I got one of these last time they came around. I like it a lot. Easy to use, and easy to get the video on the computer to edit. Perfect for youtube videos. Here is a link for an example of the video quality from a bowling outing with the kids.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-rvPOqtwlk&feature=plcp

Previous Wooting: http://www.woot.com/forums/viewpost.aspx?postid=5072397

Repost from the previous Woot.

CowboyDann wrote: Here it is over at the Sony Website

Here is software drivers and other downloadables

Manuals, Sales Sheets, Important Notices, and Warranty Information.

https://www.google.com/search?q=bloggie+clicking

this seems pretty extensive. any previous wooters notice it?

Y U NO HAVE MICROPHONE JACK?

Check out this video. Sony Bloggie Sucks (as a video camera)



Here is the short version... (video uploaded, edited & rendered on HD export setting on iMac with iMovie '09)...

Full hd 1920 x 1080 resolution 30 fps = no zoom, big, but my ipod records better vids

720 hd 60 fps = reduced ambient light too much

720 hd 30 fps = ambient light better but clarity still sucks

In all settings you cannot close up on things & get a clear focus, 1920 x 1080 has no zoom capabilities; 4x digital zoom pixelates way too much; 360 degree recording attachment is a fad & probably included to help sell this piece of junk.

I'm gonna return this and get something else - thumbs down, I do not recommend the Sony Bloggie, it does not fit my needs.

Oh well - I hope this review helps.

Do you think this would be a good birthday gift for an 8 yr old who spent the better part of a week at the beach making little videos with my iPad? I can't afford something bigger but maybe the budding Spielberg could have fun with this.

siesta grammer miztakes all over the place up in that heez

I have no opinion as to the quality as I've never used one, but IMO Sony gets the Oscar for "Stupidest Name Ever for a Camera or Camcorder. Ever."

I got one of these last time. All I can say is AMAZING!!! I got a waterproof iPhone case (fits just fine, super cheap on ebay) to take photos at the pool and waterpark and it's super clear, even underwater. The only downside is it doesn't have a flash, but who cares? The microphone is wonderful and you can take pics even while recording. I highly recommend this camera!

Does it come with the 360 degree attachment?

I had this before I purchased a GoPro/Swann Freestyle. These are great camcorders with decent quality and audio.. much better audio than any action cam I've owned. However, please don't get this mixed up with action cams either because it is not used for that purpose.

If you're one of the luck individual who didn't get a defective unit (like me), then you'll be pleased with the purchase, and even for $10 bucks more than what Woot had it for last time, I still think it's a good buy. Knowing that its refurb might give you some peace of mind knowing Sony serviced it and may have fixed the defective tidbits. One thing that does bug me with this camcorder is the mounting hole which is located on the bottom of the camera, so w/e you record will cause the video to be displayed vertically, which is just dumb on Sony's part.

My wife got this in the last go-round and she likes it. Takes good clear video and audio, also does stills while video is running. Good for sharing video of the new baby with grandma.

traquy wrote:Do you think this would be a good birthday gift for an 8 yr old who spent the better part of a week at the beach making little videos with my iPad? I can't afford something bigger but maybe the budding Spielberg could have fun with this.

Absolutely. I think it sounds perfect.

AVOID! I won one from Subway years ago. It has no flash. Pics are blurry 85% of the time. If you want to take a still pic outside with the sun its nice. My Rezound is better.

I guess this will not work with my Windows 7 64bit according to the specs.

essay2u wrote:Absolutely. I think it sounds perfect.

How odd, that was my exact question about this....

I received a Bloggie for Christmas. I wanted something that I could use to record my daughters hockey games. I have found this to be very easy to use, the quality of the video is perfect for what I'm doing and I'm saving the space on my iPhone. Battery life is good, I can make it through a 2 1/2 hour hockey game while having the camera on and using it for potential "good moments". Uploading of videos is very easy with the USB port and sharing the videos on social networking was a cinch. I have also used video on Windows Movie Maker.
Now for the downfall- as someone else mentioned, the zoom isn't the greatest. I'm not technically savvy enough to know dpi and resolution and stuff (I just want an nice video!) but to maintain clarity, one cannot fully zoom. Having learned that, I've gotten some pretty good videos of the local NAHL team on the ice for goals, fights and "cellys".
If you want an easy to use video camera that slips in your pocket and has very clear video up close then this little thing is for you.

hvac1000 wrote:I guess this will not work with my Windows 7 64bit according to the specs.

WOOPS Just went to microsoft site and it says it will work on 64bit win 7. Went to sony site and it said it will work with 64bit win 7. Sony site also has new version of software to up date the camera so I guess all is good except for the built in limitations of the camera that a few folks mentioned.
Sorry about my previous post I should have checked.

isnoop wrote:Y U NO HAVE MICROPHONE JACK?

A little soldering should remedy that. ;-)

isnoop wrote:Y U NO HAVE MICROPHONE JACK?

Y U NO SPEND MORE MONEY for what you want? It's a freakin' $40 video camera.

I bought this for my daughter's 8th birthday last month and she loves it. Once I demonstrated the basics, she was off and running and recording/taking pictures of everything.

"I'm not technically savvy enough to know dpi and resolution and stuff (I just want an nice video!)"

