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Jul 2006.
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Sony Handycam HDR-SR1
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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. |
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This camcorder is ranked
- 46th of 48 in Hard Disk (#1 is JVC MG630)
- 68th of 71 in High Definition (#1 is Kodak Zi8)
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Answered Questions for the Sony HDR-SR1
- Q: Recording & HDTV
- A: Sure. You should be able to do this in real time. Either the HDMI, or... read more
- Q: How would(does anyone know!) it work with a mac computer?
- A: Hey, Fish.I agree with James about Sony, in addition, Sony is very limited when it... read more
- Q: What is the best hard drive camcorder for image quality (after tranferring to cpu, dvd, etc)? And in which format?(especially sd); sd, hdv, and avchd?
- A: Actually, it's the other way around. If you're concerned about video quality, you're taking a... read more
- Q: Record to HDD and/or Memory Stick PRO media card
- A: No, it can't record HD video on the memory stick because the video file records... read more
- Q: If your burning to DVD's from footage shot with this Sony HDR-SR1 aren't you losing the HD quality, unless you go with a Blueray burner and HD DVD's??
- A: You can burn a Hi-Def HD 720P DVD from the Sony SR1 camcorder. I know... read more
- Q: Copying to DVD
- A: you can use a standard burner and regular 4.7gb dvds to record hd video from... read more
- Q: can you capture video from the HDMI
- A: The usb output will transfer video from the camcorder to your computer is done in... read more
- Q: From HD to SD?
- A: Yes you can. I purchased this camcorder about 2 weeks ago and have made several... read more
- Q: what's the minimal hd space needed to download a full hd on the sr1?
- A: All depends on what type of file format you convert too when downloading.In general, all... read more
- Q: harddrive download to computer then back to camcorder
- A: fcalhjr.Yes, it should work just like a miniDV camcorder.After you edit your downloaded video, you... read more
- Q: Which type of hdmi cable do i require to hook up to my hd ready tv
- A: Hey, stevey.Any HDMI cable will work.HDMI cables have come down quite a bit in price... read more
- Q: how can i watch my high definition video on my hd ready tv,and can i edit sd video,then burn to dvd ,and watch on a conventional dvd player.
- A: Hey, Stevey h.James is correct with file converting. Once you have converted your video footage... read more
- Q: Further news on editing SR1 output?
- A: Hey, Bill.Hard drive camcorders may not be the answer for you.I would recommend miniDV tape... read more
- Q: Can I edit with SR1 with Pinnacle Studio 10?
- A: Patrick.For internet video it does not require to have the highest resolution camcorder, but rather... read more
- Q: Can I edit the footage (SD and HD) on adobe premiere?
- A: Hi, Andrew.Yes you can.If you are still in the market of buying, I strongly recommend... read more
- Q: Best prosumer camera for online videos? Need excellent audio and visual.
- A: Hi, Jenifer.If you are mainly shooting video for online visuals, you don't really need a... read more
- Q: Have an analog helmet hi res tube camera. Can I adapt it to the HDRSR1?
- A: Hey, Bob.There are better options. If you are still in the market of purchasing, then... read more
- Q: I can´t turn on any more
- A: Friends, thanks for your time. I went to the sony support in Equador because I'm... read more
- Q: Will I loose any quality going from the Sony hdr-s1 to the Canon HV20?
- A: Hi, Russ.Absolutely not, in fact the HV20 will increase your quality.The HV20 outperforms the HDR-SR1... read more
- Q: HDR-SR1 & Macintosh Final Cut Pro
- A: Well, if you're cutting on a MAC with Final Cut Pro, you may want to... read more
Open Questions for the Sony HDR-SR1
- Q: Is there a firmwear update for HDR-SR5 since there is problems with auto focus.
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Is there a firmwear update for HDR-SR5 since there is problems with auto focus.
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: How do I get the footage recorded off of my handycam?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Is this cam light sensitive enough to take images of the the moon and planets through a telescope?
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: Can the HDR-SR1 be used as a web cam for streaming live video on the internet? If os, how?
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: which is better the SR1 or the gz-hd3
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: can you record normal SD on the SR-1
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: is the hdr-sr1 now working with macs
- 5 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: HOW CAN i MAKE A FIREWALL CONNECTION TO VIDEO STREAM TO PC
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: Making HD DVD on HDR-SR5
- 1 point for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: is it possible to edit HDR-SR1 files in final cut pro or imovie
- 5 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: every time we put a cassette tape into our sony camcorder DCR-TRV480E it wont play and it beeps can you help
- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: What is the best camcorder for family use on an HDTV with hdmi dvd player?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
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