The Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K is a unique little portable camcorder that will appeal to anyone who likes to post a lot of videos online to sites such as YouTube.

Thanks to the CMOS sensor, this nifty little pocket camcorder can record in Full HD (1920×1080p) resolution as well as capture 5-megapixel still images.

From there, it’s a simple matter of connecting the Bloggie to any computer to load the footage up to your favourites sites. The included software allows you to automatically select what you want uploaded from the device then pushes it to the sites of your choice, such as YouTube and social media channels such as Facebook.

What makes the Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K particularly handy for on-the-go recording and publishing is the inclusion of the “flip” rotating lens. Flipping the lens automatically turns the Bloggie on and you’re ready to shoot with the press of a button. The lens rotates through 270 degrees so you can film from a wide range of angles. You can even swivel it to film yourself. Sony has also included a 360 lens attachment in the box so you can shoot panaromic videos when needed.

Also included in the box is a 4GB Memory Stick to record to, however if you require more storage there is an optional 32GB stick.

The Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K camcorder will be released in Australia mid-February with a recommended retail price of $299. It will be available in pink, blue, violet and white.

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By Caroline Warnes