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Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder

  • B&H # SOHDRTG1
  • Mfr# HDR-TG1

Product Highlights

  • 1/5" ClearVid CMOS Sensor
  • 1920 x 1080
  • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
  • 10x Optical Zoom
  • Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Wide Clear Photo LCD Display
  • HDMI
  • Titanium Body
  • Face Detection
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

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If you want to record on-the-go and look cool doing it, Sony has the camcorder for you. The lightweight, sleek HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder boasts modern design and true 1920 x 1080 high definition recording. Made from Titanium, the durable body also fits nicely into your pocket or bag, making it great for capturing memories when you're traveling. An included 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media stick makes sharing, printing and editing your images fast and easy.

The 2.3Mp ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor technology and a BIONZ image processor provides excellent footage and 4Mp stills. The HDR-TG1 also features Super SteadyShot image stabilization, a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, Dual Record and Quick On functions. In addition, the helpful Face Detection technology ensures that you never blur your loved ones faces at a once-in-a-lifetime event again.

Full High Definition 1920 x 1080 Recording
Record in true 1920 x 1080 HD for the clearest, cleanest image possible.
Slim, Sophisticated Design
The titanium body of the HDR-TG1 adds a stylish, modern look to this camera, while enabling it to be incredibly lightweight.
2.3Mp ClearVid CMOS Sensor
The ClearVid CMOS sensor provides excellent image quality for both video and (4Mp) stills while Exmor technology infuses each high resolution and sensitivity into each image. The BIONZ image processor weeds visual noise, ensuring that each pixel is clean and crisp.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
Natural, brilliant and detailed images are captured each and every time with the professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens.
10x Optical Zoom
10x optical zoom brings all the action up close without a loss in image quality.
Smooth Slow Record
The camera's smooth slow record function allows you to capture fast motion without blurring. This function increases the record rate from 60 fields per second to 240 fps for three seconds. The three captured seconds of swift motion will be played back in 12, enabling you to view each minute detail.
Dual Record
Record both video and still images when you're filming in HD thanks to the dual record function.
x.v. Color Technology
x.v. color technology brings out the full array of colors captured by the HDR-TG1 that most camcorders aren't able to pick up. Twice as many colors than normal are shown, allowing for more life-like, accurate color reproduction.
Quick On
Quick On mode allows your camcorder to start recording at a touch, so you never miss that once-in-a-lifetime moment ever again! One touch puts the camera in sleep mode, while another touch turns it immediately back on.
Face Detection
Face Detection promises that you'll never blur out your loved ones faces again. This BIONZ image processor enabled function allows the camera to focus on up to eight faces at a time to control focus, exposure and color for clear faces and natural skin tones.
Handycam Station
Aside from being a great place to dock your camcorder when you're not using it, the Handycam Station also charges it and provides quick connections to your TV or PC for editing or sharing.
One Touch Disc Burn
Included software allows you to burn a disc of your footage with just one touch when the camera is connected to your PC via USB cable.
InfoLITHIUM Battery
The rechargeable Sony InfoLITHIUM Battery displays remaining battery time on the viewfinder and LCD, does not shorten battery life, otherwise known as "Memory Effect".
HDMI Connection
The featured HDMI connection provides an audio and video connection to your HDTV with a single cable. BRAVIA Sync technology enables you to control both the camcorder or the HDTV via a BRAVIA TV remote.
USB 2.0
The high speed USB 2.0 connection enables fast transfer of video and stills to your PC.
Switchable HD/SD Format
The HDR-TG1 allows you to record in both HD or SD formats.
Manual Focus
Manual focus lets you take control of the scene and show your artistic side.
Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
Video and still images are captured onto Sony's own Memory Stick PRO Duo media (up to 8GB) with the HDR-TG1, allowing for fast transfer of images for printing, editing and emailing.
Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Avoid the age old problem of hand shake with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization without a loss in recording quality.
Optics
Sensor 1/5" ClearVid CMOS (with Exmor technology)
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
Focal length=3.2-32mm
f-stop=1.8-2.3
Zoom 10x Optical
20x Digital
Filter Size N/A
Recording
System NTSC
Format HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264
SD: MPEG2
Audio Dolby Digital 5.1
Image Stabilization SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Lux Not specified by manufacturer
Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (up to 16GB - 4GB included)
Recording Time When using included 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Mark2
High Definition: FH: 25 minutes
LP: 85 minutes
Standard Definition: HQ: 55 minutes
LP: 160 minutes
Display
Display Type Wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus
Display Size 2.7"
Viewfinder N/A
Camera Features
Manual Controls Focus
Built-in Speaker Yes
Built-in Mic Yes
Accessory Shoe N/A
Built-in Light/Flash Light - No
Flash - Yes
Digital Still Mode
Still Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
Resolution 4Mp
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs N/A
Output USB: Hi-speed
HDMI mini
Digital A/V:via USB
Composite Video: RCA via A/V breakout cable
Analog Audio L/R: RCA via A/V breakout cable
Microphone Input No
Headphone Jack No
General
Languages English, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
Compatible Operating Systems Windows 2000, XP, Vista
Mac compatible with iMovie or Final Cut & Intel Based Processor
Power Requirements 7.2V (battery pack)
8.4V (AC Adapter)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 1 5/16 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/2" (32 x 119 x 63mm)
Weight 8 oz (227g) without battery

