Sony Handycam HDR-SR1
| 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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Editors' Comments
Hold onto your hats. Sony has upgraded its already fantastic hard drive based camcorder, making it HD capable. The HDR-SR1 is good for up to 1080 lines of resolution in HD mode (and up to 10 hours of footage in LP mode), and also boasts the ability to take 4-megapixel still photos, written either to the hard drive or to an optional Memory Stick... read more
Specifications
- High Definition video camcorder (AVCHD)
- 4 megapixel digital still camera
- 10x optical zoom / 80x digital zoom
- 3.5-inch LCD
- 30mm Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* professional lens
- HDMI, USB 2.0, component, and composite connections
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Answered Questions for the HDR-SR1
- Q: is the hdr-sr1 compatible with a MAC?
- A: Apple is very specific that you must check with the manufacturer for verification of whether a camcorder is compatible. And... read more
- Q: Need help with editing .mpg files
- A: Use Sony Vegas, there's a free trial on the Sony site, plus there's amateur versions available for $50-100. Best option... read more
- Q: Could the latest firmware update from Sony to fix the audio problem of some of HDR-SR1s also change the menu on the LCD from Japanese to English?
- A: Page 22 in the English manual talks about how to change the language settings. I'm not sure that the Japanese... read more
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Open Questions for the HDR-SR1
- 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
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony HDR-SR1
| Store Rating | Store Name | Price | Visit Store |
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1309 Store Reviews |
47digital
via Amazon.com |
$1,079.74 |
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584 Store Reviews |
Pavilion Electronics
via Amazon.com |
$1,999.99 |
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Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 News
8/21/06
High Definition Camcorders Debut
Sony, Canon, and Sanyo have introduced HD capable camcorders, and they look amazing.
