Note: this camcorder was first sold in
Aug 2007.
There may be newer versions available.
Sony SR5
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. |
This camcorder is ranked
- 97th of 133 in Mainstream Camcorders (#1 is Sony DCR-SX40)
- 39th of 48 in Hard Disk (#1 is JVC MG630)
- 63rd of 71 in High Definition (#1 is Kodak Zi8)
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| Shop for Sony SR5 accessories. | ||
| Amazon Marketplace | $1,274.64 |
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| BuyAccessories | $1,269.99 |
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| 47digital | $1,274.64 |
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Editors' Comments
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... read more
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
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Answered Questions for the SR5
- Q: Picture Motion Browser software problem - cannot burn dvd's after downloading stills and video to my computer!! Help!!
- A: I've spent most of the day trying to figure this out, because I've got a whole holiday worth of footage... read more
- Q: Does the audio pick up any hard drive noise?
- A: I have read a bunch about hard drive noise, but far less than what may be heard on some miniDV... read more
- Q: Must I use Picture motion browser?
- A: Try MPEG STREAMCLIP by squared 5. It can reencode those files into something Pinnacle can accept. You may need to... read more
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Open Questions for the SR5
- Q: I am studying American Sign Language and looking for a camcorder to record at normal speed and play back at slow speed for "reading" the signs.
- 6 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: i try to burn my vacation videos
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Picture Utility cannot detect camcorder
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony SR5
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136 Store Reviews |
Amazon Marketplace
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$1,274.64 |
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1970 Store Reviews |
BuyAccessories
via Amazon.com |
$1,269.99 |
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1309 Store Reviews |
47digital
via Amazon.com |
$1,274.64 |
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