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Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder
 
4.3

(based on 40 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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  • 4 Stars

     

    (19)

  • 3 Stars

     

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  • 2 Stars

     

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92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable to operate (31)
  • Simple controls (28)
  • Great picture quality (27)
  • Durable (23)
  • Great features (21)

Cons

  • Poor battery life (12)
  • Poor sound (4)

Best Uses

  • Travel (33)
  • Home movies (23)
  • HD shooting (15)
  • Family (9)
  • Movies/short films (7)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual user (15), Enthusiast (11), Pro videographer (4), Semi-pro (3), Semi-professional (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Excellent small form factor HD camcorder

I'm a prosumer video enthusiast owning many top of the line HDV camcorders and read some good things about this Sony and decided on buying it.
The 2 biggest selling points of this camer...Read complete review

I'm a prosumer video enthusiast owning many top of the line HDV camcorders and read some good things about this Sony and decided on buying it.
The 2 biggest selling points of this camera are it's small size/ultra-portability and it's excellent rated Image Stabilization which Sony labels, "Steady Shot." I also own a small HD camcorder called the Sanyo HD1000, and while very nice in it's own right- it's Image Stabilization simply didn't work well which often meant shaky, unuseable video. Lugging a tripod around for use with such a small camera doesn't make sense when you're looking for portability- so the Sanyo disappointed!
This Sony's IS works very well, which means when you're ready to head out for casual activities, it's likely a camera to throw in a pocket for video in an instance where bigger camcorders would require a degree of dedication to carry~ meaning more opportunities to capture video! It also features very good macro capabilities unmatched by any of the other AVCHD cams on the market currently.
The video quality while quite good, isn't as good as the best of the AVCHD cams, Canon HF10/100- but not too far off their performance level. Color and sharpness are good and exposure is usually "spot-on" or slightly under-exposed which is better than over-exposing. It's still image capture isn't too good (decent) but will suffice when a quick snapshot is all you're after. It also shoots video in 720X408 SD resolution for those looking to capture and edit SD class video ready to edit on both Mac and PC platforms.
The AVCHD spec it records to is "High Profile" 1080i in both FULL 1920X1080 as well as 1440X1080 which conforms to older spec HD codecs such as HDV (but still remains AVCHD.) The biggest negative is the fact that it does shoot in 1080i only, which is an interlaced format and there's no 720p mode which simply means this camera can't shoot "progressive" video of any kind. Interlaced video is basically half the frame being visible at any one given moment, and while this does render smooth motion, edges with motion will show jaggies which look like small stairs (but looks good on TV sets.) This is more a negative for those who want to edit the footage on a Pc or Mac and don't like to work with interlaced footage- otherwise it isn't an issue.
It also has no lens threading which means you can't thread on filters of any kind, which is ashamed but may not be an issue for some. I typically mount a UV filter onto all cameras to protect the lens but Sony has put an automatic lens cover of which opens when the camera is powered on.
This is also a "touch-screen" camera, and while some may like this technology there are many others who don't- myself included. I don't like the idea of touching the small LCD to make adjustments as I don't like roughing up the LCD or touching the camera while tripod mounted.
This camera also doesn't allow for many manual adjustments- and the few that are present all must be done via the touch screen.
As I stated earlier- if you're looking for a video camera that produces very good quality video and is ultra-portable- this is the camera- there's simply none better at the moment at this size.
While I do own better cameras, I reach for this Sony when I'm heading out the door as I know it will capture excellent video should I need to capture something on video and for this reason it's a great camera. Just be aware of it's few shortcomings and if they don't deter you- this might be the perfect camera for you!
It is very well made and features titanium construction and has a very nice LCD screen. There are very few buttons as this is mainly an "automatic" camcorder. It uses Sony's proprietary Memory Stick Pro Duo cards and I wish Sony would drop their own "brand specific" memory formats and adopt the industry standard options (SD cards would have been great!)
There are no mic inputs so using external mics aren't an option with this camera. Sounds like allot of negatives but all in all they're not present because the targeted market likely wont use the omitted features......but I do recommend this camera to the higher end user who wants an automatic point & shoot camcorder that captures good video!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

