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 VAIO SR29XN/S - Expensive - But Quality First,Cost Second.

Advantages: Portable,Superb Perfomance and Nice Design.
Disadvantages: High Price Tag And Lack Of Blu-Ray Drive.

... Introduction I am a computer enthusiaist and a techie and currently am employed as a Software developer in Infotech Corporation.It has now been a month since when I visited the local sony showroom to find myself purchasing sony's slim and portable VAIO SR29XN/S.Although I left the shop being 700£ poorer but i did not mind this sudden economic change as I was carrying my future in my hands.The notebook is a bit expensive but I still made a buy as I wanted a slim,portable and powerful notebook that would be forming the elite class in bussiness or executive class of laptops. Portablity This is where the notebook is the one of the best performer.It was designed while keeping the concept of portablity in mind and i would say that Sony has done an excellent job producing a notebook just 2 KG and with a 13.3 Inches Screen...

ciaolife 24.05.2009 (08.11.2009) · 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-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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Sony Handycam HDR-SR12E (120GB)

Advantages: Excellent video and stills quality, Large 3.2-inch panoramic screen, Sufficient manual controls
Disadvantages: No wind filter, No HDI cable supplied

...I managed to get one of these on test and I must say it was an excellent piece of kit. The picture quality of the video was excellent and so was the performance, as for the still photos, very impressive for a camcorder. There are also sufficient manual settings, so if you’re like me you'll have plenty to play around with. However, you will have to use the 3.2-inch touch screen to get to some important functions, which can be an annoying way to use a camcorder. The high capacity HDD allow you to save hours upon hours of full 1080 HD video The large 3.2 - panoramic screen is of good size but the screen is still fingerprint prone. The fingerprints can be distracting at times when recording. If you're in the market for a hard-drive-based high-definition camcorder, you won't go wrong with one of these Sonys. If 120GB is...

edjones36 15.07.2008 · Read review
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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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Review of Sony Handycam DCR SR90E

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 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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My Stalker

Advantages: Fun and captures memories
Disadvantages: not good if your camera shy like me

...When it comes to gadgets and electrical equipment, my partner is quiet adamant about which brand makes he buys and will always go for Sony or a few of the other brands, but likes to go for the same brands and he?s always wanted a camcorder. So, it was no surprise to me when he went out and bought a Sony DCR-SR37 I know boys like their toys and he?s no different to other men, getting this camcorder was great for him, but to be honest a little annoying to me after a few days of being followed around with him recording everything I did ! Turning around whilst cooking or gardening to find that he?s recording me was a bit annoying as I?m camera shy anyway, but then to have to sit and watch myself on the television whilst in playback was agony, as you can then see yourself and all your faults. How come my bum got so big ? It used to be...

Sunnysmiles 13.07.2009 (12.10.2009) · 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

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caroline9 22.04.2008 · Read review
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