Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver)
- Price: $249.00
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- You Pay: $229.00
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- B&H # SOMHSTS55S
- Mfr# MHS-TS55/S
Product Highlights
- Capture 1080p HD Video
- Shoot 12.8 Megapixel Still Images
- Live WiFi Streaming & 4x Digital Zoom
- Wirelessly Upload Videos to Internet
- Capacitive 3.0" Touch Screen LCD Display
- Shoot Up to 3 Hrs with 8GB Flash Memory
- SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- LED Light for Low-Light Situations
- Flip-Out USB Arm & Mini HDMI Output
- Camcorder Is Mac & PC Compatible
The WiFi-enabled Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver) shoots up to 1920 x 1080p video and takes up to 12.8 megapixel still images. With it, you stream live video via WiFi and wirelessly upload video to the Internet. The camera features a capacitive 3.0" touch screen LCD display, as well as SteadyShot image stabilization. It has an LED light for low-light situations and flip-out USB arm for uploading footage and charging.
The Bloggie Live supports up to three hours of video with an 8GB internal flash memory. It has a 4x digital zoom and Auto-Macro for versatile shooting. Plus, you can auto sync with PlayMemories Online wirelessly. The camera also has Face Detection, a built-in rechargeable battery, an Exmor CMOS sensor and a mini HDMI port for connecting to an HDTV. The Bloggie Live is designed to be compatible with both a Mac and a PC, but the software is Windows only.
- WiFi Enabled Video & Still Image Camera
- The Bloggie Live camera lets you record your favorite moments anytime, anywhere. The camera captures 1920 x 1080 Full HD video in MP4 format, as well as 12.8 megapixel photos. MP4 is optimized for the Web, so you can effortlessly upload your video and pictures to popular photo or videosharing Web sites like Facebook or YouTube
- WiFi Live Streaming
- Share life's events with family and friends in real-time with the WiFi enabled Bloggie Live camera. When connected to the Internet via WiFi, videos can be streamed live to Qik.com, a video streaming platform, where your select contacts can watch them over wireless networks. Viewers can also post comments back to your camera in real time
- WiFi Direct Uploading
- The Bloggie Live camera lets you post your video and photo content directly to popular sites such as Facebook, all without the use of a computer. Just connect your camera to a Wi-Fi® network and upload your content with a few simple touches of the screen.
- Share Function
- The Bloggie Live lets you tag captured movies and photos and upload them later when connected to the Internet to services such as Facebook and YouTube, or to Sony's PlayMemories Online service. Videos and photos are converted to an optimum format for faster uploading and viewing on Smartphones, tablets, computers, and HDTVs, allowing you to share more content with friends and family
- Capacitive 3.0" Touch Screen LCD
- The 3.0" touch screen LCD utilizes an easy to use touch & slide method for searching through your videos and pictures
- PC & Mac Compatible
- The Bloggie Live camera comes with pre-installed software that makes it easy to tag videos and images in the camera while on the go and mark them for upload to your favorite internet sharing sites, like Facebook or YouTube the next time the camera is connected to a computer
- SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake
- Flip-Out USB Arm for Upload & Charge
- A built-in USB arm easily flips-out and lets you connect your camera directly to your compatible PC to upload video and/or charge your battery without having to hunt for cables
- LED Light for Low-Light Shooting Situations
- The Bloggie Live camera has a built-in LED light to provide you ample lighting in any situation - indoors and/or where lighting is not optimal
- Slim Design with Easy Operation
- The slender body with its low-profile and simplified buttons give the Bloggie camera a sleek look and feel. Plus, it's light enough to take with you everywhere
- 4x Digital Zoom & Auto Macro
- With the Bloggie Live camera you'll be able to take pictures or video from as little as 4.0" away, perfect for capturing a business card or a new friend's phone number
- 12.8 Megapixel Still Images
- Enjoy capturing clear, crisp still photos at 12.8 megapixel resolution. The high resolution yields incredible detail while giving you the flexibility for large prints and cropping
- Sony Exmor CMOS Sensor
- The Bloggie Live camera's Exmor CMOS sensor delivers high-quality video and pictures with less noise, even in challenging lighting conditions
- 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
- Built-In Rechargeable Battery
- The built-in battery contributes to the Bloggie Live camera's sleek and stylish design while powering the large 3.0" touch screen and camera functions
- HDMI Output
- With the HDMI output, you'll be able to share your HD Bloggie Live video with friends and family on your HDTV (HDMI cable required/not included)
- Share via Connected Phone/Tablet
