Sony gc1 net sharing cam driver

When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. The growth of online video sharing through Web sites such as YouTube and other social networks has opened up the market for a device that bridges that gap between no-frills Web cams, and the high resolution and fancy features found on expensive camcorders.

Combine this with an easy way to upload your content direct to the Web and we could have a winner. Design Plasticky, boxy, cheap. These are not words usually used to describe Sony electronics, however the NSC-GC1 also carries a price tag which reflects its build quality.

Besides being a fingerprint magnet, the high-gloss plastic casing keeps the unit at a lightweight grams. It's also compact at 29mm by 56mm by mm and can easily be wielded around with a single hand. The design isn't very ergonomic; the sharp-edged retangular shape is far from the comfortable curves we're used to seeing on Sony Handycams and the upright position of the unit makes it all too easy to cover the flash with your fingers while shooting. Another quirk we discovered was the camera's unbalaced weight, which means the camera will not stand up on its own when the LCD is flipped out.

This required us to be creative in order to use the timer function for hands-free filming. Features Aiming to keep things simple, controls are kept to a minimum, laid out along two sides of the body with a directional pad and joystick for navigation. With the low cost of the GC1, there's not much stopping someone from pursuing video-blogging or just tinkering around with a cheap camcorder.

For me though, the GC1 seems like the perfect camcorder to take around to social events and not have to worry about breaking, like I do with "real" cameras. Can someone say Facebook videos? About Gear Photos.

Powered with rechargeable Lithium Ion technology, the model has a battery life of about 90 minutes depending on recording conditions. Online pre-orders will begin on July 18 at the Sony Style website.

In the meantime, the International Consumer Electronics Show has not only become the world's biggest trade show for consumer electronics but also presents the world's largest number of product premieres in consumer electronics and home appliances. At IFA more than 3 billion Euros worth of orders were generated. IFA could even surpass this number!