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Share life’s moments online with web-ready Mobile HD Snap Camera from Sony: New MHS-PM1 Camera provides quick photo and video uploads to the web

02 September 2009

·        High quality photo and video capabilities (captures 5MP still images and records 1080p HD video in MP4 format)·        Individual ‘MOVIE’ and ‘STILL’ buttons for quick capture
·        Quick and easy Web uploads through Sharemark button and  built-in Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software
·        Unique 270 degree swivel lens instantly switches on camera when rotated
·        Ultra-compact and easy to carry in your bag or pocket

The stylish MHS-PM1 Mobile HD Snap Camera from Sony makes it easy to capture and upload high quality videos quickly to the web. The PM1 captures life’s moments in 1080/30p High Definition MP4 video (1440x1080/30p) and features CMOS Sensor technology to produce crisp 5-megapixel still photos. Embedded PMB Portable view-and-share software makes it possible to quickly check and directly upload content in a few simple clicks on Windows/Mac OS*1.
The compact, lightweight camera fits naturally in the palm and can be taken virtually anywhere. A 270 degree rotating swivel lens, with 4x digital zoom, flips over so you can see yourself while shooting video and taking photos.

Five scene selection modes – sports, landscape, low light, and backlight – help you capture the best picture possible in any situation, and dedicated record and photo capture buttons means that there is no need to switch between modes. Images are recorded directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (optional).

After shooting, you can mark your favourite photo or videos by using the Sharemark button to pre-select for web upload. By just connecting the camera to your computer via the supplied USB cable, the inbuilt PMB Portable software quickly transfers content to video and photosharing websites (compatible with both Windows/Mac OS*1). It includes direct upload to Picasa™ Web Albums photo sharing site, YouTube™ and Dailymotion™ video sharing sites. You can also simply drag and drop video and still images files to your personal computer folders.

The PM1 will be sold at Sony Style retail stores, online at www.sonystyle.com and through authorised European dealers.

Notes to editors


*1 Compatibility with Mac OS is required to update the inbuilt software from Sony’s website.

YouTube™ and Picasa™ are trademarks of Google Inc. Dailymotion is a trademark of Dailymotion SA. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For more information please contact
Sony Europe Press Centre
e: presscentre@sony.eu


Sony is a leading global innovator of audio, video, communications and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. Sony is renowned for its audio-visual products, such as the BRAVIA™ LCD high-definition television, Cyber-shot™ digital camera, Handycam® camcorder, “α” (pronounced Alpha) digital SLR camera, and Walkman® MP3 player as well as its VAIO™ personal computers and high-definition (HD) professional broadcast equipment, highlighted by the XDCAM® HD. Offering a complete end-to-end HD value chain and with its electronics, music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is one of the world’s leading digital entertainment brands, employing approximately 170,000 people worldwide. 

Through its long-term football partnerships as an official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League until 2012, Official FIFA Partner until 2014 and global sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™ in 2010 and 2014, Sony is inspiring a sense of excitement for the millions of football fans around the world. 

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