- WiFi-enabled mobile phones and tablets running the free PlayMemories Mobile application can pull optimized movies and photos from the Bloggie Live camera without requiring a special cable. Once copied, you can use available 3G and 4G cell networks to upload your memories and share them via email or social media networks
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Sensor |
12.8 Megapixel 1/2.5" CMOS
1
Please Note:Sony Exmor CMOS Sensor close |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
Fixed Focus f/2.8 |
| Zoom | Digital: 4x |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC/PAL |
| Recording Media | Internal Flash Memory 8GB Video/Image |
| Recording Time |
Internal Flash Memory GB 8GB12M: 75 minutes 4GB12M: 135 minutes 8GB4M: 190 minutes |
| Video Format |
High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps 1280 x 720p / 60 fps 1280 x 720i / 50 fps |
| Still Image Resolution |
JPEG: 8.3 Megapixel, 3840 x 2160 JPEG: 2.0 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080 JPEG: 12.8 Megapixel, 4128 x 3096 |
| Channels | 1-Channel Mono |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type |
LCD
2
Please Note:(TFT 230K with Full Screen Playback) close |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Screen Size |
3.0"
3
Please Note:(7.9cm) close |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization |
Digital
4
Please Note:(SteadyShot Image Stabilization) close |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker |
Yes
5
Please Note:(Mono) close |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - Yes Flash - No |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Outputs |
1x USB 2.0 (Flip-Out USB) 1x HDMI C (Mini) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Languages |
English Spanish French Portuguese |
| System Requirements |
Windows
Mac
Please Note:(Software Windows Only) close |
| Battery |
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 4.2VDC Hours per Charge
7
Please Note:(Internal Battery) close |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.35 x 4.61 x 0.83" / 5.96 x 11.7 x 2.1 cm |
| Weight | 5.22 oz / 148 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Image stabilization (5)
- Large clear LCD (3)
- Zoom range/performance (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home movies (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
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Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- No Record Lite Indicator
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
design faults:
no front indicator light when recording
button to start and stop recording not very sensitive
electronic breakdown after 2 months use
the screw mount is difficult to engage to tripod
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- Complicated To Operate
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
I previously had a flip which I found to be quite user friendly. The instructions for this camera are difficult to access and I cannot find out how to simply load files to my PC and then access them for editing. This camera does have several web capabilities such as loading directly onto FB or live streaming; however, this is not a concern for me. Overall, I wasted my money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
We purchased four Bloggies for training use. They are easy to use and take nice pictures and video. While going over the instructions to use the camera with our trainers, three of them were so impressed with the ease of use and the price that they opted to purchase one for their personal use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
We order the bloggie because of it's features and price. We needed a camcorder to record our 9 month old baby and it does a very good job except that sometimes when you start recording the first few minutes are blurry. The device takes a few minutes to adjust to the moving image sometimes. Still not bad for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor Image Quality
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
After my Flip HD broke, I was too nervous to buy another one based on the fact that they aren't made anymore. So I reviewed video camera after video camera and finally this one seemed to be the perfect fit for myself and my family. Excited to get it, it was the best day ever when it showed up on my doorstep (mailbox actually). After trying it out with the kids, I was actually very disappointed in how non-HD it looked. The colors were not as bright and the quality was nothing near the Flip HD, so while surprised, I just took it for what it was -- a less expensive choice in video camera, and not what I had been used to, but still a decent camera that gets the job done. And the fact that I can upload straight from the camera itself without having to plug it into anything, and the fact that I can sync it to my cell phone right away makes everything else pretty okay. I'll keep it and then later try to get another Flip HD whenever I get some extra cash. This one will be a great camera for my 9 year old son who loves taking videos but for now, it will be mine and will be just fine for capturing my 7 month old, 3year old and 9 year old as they grow.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor Still Image
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
