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Sony has just introduced the Model HDR-TG1 camcorder. It is a full-featured camcorder that can record 1920 x 1080 HD video and 4MP digital photos directly to Sony Memory Stick PRO Duoâ„¢ or PRO Duo Mark2 media cards. Its size (1.3″ wide by 4.7″ tall by 2.5″deep) and full recording capability makes it the world’s smallest full HD camcorder.

The HDR-TG1 is equipped with a high-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 10x optical zoom lens and 2MP ClearVidâ„¢ CMOS sensor with Exmorâ„¢-derived technology, engineered to minimize picture noise. Sony’s BIONZâ„¢ processing engine also features noise reduction capabilities in addition to fast processing speeds. This engine powers the model’s dynamic range optimization feature, which automatically adjusts under or over-exposed areas in a picture.

The HDR-TG1’s premium hard coating and titanium body makes it resistant to scratches and highly desirable to fashion-conscious consumers. It also incorporates face detection technology for both video and still images, a technology shared with select Sony Cyber-shot® digital cameras. The HDR-TG1 can identify up to eight faces in the camcorder’s 2.7″ touch panel LCD screen, and automatically adjust focus, exposure, color control for natural-looking skin tones.

The HDR-TG1 features switchable HD/SD Format Recording Record and play back both High Definition (HD)4 and Standard Definition (SD) video. It ships with a 4GB PRO Duo Mark2 media card.