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from Chicago, IL on 2/28/2009
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
I just can't get over the size/quality of this video camera! Can't wait to take it on my upcoming trip to Europe. It's small size makes using it for a travel a real winner!
from King of Prussia, PA on 2/23/2009
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
Others have said the touch-screen menus are difficult to use, I say nonsense. I fully expected a difficult maze of options but in the end didn't even need the manual to navigate to the necessary features. Yes, it's possible the menus could be streamlined and made more intuitive, but I see this as a potential tweak rather than a needed overhaul.
The HD video is AMAZING, and I verified the 5.1 surround sound records accurately (or as accurately as possible considering centralized mic placement. I did notice the LFE channel didn't seem to have much (if any) data on it. But it's possible the camera wasn't picking up lower frequencies to record.
I recommend buying the 16G memory card ASAP. You'll be glad for the add'l recording time.
All in all a great purchase!
from Boston, MA on 2/23/2009
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
Video quality is comparable to Blu-Ray DVD movies when recording in full HD mode + 5.1 channel sound is amazing for this little camcorder. Very convinient to use: controlled with one thumb, quickly turns on when you open the touch screen, one touch DVD burn is great, fits in your pocket. Cons: still images could be better (my 6 mega pixel camera makes better pictures), video quality drops a lot in low light conditions.
from Chicago, IL on 2/20/2009
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
Great video camera, but a poor still camera. Still pictures are horrible under average to low light conditions.
from Atlanta, GA on 2/9/2009
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
I purchased this mainly for shooting skydiving videos. It shoots a great picture at 14,000 feet, even better on the ground!
from Los Altos, CA on 1/11/2009
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
I'm a Dad of 3 and 5 year old and this is a great upgrade from my Xacti C6.
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from Suwanee,GA on 1/7/2009
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
Very good product. Every house should have it! Camcorder... on to go!
from Swampscott massachusetts on 12/18/2008
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
I'm travelling a lot and not allways easy to use a full size camera. this TG1 goes out of your pocket in no time for filming in a rush
from Mexico on 12/15/2008
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
Excellent construction quality with great features: good zoom, High definition, all in a lightweight package.
Needs some improvement in ergonomics: recording button is too high and it's not very comfortable to handle.
from Seattle, WA on 11/23/2008
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
I also have a Sony HD HDV camcorder (produces arguably better quality HD), but this one beats it hands down in most practical aspects. My main objective was to make home videos of my 18m old, and the good news the HDR-TG1 is compact enough for me to actually carry around.
I use iMovie 8 to import and encode the footage.
from Denver, Colorado on 11/18/2008
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
Great for traveling since it's small, lightweight, easy to use and takes both video and photos. Definitely would recommend!
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from Cupertino, CA on 10/20/2008
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
Rocking!!!
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from Atlanta Ga on 10/12/2008
Comments about SONY HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder:
small and so easy to take with you