SONY HDR-TG1 HD

All the reviews I have read, have it correct. It is a great camera, but the image quality is not 1080 X 1920. The image is, but not the quality. It is ...Read complete review

All the reviews I have read, have it correct. It is a great camera, but the image quality is not 1080 X 1920. The image is, but not the quality. It is the first product I have not been completely satisfied with. Its' aesthetics win out for the "wow factor" that I need. All of the other camera's in this price range look goofy or out of star wars. I need an HD camera that looks good out of the box and will suffer through the image quality until they put out the next version.

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5.0

POCKET PERFECT

By el viejo

from ABQ, NM

About Me Semi-pro Videographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Good in Low Light
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Zoom
  • Zoom range/performance

Cons

    Best Uses

    • HD Shooting
    • Home Movies
    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Travel

    Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

    The HDR-TG1's light weight and small size make it an ideal video cam to carry with my D90 to document my travels. It fits into a pocket very smoothly and does not hang up when removing it to shoot an unexpected "photo op". It's light weight requires bracing yourself and/or the camera to insure a smooth pan or steady shot. If you don't have time to return it to a pocket, let it dangle from it's strap. The few onces won't hamper shooting stills. The HDMI connection connects directly to an enabled HD TV and I can review both video and D90 shots on a big screen. I suggest practicing with it to get used to the zoom control and the need to have a steady hand while recording. I carry spare batteries so battery life is not an issue with me. My only complaint applies to the lack of a view finder--bright light, reflections and sun glasses hamper easily framing your scene and results in some unexpected video shots.

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    5.0

    Amazing Little Camcorder

    By Ed W.

    from Miami

    About Me Casual User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable to Operate
    • Easy to Use
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Great Picture Quality
    • Great Zoom
    • Large Clear LCD

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Movies
      • Travel
      • Weddings/Events

      Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

      This is one of the best High Def camcorders for under 500.00. Amazing images both video and still. Some have said it is slow changing from movie to still and that the image quality isn't that great, I am thinking they are just spoiled. I can honestly say I cant find anything wrong with that I got for my [$]. Now do I wish it had night shot, sure, but then again, for the price I paid I am extremely happy.

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      3.0

      ready to go

      By Ale Ramos

      from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

      About Me Pro Videographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable to Operate
      • Easy to Use
      • Great Picture Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home Movies
        • Travel

        Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

        It's very small and have great image. Manual adjustments are good for play with it. The touchscreen menu make the display always dirty with finger prints, i don't like this system.

