Sony Bluetooth Microphone

I bought a Sony HDR-HC1 (Hi-Def camcorder) a couple of months ago, and Sony turns around and brings out an even cheaper model; the HDR-HC3.

I was going to get a little annoyed because it is supposed to be about $500 cheaper, and supports a Bluetooth remote mircphone.

But I'm happy now, because they have an add-on that will work with the HC1; theSony ECM-HW1 Bluetooth Wireless Mic. The wireless mono microphone has a range of 30 meters and comes with a receiver that can be attached to the handycams shoe adapter. If the Camcorder has the ability to record in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround Sound then the ECM-HW1 can be used as the microphone for the center channel.

How cool is that?

It's going to be available in Japan next month and cost about US$165.

Umm...ouch!