Sony HDR-SR11 10MP 60GB High Definition Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Sony HDR-SR11 10MP 60GB High Definition Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom The HDR-SR11 60GB Hard Drive HD Handycam(R) Camcorder delivers everything you need to shoot stunning Full High-Definition 1920 x 1080 resolution video and 10.2-Megapixel still images. With Hybrid recording technology, you can record to either an internal 60GB hard disk drive or removable Memory Stick(R) Duo or Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media. Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating further reduces unwanted glare and flare for increased contrast and color. The 3.2″ Wide (16:9) LCD display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. With direct HDMI output to your BRAVIA HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail. You can choose between standard 4:3 and widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio and with select BRAVIA HDTV models, your photos are automatically optimized in sharpness, gradation, and color reproduction. Aperture - F1.8-3.1 Filter Diameter - 37mm Focal Distance - 4.9 - 58.8mm Shutter Speed - Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode) Minimum Illumination - 5lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, Shutter Speed 1/30) Video Signal System - NTSC color, EIA standards Formats Supported - HD MPEG4 AVC/H.264 and SD MPEG2 Recording Media - 60GB Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick(R) Duo Media, and Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo Media Dimensions - 3 3/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 (83×76x138mm) Weight - 1 pounds 6 ounces (650 grams) with Battery
Customer Review: Five star video recording quality * * * * *
Recording playback on a 26″ Polaroid HDTV (1080i) via composite cables (I have yet to buy a mini-HDMI cable) - awesome video quality; looks like you’re watching a blu-ray movie. However, recording quality is seriously affected if shot under low lighting conditions. It’s worth every penny and don’t regret it even so. I gave it a four star rating due to its user interface which requires constantly smudging the LCD with fingerprints and how knows, in time maybe it will break from all your fingerprint’s pressure.
The still picture is ok but nothing to get excited about. My wife’s 10.2MP DSLR camera makes it look like a child’s toy. (Or better yet, the analogy between a phone camera and a compact digital photo camera or maybe it’s just me but who cares about pictures anyway, right?)
Another minus is the lack of a dedicated battery charger and a printed user’s manual. The one that comes with the camera touches only the basics (the full-featured can be found on Sony’s website though).
Another big plus is the memory stick support. If one has a 16GB+ it will be enought to store 1hr+ of HD (best quality) in rough conditions without compromising the HDD’s integrity.

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