Two Stylish Devices Provide Quick Video and Photo Uploads to the Web
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- (CES BOOTH #14200) Social networking is all
the rage with Sony's new stylish cameras that make it easy to capture and
upload MP4 video and still photos directly to the Web.
The MHS-CM1 and MHS-PM1 Webbie HD(TM) cameras capture daily events in high
definition video (1440x1080/30p) and 5-megapixel still photos. Embedded
software makes it possible to quickly upload content online in a few simple
clicks. Two portable designs in three stylish colors -- eggplant, orange and
silver -- reflect your personal style while capturing every wish-you-were-here
moment.
"Webbie HD cameras are perfect for youth culture, who love to share moments on
social networks as they happen," said Kelly Davis, director of camcorder
marketing at Sony Electronics. "It's exciting to see these new customers
embracing video to share their experiences and we've expanded our camcorder
line to meet their needs."
The MHS-CM1 camera sports a slim horizontal design that fits naturally in your
palm with a large 2.5-inch (measured diagonally) LCD screen that swivels up to
270 degrees. It also has 5X optical zoom to snap a detailed close-up of your
subject.
The four-ounce MHS-PM1 camera is lightweight and can be taken virtually
everywhere -- just stash the vertical chassis in a pocket or purse to catch
that once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity. A rotating swivel lens with 4X
digital zoom flips over so you can see yourself while shooting video and
taking photos.
By connecting the camera to your computer via the supplied USB cable, the
embedded PMB Portable software quickly transfers content to video and photo
sharing websites. It includes direct upload to Shutterfly(TM) and Picasa(TM)
Web Albums photo sharing sites, YouTube(TM) and Dailymotion(TM) video sharing
sites and Photobucket(TM) video and photo sharing site. You can also simply
drag and drop video files from the camera to your personal computer folders.
Five scene selection modes -- such as low light, sports and landscape -- help
you capture the best picture possible in any situation. Both cameras record
directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) media (sold separately).
The MHS-CM1 camera is available today for about $200 and the MHS-PM1 model
will be available in April for about $170. The Webbie HD cameras will be sold
at Sony Style(R) retail stores, online at www.sonystyle.com/webbiehd and
through authorized dealers nationwide.
SOURCE Sony Electronics
Danielle Wagster of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-4159,
danielle.wagster@am.sony.com; or Lorena D'Amato of Paine PR, +1-212-613-4918,
ldamato@painepr.com, for Sony Electronics Inc.
