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60GB Handycam® Camcorder
Model number:
DCR-SR47/L
Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars
Series highlights: 60GB hard disk drive, 60x optical / 2000x digital zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with SteadyShot™ image stabilization, hybrid recording, 2.7" touch panel display
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60GB Hard Disk Drive
A built-in 60GB hard disk drive can record and store up to almost 30 hours of video footage in LP mode, or up to almost 10 hours in HQ mode. You'll also enjoy peace of mind with HDD Smart Protection which prevents any recorded video and images from being lost if the camcorder is accidentally dropped.
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60X Optical/2000X Digital Zoom
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
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Hybrid with Movie Recording on
Memory StickHybrid recording technology lets you record video directly to either the 60GB hard disk drive or removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the HDD to the Memory Stick® media—without using a PC.
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Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images and video directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately) making it easy and convenient to transfer or enjoy your video and still images on compatible Memory Stick PRO Duo device.
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Easy Dubbing with New DVDirect®
DVD BurnerThis camcorder supports a direct connection with the VRD-P1 DVDirect DVD burner (sold separately), which allows you to burn DVDs directly from your camcorder without the need for a PC. And because the VRD-P1 is powered by your camcorder, you don't need an additional AC power cable.
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Easy On by Opening LCD
Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.
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Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround with
Zoom Mic.Capture audio the way it's heard in real life—from all around you. This camcorder supports 5.1 channels of surround sound so that playback on your home theater will sound as realistic as possible. The built-in zoom mic records the audio of your faraway subject as you zoom in on them.
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Scene Selection
Make the most of your memories even when filming in challenging situations. This camcorder offers multiple scene modes for beautiful video results in just about any environment.
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Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Software
Experience a simple way to transfer, sort, view and share your video and still images with the supplied PMB PC software. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD, AVCHD and Blu-ray Disc™ media, as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.1 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 16 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
11 of 16 (68%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Night Use
Pros: recording
Cons: glare on screen
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How is it wen it comes to using at night or when the sun is just coming up. And one idea on fixing the glare on the screen is to get a HD screen protector which elimenates glares
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Good for home use
Pros: Small, light weight, good picture quality, reasonably priced
Cons: No view finder
Date: Nov 16, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
3of 4 people found this helpful
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Objects hard to focus in sunlight as LCD reflects like a mirror. Not having a view finder is a step back in technology.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Works really well and compatible
Pros: Small, light weighted, Works with both Mac and PC, Large Storage
Cons: The Value and it's SD
Reviewer: Zeth (Los Angeles)
Date: Nov 1, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
10of 10 people found this helpful
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as MacUser1 review said "its not mac compatible ". He is completely wrong. You don't need Sony's software for this. Mac has already provided programs for you, " iMovie and iPhoto". Just connect your camera via USB and open the program, that's it, simple. Of course if you wanna use Final Cut to edit your video, just simply export the video clip from iMovie as quicktime and import it back into Final Cut.
Record those special occasions with the DCR-SR47/L Handycam® camcorder. A built-in 60GB hard disk drive offers extended, hassle-free recording and a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers sharp, high resolution images. For close-ups, you will appreciate a powerful 60x optical zoom. Hybrid technology even allows you to record video to the hard drive or optional Memory Stick Duo™ media. Available in silver, red, and blue.
60GB hard disk drive:
A built-in 60GB1 hard disk drive can record and store up to almost 45 hours of video footage in LP mode, or up to almost 15 hours in HQ mode. In addition, “HDD Smart Protection” gives you peace of mind by preventing any recorded video and images from being lost if the camcorder is accidentally dropped.
Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory Stick Duo™ media:
Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to 60GB1 hard disk drive or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the HDD to the Memory Stick® media -- without using a PC.
2.7” wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels):
The 2.7" wide touch panel3 LCD display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering.
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software:
Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites9.
Film Roll Index:
Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with SteadyShot™ image stabilization:
The DCR-SR47 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.
Direct connection with DVD burner (sold separately):
The DCR-SR47 supports a direct connection to the VRD-P1 DVD burner (sold separately), which allows you to burn DVDs directly from your camcorder without the need for a PC. And because the VRD-P1 is powered by your camcorder, you don't need an additional AC power cable.
Built-in zoom microphone:
The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
Easy Handycam® Button:
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording.
USB 2.0 interface:
A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.
60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
1/8” Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager:
A 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance.
Power On by opening LCD display:
Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.
One Touch Disc Burn:
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9. Simply connect the camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button. 12
Face Index function:
Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it’s time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.
Product Specifications
Hardware
- Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
- Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1
Audio
- Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
- Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
Convenience Features
- Face Index : Yes
- Film Roll Index : Yes
- Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
- Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
- Multiple Language Display : Yes
- Slide Show Mode : Yes
Inputs and Outputs
- Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio
- Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
- USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
- S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
Video
- Format : SD (MPEG2)
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
General
- Imaging Device : 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor
- Pixel Gross : 680K
- Video Actual : 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
- Video Resolution : 720 x 480
- Still Actual : 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
- Still Picture Resolution : 640 x 480 (VGA)
- Recording Media : 60GB Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media (Sold Separately)
- Recording and Playback Times : Standard Definition: HQ = up to 910 min., SP = up to 1310 min., LP = up to 2750 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo® Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min.
