Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 Camcorder Review

by Jeremy Stamas
Published on Oct 3, 2008 4:45 PM

Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features
Conclusion & Comparisons
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    Specs and Ratings  


    What’s in the Box?
    The HDR-TG1 comes with the following:

    -Memory Stick Pro Duo 4GB
    -AC Adapter
    -Power Cord
    -Handycam Docking Station
    -Component Cable
    -A/V Cable
    -USB Cable (long)
    -USB Cable (short)
    -USB Terminal Adapter (with cap)
    -NP-FH50 Rechargeable Battery Pack
    -Wrist Strap

    Other Features (4.0)

    Smooth Slow Record – Smooth Slow Record is a rather entertaining feature. It increases the record rate on the camcorder allowing you to turn 3 seconds of recording into 12 seconds of extreme slow motion. The mode can capture some wonderful movement, but the 3-second time restriction really limits what you can record. It is very good for analyzing a quick motion like a golf swing or falling objects.

    Digital Effects – The HDR-TG1 won't fire up much excitement with its digital effects. The only option here is Old Movie, which basically slows the camcorder's shutter speed down and adds a sepia tint to the image... very exciting.

    Picture Effects – Again, the HDR-TG1 is limited in the effects realm offering up only Black and White, Sepia, and Pastel.

    Fader – Activating the fader feature adds a slow fade at the beginning and ending of your clips. The fades start when you press the record button and can be either black or white.

    Quick On – If you close the LCD on the HDR-TG1 rather than pushing the Power button to turn it off, the camcorder goes into "sleep" mode and enables the Quick On feature. While in sleep mode, when you open the LCD, the camcorder turns on quickly and is ready to record in seconds. The thing is, there really isn't too much difference in the amount of time it takes for the HDR-TG1 to turn on while in Quick Mode vs. being powered down completely. Quick mode saves you about 1 or 2 seconds of time.



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