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        2.0

        very poor low light performance

        By samagain

        from Bethlehem, PA

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Poor low-light video

          Best Uses

          • Travel

          Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

          Great outdoors -- horrible indoors. Worse low light performance than any of the half dozen camcorders I have owned over the years.

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          5.0

          I would buy this product again

          By Kristi

          from Houston, TX

          About Me Casual User

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable to Operate
          • Durable
          • Great Features
          • Great Picture Quality
          • Great Sound
          • Simple Controls
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home Movies
            • Travel

            Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

            I love the videos this video camera takes. It's 1080i which is awesome. I also love that it's so easy to take a still picture as well. I would def buy this product again

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            3.0

            ok, but what did I buy?

            By samdaman

            from eastern PA

            About Me Casual User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Great Picture Quality
            • Great Sound

            Cons

            • Uncomfortable

            Best Uses

            • Travel

            Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

            Would be nice to know if the stabilization is actually optical or digital. There are sites that describe it either way depending on who you believe. Sad that Sony can't accurately describe what they are selling -- though that seems to be then norm for them lately. In many cases, my Nikon d300s captures a 'better looking' video, despite the fact that the Nikon is only 720p. On the other hand, the Nikon doesn't fit in my coat pocket...

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            4.0

            perfect camcorder for people on the go!

            By video dude

            from Chicago, IL

            About Me Video Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable to Operate
            • Durable
            • Great Features
            • Great Picture Quality
            • Great Sound
            • Simple Controls
            • Versatile

            Cons

            • Poor Battery Life

            Best Uses

            • HD Shooting
            • Home Movies
            • Travel

            Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

            We picked up this camcorder to capture moments with our young kids--we noticed that most people don't bother lugging around the larger camcorders anymore and settle for lower quality videoclips on their digital cameras.

            This one is small enough to tuck in your pocket or purse, but has a phenomenal 10x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, and also records in HD with 5.1 surround sound. Software included does a nice job indexing the videos with thumbnails, simple editing, and can dump to DVD or Blu-Ray...cool!

            Cons would be battery life--definitely pick up a spare battery, and also a bigger Memory stick than what's included.

            For now, the best pocket camcorder on the market--pricey, but worth the memories you would have lost!

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            4.0

            Great little camera with great pictures

            By JD

            from Irvine, CA

            About Me Pro Videographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable to Operate
            • Durable
            • Great Features
            • Great Picture Quality

            Cons

            • OK Sound
            • Poor manual

            Best Uses

            • Documentaries
            • Home Movies
            • Travel

            Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

            We use this camera as a behind-the-scenes tool and it really does well. Perfect size to carry all day and good battery life and card capacity. Biggest issue id that Sony and Mac do not play well together so no download or storage ability with a Mac except for iMovie or FC which thanks to Mac work great. Not easy to drag material into an AVID but then again it is a consumer camera

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            5.0

            Love it

            By Steve D Pilot

            from Ok

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable to Operate
            • Great Features
            • Great Picture Quality
            • Great Sound
            • Simple Controls
            • Versatile

            Cons

            • Poor Battery Life

            Best Uses

              Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

              I have always wanted to take more video of the kids. This camera is small enough you can carry it with you all the time. Works better than my old camera and has instant download capability instead of waiting for the tape to play all the way through so you can burn it to dvd.

              Make sure to get a second battery & charger. This one lasts a little over an hour. Sony make a case designed just for this recorder that is awesome.

              I love it

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              4.0

              technical masterpice

              By kish

              from longbeach Ca

              About Me Video Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable to Operate
              • Durable
              • Great Features
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Great Sound
              • Simple Controls
              • Versatile

              Cons

              • Focus problem

              Best Uses

              • HD Shooting
              • Home Movies
              • Travel

              Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

              I have been using this camera since last 3 weeks and loved every feature of it.
              this is a real HANDY cam, yeah the word handy goes perfectly with it. perfect shots in broad daylight, but night shots aren't that good. awesome zoom, great picture quality. good stills. focus is a problem at times it takes time to adjust the focus. Touch screen is too good, and the controls are o user friendly. This camera is good for on the go shooting and the quality is awesome.

