Comments on: Sony ‘Webbie HD’ MHS-CM1 Full Review

By: ozy

ozy — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:12:16 +0000

i have been using this cam for around 9 months. It was ok.all downsides i experienced. but lastly the bad thing happened. LCD screen became white! so i can not see what i am shooting!!!i called technical service they told me to send it to texas. I sent it i am not sure when and how(condition) i will get it back?

By: Michael Smith

Michael Smith — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:41:38 +0000

Well, having it work in a computer but not in the camera isn't as bad as having data on it that you can't get off. Obviously get all your data backed up. I'm not an expert on this camera, I just gave my impressions of it. I'd try basic troubleshooting techniques to narrow down the problem.

1. if a different memory card works fine in the camera you know it's the memory card. if a different memory card does not work in the camera you know it's the camera.

2. if it's the camera – take it to a sony style store or call sony for repair. I bought the return replacement warranty on mine.

3. if it's the memory card – first be thankful because memory cards are fairly cheap. You can try reformatting the memory stick in another camera to see if that fixes it. But overall your data is more important than anything. don't risk using that mem stick again and then having it fail on the computer too.

S'all I got.

By: Magesh

Magesh — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:05:51 +0000

Hi Mike.

The Review was great about the Sony Webbie HD MHS-CM1. But i am right now facing severe error like “format error”. since the memory whenever inserted in the Handycam, it shows me the error. But to your surprise, this same memory card wroks good with any computer. Can you or anyone can give me a solution to solve this error. I am very frustated by this error. Please suggest me a fix.
thanks in advance.

By: kevin lanch

kevin lanch — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:04:04 +0000

is there any way you can put a fisheye lense on this camera

By: Disappointed...

Disappointed... — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:43:33 +0000

I had the same problem (twice) with memory stick format messages. I lost all my recordings both times (the second time it was on my daughter’s graduation ceremony, fortunately I had my “regular” camcorder and another picture camera). For the price, I would accept other shortcomings, but this one “destruction of memory cards” cannot be excused).
My advice is : do not buy it!

By: mike

mike — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:20:06 +0000

I got the Webbie CM1 not because of the quality, brand, form factor…but because it's the only one that offers a 5X OPTICAL zoom. that was important. 1080p file did not run smoothly on my PC, but 720 is good enough for my needs

By: Michael Smith

Michael Smith — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:59:50 +0000

no idea. my guess is you'd want something different for that

By: sazid

sazid — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:59:52 +0000

Can i use it as a wabcam…. if so then how to configer it??
plz reply soon.

By: Michael Smith

Michael Smith — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:54:02 +0000

Dude, read the article and the other comments. I'm not comparing this camera to anything. I'm just saying that there's no reason Sony had to make this camera suck. A few simple adjustments in the firmware could correct these problems. My Sony STILL camera shoots better video than this. This thing can't hold a zoom! It' can't hold an exposure! Those are basic functions that should just work and not constantly adjust in and out.

The camera sucks – that's it. $200 or $2000 or $20 – it sucks.

If you're thinking of the Sanyo I'd go with the Sanyo. Download the test shots and play around with them. These are the actual files that I took off the camera – not modified in any way.

By: Hasan Saad

Hasan Saad — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:37:26 +0000

WTF???

are you comparing this camcorder to a Canon ?
You are fucking insane !!, with all do respect..!!!!

i mean, the least expensive Canon camcorder is $800, which is 4 times more than this camcorder !!

Plus, believe it or not ….i prefer using this camcorder to a Canon, as all Canon camcorder record 1080i interlaced HD, which sucks, and outdated !
im not going to pay $800 to record interlaced !!
Canon records 30p but not true progressive, so its pretty much a gimmick.

I've narrowed it down, either i buy this, or Sanyo FH1