Sony Bloggie 3D Camera (Black)

by Sony

• 3D video and still image recording capability
• 3D viewing directly on 2.4" LCD, no need for 3D glasses
• 1920x1080p MP4 HD video w/5MP still images
• Full-screen vertical/horizontal record/playback on 2.4" LCD
• Up to 4 hrs of 3D or 2D HD video w/ 8GB of internal memory

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 4.9 x 2.8 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004H8FNCQ
• Item model number: MHSFS3/B
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,005 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 4, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

	Bloggie 3D Camera In-your-face action. Two lenses, three dimensions. The Fun and innovative Bloggie 3D captures high-definition video in 3d and 2D.
3D in your pocket Add a dazzling new dimension of excitement to your videos. Dual lenses provide dynamic 1920x1080 3D HD video for a richer, more realistic 3D experience while offering the option to record in exquisite 2D 1920x1080 HD.
	No glasses needed The moment you record the action, you can view it instantly in 3D right on the camera's screen. No 3D glasses are required. Just shoot the video and enjoy it on the crystal-clear LCD.
Share it on YouTube 3D Show off your latest 3D videos to all of your friends on YouTube 3D. Just upload the 3D action and share it with your friends. All they need is a pair of inexpensive red- and blue-lens glasses.
Easy shooting. Easy sharing Now you can record and share those must-see moments easier than ever. Every Bloggie captures HD video and fits right in your pocket. Best of all, uploading your videos to the internet is a cinch. Shoot When fun happens, your Bloggie is there. Shoot life's must-see, must-share moments in beautiful high definition.
	Full HD 1080P Video Capture beautiful, 1080P video in the web-friendly MP4 format, perfect for uploading to sites like YouTube. The handy HDMI out even lets you watch videos on your HDTV.
Razor Sharp Stills Capture up to 12.8-megapixel stills with impeccable detail for cropping shots or large prints. You can even use the Dual Record feature and simultaneously take pictures while shooting video. Image Stabilization Got shaky hands? SteadyShot® image stabilization technology is built in to help reduce blur, making your videos and photos look even better. Auto-Macro shooting and 4x digital zoom With the Bloggie 3D camera you'll be able to take pictures or video from as little as four inches away, perfect for capturing a business card or a new friend's phone number. Sony Exmor CMOS sensor for high-quality video/stills    The Bloggie 3D camera's  Exmor CMOS sensor delivers  high-quality video and pictures with less grain, even in challenging lighting conditions. Face Detection technology for video and stills    Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural. Built-in LED Light    The Bloggie 3D camera features an LED light that can assist in low-light situations giving you more flexibility when capturing your video.
Connect Once you've caught the magic on your Bloggie, it's time to connect your compatible Mac, PC or HDTV where you can do so much more.
Built in USB Arm No cables needed. Just flip out the built-in USB arm and connect directly to your computer. It charges the camera, too Share it Later Tag videos and images on your Bloggie while on the go and mark them for upload to your favorite internet sharing sites the next time the camera is connected to a computer.
	Built-in rechargeable battery    The built-in battery contributes to the Bloggie 3D camera's sleek and stylish design while powering the large 2.4-inch screen and camera functions. HDMI output with 3D support    With HDMI output, you'll be able to share your HD Bloggie 3D video with friends and family on your 3D HDTV (3D HDMI cable required/not included).
Share Why keep the fun to yourself? Connect to your world and share your experiences with friends and family.
	Share Privately Save the good stuff for your inner circle. Personal Space by Sony gives you free private sharing with friends and family when used with the built-in Bloggie software.
Share Publicly Using the built-in Bloggie software, you can share your videos and photo with a few clicks. The Bloggie makes posting to your favorite social network sites a snap.

Compare all Bloggies

	Bloggie 3D Camera	Bloggie Touch Camera	Bloggie Duo Camera	Bloggie Camera
Key Feature	3D Video and still image recording capability	Capacitive touch screen	Second LCD for Self-recording	Slim design
HD Video	1920x1080p MP4	1920x1080p MP4	1920x1080p MP4	1920x1080p MP4
Still Images	5MP	12MP	5MP	5MP
HD Record Time	Up to 4 hours	Up to 4 hours	Up to 2 hours	Up to 2 hours
Recording & Playback on	2.4-inch LCD Vertical/horizontal	3.0-inch LCD Vertical/horizontal	2.7-inch LCD Vertical/horizontal	2.7-inch LCD Vertical/horizontal

Product Description

Sony Bloggie 3D Camera (Black)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 36 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars very good bang for the buck April 26, 2011

By Sabeen Sahnan

Amazon Verified Purchase

Still playing with the device but considering the pricepoint, I think I will be fairly satisfied with the device.

Pros : The 3D quality is better then I thought it would be, it really does a decent job and with the mini HDMI connection, it's pretty quick to watch it on your 3DTV. There isn't nearly the level of ghosting that I would have expected given it was a 250$ 3D recording device. I went in thinking I wouldn't get that level of 3D. Non 3D movies shot in HD end up looking very nice as well. I've had a flip and two kodaks of this class type in the past and this was the best quality out of all of them. Also, one thing most of the compact devices lack is any sort of light/flash, it's nice to have a little help in low light situations with the built in led light. The menus are easy enuf to navigate thru and I love have seperate dedicated buttons for pics or video. I like the integrated usb slide out dongle. The unit itself seems to have a good quality build to it.