Herein lies the problem.

There is no magic fairy dust camera at this time that ignores the laws of physics and photography, just as there is no R2D2 robots to do all kinds of repairs on my car.

In order to do quality video photography, you need to spend some effort learning the craft, just as others have done for 100+ years.

At a minimum, look up "digital zoom" and understand why a cheap little video camera is great for some things and not so great for others. These memories you want to capture are happening now, and perhaps will not be repeated.

Learn the craft and get the right tool for the job. In the long run, you will be much happier.

Is this compatible with Mac ??

I have this camera and really like that it has a tripod mount. It's lightweight and with the mount you can attach it to just about anything and use it as an action cam. Takes good quality video too.

It's like a smart phone that doesn't make phone calls.

Bought this last time around. I really like it. Nice pictures and video for such a small and inexpensive camera. Only downfall is low lighting makes pictures look a little orange/reddish. Great for outdoors though. Worth $40.

I bought one last time, here are some caveats

12MP photos are in 4:3 format, you can only get 16:9 in 8MP and 2MP resolutions.

Video resolution things that CowboyDann already talked about.

If you are walking or moving the camera at all while taking a picture, it comes out blurry (as previously mentioned by pureevilpleasure)

If you have a lot of pictures (i had 500 when i noticed this), when you try to view photos it has to load them and generate thumbnails before you can do anything, which takes at least 15-30 seconds.

The scroll speed in the view mode is very slow and getting through the list when you have lots of photos seems overly time consuming.

Still, if you keep it on 8MP and 720p, take pictures only when's there's enough ambient light, and keep your hands steady, it's actually an awesome camera for the price.

angelsm9 wrote:I got one of these last time. All I can say is AMAZING!!! I got a waterproof iPhone case (fits just fine, super cheap on ebay) to take photos at the pool and waterpark and it's super clear, ev



en underwater. The only downside is it doesn't have a flash, but who cares? The microphone is wonderful and you can take pics even while recording. I highly recommend this camera!

What brand of waterproof iphone case did you buy?

joedel263 wrote:Repost from the previous Woot.

Thank you. It didn't get very good reviews.

wasell wrote:I have this camera and really like that it has a tripod mount. It's lightweight and with the mount you can attach it to just about anything and use it as an action cam. Takes good quality video too.

If only the tripod mount was on the bottom of the camera and not the side (I'm not keen on portrait style videos). And this would have cured problem two = can't open USB jack when tripod shoe attached (I'm talking a tiny tripod shoe here - http://joby.com/gorillapod/video/). Otherwise I think it's hard to beat in terms of price/performance.

Will this play my itunes?

In for two. Its simple to operate, basic in design and is cheap enough to take to the beach, on camping, fishing trips and not have a heart attack if it is damaged.

Just toss it in the trash and start up the spare.

Leave the good one at home for weddings and other special times in life when you need all the bells and whistles.

conshirtative wrote:It's like a smart phone that doesn't make phone calls.

But only $40.

Can the screen turn off while it is recording? Sometimes I like to record on the stealth.

Picked this up last time and love the heck out of it. Picked up a sock case from amazon(non sony one, it was cheaper). Takes great video and pics, was unaware of the software update, i'll get on that. Also, charged to full for me in 15 minutes. Very impressed.

NEW Sony Bloggie Touch 1080p HD Camcorders TWO Pack for $100 + free shipping
Beach Camera via eBay offers the Sony Bloggie Touch 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 2-Pack in Silver, model no. MHS-TS10/S, for $99.99 with free shipping ($50/each). That's the lowest total price we could find for this quantity by $24. (We saw one for $60 in June.) This 4.5-oz. camcorder shoots video at 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution and takes 12.8-megapixel still images. It also features a 3" LCD, 4x digital zoom lens, 4GB of internal memory, USB connectivity, and more. Deal ends August 16 at 11:01 am ET.

dliidlii wrote:NEW Sony Bloggie Touch 1080p HD Camcorders TWO Pack for $100 + free shipping
Beach Camera via eBay offers the Sony Bloggie Touch 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 2-Pack in Silver, model no. MHS-TS10/S, for $99.99 with free shipping ($50/each). That's the lowest total price we could find for this quantity by $24. (We saw one for $60 in June.) This 4.5-oz. camcorder shoots video at 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution and takes 12.8-megapixel still images. It also features a 3" LCD, 4x digital zoom lens, 4GB of internal memory, USB connectivity, and more. Deal ends August 16 at 11:01 am ET.

Saw that earlier on the DealNews web site at the link below:

http://dealnews.com/Sony-Bloggie-Touch-1080-p-HD-Camcorder-2-Pack-for-100-free-shipping/602436.html

Or go directly to BeachCamera on ebay at the web link below:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Pack-Sony-MHS-TS10-S-Bloggie-Touch-4GB-Full-HD-1080P-Camcorder-/190711513848#ht_4790wt_931

"Condition: Brand new, USA Warranty"

"Standard Warranty 1 Year Limited"

"Shipping: FREE - Standard Shipping
Item location: FAST SHIPPING from Edison NJ, United States
Ships to: United States"

"Returns: 30 days money back, buyer pays return shipping"

Says PC ready. Does it work with Mac?