Sony MHS-PM1 Webbie HD First Impressions Camcorder Review

by Jeremy Stamas
Published on Jan 9, 2009 1:50 PM

 
Intro Audio
Compression & Media Manual Controls
Still Features Handling & Use
Playback & Connectivity
 Other Features
Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings



Playback
Pressing the playback button on the back of the camcorder opens playback mode. Clips and images are displayed in thumbnail form and you can navigate between them using the joystick. The setup is quite simple and it is easy to play back video and view images. The sound quality of the camcorder's internal speaker isn't fantastic, but it is serviceable.

Connectivity
The MHS-PM1 doesn't have to many connectivity features, but it has all the essentials. An AV-output (using Sony's proprietary connector), USB port, and DC-input are all located on the left side o the camcorder, behind a snap-out port cover. The cover is too flimsy, especially for a camcorder that's meant to be lugged around, tossed in bags, and transported in pockets. At the bottom of the camcorder is a better port cover that slides open to reveal the Memory Stick slot and the battery compartment.

  MHS-PM1
AV (Composite) Yes
HDMI No
Component Yes
USB Yes
Microphone Input (1/8") No
Headphones No
Accessory Shoe No
FireWire No
S-Video No
LANC (Wired Remote) No
Card Slot No
DC Power Yes

The Memory Stick slot and battery compartment
From left to right: USB input, AV-in, and DC-input





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