Sony HDR-TG1
Last update: Review by CamcorderInfo (13 October’08)
Sony HDR-TG1 is the world’s Smallest Full HD1080 Camcorder offering 1920×1080i Full HD video recording direct to Memory Stick. The camera features A slim, lightweight pure titanium camcorder body, 5.1ch Surround sound recording, 4.0 megapixel still image capture; Face Detection technology for video and still images, Super SteadyShot image stabilization, plus a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens and a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus display. The camcorder measures (W x H x D): 32 x 119 x 63 and weighs approx 240g. [Download Brochure]
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Sony HDR-TG1 Reviews
CamcorderInfo reviews the Sony HDR-TG1 and writes;
“The Sony HDR-TG1 impressed us with its video performance. While low light results were less than ideal, the resolution and color rendering were better than we could have expected from simply reading a specs sheet.”
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ITP reviews the Sony HDR-TG1 and writes;
“In terms of audio and video, the Sony performs very well…Colours appeared warmer and more vibrant too. All the audio it captured was also very clear and crisp.”
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PCWorld reviews the Sony HDR-TG1 and writes;
“To a certain extent, its portability comes at the expense of video quality. However, it still offers an impressive performance across the board. Enthusiastically recommended.”
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WashingtonPost reviews the Sony HDR-TG1 and writes;
“Its design is not completely practical, looking more at home in the professional’s attache case or the Beamer’s glove compartment than in an enthusiast’s hand, yet it’s very easy to use—as long as you never venture beyond automatic controls and features. Overall, it’s a small, unique camcorder packed with better video quality than you’d expect.”
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About.com reviews the Sony HDR-TG1 and writes;
“But still, the HDR-TG1 belongs in your pocket if you’re hot to do travel video and can’t stand the thought of bringing along a bigger and heavier camera.”
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PCMagMid-East reviews the Sony HDR-TG1 and writes;
“we conclude that the TG1 is a great option for people who wants something very portable but at the same time can offer great HD recording, although we do recommend an extra battery pack and probably additional Memorystick. .”
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Sony HDR-TG1 Press Release
SONY ROLLS OUT WORLD’S SMALLEST FULL HD CAMCORDER JUST IN TIME FOR YOUR SUMMER VACATION
SAN DIEGO, Apr. 2, 2008 – The new pocket-sized Sony HDR-TG1 Handycam® camcorder’s weighty high-definition capability will appeal to vacationers who prefer to “travel light.”
This diminutive camcorder weighs in at only ten ounces. It has an ultra-portable body measuring just 1.3-inches wide by 4.7-inches tall by 2.5-inches deep.
It is a full-featured camcorder that can record 1920 x 1080 HD video and 4-megapixel digital photos directly to Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo™ or PRO Duo Mark2 media cards. Its size and full recording capability makes it the world’s smallest full HD camcorder.
Another bonus for any traveler is the camcorder’s durable titanium body and premium hard coating that makes it highly resistant to scratches and quite fashionable.
It ships with a supplied 4GB PRO Duo Mark2 media card so it’s ready to go straight out of the box and you don’t have to make space in your travel bag for extra discs or tapes.
“Sony was the first to introduce a travel-sized camcorder with 8 mm technology in the 1980’s, and it revolutionized the travel and electronics industries,” said Kelly Davis, director of camcorder marketing at Sony Electronics. “This new model is a great example of our expertise in miniaturization, as well as advanced imaging technologies with features like face detection.”
Face Detection for the Best Possible Picture
This new model incorporates face detection technology for both video and still images, a technology also shared with select Sony Cyber-shot® digital cameras. It can identify up to eight faces in the camcorder’s 2.7-inch touch panel LCD screen, and automatically adjust focus, exposure, color control for natural-looking skin tones, and when photos are taken, flash control.
The model also allocates more encoding bits to a detected face during the encoding process for the best possible picture when people are the subjects.
Not Just Another Pretty Face
The camcorder features advanced video and audio technologies with simple, intuitive operation. It is equipped with a high-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 10x optical zoom lens and 2-megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS sensor with Exmor™-derived technology, engineered to minimize picture noise.
The camera’s BIONZ™ processing engine also features noise reduction capabilities in addition to fast processing speeds. This engine powers the model’s dynamic range optimization feature, which automatically adjusts under- or over-exposed areas in a picture. These technologies together produce high-resolution video and photos with natural color reproduction and rich details.
Audio is recorded in Dolby® Digital 5.1-channel surround sound and features a built-in zoom microphone, delivering clear recordings of your subjects along with the video.
Designed to be the perfect travel companion, the HDR-TG1 camcorder will ship with supplied accessories in May for about $900. There is also an optional travel kit (Sony ACC-TCH5) that includes a battery, travel charger and pouch for about $100. Plus, there is a custom-fit case (Sony LCM-TGA) with brushed metal accents available as an accessory for about $50.
All can be purchased, along with other accessory options, direct at sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores (sonystyle.com/retail), at authorized dealers nationwide, and at military base exchanges. Pre-orders begin on Apr. 4 at www.sonystyle.com.
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