Sony HDR-SR1 Review
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August 8th, 2006
Summary
Boasting a generous 3.5" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD screen and multiple connectivity options, you’ll have complete control from capture to cut. For the first time ever, you can record high-definition video directly to a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) with the HDR-SR1 Handycam® camcorder. In addition, the dual HD/SD format allows you to record in standard definition as well. You will also be able to freeze time in flawless detail with a 4.0 Megapixel still capture feature to the HDD or Memory Stick Duo Media.
Specs
| General |
| Imaging Device: 1/3" 2100K Gross Pixels ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor |
| Pixel Gross: 2100K |
| Recording Media: 30GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive |
| Video Actual: 1076K Pixels (4:3), 1434K Pixles (16:9) |
| Still Actual: 1991K Pixels (4:3), 1493K Pixels (16:9)
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| Audio |
| Dolby® Digital Output: N/A |
| Recording System: Dolby® Digital 5.1
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| Convenience |
| USB Streaming: N/A |
| SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes (Super; Electronic) |
| Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface Shoe |
| White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-Push, Outdoor |
| Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 2GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function |
| Still Image Mode(s): JPEG |
| Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 lux with Super NightShot® Infrared System) |
| Low Light Capability: Super NightShot®
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| Inputs and Outputs |
| LANC Terminal: N/A |
| Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A |
| Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V) |
| Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via USB) |
| Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB) |
| USB Port(s): Yes; 2.0 High Speed Compliant |
| i.LINK® Interface: N/A |
| Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes |
| Headphone Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini) |
| Microphone Input: Yes (Stereo Mini) |
| Remote Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini) |
| S-Video Input(s): N/A |
| S-Video Output(s): Yes (via optional accessory) |
| HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes
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| Hardware |
| LCD: 3.5" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD plus Display |
| Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* |
| Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels (16:9) |
| Docking Station: N/A |
| Microphone: Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel) |
| Optics/Lens |
| 35mm Equivalent: 41.3-485mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 50.5-594mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.4-404mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode) |
| Aperture: f1.8-2.9 |
| Exposure: Touch Panel/Ring |
| Filter Diameter: 30mm |
| Focal Distance: 5.1-51mm |
| Focus: Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)/One Touch |
| Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes |
| Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/60-1/500 (AE Mode) |
| Optical Zoom: 10X |
| Digital Zoom: 80X |
| Resolution: 4MP; (2304 x 1728) - 4:3
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| Power |
| Power Consumption: 4.9W/5.1W (VF/LCD) |
| Battery Type: InfoLithium® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FM50) |
| Power Requirements: 7.2V Battery Pack/8.4V AC Adaptor
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| Service and Warranty Information |
| Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
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| Software |
| Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional |
| Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser ver. 1.0
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| Video |
| Video Recording System: AVCHD (HD) and MPEG2-PS (SD) |
| Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A |
| Format(s) Supported: AVCHD (HD), MPEG2-PS (SD) and JPEG
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| Dimensions |
| Weight: 1 lb. 9 oz. (720g) with supplied battery and media |
| Measurements: 3 1/14" x 3 4/13" x 6 1/2" (78 x 84 x 165mm)
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L15) |
| InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FM50) |
| Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835) |
| Component Video Cable |
| A/V Cable (Stereo) |
| Application CD-ROM w/ Driver |
| USB Cable
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| Optional Accessories |
| Rechargeable InfoLithium® Batteries (NP-QM71/91D) |
| Travel Charger (BCT-TRM) |
| Carrying Case (LCS-HCF) |
| Carrying Case (LCS-VA30)
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| UPC Code: 027242701847 |