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8GB Handycam® Camcorder
Model number:
DCR-SX41
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Series highlights: 8GB embedded memory, 60x optical / 2000x digital zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, hybrid recording, 1/8" advanced HAD™ CCD imager, 2.7" touch panel display, easy Power On.
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Record in style. The ultra-compact DCR-SX41 Handycam® camcorder can record video to 8GB of embedded memory or convenient, removable Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers sharp, high-resolution images and its 60x optical zoom helps you capture extreme close-ups from far away. Sharp and stylish, the SR47 is available in silver, red, and blue.
8GB embedded memory:
8GB1 of embedded memory can record and store up to almost 6 hours of video footage (SD LP mode).
Hybrid Recording to 8GB1 memory or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately):
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 8GB1 embedded flash memory 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 embedded flash media to the Memory Stick PRO Duo™ 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).
Professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens:
The Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens is designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilizes precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found in larger lenses.
Direct connection to DVD burner (sold separately):
The DCR-SX41 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 Profile
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Product Warranty
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
- Easy Operation : 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 : 680K
- Recording Media : 8GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
- Recording and Playback Times : Standard Definition: HQ = up to 120 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 360 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 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
- 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.
Weights and Measurements
- Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 8oz (250g), w battery: 10oz (290g)
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (53 x 59 x 113mm)
Power
- Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH30)
- Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
- Power Consumption (in Operation) : 2.0W
Convenience
- Image Stabilization : SteadyShot™ image stabilization
- Quick On : Yes
- 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)
Video Specs
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
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 Cable
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1.4 Meter Mini Plug to USB Cable
$19.99
Camcorder Case
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Camcorder Case
$49.99
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Camcorder Holster Case
$49.99
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Semi Soft Carrying Case
$59.99
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Semi Soft Carrying Case
$59.99
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Camcorder Carrying Pouch
$34.99
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Soft Carrying Case
$249.99
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Semi Soft Carrying Case
$59.99
Camcorder Kit
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Accessory Kit
$99.99
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Accessory Value Kit
$114.99
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Accessory Kit
$99.99
Camcorder Power
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Portable Handycam® AC Adaptor
$49.99
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DC Car Battery Adapter
$69.99
Camcorder Water Housing
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Camcorder Waterhousing
$249.99
Camcorder Battery
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InfoLithium® H Series Battery Pack
$59.99
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InfoLithium® H Series Battery Pack
$99.99
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$19.99
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16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$89.99
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4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$34.99
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8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$49.99
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 - ACC-FH70 Accessory Value Kit ACC-FH70
$82.79
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REFURBISHED - Camcorder Accessory Kit
$59.99
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REFURBISHED - Lightweight Tripod
$26.49
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REFURBISHED - LCS-BBA Camcorder Carrying Pouch LCS-BBA
$26.49
DVDirect DVD Recorders
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DVDirect® Express DVD Writer
$149.99
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DVDirect® DVD Recorder MC6
$229.99
Tripod/Remote Control
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Shooting Grip with Mini Tripod
$99.99
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Tripod
$79.99
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VCT-R100
$34.99
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Tripod with Remote
$99.99
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Portable Tripod Kit
$19.99
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Lightweight Tripod
$49.99
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Tripod
$179.99
GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
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GPS Image Tracker
$149.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.5 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 15 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
10 of 15 (66%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Gronitz (Texas)
Date: Oct 29, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
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WORKS WITH MAC!
Pros: Light, easy to use, easy to sync with mac
Cons: Battery needs camcorder to charge
I bought this after doing a lot of research. I needed a camcorder to video our first child and it does great! I must say that people need to be realistic. This is NOT a HD camera, it will NOT look as good as an HDDVD or BLURAY! If you view it on a large HDTV screen you WILL notice it isn't as good as your Hollywood movies. You NEED a VERY expensive HD digital camera with Final Cut Studio or something similar to even come close to the quality some people are asking for. This camera is just an affordable way to record family memories. It fits in my wife's purse and it is really easy for a non-video professional to use. I got EXACTLY what I expected and it works great with my Macbook Pro. Please note, I am running the latest mac OSX Snow Leopard and iLife 09.
