Sony Handycam DCR SR90E

Advantages: very easy to use, records over 7 hrs on to hard drive,
Disadvantages: you need a dvd burner

...Firstly I am not going to quote all the technically stuff - so if you need all those details it would be best to go to the Sony website. This camcorder is exactly what I require - its light and compact it can record about 7 hours video and 9999 photos. Its very easy to use - simply by flicking the dial to move between shooting video, taking photos and viewing your videos and photos. The photos are an excellent quality 3 mega pixels - and you could not tell the difference from those taken on my Sony P150 (which has 7 mega pixels) As the camcorder is so light and compact it is easy to carry it round and get it out to take some photos. Taking video is easy too - all the buttons seem to be I logical places when you get the hang of it. They are lots of settings to mess around with you are so inclined (like my husband) or (like...

claireyrosey 16.07.2006 · Read review
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Sony Handycam DCR SR32E

Advantages: Excellent picture quality, portability, easy to use touch screen
Disadvantages: Battery life, few supplied software editing features

...decided to buy and would recommend if you intend to take lots of group shots - the one I bought increased the video view by about a third and is very easy to screw on/off as necessary). In short - if you want something to capture that perfect holiday/wedding/sports day, etc, and don't want the hassle of tapes/DVDs or the expense of a HD cam, you could do a lot worse than this camcorder. My only recommendation is to definitely buy a battery upgrade, and possibly buy a better editing programme if you are a computer whiz. I've had this for the best part of 3 months and think it's a super little thing overall. Likes ----- Picture quality Portability (its small) Docking station/charger Easy to use software and video clip browser Build quality Touch screen Spot focus Dislikes -------- Lack of editing features with supplied...

caroline9 22.04.2008 · Read review
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Sony Handycam DCR SR72E

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

... 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...

peterjitonks 23.02.2008 · Read review
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Dissapointing SONY DCR-SR90E

Advantages: Nice colours
Disadvantages: Hard to edit footage after, insufficient software supplied, problems with 5.1 surroundsound

...10 days ago I bought myself a SONY DCR-SR90E. The internet and the seemingly knowledgeable salesman convinced me that it would be perfect for filming concerts, with good light sensitivity and wonderful sound. Alas. It is all that, but it is a bit ahead of it's time. First thing I noticed after downloading the films is that WIndows Media Player, Quicktime and most others don't like surround-sound, the playback of the original roughs has massive interference. So I'd wanted to resort back to normal stereo, which the pc can handle. The camera does do stereo instead of the 5.1 surroundsound when the setting is on Easy Handycam. This is the setting for novices where you can't go wrong 'cause you can change nearly nothing. But if you need to film concerts at night, you may well need to change settings for the lighting etc. So you cannot be...

Marjoline 08.11.2006 · Read review
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Sony DCR-SR 50 E the best camera for home users.

Advantages: Easy to use, DVD quality, 21 hours of recording time.
Disadvantages: I think this camera don't have disadvantages for my use.

...I used this camera in November 2006 a friend of mine buy it, and all was perfect, i was surprised too for the easy to use. When i saw this camera was really surprised, because the quality, the simplicity and the price. The sound system is dolby digital Stereo, so is good quality. The lense are Carl Zeiss, fantastic lense. The hard disk 30Gb is a good space to save large video files, another thing is that this video camera can make photos, and the quality is very good. Sony DCR-SR 50 E Hard Disk Drive with 30Gb for up to 21 hours of recording time. Features: - Built-in 30 Gb Hard Disk Drive (up to 21 hours recording time) - MPEG2 recording (same as DVD format) - High Quality Wide 16:9 - Dolby Digital Stereo Sound - Super Steady Shot - Carl Zeiss lense - Easy Handycam Function...

profesortomas 28.12.2006 · Read review
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Sony HDD videocam (Model DCR-SR60)

Advantages: Lightweight, compact, great for taking on holiday, plenty of room on HDD
Disadvantages: Found the camera microphone sensitive to wind noise at times.

