Sony HDR – TG1 HD Camcorder


The Sony HDR – TG1 is a small and lightweight camcorder which captures stunning, incredibly detailed video footage. Its slim body is crafted so you can bring it wherever you will go without it being a burden. Unique among camcorders is the ability, by using the touch panel,  to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder. You can also enhance your personal video by adding professional touches like  fade effects or changing the tone into black and white. So what are you waiting for? Grab one now!

Sony HDR – TG1 Pros and Cons:

Pros: Cons:
  • Ease to operate
  • Excellent video quality
  • Highly portable
  • Both controls and screen interfaces are breeze
  • Arresting design
  • Below average low-light performance
  • Unconventional shape takes some getting used to
  • No HDMI cable supplied

Sony HDR – TG1 Specifications:

  • Video Resolution: High Definition (1920×1080)
  • Zoom: 20x Digital / 10x Optical
  • Recording Media: 4GB Pro Duo Mark2 memory card
  • LCD Monitor Size: 2.7 inches Clear Photo LCD Plus display
  • Still Photo Size: 2.36 megapixel
  • Camcorder Dimensions: 1.3 x 4.7 x 2.5 inches
  • Camcorder Weight: 0.53 pounds
  • Price Range: $555 – $570

Sony HDR – TG1 Customer Reviews:

Manufacturer: Sony
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars (view all customer reviews)
List Price: $899.99
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Most Favorable Review Most Critical Review:
(5 out of 5 stars) Great HD video camera in your pocket. Beware of AVCHD limitations.

I have this camera and a Canon HF10 so I’m going to lift some of the AVCHD-specific stuff from my HF10 review.

I bought the HF10 for it’s super-fast focus when shooting my kids’ sporting events. I bought the TG1 for it’s superior portability. I’m happy to say both are awesome cameras. One big negative for the Sony camera is that 16gb of memory (Memory Stick…

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(2 out of 5 stars) Small, but soft video and dull colors.

I recently bought the TG1 and Sanyo HD1010 and posted a comparison clip on Vimeo.com

Overall, I found the image stabilization to be very good, but the video had muted colors and looked less detailed than that from the Sanyo.

Here are some things I really liked about the camera:
-built in lens cap
-slightly smaller size than Sanyo…

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