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Design: 6.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 8.0
Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-SR300
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Product Summary
Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 (40GB)
price range: $1,299.95
The Sony DCR-SR300 digital camcorder should appeal to casual, snapshooter-type videographers, but it's somewhat pricey, since its video quality still can't match better MiniDV camcorders.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
"Good camera, but maybe not right for Mac users"
by t8bloom on April 21, 2007
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
by AMCooper63 on June 25, 2007
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Like-able camera. I'm glad I purchased it."
by mikeandleslie on July 7, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
by af847 on June 5, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Best widescreen HDD camcorder for now"
by aarato on April 29, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DCR-SR300
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 20 x
- Total Pixels 3.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.9"
- 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 Optical (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, Twilight mode, Twilight portrait
- 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 3.2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 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 2848 x 2136
- Media Type Hard disk drive
- Recording Speed HQ, LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9
- Focal Length 5.4 mm - 54 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 54 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
- Title Generator 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 Cleaning cloth, Docking station
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
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
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3 in
- Depth 5 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 1.3 lbs
Product series
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Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 (40GB)
Price: $1,299.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, ClearVid CMOS, 10 x, Hard disk drive, 1.3 lbs
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Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 (100GB)
Price: $20.86
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, ClearVid CMOS, 10 x, Hard disk drive, 16.9 oz
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Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 (40GB, PAL format)
Price: $800.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, ClearVid CMOS, Hard disk drive, 17.1 oz
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- 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
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