Sony introduces the HDR-TG5 Handycam smallest Full HD camcorder, the successor of the HDR-TG1 (aka TG3E). Sony HDR-TG5 can capture 1920x1080p Full HD video and 4 Megapixel photos. It has a Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar lens with 10X optical zoom and a 2.7-inch touchscreen display.
Sony HDR-TG5 Handycam features integrated GPS receiver and NAVTEQ digital maps for geo-tagging your videos and photos. In addition to 16GB internal memory, the TG5 supports Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The Full HD camcorder has BIONZ Image Processor and an Exmor CMOS sensor.
Sony HDR-TG5 Handycam will be released in May for $1000. An optional travel kit (Sony ACC-TCH5) with a battery, travel charger and pouch; and a wide angle conversion lens (Sony VCL-HGE07TB) accessory will also be available. Both priced at $100.
