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- 2 megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor
- 4.0 megapixel still image capture
- 40GB hard drive
- Supports HD and SD recording formats
- High-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
- Super SteadyShot for exceptional stabilization
- 10x Optical Zoom and 80x Digital Zoom
- 2.7-inch wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display
- Excellent in low light with Super NightShot technology
- Memory Stick Duo media slot
Experience the world of high definition with the compact and capable HDR-SR5 high definition Handycam camcorder. Switch between video modes to capture video in HD or SD (standard definition) on the built-in 40GB2 hard drive. Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens and 10x optical/80x digital zoom keeps everything close and clear. You can even use the Dual Record Mode to capture still images at the same time as shooting video.
2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid CMOS Sensor - 1/3-inch 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.
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.
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.
Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording - The HDR-SR5 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.
2.7-inch Wide6 (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels) - The 2.7-inch Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel LCD screen 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.
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.
Memory Stick Duo Media Slot - 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.
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.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons - For additional control of the camcorder, the HDR-SR5 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.
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.
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting - With just a touch of a button (Menu) easily switch between 16: and 4:3 aspect ratios for standard definition recording.
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.
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.
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.
Dual Record - While recording video in High Definition (HD) you have the ability to capture a 2.3 Megapixel (16:9) still image (2016 x 1134) 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 (1512 x 1134) directly to Memory Stick Duo media.
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.
One Touch Disc Burn - Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect your HDR-SR5 to your PC via USB4 and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.
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.
Scene Selection Modes - Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight and Sunrise & Sunset.
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.
Fader Effects-2 - Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.
InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter System - 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.
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.
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.
Multi-Language Menu - Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French and Latin American Spanish.
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.
from Beaver Utah on 12/9/2007
Comments about Sony HDR-SR5 High Definition Handycam Camcorder:
Great product better than I expected