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Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 60GB Hard Drive Camcorder

Handycam HDR-SR11 60GB Hard Drive Camcorder
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Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 60GB Hard Drive Camcorder

  • Reviewed by: JustGetItFREE

    10-07-08

    Duration of ownership: 3 Months

    Strengths: Crystal Clear Picture, High Zoom Capabilities, Sleek Design, Lightweight, Portable

    Weaknesses:It's a bit pricey!

    Overall Evaluation: This is an absolute MUST for everyone looking to get a new camera! ...BUT, the price is a little to high in my opinion, I never would have got one if I never got mine for FREE!. Luckily a friend recommended this website to me before I went and bought one: ---- www.cameras.justgetitfree.com ---- . I checked out the website, completed ONE simple offer and met the requirements to receive one for FREE, it arrived a month later in the post! It was also shown on BBC and CNN news!!

  • Reviewed by: johnnyboy3

    09-05-08

    Duration of ownership: 5 Days

    Strengths: Full High Def Recording or Standard Def MPEG2 RecordingBuilt in 10 MP Digital Camera - to record to Memory Card60GB Hard Drive Advanced Interface Shoe for Optional Accessories (Mic or Flash)

    Weaknesses:None so far.

    Overall Evaluation: This Camcorder can be used for either Full High Definition or Standard Definition recording. I'm planning to use it in Standard Definition for now and switch over to High Definition later once I update to a Blue Ray Player for play back to a High Definition TV. If you're worried about 'future proofing' your investment, this is a great option. I'm also very impressed with high resolution view screen which displays your images and video in what appears to be high definition. The built in 10 mega-pixel Digital Camera is another great feature of this camera. - There is no need to carry both a Video Camera and a separate Digital Still Camera, since this unit contains both. One thing perspective buyers should consider, especially if they are new to digital camera and camcorders is that the cost of pruchasing the Camcorder is is only part of the total expense. - To complete the package, you will also want to purchase the following:1.) A spare rechargable battery - optionally with longer life.2.) A travel charger. (- Otherwise you'll need to charge the battery in the camera.)3.) A Camcorder Case. 4.) (optional) Accessory Microphone 5.) (optional) Accessory Lens Filter ('Neutral' or Polarizing - for outdoor shots)6.) (optional) Accessory Flash7.) (optional) Tri-pod8.) (Highly Recommended) Extended Warranty ($80 - $200 for basic coverage).

  • Reviewed by: mike in wi

    05-28-08

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Size (small and lightweight)Large and high resolution display screenTouch screen interface

    Weaknesses:Included battery is a bit short on timeNo HDMI cable included to hook to HDTV

    Overall Evaluation: I've had this camcorder for two months now and very satisfied with my choice. I had just got done converting my Hi-8 tapes to DVD and didn't want to go through that process again so I started my searching for a new camcorder. I was a bit influenced by the $130 rebate Sony offered when purchased with a SonyCard. That helped offset the higher price of their new models. The camera overall is very easy to use - the touch screen interface helps a bunch in that area. Quality wise the HD looks super - I burn the AVCHD to standard DVDs and play them on my Bluray player to a 60" projection TV - no complaints. I was bit miffed that an HD camera didn't come with an HDMI cable to connect it to my HDTV - without it or a Bluray player any type of HD quality playback can't be done. I called Sony on it and they offered to sell me one for $40 + shipping - easily purchased for $5 at other places. It uses a standard mini-HDMI to HDMI cable. I also purchased and additional NP-FH70 ($65 from Amazon) battery and wall charger. The wall charger is nice and small. The originally battery gives about 90 minutes and the second battery gives me about 150 minutes. All in all I'd have no problems recommending this camera to someone looking for a HD camcorder.

