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Sony DCR-SR42 30GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom

The DCR-SR42 Handycam(R) Camcorder captures video on the internal hard disk drive and keeps the action close & personal with the amazing zoom. That's why the DCR-SR42 Handycam(R) Camcorder contains 30GB built-in hard disk drive storage and allows you to capture up to 20 hours of recording time (LP). A brilliant 2.5-inch Touch Panel LCD display keeps the controls at your fingertips while a 40x optical and 2000x digital zoom makes sure you catch all the detail. And when it comes time to share your memories, it couldn't be easier with the one touch disc burn capability and the Memory Stick(R) Duo media slot. The DCR-SR42 puts the simplicity back into shooting and sharing your videos. Handycam Docking Station Built-in Stereo Microphone Recording and Playback Times - Approximately HQ 7 hours, SP 10 hours, LP 20 hours Video Actual - 260K Pixels Still Actual - 340K Pixels SteadyShot Image Stabilization White Balance - Auto, Indoor, One-push and Outdoor Minimum Illumination - 3 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot(R) Plus Infrared System) Low Light Capability - Super NightShot(R) Plus Scene Modes - Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, Sunrise & Sunset and Twilight Analog Audio/Video Output Digital Audio/Video Inputs and Outputs 35mm Equivalent - 39-1560mm (16 - 9 Camera Mode), 36-1440mm (4 - 3 Camera Mode), 36-1440mm (4 - 3 Memory Mode) Lens Aperture - f1.8-4.1 Exposure - Touch Panel (32 steps) Filter Diameter - 30mm Focal Distance - 1.9-76mm; Telemacro Mode - 430mm Shutter Speed - Auto, 1/60-1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode) Power Consumption - 2.6W (LCD) Battery Type - InfoLithium(R) with AccuPower(TM) Meter System (NP-FH40) Power Requirements - 7.2V (battery pack), 8.4V (AC Adaptor) Video Recording System - NTSC color and EIA standards Compatibility - Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home and XP Professional Dimensions - 2 7/8 more

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0.5/5: From: CNET; Posted: Jul-25-2009; "Worst Sony I've owned"; I bought this in a hurry without doing any investigation prior to my purchase because I was about to leave for my 25th wedding anniversary in Europe. As I saw this in a Best Buy, I thought "Hey, it's a Sony. It HAS to make great...; read full review | report as inappropriate

0.5/5: From: CNET; Posted: Dec-06-2008; "Scrambled screen after 5 months. Now unusable"; I would definitely NOT recommend this Sony DCR-SR42.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: CNET; Posted: Sep-26-2008; "A good lightweight pocket camera that is easy to use.."; If you want broadcast-quality video, get a broadcast-quality camera. The DCR-SR42 works fine as a grab-and-shoot camera which is what most people do regardless of what they say or purchase. I found it for $260 in a retail store. It's a...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-12-2008; Good Handycam; Merits: 1. It's a Sony! (Brand value).2. Compact and light-weight.3. Carl Zeiss lens.4. hard disk memory, easy to transfer to computer.5. I got the refurbished one from sonystyle.com for 300 bucks. Thats pretty cheap for a 40x zoom HDD...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: CNET; Posted: Aug-12-2008; Good Handycam; Merits: 1. It's a Sony! (Brand value).2. Compact and light-weight.3. Carl Zeiss lens.4. hard disk memory, easy to transfer to computer.5. I got the refurbished one from sonystyle.com for 300 bucks. Thats pretty cheap for a 40x zoom HDD...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: CNET; Posted: Sep-26-2008; "A good lightweight pocket camera that is easy to use.."; If you want broadcast-quality video, get a broadcast-quality camera. The DCR-SR42 works fine as a grab-and-shoot camera which is what most people do regardless of what they say or purchase. I found it for $260 in a retail store. It's a...; read full review | report as inappropriate

0.5/5: From: CNET; Posted: Jul-25-2009; "Worst Sony I've owned"; I bought this in a hurry without doing any investigation prior to my purchase because I was about to leave for my 25th wedding anniversary in Europe. As I saw this in a Best Buy, I thought "Hey, it's a Sony. It HAS to make great...; read full review | report as inappropriate

0/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-10-2007; Great, fun, record anything, entry-level camera; Since its a pretty basic camera im just going straight to the point: since its a HDD, you can record crazy hours continuous without worrying about tapes. the record time can outlast the 4 hour battery. its the perfect camera to take...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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