Manufacturer: Sony Part number: HDRSR5
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
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Design: 7.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 22 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 (40GB)
price range: $1,269.99
An uninspiring entrant in Sony's HD camcorder lineup, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR5's video quality and performance simply don't deliver for the price.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 22 reviews
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful
"Camera is great Sony people are incredibly stupid"
by juniorferg on July 17, 2007
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"no editing software included!?!"
by optikulgamer on July 7, 2007
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
by hypoxicfly on December 17, 2007
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"Great works on any and all computers"
by EKas4219 on May 23, 2009
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by TheMartinBox on February 10, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: HDRSR5
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Digital Zoom 80 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-2
- Special Effects Sepia, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Luminance Key
- 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 Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports lesson, 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 2.1 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.43 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Memory / Storage
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - 40 GB
- Media Type Hard disk drive
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9
- Focal Length 5.1 mm - 51 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.1 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Max focal length 51 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- 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 Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
- Included Accessories Docking station
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type Composite video/audio output, USB, Component video output, Headphones, Microphone, Remote control, HDMI output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Surround
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP Home Edition, MS Windows XP Professional, MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included A/V cable, Component video cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH60
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 211,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3 in
- Depth 5.5 in
- Height 3.2 in
- Weight 1.2 lbs
Product series
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Price: $1,269.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, ClearVid CMOS, 10 x, Hard disk drive, 1.2 lbs
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Sony Handycam HDR-SR5C (100GB)
Price: $24.49
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, ClearVid CMOS, 10 x, Hard disk drive, 1.9 megapixels, 1.2 lbs
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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