Cons : No optical zoom in any mode, no zooming digital or optical in 3D mode. The optical I get, I don't think anything in this class does but the 3d no digital zoom is dissapointing. Also, it is supposed to have some image stabilization but I found this part of it to be poor too, videos in the upper hd modes can get very jittery. In playback mode, there is no slideshow or auto play feature I can find which is a shame. If you have a bunch of mini clips recorded and are trying to watch on the tv, you will have to get up and manually play each clip. Also, I wish, especially with this device having two lenses, there was some lens cover implementation. The led light is not of the quality of lets say the iphone 4 one, it's nice to have but it does not make this a flash camera or flash video device. As stated in the other review, the 3d screen is very, very poor, almost unusable in 3D mode. The 3DS screens in video mode are just as bad though in my opinion. Battery life does seem to be poor in 3D mode, average in non 3d use. Quite a bit of my cons I can understand given the class of device it is, hence only the one star ding. I just wanted to portray all the negatives I had come up against so far.

Not con nor pro : Stills are average per class usual, software provided is average

I didn't test out the sharing options although it seems to have a wealth of them. Also, in non U.S. territories, there is also a package sold with a panaramic 360 degree view add on device. The manual talks about it. As far as I can tell, this device is not sold seperately anywhere yet, and the combo package is not offered natively in the U.S.

End of the day, content and 3D integration is still pretty limited for 3DTV users and in that scenario, I reccomend it to 3DTV purchasers as another way to get some bang for their buck from their 3dTV purchase. That said, would I buy this if I didn't have a 3dTV? No way, the 3d screen is too poor for that to be the only method of your 3d watching of your content and sans the 3d, all the rest of the features are offered on their lesser costing versions of the bloggie.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good 3D video - Poor 3D LCD April 25, 2011

By jjRobotek

Amazon Verified Purchase

Sony's first 3D camera makes a good impression but leaves room for improvement. The 3D Bloggie takes good quality 1080P 2D and 3D video that may be uploaded to Youtube & Facebook with just a few clicks. This camera supports Youtube 3D. Video recorded in 3D mode will automatically be displayed in 3D on Youtube and viewed with colored glasses, 3D devices, or just plain 2D.

The stereo 3D effect is good although not as strong or versatile as the Fuji W3 camera. Sony can shoot 3D at closer distances than the Fuji, and seems suitable for close ups and 3D Video Blogging.

The LCD looks poor in 3D mode, small and pixelated, does not show much 3D effect or pop out.

The 3D Bloggie is a good choice for anyone that has access to a 3DTV or 3D Monitor. It can play back 3D video directly to a 3DTV using it's built in mini HDMI port, Video looks good on a 3DTV. Photos and Video may also be viewed in 3D on the PC using a program called Stereoscopic player.

Pros: Highest resolution 3D video in its class (960x1080 lines per eye), small, light & easy to use, side by side 3D format may be edited and shared easily, built in USB port, 60FPS 720HD(2D) 1080P(2D), low cost, built in memory.

Cons: Small and poor quality Viewfinder (in 3D mode), short battery life in 3D mode (less than an hour), no flash, replaceable battery, lens cover, optical zoom, 3D Adjustment.

VS the Fuji W3: Fuji's 3D LCD is fantastic. Fuji takes higher quality pictures and has more features.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit overpriced August 24, 2011

By Stephen Jones VINE™ VOICE

Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

With a few changes, the Bloggie 3D could have been a great video camera. But its high price tag and lack of accessories earn it only 3 stars.

On the positive side, the camera does seem to take pretty decent 3D videos. As advertised, its twin camera lenses enable you to take both still shots and full-motion video in 3D. (It's also possible to take traditional 2D photos and videos). The camera can even snap still shots while simultaneously recording a video.

Videos can be played back on a 3D TV, through the YouTube 3D Channel, or right on your Bloggie screen without glasses (though this requires you to look at the little screen from a certain distance and angle, and tires the eyes quickly).

As the name "Bloggie" suggests, this camera is all about social networking. It's a breeze to make your video, plug it into your computer, trim the length, and then with the click of a button you can upload it to sites like Facebook or YouTube.

Nevertheless, this camera has some real shortcomings. It has no optical zoom and takes very poor still shots. Even in good outdoor lighting, I was disappointed. It does not have a flash, though it does come with a mediocre LED light. You will definitely want to buy a separate digital camera if you plan to take a lot of still shots.

The design of the back of the camera also makes it difficult to hold with one hand. When taking a video, my thumb keeps wanting to bump into the directional key, which causes the lens to zoom in or out. Another big drawback is that the Bloggie does not have RCA jacks to plug into a traditional TV, nor does it have an AC Adapter (you have to charge it using the USB cable, which means you'd better have your computer with you if you plan to do very much recording).

If you want to dabble into 3D movie-making, then the Bloggie might be right for you. It's not a bad camera, but at a retail price of $250, I expected more from Sony than this.