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HDR-SR12 120GB HD Hybrid Camcorder

HDR-SR12 120GB HD Hybrid Camcorder

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Who ever said capturing video like a pro had to be difficult? Sony presents the HDR-SR12 an outstanding 120GB High ... more

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From: Posted: Sep 02, 2008 Type: User Review State of the art video camera - recording to hard drive is better

Recording your HD video to a hard drive, or memory stick, really is a vast improvement over recording to tape. I just made the switch, felt just like when I switched from reel to reel or cassette to CDs...being able to scan through your video...
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From: Posted: Jun 05, 2008 Type: User Review Horrid machine, horrid service

I was very excited about everything I'd read about this camera and happily bought one. However, the first time I used it for more than 20 minutes (which, alas, was after the time I could have returned it), the hard drive completely failed. I would...
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From: Goodgearguide Reviewed by: Goodgearguide Expert Posted: Apr 15, 2008 Type: Expert Review

The hard disk-based HDR-SR12E is the star attraction of Sony's 2008 handycam line-up. With its huge 120GB capacity and maximum video resolution of 1920x1080i, it is more than sufficiently equipped to justify its premium price tag. All the bells-and-w
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PROS: 120GB inbuilt hard drive, memory stick slot for additional recording, vibrant high-definition video quality, 10.1Mp stills mode, solid picture quality in dim lighting
CONS: Price
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HDR-SR11 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick High Definition Camcorder

HDR-SR11 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick High Definition Camcorder

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Sonys step-up from the SR10 is the aptly named HDR-SR11 Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick High Definition Camcorder . This ... more

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From: Posted: Aug 29, 2008 Type: User Review Great quality camcorder

I was shopping around at other places, but after reading reviews about the businesses offering this camcorder, most of the cheaper places seemed to be scams or places that earn their money pressuring you to buy accessories, etc.

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From: Posted: Jul 14, 2008 Type: User Review Hard drive failure; Sony will not recover videos

Two months ago, I sprang for this much pricier camcorder than I normally would have because we were celebrating my husband's 50th birthday with our first vacation to Europe in 25 years. With the larger hard drive on this camera, it meant I didn't...
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From: Posted: May 30, 2008 Type: User Review Maybe my expecations were too high?

I like this camera. I like the size and the feature set, but to my eye, the AVCHD video quality isn't quite there. It's good, but there is still some "star-stepping" visible around light and dark points, particularly in lower light. I'm...
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Sony HDR-SR7E 'PAL' AVC HD 60GB Hard-Disc Handycam Camcorder, 1/2.9 CMOS Sensor, 10x Optical Zooom, 2.7 LCD, Carl Zeiss Lens

Sony HDR-SR7E 'PAL' AVC HD 60GB Hard-Disc Handycam Camcorder, 1/2.9 CMOS...

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From: Reviewed by: Jostian Posted: Jan 11, 2008 Type: User Review "HiDef winner!!"

I'm seriously chuffed with the SR7! Its video and stills performance are excellent, easily the best stills I've seem from a digicam, as good as any dedicated still's cam. Quite a bit of noise in low light (but thats the case with all video cam's I gu
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PROS: Brilliant Video, Great Stills, Build Quality
CONS: Battery life ain't the best, noise in low light, no AVCHD editing software!
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From: Goodgearguide Reviewed by: Goodgearguide Expert Posted: Sep 17, 2007 Type: Expert Review

For all intents and purposes, the Sony HDR-SR7 is the same camera as the HDR-SR8E , but with a smaller 60GB hard drive. Otherwise, it shares an identical feature set with its bigger brother; including an unchanged lens and sensor, a 6.1-megapixel sti
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PROS: Vibrant picture quality, excellent stills mode, user-friendly touch interface
CONS: It's practically the same price as the superior HDR-SR8E
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DCR-SR45 30GB HDD - Memory Stick Hybrid Camcorder

DCR-SR45 30GB HDD - Memory Stick Hybrid Camcorder

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The DCR-SR45 Handycam® camcorder is ready when you are, with a built-in 30GB Hard Disk Drive for storage and up to 20 ... more

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From: Reviewed by: kayne1--2008 Posted: Aug 04, 2008 Type: User Review "Super little cameras"

What's with all the HD criticism! Not everyone has got HD yet thankfully. It takes video better and more conveniently than my Sony Cyber-shot which is all I need.
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PROS: The feature set and price.
CONS: Manual lens cover. Still picture quality is terrible.
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From: Reviewed by: Gibbies Location: az Posted: Feb 19, 2008 Type: User Review basic camcorder by brand name

Really disappointed with this one! Its a little wider and heavier than expected compared to the JVC Everio. Did not like the design, the black with the silver looks cheap. Did not like the touch screen even though they accompanied it with a few botto
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From: Reviewed by: Paul Location: Northville, MI Posted: Feb 29, 2008 Type: User Review Poor quality picture, disappointing

I bought mine about a week ago and I'm returning it to the store and losing the 15% restock charge. After using it indoors in a well-lit hockey arena and outdoors in normal light I find the picture unacceptably graining and pixellated. I've tried n
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From: Goodgearguide Reviewed by: Goodgearguide Expert Posted: May 15, 2008 Type: Expert Review

