Sony NSC-GC1 Network Sharing Camera

Millions of people post video clips to the Internet on a regular basis. Sharing video clips on the Web used to require a lot of technical knowledge and more free time than most want to spend – until now, that is.The new Sony NSC-GC1 Network Sharing camera is designed specifically for shooting and uploading video to the Web. This camera simplifies the process so much that anyone with a PC, an Internet connection, and a few minutes to spare can do it. Whether they’re tech savvy or not, the Sony NSC-GC1 is an affordable time-saver for social networkers, video bloggers, or families who just want to share a special moment with distant relatives.

Shoot and share in record time.
The Sony NSC-GC1 shoots video in the most widely accepted video format on the web – MPEG4. Popular video sharing sites like YouTube and Google Video and Crackle all accept MPEG4, which creates super-small video file sizes, which equals super-quick uploads. The 1/2.5″ CMOS sensor and SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System make sure your videos will look great online and the Sharemark button keeps your organized by letting you mark any clip you want to share right on the camera. No more searching through hours of video for that classic clip.

No-hassle video sharing.
When you’ve shot your mini masterpiece, just connect the NSC-GC1 to your Windows PC using a USB cable. The camera’s built-in software, Picture Motion Browser (PMB), launches on your PC (no installation required) as soon as you connect. The PMB software will prompt you to choose a clip and ask where you want to upload it. That’s it. No editing, no compressing – just a quick, painless upload. Plus, since the software is included on the camera, you can connect and upload from any PC anywhere.

A body made for moving.
The compact design of the NSC-GC1 means you can slip it into a pocket, purse, or brief case, and be ready at a moment’s notice to capture the most exciting moments of your life. The camera weighs only 150g, just slightly heavier than your average PDA, and it’s only 10cm high and less than 3cm wide. The 2.4″ LCD screen folds out from the body, offering 270 degrees of rotation when open.

Finally, if you like to shoot still images as well as moving ones, the NSC-GC1 has got you covered with the ability to take print-quality 5.0-mega pixel photos.

The Sony NSC-GC1 Network Sharing Camera makes shooting and uploading video to the Web easier than it’s ever been, so, if you’ve been looking for a way to dive, now’s the time.

Product Specification

Imaging Device

 

1/2.5″ CMOS Sensor

Number of Pixels

5 Megapixel

LCD

2.4″ Display
112K Pixels (480 x 234)
SwivelScreen™
Backlight On / Off
Upside Down / Mirror

Effective Pixels

Movie: 460K (768 x 598)
Still: 5,040K (2592 x 1944)

Internal Memory

4MB (approx)

Compatible Recording Media

Memory Stick Duo™ Media or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Media, Memory Stick Micro Media (with adapter)
*Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.

35mm Equivalent (4:3)

Movie: 48.3mm
Still: 42.17mm

Aperture

f3.5

Focal Distance

6.95mm

Focusing Range

Near: 0.6m – 1.0m
Far: 1.0m – infinity

Focus System

Full Range Auto

Still Shutter Speed

Auto: 1/8 – 1/2000
Program Auto: 1” – 1/2000
High-Speed: 1/250 – 1/2000

Movie Shutter Speed

Auto: 1/30 – 1/2000

Precision Digital Zoom

4X

Video Recording Format

MPEG-4

Video Recording Mode

VGA 30fps (approx 3Mbps)
QVGA 30 fps (approx 900Mbps)
QVGA 15 fps (approx 260Mbps)

Video Action Buttons

Cue & Review
Next
Previous
Index Playback (9 frame mode only)
Linear Time Counter
OSD On / Off
OSD Output

Still Image Recording Format

JPEG

Still Image Recording Modes

Fine, Standard (progressive scan)
Normal, Burst, Auto Bracketing

Image Size

5M, 3:2, 3M, 2M, VGA

Image Editing

Delete
Protect
Print
Resize

Audio

AAC-LC Recording & Playback

Microphone

Yes (Built-in, mono)

Speaker

Yes, with volume control
Recording Format
Stereo

Lens Type

Sony Lens

DXP

12-bit

Inputs & Outputs

Multi AV Output: 1
USB Port: 1 (2.0, mini B)
DC In: 1

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization

Yes (Electronic)

White Balance

Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flourescent, Incandescent, Flash (still only)

Minimum Illumination

Auto: 14.1 lux
Program: 14.1 lux
Night Mode: 7 lux

Exposure

Auto
Program Auto
Scene Selection (9 modes): Beach, Candle, Fireworks, High-Speed Shutter, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait

Flash

Flash Light
Modes: Auto, Forced, Slow Synchro, Prohibited
Red Eye Reduction
Levels: High, Normal, Low
Recommended distance (still): 0.3 – 2.0m

Picture Effects

Monotone, Sepia, Vivid (still only)

Exposure Compensation

± 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step

Sharpness & Saturation Settings

Menu, ± 1 step

ISO Sensitivity Setting

Menu, Auto/64/100/200/400

Battery Type

LITHIUM Ion

Charge Time

1 hour charge for 1 hour shooting

Power Requirements

3.7V – battery pack
5V – AC Adaptor

Power Consumption

0.75 – 1.1W

Other

Share Mark Button
Slide Show Mode (still & movie)
Auto Review
Self Timer
Histogram
Charge on Camcorder
DCF & Exif (ver 2.2) Compatible
Tilting
Continuous File Number Record
Multi Folder
Multi Pattern Light Metering
Gain Control (auto only)
Iris Control (auto only)
Tripod Receptacle (5.5mm)
Multiple Language Display (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Traditional Chinese)

Dimensions (w x h x d)

29 x 104 x 56mm

Mass

150g

Limited Warranty

1 Year Parts and Labour

Operating System Compatibility

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Professional, Windows® 2000 or later
*must be installed OS at delivery. We do not guarantee proper operation with OS upgraded environment even if the above OS is used.

Recommended Computer Environment

Hard Disk: Available memory required for installation: 300 MB or more
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or faster recommended), or the equivalent CPU

Software

Built-in: Picture Motion Browser Portable

Supplied Accessories

AC Adaptor
AV Cable
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
CD-ROM (Picture Motion Browser)
Manual

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