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              5.0

              Great camera

              By Bob

              from Fairfax, VA

              About Me Video Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable to Operate
              • Great Features
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Great Sound
              • Simple Controls
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • HD Shooting
                • Home Movies
                • Travel

                Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

                Love the camera and how easy it is to operate. Additionally, light and compact - perfect!

                Great picture and sound.

                You will love this camera.

                "SONY" = "NO BOLOGNA"

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                5.0

                Compact & Simple

                By Brian

                from Crystal River, FL

                About Me Casual User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable to Operate
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Great Sound
                • Simple Controls

                Cons

                • None

                Best Uses

                • HD Shooting
                • Home Movies

                Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

                Camera is compact and allows me to take it everywhere without it being a burden. The quality is perfect hd when playing back from the unit but if you burn a dvd and play it in a regular DVD player its standard playback because of AVCHD format. I see you can burn a DVD to play in a bluray player and the quality will be better but I haven't got a bluray player yet. The functions are simple, really only record and W/T afer initial settings are chosen. Records well in daylight and well lit rooms but doesn't have the nightshot feature or as good a sensitivity as other Sony cameras I've used. It has a mini HDMI jack but no mini HDMI connector/converter is included. I have recorded approximately 1 hour of HD video on the 4M card that came with the unit. Sound is very good.

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                5.0

                Small, great video, buy it

                By Hase fan

                from Sheboygan, WI

                About Me Casual User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Great Features
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Great Sound
                • Simple Controls
                • Versatile

                Cons

                • Poor Battery Life

                Best Uses

                • HD Shooting
                • Home Movies
                • Travel

                Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

                This is a top of the line compact HD camcorder and B&H had the best price by far. Very easy to use, excellent video and audio, and built well. Cons: a little ackward to hold, needs a wide angle lens for close quarters, and needs a lot of light for the best video quality. Spare battery is also a must. Do yourself a favor and buy from B&H then, accessorize.

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                4.0

                Excellent for a small camcorder

                By Bill

                from Kansas City

                About Me Pro Videographer

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Comfortable to Operate
                • Durable
                • Great Features
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Simple Controls

                Cons

                • Poor Battery Life

                Best Uses

                • Home Movies
                • Travel

                Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

                I'm a professional video producer and shoot with full size cameras. Last Christmas I decided to buy a small consumer camera I could keep with me all the time for those shots that "just happen." I settled on the TG1 because it fits into a coat pocket, even to a pants pocket if you're wearing loose clothes. I keep it in my briefcase all the time and can grab it on a moment's notice.

                Build quality is excellent and the image quality is amazing for such a small chip. In adequate light it is always good, can get a little grainy under very low light, but that's true of all small chip camcorders. All the auto features work as they should, and manual focus capability means you can compose a shot properly, and it's easy to get to the manual focus mode.

                I have actually shot some background chroma key plates to use in a professional production, as well as a couple of cutaway shots. It's not a professional camera, but you can get by doing that under some circumstances. I also shot some interviews just to see what would happen. Audio is good if you're in close and not much background noise--again, not professional audio but usable in an emergency...ie., better to get it with a small camera than not at all.

                Battery life is not great, and that's about the only negative. A second battery and remote charger would be a good buy. Sony sells a package with a little bag for both at a reasonable price.

                Operation is simple, playback easy. Loading the footage into an Intel Mac with Final Cut Pro or even iMovie is easy, and the transcoding happens just about as fast as loading from tape in real time. I'm using Sandisk 8 gig cards with no trouble at all. I noticed recently that Sony's 8 gig cards at one place were actually cheaper than Sandisk, a good trend.

                Overall, it's a great consumer camera and suits my purposes for a small camera I can always have with me. The OIS is smooth and steady and it's easy to hand hold the camera steady.