The DCR-SR45 is an affordably priced hard disk based-camcorder that records video in 'trusty' standard-definition. It should prove sufficient for beginners who want something to shoot their home movies on, as well as camcorder owners looking to upgra
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PROS: Memory stick slot, 40x optical zoom, offers reasonable value for a HDD-based camcorder
CONS: Image quality slightly below par, poor still image mode,
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 High Definition Digital Camc

Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 High Definition Digital Camc

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Sony HDR-CX7 1080i AVCHD Memory Stick Camcorder Sony H D RC X 7 1080 i A V C H D Memory Stick Camcorder The Sony HDR-CX7 ... more

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From: Posted: Sep 09, 2008 Type: User Review Truly impressive

I've had this camera for a few months now after upgrading from a tape based Sony pistol-grip style camcorder. Aside from the wacky avchd codec that is not particularly standard, this is a nearly perfect fusion of form and function. I did debate...
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From: Posted: Apr 11, 2008 Type: User Review Did not work-had to return-utter frustration

Don't think this was Sonys' fault. They have great products, but this camera was broken on arrival-auto focus didn't work. Also, and most annoying, it was clear that the box had been opened and tampered with prior to shipping. This one is on...
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From: Posted: Jun 01, 2008 Type: User Review Not Compatible wih Mac

The camera works great, but it does not work very well with a Mac. Sony's software is only for PC, which is hard to believe in this day and age. There is a way to make it work in iMovie, but I hope you have a few hours to download your video....
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From: Reviewed by: Matt Location: Gypsum, CO Posted: Nov 07, 2007 Type: User Review Superb Picture quality, nice and small

I am writing this review, since I was benefited from other customers review. I bought this HDR-CX7 over a month ago from B&H and played with it a little. I connected my camcorder directly to my Panasonic Plasma TV. The picture quality is unbelie
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DCR-SR85 60GB HDD - Memory Stick Hybrid Camcorder

DCR-SR85 60GB HDD - Memory Stick Hybrid Camcorder

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With up to 40 hours of recording time (in LP mode) the Sony DCR-SR85 60GB HDD - Memory Stick hybrid camcorder wont run ... more

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From: Reviewed by: asyrazi Posted: Jun 15, 2008 Type: User Review Interesting and friendly-use

When i look at it,it seems very interesting and i'd like to have it!seriously,i really love it!I'm going to tell me friends about this handy-friendly camcorder..
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From: Goodgearguide Reviewed by: Goodgearguide Expert Posted: Apr 02, 2008 Type: Expert Review

The DCR-SR85 is yet another addition to Sony's exhaustive HDD handycam range. Its main features include a 60GB hard drive, a 25x optical zoom and a memory stick slot for additional hybrid recording. Falling into the upper echelon of standard-definiti
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PROS: 60GB hard drive, decent specs for the asking price, memory stick slot, beginner-friendly touch screen interface
CONS: Poor stills mode, struggles under low lighting
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Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 High Definition Digital Camc

Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 High Definition Digital Camc

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Sony HDR-SR5 AVC HD 40GB Hard-Disc Handycam Camcorder Sony H D RS R 5 A V C H D 40 G B HardDisc Handycam Camcorder The ... more

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From: Posted: Apr 05, 2008 Type: User Review Fabulous Camera

I've had this for a few months and am really pleased with it. I've taken many movies, still shots within the movie, and just plain still shots. The quality is exceptional!
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From: Reviewed by: simmsjp Posted: Jul 29, 2008 Type: User Review "Yikes - never again SONY"

So dissappointed in SONY on this one. I cannot begin to share my frustrations with you. First the good stuff: awsome sound and picture quality. Now for the bad: auto focus slow, picture is really shaky, software is not worth installing. Had it out to
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PROS: Great picture
CONS: very shaky and slow focus
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From: Reviewed by: namuk79 Posted: Mar 25, 2008 Type: User Review "Clicking noises"

I just bought this camcorder and am surprised that very few wrote about this camera's drawbacks - its low video quality in indoor (low) light conditions, and more importantly: the CLICKING noise of the hard disk is recorded and easily audible during
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PROS: high video quality outdoors, great microphone
CONS: clicking noises heard during playback, video noise evident in indoor (low) light
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From: Reviewed by: CNET Expert Posted: Nov 02, 2007 Type: Expert Review

Photos and image samples: Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 With its sub-$1,000 street price, HD video support, hard-disk-based recording, and Sony provenance, the Handycam HDR-SR5 certainly seems like a bargain. Mostly, however, the SR5 simply confirms my belie
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PROS: Neat face index feature; bundled dock.
CONS: No eye-level viewfinder; no wind filter; no USB port on camcorder, just on bundled dock; annoying touch-screen interface; cables not ubiquitous yet for mini-HDMI connector.
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HDR-SR10 40GB Handycam Digital Camcorder

HDR-SR10 40GB Handycam Digital Camcorder

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The HDR-SR10 Handycam? camcorder delivers everything you need to shoot stunning Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution video and ... more

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