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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.
  • 4 out of 5
"Great Little Camcorder"
  • 4 out of 5
"love the sony hdr-sr1 but......"
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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: where is the serial number?
A: Also check.Model name and serial number are located on the sticker attached to the bottom of the camcorder. 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: 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

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony HDR-SR1

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3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace Amazon Marketplace $1,159.40 Go!
4.8 out of 5 651 Store Reviews The Shutterbug
via Amazon.com
$1,139.95 Go!
4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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$1,159.40 Go!
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  • 3.78 out of 5

Average rating based on 222 total reviews: 3.78/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Great Little Camcorder (Dax - 1/6/07)

The HDR-SR1 is truly a camera that is ahead of its time — and that's one of the big drawbacks of purchasing this product (at... read more

  • 4 out of 5
love the sony hdr-sr1 but...... (jason - 11/16/06)

I really like the sony hdr-sr1 but it can not be used on a mac at all!!!!! (they need to come out with a plug-in... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Sony HDR-SR1 (Jim - 10/30/06)

This Sony Handycam had been advertised to be available for 19 Nov 2006, so it was a pleasant surprise to see it at Futureshop (Canada... read more

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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.

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