  • Reviewed by: cipresso

    04-08-08

    Duration of ownership: 4 Weeks

    Strengths: Size, HD Picture Quality, High Res LCD Panel, Viewfinder, Battery Charge Level Info, Quick On, Manual Focus, Built-in Flash, Zoom Mic With 5.1 Dolby, 60GB Hard Drive (7hrs HD Storage)

    Weaknesses:Editing Software, Price of Pro Duo Cards, No External Charger, File Transfer to External Hard Drive Requires PC, Fade to black or white hard to use.

    Overall Evaluation: I have been researching HD Camcorders for over 2 years and finally purchased this Sony. In my opinion, for the money this is the best HD camcorder on the market today. It has most all the features you need and gives you a full 1080i HD recording. The picture quality when watching on my 50? plasma is excellent using either the AV component or HDMI cables. * Some of the features include a "Quick On" standby feature, saves on the battery and you can switch to recording mode in 1 second. A zoom option for the Mic which does a nice job of picking up voices. All the jacks you need are on the camcorder (Power, Mini HDMI, USB, A/V to Component, External MIC and Head Set), so you don?t really need the base. Has a built in speaker. Ability to quickly change from video to pictures and capture still images from video. * It is one of the few HD camcorders with both a viewfinder and a flip out LCD panel. Viewfinder is nice for outdoor video or pictures in bright sunlight. It has a high resolution LCD panel, but it washes out in the sun. The touch panel on the LCD works well. Able to tap icons with your fingernail, so you don?t get fingerprints on the display. * Another nice feature is the LCD shows you the minutes of recording time remaining. Also, when the camcorder is off, you can press the ?DISP/BATT? button and it shows you the % of charge remaining. When watching video on the LCD, you can press the same button to hide icons/indicators. * There are a few disappointments. 1) Wish the included editing software was more robust. The best software for AVCHD appears to be Sony Vegas Pro ($300+) 2) the power cord for my Canon camcorder could be used to charge a battery w/o the camcorder. So you could always be charging a spare battery. Sony power cord requires the battery be attached to the camcorder to charge it. You can spend $45+ to get an external charger. 3) Wish you could move video files directly from camcorder to a portable hard drive via the USB port w/o a PC. You can bring a laptop on trips or buy a Memory Stick Pro Duo cards or portable DVD burner to back up video on the fly. 4) Camcorder is a bit heavy for its size, have to adjust the strap just right to get a good balanced grip. 5) 8GB Memory Stick Pro Duo cards are expensive ($100). 6) Fader option is virtually useless, have to turn it on to fade in. Then while recording, you have to go thru menus to turn on fader again, to fade out. * Overall, I highly recommend it and feel it is worth a 5 star rating.

  • Reviewed by: rsotto

    04-07-08

    Duration of ownership: 5 Days

    Strengths: Feature full. Beautiful, crisp video and stills.Intuitive touch-screen controls.Software to manage AVCHD files.Battery(SONY) Monitor

    Weaknesses:Need to watch Low Light-video conditions.Time to store pict. taken during video recording.Optical Zoom is sufficient

    Overall Evaluation: I put this camcorder through its paces taping a long weekend of footraces (for hire), a bridal shower, and ball-game w/Grandson. I'm no professional - but a knowledgable amature. Straight forward operation is very easy to make great videoes and pictures. There's an "EASY" button, but I can't figure out what it does for me! I think there for people like my wife, because the camera intimidates her. But, theres no reason to fear using this one.The unit is solidly made and provides a little heft (MOI in golf terms!) for stable handheld operations that other lighter cameras can't. For the rest of us, there are enough controls to provide creative options that someone with a little more than basic photography/videography will desire. To get much more, I'd expect you'd have to go pro. Storage: I'm barely denting the storage after all the above - more than 2 hours of videos and a couple dozen stills. I was never in doubt that I had storage even while heavily using the unit taping 2 mornings worth of foot-races (Large 10K, Kids Run, Half/Full Marathon!) and the associated events. Before buying - I looked at nearly 25 camcorders, in person, because I had to justify the cost. I'm Very Pleased with the selection - every other unit would have traded some feature for cost.Buy this one. It it clearly the best unit available.

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