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Sony DCR-SR80

Sony DCR-SR80

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HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Was a worry!...."
  • 3 out of 5
"Such a shame"
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Answered Questions for the DCR-SR80

Q: Does anyone have a copy of the CD of the DCR SR80?
A: Hello,First of all, according to Sony, you do not need the CD to download your video. second of all, you... read more
Q: can i get a replacement for the lcd screen?
A: You can, but it won't be cheap through SONY since impact damage isn't covered under any warranty you may have... read more
Q: There is no picture showing up on my DCR-SR80 LCD display
A: Take a light and shine it onto the LCD while the camera is powered on. If you can see faint... read more

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Q: I am in need of a docking station DCR-SR80
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Q: what is the UK model of the DCR-SR80E?
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Q: i download the video file on my computer hard disk from dcr sr 80 handycam but i can't hear any sound from video file .I see the video
5 points for best answer - 7 replies

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Editors' Comments

The Sony DCR-SR80 is the biggest of its non-HD tapeless camcorders, sporting a fantastic 60GB hard drive for storing hours and hours of your home movies. It's a behemoth, and worthy of your consideration. It supports 16:9 widescreen and 4:3 standard aspects, and makes it especially easy to burn to DVD with a special one-touch DVD-burn button that... read more

Specifications

  • Tapeless camcorder (records to hard disk)
  • 1 megapixel still camera (saves to hard disk)
  • 60GB integrated hard disk
  • 20x optical zoom / 800x digital zoom
  • 2.7-inch LCD (16:9 widescreen aspect)
  • Handycam station included; allows for easy connections to TV and computers.
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  • 3.76 out of 5

Average rating based on 83 total reviews: 3.76/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Was a worry!.... (Graeme Munro - 9/24/08)

I bought this handicam after suffering a host of older models in the past. The 60 gb hard drive was the best seller to me... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Such a shame (Graeme Munro - 7/30/08)

This is a masterpiece of electronic engineering. It worked well in everything I asked t to do. My only gripe is why in heaven's name... read more

  • 4 out of 5
So sad!... (Graeme Munro - 7/19/08)

The saddest part of this beautiful Handicam is the lack of an eye viewer. I have no idea what Sony were thinking of when they... read more

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