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Reviewer: Cmontanye (Havelock, NC)
Date: Oct 7, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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I bought this camera just before a cruise to the bahamas, the videos are great, but the quality of the still pictures is terrible. I see posts here that they are terrific, so if someone can give me insight into this that would be great. Every picture I took with this camera is not printable and I am so disappointed.
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Reviewer: Mitch (Chicago)
Date: Sep 29, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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Not worth the money
Pros: Small, compact, great battery life, external flash
Cons: Photo quality, no viewfinder, no flash
After reading the reviews online I was debating between the HD (High Definition) and this SX41. With regret, despite the cost difference, I should have gone with a HD. There is no point on saving money if it doesnt work well. Generally the cameras operations are good. Easy to use menu, quick startup to capture video. However, if you want video and photo quality this isnt the best camera. Having upgraded from miniDV- I lost a lot of video and photo quality. I was looking for a device that I could use both as for video and photo capture. The photos quality is about a 3" x4" for printing. Thats horrible. I was told it could do a 5" x 7" by the customer service representative- but that was far from the truth. I bought the camera and went to Asia. Now that I have returned I have okay video quality footage but horrible photo quality. Minor issues but related to all cameras of this type- you have to have the video display on to video as there is no viewfinder or video display off (the display off button just turns off the text information) to save on battery. Also while this takes decent footage with low light a small flash for closeups would be nice. Looks like ebay for this guy.
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Reviewer: Jappy (Helena, MT)
Date: Aug 25, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Great zoom capabilities
Pros: Zoom function is great and the device is easy to use
Cons: The video quality is OK (my Cyber-shot camera takes better video than this camcoder) the still pictures are sub-par
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: effie11111 (california)
Date: Aug 16, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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nice compact video camera
Pros: not bulky
Cons: battery charger has to be with the camera to charge
drawback: can not charge extra battery while using camera because charger has to be connected to camera,
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Reviewer: TapPuppyJ (Colorado)
Date: Aug 6, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
1of 1 people found this helpful
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Great Little Camera
Pros: small, easy to use, takes great videos
Cons: non yet
I bought this camera, and I have a brand new All in One iMac. This camera DOES work with a Mac. Some reviews say it is not compatible, but it is. Even Sony's advertisements say it will not work with the Mac OS, but IT DOES!! With a Mac, you do not need to install any software to run the program. All you do is plug in the camera to your Mac and iMovie does the rest. It is very simple!
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Reviewer: brink0war (Long Island, NY)
Date: Jul 31, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
3of 3 people found this helpful
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Great Camera, but a warning for macs
Pros: Compact, Light, Reliable, 60X Optical Zoom, Swivel/Touch Screen.
Cons: Hard to Upload Videos Onto Mac.
I really really love this camera. It's my first camcorder I've ever had, but I think it was very simple to figure out. It has great audio quality as well as great visual quality. It's even better because of it's LCD screen, which is a touchscree, 270 swivel screen, and a widescreen. The only thing I don't like about it, however, is the fact that it cannot upload videos onto the mac with Sony software. However, I found a way through searching in the internet. 1) Download this app. http://www.squared5.com/ 2) Then, go onto the apple website and purchase MPEG-2 Playback. Then, you're ready to go. Aside from that, I think the camera is one of the best I've ever seen. 4 Stars only because of the download problem.
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Reviewer: newmother (WI)
Date: Jul 12, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
6of 7 people found this helpful
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GREAT BUY!!!
Pros: everything!
Cons: can't think of any
LOVE IT!!! It's perfect for everyday on-the-go shots of my 5 month old baby and family & friends.
- 8GB equals 8 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. Available capacity is approximately 7.83GB.
- 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).
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