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HDR-SR1 AVC HD 30GB Handycam® Camcorder
Model number:
HDR-SR1
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
For the first time, record high-definition video directly to a hard disk drive with the HDR-SR1 Handycam® camcorder. Now you can capture all your memories, any way you want.
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- Position 2 Features
- Position 3 Specifications
- Position 5 Reviews
- Position 6 Accessories
1/3" ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor with 1990K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 1080 lines of horizontal resolution - HD; 530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD) and still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still (3980K) photography performance.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
The HDR-SR1 will record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel surround sound you can now experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo™ Media5
Capture still images up to 2304x1728 (4:3)resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® devices.
USB 2.0 Interface4
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder to the computer for fast transfer of video and still images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external storage and/or playback device.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the camcorder to which one may add optional accessories while providing power and two-way communication with those accessories.
Easy PC Backup
Easily back up your footage (HD or SD) to your PC using the supplied software. The footage will be stored on your PCs hard drive for archiving purposes and viewing at a later time; the footage is stored by date for easy playback. In addition, only new footage is tranferred to your PC each time you Backup your footage.
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight and Sunset & Moon.
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System1
Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect". Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Multi-Language Menu
Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French and Latin American Spanish.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating for increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.
Smooth Slow Recording
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, the HDR-SR1 features Zoom and Record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.
Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.
Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition (HD) you have the ability to capture a 2.3 Megapixel (16:9) still image directly to Memory Stick Duo™ Media. While recording in Standard Definition you have the ability to capture a 1.7 Megapixel (4:3) still image directly to Memory Stick Duo media.
Manual Focus
Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder usingthe touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.
Fader Effect(s)
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out" leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.
10X Optical/80X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the Digital Zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
The 3.5" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel LCDscreen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.
Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
With just a touch of a button (Menu) easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for recording.
Super NightShot® Infrared System
With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built-in infrared system.
One Touch DVD Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect your HDR-SR1 to your PC via USB4 and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.
Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.
Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Tele Macro Function
Useful for shooting close up shots, but without having the camcorder casting a shadow on the subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode will have the subject properly focused with the background unfocussed so the the subject stands out.
Product Specifications
Hardware
- Light/Flash : Yes; Flash
- Docking Station : N/A
Audio
- Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1
- Microphone : Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel)
- Dolby® Digital Output : N/A
Convenience Features
- Low Light Capability : Super NightShot®
- Digital Picture Effect(s) : Luminance Key and Old Movie
- Fader Effect(s) : Black and White
- Picture Effect(s) : Monotone, Pastel and Sepia
- Movie Mode(s) : N/A
- PictBridge Compatible : Yes
- Easy Operation : N/A
- Multiple Language Display : Yes
- Slide Show Mode : Yes (Menu)
- Remote Control : Yes
- Tilting : N/A
Inputs and Outputs
- Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (Multi A/V)
- Analog Audio/Video Input(s) : N/A
- Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via USB)
- Digital Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (via USB)
- USB Port(s) : Yes; 2.0 High Speed Compliant4
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Yes
- HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : Yes
- Headphone Jack : Yes (Stereo Mini)
- Microphone Input : Yes (Stereo Mini)
- S-Video Input(s) : N/A
- S-Video Output(s) : Yes (via optional accessory)
- Remote Jack : Yes (Stereo Mini)
- Active Interface Shoe : Yes
Video
- Analog-to-Digital Converter : N/A
- Format : AVCHD (HD), MPEG2-PS (SD) and JPEG
- Video Recording System : AVCHD (HD) and MPEG2-PS (SD)
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
General
- Imaging Device : 1/3" 2100K Gross Pixels ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor
- Pixel Gross : 2100K
- Video Actual : 1076K Pixels (4:3), 1434K Pixles (16:9)
- Still Actual : 1991K Pixels (4:3), 1493K Pixels (16:9)
- Recording Media : 30GB2 Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive (sold separately)
- Recording and Playback Times : TBD
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Optics/Lens
- Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
- 35mm Equivalent : 41.3-485mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 50.5-594mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.4-404mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
- Aperture : f1.8-2.9
- Digital Zoom : 80X
- Filter Diameter : 30mm
- Focal Distance : 5.1-51mm
- Focus : Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)/One Touch
- Progressive Shutter Mode : Yes
- Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/60-1/500 (AE Mode)
- Minimum Illumination : 5 Lux (0 lux with Super NightShot® Infrared System)
- Optical Zoom : 10X
- Exposure : Touch Panel/Ring
- Resolution : 4MP; (2304 x 1728) - 4:3
Software
- Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser ver. 1.0
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional
Weights and Measurements
- Weight (Approx.) : 1 lb 9 oz (720g) with supplied battery and media
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 1/14" x 3 4/13" x 6 1/2" (78 x 84 x 165mm)