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                5.0

                great ittle camcorder

                By cgr

                from alameda, ca

                About Me Casual User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable to Operate
                • Durable
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Great Sound
                • Simple Controls

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • HD Shooting
                  • Home Movies
                  • Movies/Short Films
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

                  Great little camcorder

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                  4.0

                  super slim and pefect size

                  By Raj

                  from Cupertino, CA

                  About Me Casual User

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable to Operate

                  Cons

                  • Batery life or option
                  • Poor Battery Life

                  Best Uses

                  • Editing
                  • Home Movies
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

                  slim and sufficient features... mostly what minimum needs
                  simple to use it & good quality.

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                  5.0

                  Just get it...trust you will be pleased!

                  By Kav

                  from Maryland

                  About Me Casual User

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable to Operate
                  • Durable
                  • Great Features
                  • Great Picture Quality
                  • Great Sound
                  • Simple Controls
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Documentaries
                    • HD Shooting
                    • Home Movies
                    • Movies/Short Films
                    • Travel

                    Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

                    I use this camera at all my gatherings, events, concerts, for no reason at all. In other words....ALL the time. The camcorder functions are very intuitive and the touch screen is very helpful. The camera mode is fantastic too. Image quality is top notch in both photos and video. And the battery life is not too shabby either.

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                    5.0

                    very nice product

                    By osmar escalona

                    from hialeah fl.

                    About Me Video Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable to Operate
                    • Durable
                    • Great Features
                    • Great Picture Quality
                    • Great Sound
                    • Simple Controls
                    • Versatile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Documentaries
                      • Editing
                      • HD Shooting
                      • Home Movies
                      • Travel

                      Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

                      I feel very comfortable with sony video cameras

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                      4.0

                      Nice to Have

                      By Fred

                      from San Jose, CA

                      About Me Casual User

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Comfortable to Operate
                      • Durable
                      • Great Features
                      • Great Sound
                      • Simple Controls
                      • Versatile

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Home Movies

                        Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

                        Truly compact. Good vid quality. Easy to use. Forget about using the camera function. Just take a frame from the vid.

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                        4.0

                        Excellent travel companion

                        By Digitaladam

                        from MA

                        About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Great Picture Quality
                        • Great Sound
                        • Simple Controls

                        Cons

                        • Poor Battery Life

                        Best Uses

                        • HD Shooting
                        • Home Movies
                        • Travel

                        Comments about Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:

                        Perfect picture quality.
                        5.1 sound is excellent.
                        Eazy to use.
                        Still picture quality not so great.

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                        Media

                        Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.

                        Sony -  32GB Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2) Media
                        • Price: $64.95
                        Used Dept.
                         

                        Batteries & Power

                        Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.

                        Pearstone -  NP-FH50 H-Series Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 725mAh)
                          • Original: $24.95
                          • Save: $2.49
                        • Price: $22.46
                         

                        Bags & Cases

                        Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.

                        Pearstone -  Onyx 1000 Digital Camera/Camcorder Shoulder Bag
                          • Original: $13.79
                          • Save: $1.38
                        • Price: $12.41
                         

                        On-Camera Lights

                        Adjust the lighting for virtually any indoor and many outdoor applications.

                        Bescor -  LED-25 25W LED On-Camera Light w/Universal Shoe Mount
                        • Price: $60.95
                        • Instant Savings: -$21.00
                        • Offer ends MAR 31 '12
                        • You Pay: $39.95
                         

                        Books & Tutorials

                        Develop your skills and product understanding.

                        Vasst -  DVD: Light Em Up
                        • Price: $45.00
                        • Add to cart for lower price
                         

                        What's in the Box

                        Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder
                        • HDR-TG1 High Definition Handycam Camcorder
                        • 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo
                        • Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger
                        • InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH50)
                        • Handycam Station Cradle
                        • Component Video Cable
                        • Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
                        • Application CD-ROM with Driver
                        • 2 x USB Cable (long & Short)
                        • 90-Days Labor & 1-Year Parts Limited Warranty
                         
                         
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