{"id":17364,"date":"2011-02-23T04:34:38","date_gmt":"2011-02-22T20:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=17364"},"modified":"2011-02-23T04:34:38","modified_gmt":"2011-02-22T20:34:38","slug":"sony-latest-bloggie-hd-cameras-shoots-3d-has-front-facing-lcd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2011\/02\/23\/sony-latest-bloggie-hd-cameras-shoots-3d-has-front-facing-lcd\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Latest Bloggie HD Cameras Shoots 3D, Has Front Facing LCD"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sony today announced two new Bloggie<\/a> HD camera. They are the Bloggie 3D and the Bloggie Duo. Both have similar specs. One shoots in 3D (with dual lens) while the other has a unique front facing LCD that can be used for self portrait. Information and Press Release after the break.<\/p>\n

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Both Bloggie HD Camera has F2.8 lens which I think is good for low light condition. Lets talk about Bloggie 3D.<\/p>\n

Sony Bloggie 3D<\/span><\/h1>\n

As you can see from the above image, there are 2 lens. Unlike those Flip<\/a> camera, you should shoot the video horizontally so that both the lens are side by side to each other. Here is a close up of the lenses. Notice that there is an LED on the side (or top if you place the Bloggie horizontally).<\/p>\n

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Personally, I don’t like the effect of the 3D rendered displayed on the LCD screen. You can see some flickering and the video becomes less bright.<\/p>\n

I have not seen the actual footage on a 3D TV, so I will not comment on the actual output. The control is pretty simple. There is a button to start\/stop recording and a directional pad for browsing the menu.<\/p>\n

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Close up.<\/p>\n

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BTW, you can switch 2D to 3D or vice versa using a single button. And when using the 2D mode, you will see the video from the left lens (or the one near the edge).<\/p>\n

Here are pictures of the side views of the Sony Bloggie 3D<\/p>\n

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Next to the HDMI cover is the USB port. Slide the switch and the USB will pop out. Here is a picture (I am using Bloggie Duo) of the USB port.<\/p>\n

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Next, the other side of Sony Bloggie 3D.<\/p>\n

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Notice that there is a dedicated picture button for you to take picture.<\/p>\n

Sony Bloggie Duo<\/span><\/h1>\n

The Sony Bloggie Duo is very similar to the 3D model. It has a single lens and as mentioned earlier, you shoot video horizontally.<\/p>\n

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The unique feature of the Bloggie Duo is the duo screen. It has another 2-inch screen next to the lens. This is useful for people who likes to do self portrait.<\/p>\n

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Close up of the lens.<\/p>\n

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I guess Bloggie Duo will be more appealing with younger people for its feature and also the colors available (violet, green, pink and white). Here is a picture of a Pink Bloggie Duo.<\/p>\n

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Feature Summary of Sony Bloggie HD Camera<\/span><\/h1>\n

Features of the Bloggie HD camera.<\/p>\n

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Bloggie<\/strong>TM<\/sup><\/strong> 3D HD Camera – MHS-FS3<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em>Availability dates and pricing to be confirmed. <\/em><\/p>\n