Power
- Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FM50)
- Power Requirements : 7.2V Battery Pack/8.4V AC Adaptor
- Power Consumption (in Operation) : 4.9W/5.1W (VF/LCD)
Convenience
- Image Stabilization : Yes (Electronic)
- Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 2GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function
- Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
- Scene Mode(s) : Beach and Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight and Sunset & Moon
- USB Streaming : N/A
- Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
- White Balance : Auto, Indoor, One-Push, Outdoor
Display
- LCD Screen : 3.5" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD plus Display7
- Viewfinder : Color, 123K Pixels (16:9)
Video Specs
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
In the Box
- Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835)
- Application CD-ROM w/ Driver
- Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L15)
- Component Video Cable
- USB Cable
- InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FM50)
- A/V Cable (Stereo)
Camcorder Cable
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1.4 Meter Mini Plug to USB Cable
$19.99
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High Grade Multi-connect A/V Cable
$39.99
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Handycam® Component Video Cable
$49.99
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Handycam® Audio Video Cable
$19.99
Camcorder Case
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Soft Carrying Case
$249.99
Camcorder Flash/Light
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3-Watt Video Light
$39.99
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Infrared Light
$99.99
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10 Watt & 20 Watt Dual Video Light
$149.99
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Combination Video Light and Flash
$149.99
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Combination Video and Infrared Light
$99.99
Camcorder Power
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InfoLithium® M Series Charger
$99.99
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InfoLithium® M Series Charger
$59.99
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InfoLithium® M AC/DC Adapter and Charger
$149.99
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DC Car Battery Adapter
$69.99
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Portable Handycam® AC Adaptor
$49.99
Camcorder Battery
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InfoLithium® M Series Battery Pack
$99.99
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InfoLithium® H Series Battery Pack
$99.99
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InfoLithium® M Series Battery Pack
$59.99
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InfoLithium® H Series Super Battery Pack
$159.99
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InfoLithium® M Series Battery Pack
$149.99
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InfoLithium® H Series Battery Pack
$59.99
Camcorder Wide Angle Lens
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Wide Angle Camcorder Lens
$99.99
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0.7x Wide Conversion Lens for 30mm
$199.99
Lens & Filters
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0.7x Wide Angle Converter Lens - 30/37mm
$199.99
Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - NP-FH70 InfoLITHIUM® H Series Stamina Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FH70
$49.95
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REFURBISHED - NP-FH50 InfoLITHIUM® H Series Standard Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FH50
$29.95
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REFURBISHED - Lightweight Tripod
$26.49
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REFURBISHED - VCL-HG0730X 30mm 0.7X High Grade Wide Angle Conversion Lens
$129.99
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REFURBISHED - NP-FM50 InfoLithium® M Series Rechargeable Battery Pack
$19.95
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REFURBISHED - InfoLithium® M Series Rechargeable Battery Pack NPQ-M91D
$99.99
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REFURBISHED - InfoLithium® M Series Battery Pack
$39.99
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REFURBISHED - NP-FH100 Info LITHIUM® H Series Super Stamina Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FH100
$79.95
Camcorder Telephoto Lens
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1.7x Telephoto Conversion Lens
$199.99
Camcorder Lens Filters
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30mm Polarizing Filter Kit
$69.99
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30mm Neutral Density Filter Kit
$29.99
Voice Recorders & Microphones Outlet
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REFURBISHED - Shotgun Microphone
$39.99
Camcorder Microphone
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Wireless Microphone
$229.99
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High-Fidelity Stereo Microphone
$99.99
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Shotgun Microphone
$69.99
Tripod/Remote Control
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Portable Tripod Kit
$19.99
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Tripod with Remote
$99.99
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Tripod
$129.99
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VCT-R100
$34.99
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Remote Control Tripod
$499.99
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Tripod
$179.99
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Tripod
$79.99
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Lightweight Tripod
$49.99
Product Reviews
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Reviewer: Nighthawk168 (San Diego, Ca)
Date: May 6, 2009
I've had this product for 1-2 years
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Well Made - Great Features
Pros: nice build quality, great manual features
Cons: not "full" 1080p, hard drive could be bigger
A great video camera. Can't go wrong with this one, but you need to have a good CPU to transfer the AVCHD files to MPEG-2 for DVD creation. Included software is great!
- Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
- 30GB means 30 billion bites. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
- Image size and files size may vary based upon the type and complexity of the image recorded.
- Not all products with USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
- Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB.
- Viewable area measured diagonally.
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, ClearVid, Clear Photo, Handycam, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot and SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks of the Sony Corporation and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
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