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Sony SR5
Sony SR5
D
HQ Grade: D
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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Sony SR5 Details

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The Sony SR5 is the smallest high definition camcorder in the world right now. In this compact little camcorder, you get high-quality high definition video recording, directly to a 40GB hard drive, eliminating the need for tapes, DVDs, or other media. If you're looking for a user-friendly introduction to high-def home video, the SR5 is made just for you.

Sony SR5 Specifications

  • High Definition Hard Drive Camcorder
  • 40GB Hard Drive
  • 10x optical zoom / 80x digital zoom
  • 2.7-inch LCD
  • Memory Stick Pro storage (for still images)
  • HDMI output
  • Lithium-ion battery

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Product Information

Manufacturer Sony
Part Number HDRSR5
UPC 027242719651
Release Date Aug 9, 2007

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Grade: C+
HQ Grade: C+
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B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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Grade: B-
HQ Grade: B-
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C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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Grade: C-
HQ Grade: C-
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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Grade: D-
HQ Grade: D-
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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