New Sony GC1 Net-Sharing Cam Test

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Retail price 149.99 USD (not including a memory stick which is required)

Model Number: NSC-GC1
MPEG4 Net Sharing Cam

Available now.

Well, I finally went to get my flip ultra and ended up getting this instead. This thing is loaded with features, yet is easy to use (so far). I did have some problems installing the supposedly Windows Vista ready bundled software on my Vista rig…

The main reasons I chose this over the flip ultra are:

Memory:

Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO Duo Media4 Slot, so I’m not limited by onboard ram size like the flip (well, it’s been tested up to 8 gb)…

Resolution:

CMOS Video: 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 30fps; Still: 5 Megapixel with SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System

Screen:

2.4″ SwivelScreen LCD Display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles. This is very handy for situations like concerts where you are in a crowd and need to do an overhead shot. I really enjoyed this feature with my old Agfa digital camera and it seems like none of the digital camera makers offer this functionality any more; so I heartily welcome it’s return here!

USB Streaming:

Can broadcast realtime live video with audio over the internet using the USB interface. (Can function as a webcam.)

Basically, with a 1gig Pro Duo Magic Gate memory stick, I paid the same as a flip ultra for a camera that (hopefully) does more with better quality, and is more versatile as well as offering up to 8gb of memory capability.

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