I love that this camera is plug-n-play. I didn't need additional software to get the video clips onto my computers and into whatever program I was using to edit. So Easy!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Cannot Film In Dark Areas
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
It does basically everything i need it to do, the only problem i have with it is that at night, even when i can see perfectly fine, it cannot pick up anything except when your 2 inches away from something and have the light on. This is a bummer for me as i do some riding during the night now and i can't film it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
Not impressed. Had to send back to sony because it keeps freezing up. Picture quality is okay as long as you dont zoom in. Then it is blurry. Still picture quality is bad Wi-fi feature is nice
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Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
It crashes a lot but it's great overall.
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Image stabilization (5)
- Large clear LCD (3)
- Zoom range/performance (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home movies (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-9
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- No Record Lite Indicator
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
design faults:
no front indicator light when recording
button to start and stop recording not very sensitive
electronic breakdown after 2 months use
the screw mount is difficult to engage to tripod
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- Complicated To Operate
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
I previously had a flip which I found to be quite user friendly. The instructions for this camera are difficult to access and I cannot find out how to simply load files to my PC and then access them for editing. This camera does have several web capabilities such as loading directly onto FB or live streaming; however, this is not a concern for me. Overall, I wasted my money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
We purchased four Bloggies for training use. They are easy to use and take nice pictures and video. While going over the instructions to use the camera with our trainers, three of them were so impressed with the ease of use and the price that they opted to purchase one for their personal use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
We order the bloggie because of it's features and price. We needed a camcorder to record our 9 month old baby and it does a very good job except that sometimes when you start recording the first few minutes are blurry. The device takes a few minutes to adjust to the moving image sometimes. Still not bad for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor Image Quality
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
After my Flip HD broke, I was too nervous to buy another one based on the fact that they aren't made anymore. So I reviewed video camera after video camera and finally this one seemed to be the perfect fit for myself and my family. Excited to get it, it was the best day ever when it showed up on my doorstep (mailbox actually). After trying it out with the kids, I was actually very disappointed in how non-HD it looked. The colors were not as bright and the quality was nothing near the Flip HD, so while surprised, I just took it for what it was -- a less expensive choice in video camera, and not what I had been used to, but still a decent camera that gets the job done. And the fact that I can upload straight from the camera itself without having to plug it into anything, and the fact that I can sync it to my cell phone right away makes everything else pretty okay. I'll keep it and then later try to get another Flip HD whenever I get some extra cash. This one will be a great camera for my 9 year old son who loves taking videos but for now, it will be mine and will be just fine for capturing my 7 month old, 3year old and 9 year old as they grow.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor Still Image
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
I love that this camera is plug-n-play. I didn't need additional software to get the video clips onto my computers and into whatever program I was using to edit. So Easy!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Cannot Film In Dark Areas
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
It does basically everything i need it to do, the only problem i have with it is that at night, even when i can see perfectly fine, it cannot pick up anything except when your 2 inches away from something and have the light on. This is a bummer for me as i do some riding during the night now and i can't film it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
Not impressed. Had to send back to sony because it keeps freezing up. Picture quality is okay as long as you dont zoom in. Then it is blurry. Still picture quality is bad Wi-fi feature is nice
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Comments about Sony MHS-TS55 Bloggie Live Camcorder (Silver):
It crashes a lot but it's great overall.
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