Sony Bloggie Touch (MHS-TS10/S) - 4 GB, 2 Hour (Silver)

I bought this over my favorite camcorder brand, JVC, because of the very noticeably clearer and sharper image it can produce, after seeing videos on YouTube from both cameras I was considering. It's definitely a big step up in video quality from the other cameras I currently have. However, if you don't already own a tripod that can hold the camera at a 90 degree angle, you will need to get one for this camera because the tripod receptacle is on the end, which would make your videos come out vertical instead of full frame. Another drawback is the autofocus which is slow and somewhat easily triggered, so you have to hold very still when filming yourself. Also, as long as you are filming yourself, you can't see where you are in the picture because the screen is on the back. The Bloggie software is available on Sony's web site for download for both PC and Mac, but neither version will install so you need a PC to get the files from it via the same method transferring files from a USB drive would work. But for the great image quality at this price, I don't think it could be beat. If you want sharper, higher quality video and are on a next-to-nothing budget, then this is a very good camera to get.

I can't be too hyperbolic in praise for this little camera that I take EVERYWHERE and have snapped pix of my life everywhere and upload photos to my computer, Facebook, print out pix. It's small, flat, easy to use and you can count on one out o 3 or 4 shots as a good shot. Download into computer, erase from bloggie and start over.

I purchased this unit for my 75-yr mom. She asked me to order it because the compact size and ease of use in terms of taking photos and download photos to her computer. However, she's really disappointed when she couldn't turn on the camera after less than 3 months of light use. Yes, she charged the camera over night and tried again....still couldn't power up.I would not recommend this to anyone.

All the good things about Bloggie have been reported and discussed. I agree with most of them. So, what I am going to do here is listing up a few things that I wished had been better. As I rated it 4 stars, I am not unhappy about the purchase. Video quality is good, and I love the convenience of directly plugging the USB into my Mac for the uploading. It's smaller than my iPhone, which is a major plus.Here are several things you might want to know before purchasing one of these:1. When I record with Bloggie vertically held (portrait), the image is just a vertical strip and is useless. You must start recording in a horizontal (landscape) position. The picture of it always standing up vertically in the ads, as if that's the normal position for a normal recording, is kind of misleading, because you need to hold it horizontally to record a normal video that works with TV viewing and uploading to YouTube etc.2. However, the attachment to the tripod is at the next to the USB adaptor, which is at the bottom, only. There is no way you can use a tripod and record horizontally. I am using the flexible tripod by having it grab onto the back of the chair to stabilize it. And, I still need a couple of strips of velcro to hold them up -- It definitely needs another tripod attachment on the side.3. Focusing take a bit of time, and even a little bit of angle change causes it to white out. You need to press the record button may be 2 - 3 seconds earlier than you would expect, so you won't miss the beginning point.4. With 1080 HD format, this model (4GB, 2 hours) can only hold about 40 mins of recording. I have not tried with any other definitions. And, it also takes about the same time to upload to iMovie I use with my Macbook Pro. It's OK with me for my purpose, but for traveling . . . ? may not be convenient. You might want to get an 8GB/4 hour model if you are taking it to a trip or something.5. It needs a choice of an external storage, such as SD.6. Touch screen is not sensitive enough. I need to touch multiple times to get it going.7. The software is not very useful because editing feature is very minimal. I deleted it because it interfered with iMovie when I upload the images.Well, enough kvetching . . . sorry. But, I would like these things to be improved because I like the handiness and picture quality. For a quick shot and upload, for video and still shots, this is an ideal video cam.

After doing thorough research on cameras for weeks, I finally found this. I purchased it immediately after reading the good reviews. I've had this camera for more than a month. I instantly fell in love with the outside look as well as the overall performance of the camera. It takes amazing pictures, it's touch screen, and has instant focus when zooming in and out.The only negative things I can say about the camera are:1) After a certain point, for some reason, the camera wouldn't turn on (even though it was charged). But thankfully, it worked again. Perhaps, I wasn't pressing on the button hard enough. No clue.2) It doesn't take very good pictures at night.3) The sound on the videos are low.But if you're just someone who wants to take pictures and videos for fun then this is the camera for you! I guarantee you'll love it! I know I do. =)