Sony Handycam DCR-SR200

Description: The Sony Handycam DCR-SR200 is a hard disk drive-based, home-movie camcorder.Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is midpriced at around $600.It bundles Sony picture motion browser software.

Pros: Provides manual focus adjustment, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.This product weighs just 17.6 ounces without battery and media, which is quite light.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A home-movie camcorder, suited for family use.

Value: In general, this camcorder's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: DCRSR200

• General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 80 x
• Total Pixels 2.1 megapixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
• Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
• Min Illumination 0 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Digital Video Format MPEG-2
• Special Effects Sepia, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie
• Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
• Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
• Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports lesson, Twilight mode
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes

• Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.1 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.4 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2 megapixels
• Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 4 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Memory / Storage

• Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 40 GB
• Image Storage 2304 x 1728
• Media Type Hard disk drive
• Recording Speed HQ, LP, SP

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9
• Focal Length 5.4 mm - 51 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
• Optical Zoom 10 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 5.4 mm
• Max focal length 51 mm
• Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
• Filter Size 37 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Additional Features PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Progressive shutter system, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Software Sony Picture Motion Browser
• Included Accessories Docking station

• Display

• Type LCD display - LCD passive matrix - 2.7 in - Color

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1, 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Remote control, 1
• Expansion Slot(s) 1, Memory Stick Duo

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Surround

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Battery type - Lithium ion

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 month parts and labor warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days, Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 211,000 pixels

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 3 in
• Depth 5.9 in
• Height 3.1 in
• Weight 1.1 lbs

Sony

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
• Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
• Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
• Email: contact@sel.sony.com
• Fax: 941-768-7790