...I purchased the Sony HDD cam towards the end of 2007. It cost me just over $1100 Australian, (around 320 GBP). The camera is light, compact, with easy to follow controls. Although the model is listed as SR60, in fact the hard-drive storage is 30gb, and I've found that this provides more than adequate room for my needs. You can record on this camera in several modes - Ive just set mine on High Quality mode which according to the instruction book is good for around 440minutes recording time- surely enough to satisfy most video buffs ! I'm not a whizz at connecting these things up, and getting the info on to computer, but I found the Sony remarkably easy to deal with. It was just a matter of putting the camera on its cradle, and transferring the digital footage through a supplied cord to the 2.0 USB slot of my computer (on which I...

Jim2003 04.06.2008 · Read review
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Sony DCR-SR190E 40 GB HDD

Advantages: Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator for Surround sound, Up to 28hrs recording & 10x Optical Zoom
Disadvantages: None

...The Sony DCR-SR190E is a smart piece of kit. You dont need tapes or Mini DVD's this camcorder records on its own built in hard drive, up to 28 hrs worth. The camcorder can be connected up to you PC via USB 2.0 for easy access and veiwing of your recorded videos. Which than can be easily edited before being burned onto DVD. The Sony Handycam has a powerfull CCD megapixel image sensor which allows advanced HAD technology. You can also record your videos in 16:9 full widescreen or just use 4:3 for standard viewing. Sony has also included many features including, SST (Steady Shot Technology) to enable you to record 'shake free' and SNSP (Super Night Shot Plus) which enables you to record in low light and at night. The sound recording available is in Dolby Digital stereo which makes sure you get crisp surround sound recording. There is...

Surj1 31.01.2008 · Read review
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Take the good with the bad - DCR SR72E

Advantages: Great image, Great sound, Great price
Disadvantages: Bad auto focus and auto exposure

...PLEASE NOTE: this review isn't full of facts and figures about the camcorder, if you want these then the Sony website is all you need, this review is about my own personal experiences with the camcorder. Telling you one or two things you might not have known! I have owned this camera for over 6 months now and used it in many situations. I hope to help you make a decision on if you want to buy it or not. I will write about a point, and then do a summery of what i was saying, just incase i ramble on a bit! First thing i will talk about is the size. Please take note of the measurements of this camcorder. it is alot smaller than it looks in the pictures and i was almost shocked when i first saw it. Some might think thats a good thing but its also light. A light camcorder leads to shaky footage because its not as stable as a heavier...

mashed_marc 12.03.2008 · Read review
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A capable camera let down by a lack of style.

Advantages: Capable Camcorder with ease of use
Disadvantages: Lacks any sense of Style.

...important in determining the important functionality of a camera and the 25 x optical zoom provides everything you need. The 2000X Digital Zoom is something you may not need and using it to the full will produce grainy and distorted images. With a 40 GB internal Hard Drive, the method of file transfer is important. With a Handycam Station, this is done with ease . The Handy Cam Station also acts as a charger and a One Touch Disc Burn button records records 1 hours worth of video onto a DVD in about 20 minutes. A great feature by Sony is the Smart Protection System that means that your files are protected against accidental deletion. The shock absorption technology adds that addition insurance policy from bumps and knocks. It is not all roses however, the main problem is that the DCR SR55E lacks style. This is not a camcorder that will...

Nothing-But-The-Truth 01.11.2009 (02.11.2009) · Read review
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A Highly Functional Monstrosity

Advantages: Superb quality, excellent battery life
Disadvantages: Not the most attractive option

...It was, it is enough to say, difficult for me to come to terms with the Sony Handycam DCR SR290E. My previous video-camera ? a bastion of unparalleled style and functionality ? reviewed just a few months ago, came to an untimely demise at the callous hands of my fiancée, who had thought it wise to toss it to one side during a routine cleaning exercise. With my first love reduced to a shadow of its former self, I was forced to invest in a suitable replacement. The Sony Handycam DCR SR290E seemed like the perfect choice. It is, without a doubt, a highly functional, if, at around £600, highly pricey, piece of equipment. Its proudest boast is its vast array of features, closely followed by impressive quality and enormous storage space, coming in the form of a mammoth 40GB hard disk. Of course, as is the established norm, the camera can...

smooth_criminal_ 14.05.2007 · Read review
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