The Sony PM1 camera provides quick photo and video uploads to the web. Capturing 5 megapixel still images and recording 1080p HD video in MP4 format, the Sony PM1 features a unique 270 degree swivel lens that instantly switches on camera when rotated. The Sharemark button and built-in Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software enable wuick and easy Web uploads. The Sony PM1 is available now.

Sony UK Press Release

Share life’s moments online with web-ready Mobile HD Snap Camera from Sony:

New MHS-PM1 Camera provides quick photo and video uploads to the web

High quality photo and video capabilities (captures 5MP still images and records 1080p HD video in MP4 format)
Individual ‘MOVIE’ and ‘STILL’ buttons for quick capture
Quick and easy Web uploads through Sharemark button and built-in Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software
Unique 270 degree swivel lens instantly switches on camera when rotated
Ultra-compact and easy to carry in your bag or pocket

The stylish MHS-PM1 Mobile HD Snap Camera from Sony makes it easy to capture and upload high quality videos quickly to the web. The PM1 captures life’s moments in 1080/30p High Definition MP4 video (1440x1080/30p) and features CMOS Sensor technology to produce crisp 5-megapixel still photos. Embedded PMB Portable view-and-share software makes it possible to quickly check and directly upload content in a few simple clicks on Windows/Mac OS*1.

The compact, lightweight camera fits naturally in the palm and can be taken virtually anywhere. A 270 degree rotating swivel lens, with 4x digital zoom, flips over so you can see yourself while shooting video and taking photos.

Five scene selection modes – sports, landscape, low light, and backlight – help you capture the best picture possible in any situation, and dedicated record and photo capture buttons means that there is no need to switch between modes. Images are recorded directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (optional).

After shooting, you can mark your favourite photo or videos by using the Sharemark button to pre-select for web upload. By just connecting the camera to your computer via the supplied USB cable, the inbuilt PMB Portable software quickly transfers content to video and photosharing websites (compatible with both Windows/Mac OS*1). It includes direct upload to Picasa™ Web Albums photo sharing site, YouTube™ and Dailymotion™ video sharing sites. You can also simply drag and drop video and still images files to your personal computer folders.

The PM1 is available now.

*1 Compatibility with Mac OS is required to update the inbuilt software from Sony’s website.

Technical specifications

MHS-PM1
Features

Optics/lens
35mm Equivalent: 47mm (16:9), 57mm, (4:3)

Aperture: F3.6

Focal Distance: 7.0mm

Focus: Fixed Focus

Shutter Speed: 1/30 - 1/4000

Digital Zoom: 4x

Imaging Device
1/2.5” CMOS imaging sensor

Pixel Gross
5038K

Recording Media
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (optional)

Recording and Playback Times
When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (optional) : 1080/30p = 340 min., 720/30p = 510 min., VGA/30p = 990 min.

Video Format
MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MP4)

Video Resolution
Up to 1440 x 1080

Still Picture Resolution
5038K

Audio recording format
Stereo

Microphone
Built-in Mono Microphone

Display
LCD Screen : 1.8” 4:3 panel LCD display (230K dots)

USB Streaming
Yes

Easy Operation
Yes

Multiple Language Display
Yes

Slide Show Mode
Yes

Scene Selection
Sports, landscape, low light, backlight, auto

Weight
w/o battery: 95g, with battery: 120g

Measurements
24 x 103 x 55mm

Supplied accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BK1)
Charger (BC-CSK or CSKA)
Component A/V Cable
A/V Connecting Cable
Wrist Strap
Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
USB Cable

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