Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K With 360 Lens - Full Review

We take a look at the new Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K. The camera is decent for the price, offers 1080P at 30FPS, and has a very interesting 360 degree lens attachment. The downfall of the is only acceptable video quality and difficult to install software. Although Sony advertises the Bloggie as Mac compatible it only offers a simple media transfer Application and does not allow for the 360 degree panorama conversion. For that you have to rely on Windows. See our full review with video footage in HD and let me know what you think.

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Science & Technology

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• sony
• bloggie
• mhs-pm5
• 360
• lens
• panorama
• video
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• 1080p
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• review

[khanhquagioi]

He shoud need a better microphone

[zollotech]

@khanhquagioi I have one now. This was a long time ago.

[AKThrust]

Dude, u are soo wrong about this cammera. I have it and it shoots fantastic.. Ur problem is that u whine cause of the software that it comes with it... U can use any other software editer. Windows Live Movie Maker. Sony Vega's and other.

[zollotech]

@AKThrust it may shoot fantastic for your needs, but overall it is just ok when compared to others. This has nothing to do with the software.

[nashvillehomestore]

so basically your entire problem with the camera is that it doesn't sync with your mac easily? Hmmm! why do people brag about paying too much for a computer with no functionality?

[zollotech]

@nashvillehomestore the reason I mention that is because Sony says it is compatible with Mac, but never mention limited functionality. For some reason Sony chose to make the camera only work with their proprietary software and not using standards of most video cameras and digital cameras.

[MASHIMAURICIO]

im a college student, can i use this to film class sessions ..can I get a clear image of the smart board with this camera? ..help please!!

[SilliiBoo]

@NoppiYUENYAN4 THAT'S what I needed to see before making my decision. Thank you. So many videos of people reviewing the camera while using a different camera. That doesn't help me! D: Your videos are great. <3 That helped me decide.

[DylanusPrime]

Thanks dude,

nearly got one of these for the 360, but I am a Mac user. So, missed out on a sale there Sony. Whoops.

I'll keep an eye out for an update though.

[mfdakira]

Well, i think this camera did its job quite good enough for blogging activity. If you need more quality over portability, why dont use a dslr or something for "a very high quality vlog"

[Akklaim1]

When you want to record or take a picture of yourself, why does it have the mirror image? I know the picture and video would end up with the actual angle, but why can't it start that way in the first place?

[TheGreatFlyer]

@zollotech Can someone PLEASE PLEASE help me? Does it charge via usb or via charger? PLEASE reply!

[durianrider]

I got this camera. It works good for filming yourself. As a Mac user I was hating that I couldnt use the 360 function and the box said I could lol!