Soon, you’re going to have PocketCams, thanks to Sony for their latest and innovative HandyCam HDR-TG1. It’s a new compact size Full HD Camera (1080i) which weighs only ten ounces and measures 32×119x63mm, making it alluring to the travelers. This world’s smallest full HD camcorder can record 1920 x 1080 HD video and 4-megapixel digital photos to Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo or PRO Duo Mark2 media cards. Its robust titanium body and premium tough finish makes it extremely resistant to rubs and fairly stylish. It’s complete with 4GB PRO Duo Mark2 media card. On account of its face detection technology for both video and still images, it can spot up to eight faces in the camcorder’s 2.7-inch touch panel LCD screen. It is outfitted with a first-rate Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10x optical zoom lens and 2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor-derived technology. The camera’s BIONZ processing engine reduces noise and ensures fast processing. It also features Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound, and an included zoom microphone.
For those interested, the HDR-TG1 camcorder will be available with supplied accessories in May for about $900. You could also avail an elective travel kit (Sony ACC-TCH5) having a battery, travel charger and pouch for about $100, or, a custom-fit case (Sony LCM-TGA) with brushed metal accent for about $50.