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Optics/Lens
- Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
- 35mm Equivalent : 39-2340mm (16:9), 44-2640mm (4:3)
- Aperture : F1.8-6.0
- Digital Zoom : 2000x
- Filter Diameter : 30mm
- Focal Distance : 1.8 - 108mm
- Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
- Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000
- Minimum Illumination : 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
- Optical Zoom : 60x
- Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
- Resolution : 680K
Software
- Supplied Software : PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft Windows XP SP3* / Windows Vista SP1** * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. ** Starter (Edition) is not supported. • Standard installation is required. • Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
Weights and Measurements
- Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 10oz (300g) w battery: 11oz (340g)
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 inch (60 x 68 x 112mm)
Power
- Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH30)
- Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
- Power Consumption (in Operation) : 2.2W
Convenience
- Image Stabilization : SteadyShot™ image stabilization
- Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
- Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
- Hybrid : Yes
- Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
Display
- LCD Screen : 2.7” wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels)
In the Box
- A/V Connecting Cable
- AC adaptor (AC-L200)
- Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
- Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH30)
- USB Cable
Camcorder Case
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Camcorder Case
$49.99
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Camcorder Carrying Pouch
$34.99
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Camcorder Case
$19.99
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Camcorder Case
$19.99
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Camcorder Case
$19.99
Camcorder Kit
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Accessory Kit
$99.99
Camcorder Water Housing
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Camcorder Waterhousing
$249.99
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$49.99
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4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$34.99
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16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$89.99
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2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$19.99
Lens & Filters
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0.7x Wide Angle Converter Lens - 30/37mm
$199.99
DVDirect® DVD Recorders
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DVDirect® DVD Recorder MC6
$229.99
Tripod/Remote Control
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Shooting Grip with Mini Tripod
$99.99
GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
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GPS Image Tracker
$149.99
Product Reviews
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11 of 16 (68%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Night Use
Pros: recording
Cons: glare on screen
How is it wen it comes to using at night or when the sun is just coming up. And one idea on fixing the glare on the screen is to get a HD screen protector which elimenates glares
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 16, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
3of 4 people found this helpful
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Good for home use
Pros: Small, light weight, good picture quality, reasonably priced
Cons: No view finder
Objects hard to focus in sunlight as LCD reflects like a mirror. Not having a view finder is a step back in technology.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Zeth (Los Angeles)
Date: Nov 1, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
10of 10 people found this helpful
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Works really well and compatible
Pros: Small, light weighted, Works with both Mac and PC, Large Storage
Cons: The Value and it's SD
as MacUser1 review said "its not mac compatible ". He is completely wrong. You don't need Sony's software for this. Mac has already provided programs for you, " iMovie and iPhoto". Just connect your camera via USB and open the program, that's it, simple. Of course if you wanna use Final Cut to edit your video, just simply export the video clip from iMovie as quicktime and import it back into Final Cut.
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Reviewer: MacUser1 (Europe)
Date: Sep 14, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
7of 13 people found this helpful
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What About Mac?
Cons: Not Mac compatible
I am sure that the recording would be very good but it was hard to tell as I can not see the images on my computer. DO NOT BUY THS PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE A MAC SONY IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MAC SONY: PLEASE CORRECT THIS AS I HAVE WASTED A LOT OF MONEY
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Reviewer: RealReview (New Jersey)
Date: Jun 23, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
6of 10 people found this helpful
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All in one
Pros: Large Storage, phenomenal zoom, and small.
Cons: No HD(but that ok)
I got this camera from my wife and kids on fathers day and I was breathless. I could not believe the size and versatility. This camera was perfect. Then I turned it on and wow. 60* zoom and a 60 GB hard disk was a mind blower. I went to the back yard right away to see this thing in action. All i can say is OUTSTANDING. This camera is for any one looking everything in one and sick of all the extra nonsense that come with camcorders that most of us never use.(Please keep in mind that this is a 60 GB hard disk so get an extra battery...)
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Reviewer: linc2 (New Jersey)
Date: Jun 8, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
3of 4 people found this helpful
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Does what I need it to do!
Pros: Quick and easy with great video
Cons: none
I purchased this video cam because I wanted something light weight and small enough to carry in my purse. Also, I'm a fan of Sony products. This cam is really user friendly and after reading the instructions I caught on to its many features real quick. The quality is awesome and the software included is fantastic. I upgraded and bought 8G Pro duo memory stick so that I could record longer. The battery life with a full charge is good. I'm an extremely satisfied customer!
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Reviewer: (North Brunswick, NJ)
Date: Jun 3, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
9of 17 people found this helpful
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Wish I Can Get My Money Back
Pros: Light, Direct Record Button, Choice of Color (Mine is Red)
Cons: Blurry, No Night Vision, Have to be close and in lighted area to get good picture
The camera is light and the touch screen is also nice. But if I am standing four feet away you can't see the faces it's a blur and you have to record in a highly lit area (to record in my living room I have to get additional lighting. When the sales lady sold me the camera she said it had night vision and it doesn't I last a whole day looking for it on the menu. I think for a couple of hundred bucks more you can get a better quality camera. Can I please get my money back????
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Reviewer: samthediver (Los Angeles, CA.)
Date: May 16, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
11of 11 people found this helpful
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Great camcorder but one flaw
Pros: Compact, easy to use, large touch screen,
Cons: Works so well that it needs certain accessories. ie. external mic. capabilities.
Great camera, operates very well under low light conditions, built in mic very sensitive. In my case that's the problem. I use my camera under crowded conditions and sometimes it's hard to hear the subject under these conditions without an external mic. Problem is that there is no microphone accessory or any way to connect an external or especially a wireless mic.
- 60GB equals 60 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. Available capacity is approximately 59.3GB.
- Viewable area measured diagonally.
- Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1. Not supported by Mac OS.
- 12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PMB software (sold separately).
© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam, Advanced HAD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, DVDirect and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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