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Sony Handycam DCR SR72E

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5 Feb 23rd, 2008 

9 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Light weight, Small (about the same size as a half pint glass), Editing software included

Disadvantages:
Cost, one of the most expensive camcorders on the market in its range

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Ease of use

Recording quality

Picture quality

Sound quality

Value for money

peterjitonks

peterjitonks

About me:

My name is Pete I am 22 years old from Birmingham, graduated in Multimedia technology degree in 2006...

Member since:29.06.2005

Reviews:5

Sony Handycam DCR SR72E


Place of purchase

Comet Electrical store, One Stop shopping Centre, Birmingham
my first camcorder

First of all I brought the camcorder to take on holiday to Egypt, Ive never had a camcorder before so I was weary of how to use them, however I wanted one that was easy to use with loads of memory as I was going away for 2 weeks, I wanted it to be very compact and lightweight too.
Features
  • 60GB Hard drive
  • 2000x digital zoom
  • Carl Zeiss lens, with lens shutter (best lens makers for digital equipment)
  • Charging Cradle
  • Memory card slot
  • Long lasting battery up to 41 hours continuous recording
  • 1MP Camera for stills
Recomendations
  • Purchase a camcorder bag for it
  • If filming night, evening or indoor shots purchase a flashlight for the top.
  • Purchase an extra battery (very small about the same size as a small packet of matches)
  • Purchase a plastic cover that the camcoder can sit in protecting it from water and dust (sony website state that the case enables the camcorder to be used under water but i havnt tryed it, probably wouldn't recommed, just incase !)
Conclusion

As I stated I wanted one that was easy to use. It was soo simple I didnt even need to look at the manual. From my experience its a brilliant camcorder cant fault it. Will be sure to make DVDs of all future holidays and daytrips. For the price difference of a 30GB to a 60GB you may as well get a 60GB. 

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