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Sony Handycam HDR-SR1
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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  • 4 out of 5
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Jorge Jamsech 0 pts
November 7, 2006 2:06 PM
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This camera lacks firewire, but can I use USB instead for streaming to a PC while recording?

The only way this camera is recognised by the PC is as a storage device. I have a simple Sony DCR-HC42 that is recognised as Sony Digital Imaging Device, that is as a real camera for the PC. I feel very disappointed by this detail by Sony...
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Nate 84 pts
November 12, 2006 12:17 AM
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The software the camera comes with will tell your computer it is a Sony HDR-SR1 not just some USB device. It will pop up and window and show you what is on the camcorder (pics and movies) and ask you were you want to save them. You will see thumbnails of everything not just a file name. Its very simple and very informative at the same time. I was very impressed when I first used it and still am. I suggest the camcorder.
If you want to install just the driver then of course your computer will open the usual Media window and ask you if you want to play or open the files. When you do it will open the folders created inside the camcorder but will not show thumbnails because of the codecs used. So my suggestion is buy the camcorder, install the software and check it out! i dont think this camcorder will disappoint you.
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Brett R 66 pts
December 20, 2006 12:13 PM
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This camera is an overpriced toy for parents to take clips of there children. It lacks any support matching its price.. Sony Will not support the camera and the Top level customer service reps will not offer you any assistance.. You can not do anything with the HD video from this camera such as edit it.. nor can you use the camera for advanced steaming. Stay away from this one it will burn you.
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Nate 84 pts
July 20, 2007 2:48 PM
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TOTALLY diasgee.You can edit and play video from the camcorder. Its now 8 months since you posted. Software is available.
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Timbo 0 pts
August 18, 2007 4:50 PM
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OK Guys,
I got the HDR-SR1. I transfer the files from the cameras hard drive to the computer using the USB. How do import them into Sony Vegas Movie Studio 7? This software says it supports these .m2ts files, but when I try to import them, Sony locks up and/or crashes. What am I doing wrong. Please help. I would really like to edit this stuff.
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Nate 84 pts
August 18, 2007 5:49 PM
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Ok this might be your answer Timbo.
I had the same problem. I think I figured it out. I hope it works for you. Here goes. I found that I have to use the Sony Picture viewer to not only to view the .m2 files but also to transfer them to my computer from the camera. Cause if I dont them I can edit them! i use to just connect the camera and open the folders in the camera and drag and drop like any other files from a harddrive. When idid that I noticed I couldnt edit the m2 files. After using the Sony Picture viewer I could. So apparently the Sony Picture viewer is adding something to the files to maek it compatible with the Vegas software. Try that and get back with us here. Im interested to know the outcome.
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