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Sony SR45

Sony SR45

B+
HQ Grade: B+
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.
  • 1 out of 5
"Don't buy this Camera"
  • 3 out of 5
"i bought sr45 sony handycam. i want to tell abt my experience."
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An upgrade for the SR42, Sony's SR45 is a SDHC/Hard-disk drive hybrid camcorder. It includes 30GB of internal memory, and since it's a hybrid, users have the option to supplement memory with a memory stick. As a standard definition camcorder, the SD45 won't turn any heads with its video quality, and its features aren't stellar. But it has decent... read more

Specifications

  • Standard-Definition camcorder
  • 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager
  • 40x optical zoom
  • 2.7-inch LCD display
  • Records to Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo cards or to 30GB of internal memory
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Q: I want to record outdoor track and field from the stands. Will the sony SR 45 perform well under those conditions? I don't want to spend more than
A: With a 40x optical zoom, it should work pretty good. I'd recommend using a tripod, however, to cut down on... read more

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Open Questions for the SR45

Q: can i take out the hard disk and transfer the video in pc without connecting the whole set
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4.0 out of 5 4550 Store Reviews Best Buy $429.99 Go!
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3.5 out of 5 1588 Store Reviews Amazon $399.99 Go!

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  • 3.69 out of 5

Average rating based on 59 total reviews: 3.69/5

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  • 1 out of 5
Don't buy this Camera (tiereta - 11/21/08)

I owned this camera for 10 days before it started acting up. The first indication that something wasn't right was during playback, the video images... read more

  • 3 out of 5
i bought sr45 sony handycam. i want to tell abt my experience. (sweat - 9/21/08)

i am not very happy with the picture quality once i transfer in pc or see in tv. shoot in less light is horrible. nothing... read more

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