Sony launches YouTube-ready GC1 cam
updated 01:40 pm EDT, Tue July 17, 2007
Sony GC1 Video Camera
Sony this afternoon surprised the market by launching the GC1. Described as the Net-sharing Cam, the device represents the company's first camcorder with the budget features and software for web-only video. The fixed-lens camera can record either VGA-level video or capture 5-megapixel still shots with flash assist; the addition of new Picture Motion Browser software now lets a computer prepare and upload the GC1's video directly to web hosts rather than rely on manual uploads through sometimes cumbersome websites.
The camera separates itself from other Internet-oriented cameras through a unique design and a large, swiveling 2.4-inch preview LCD that helps compose shots; it also records to Sony's Memory Stick Duo format, making it easier to watch the resulting clips on a PlayStation 3 or PSP directly from the card itself. Sony hopes to ship the camera in September for $200 and will accept preorders beginning on Thursday.
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So if you load directly to You Tube without editing it on a computer than you are placing on You Tube nothing but c*** which is what is mostly there already.
I want to load my video to a movie editing program like iMovie and make something that looks good.
I won't be even entertaining the thought of purchasing this piece of $hit.
Try again Sony!