Convenience Features

  • Date / Time Stamp : Yes
  • Erase/Protect : Yes
  • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes
  • Power Save Mode : Auto Shut-off
  • Still Image Playback Options : Playback Zoom (2x, 4x, 8x via Touchpanel)

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/8" x 4 1/4" x 5/8" (52mm x 107mm x 15.2mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 4.4oz (125g)

Camera

  • Camera Type : Pocket MP4 Camera

Optics/Lens

  • Aperture (Max.) : F2.8
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Photo: 37mm(16:9),32mm(4:3); Video: 37mm(16:9)
  • Lens Groups-Elements : 4 groups,4 elements
  • Minimum Focus Distance : 4"(10cm)

Exposure System

  • Metering Modes : Center Weighted
  • ISO : Auto, 80-1600
  • White Balance Mode : Auto

Advanced Features

  • Advanced User Interface : Easy-to-understand Graphic Display
  • Face Detection : Yes
  • Image Stabilization : Steadyshot® image stabilization

Power

  • Number of Still Images : 290 (CIPA standards)
  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.6W
  • Battery Type : Internal (NP-SP70 3.6V)

Imaging Sensor

  • Imaging Sensor : Exmor™ CMOS Sensor (1/2.5 type,7.22mm)
  • Processor : DSP
  • Pixel Gross : Approx. 13 MP
  • Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 12.8 megapixels
  • Color Filter System : RGB primary color mosaic filters

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 3.0" Touch Screen LCD3 (288k pixels) with full-screen playback
  • Coverage : 100

Drive System

  • Self-timer : 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
  • Shutter Speeds : Auto: 1/30 - 1/4000

Interface

  • HD Output : HDMI (mini)
  • USB Port(s) : Flip-out USB

Software

  • Supplied Software : Bloggie Software Ver.1.0 (Embedded on camera)
  • Operating System Compatibility : Windows: Windows® XP SP3 (32bit only), Windows Vista® SP1, Windows 7 Mac:Bloggie Software V1.0 is not Mac compatible.

In the Box

  • USB connection support cable
  • Wrist strap

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

  1. Uploading directly to the web requires Bloggie software and PC with internet connectivity (not included).
  2. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
  3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
  4. Storage capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
  5. Some computers may not support USB charging of peripherals.

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