Sony HDR-SR11 10MP 60GB High Definition Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Ranking: 9.6 out of 10
Manufacturer: Sony
Model Number: HDR-SR11
Product Code: 027242727762
Price: $1,299.99 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon
Features:
- Record video to 60 GB hard disk drive or Memory Stick media
- 1920 x 1080 Full HD video resolution; 10.2-megapixel still image capture
- 3.2-inch wide touch panel Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921k pixels)
- x.v.Color captures and displays lifelike color
- Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording
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Description:
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 (83x76x138mm) Weight - 1 pounds 6 ounces (650 grams) with BatteryGet more product details from Amazon
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Great Camcorder
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 6.5 out of 10
Created: Mar 14, 2008
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I purchased thru Butterfly Photo (listed as seller by Amazon). It will change how you work for the better. The included software allows one touch burning to DVD's which is great- in high Def AVCHD. You can archive clips this way and then assemble them (I use Sony Vegas Pro) and not take up alot of Hard Drive space on your computer. You can the author a DVD/Blu-ray and its great. Only negative I have seen is in low light there is some artifacting when you pan fast. I have same problem with my Canon GL-2 but the quality of the image is so much better than GL-2 avi files.
Great Video Quality, Marginal Software
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.3 out of 10
Created: Mar 18, 2008
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I bought this unit expecting great video quality, and compared to anything else I've seen, this is the best. My intention was to archive high quality ACVHD files, awaiting the date when my available time, patience, good software and processor power would make it feasible to edit.
I think that this unit captures about the best video quality that can be had today in a consumer camcorder. The images are great!
Unfortunately, I find the included Sony software to be deficient in its ability to deal with dual-layer disks.....and generally clumsy in copying files.
Nothwithstanding, I still give this unit an outstanding rating because it serves my purpose of saving high-quality images that I can archive on DVD disc or hard drive and edit later.
A nice feature of the native ACVHD that this unit saves in is that you can view it directly on the Playstation 3 without rendering. Given the size of HD video files, this is handy.
I think that this unit captures about the best video quality that can be had today in a consumer camcorder. The images are great!
Unfortunately, I find the included Sony software to be deficient in its ability to deal with dual-layer disks.....and generally clumsy in copying files.
Nothwithstanding, I still give this unit an outstanding rating because it serves my purpose of saving high-quality images that I can archive on DVD disc or hard drive and edit later.
A nice feature of the native ACVHD that this unit saves in is that you can view it directly on the Playstation 3 without rendering. Given the size of HD video files, this is handy.
HDR-SR11--sets the bar for all HD camcorders
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.4 out of 10
Created: Mar 30, 2008
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I had a Sony PC-110 camera for about 7-8 years until last year I decided I couldn't deal with Mini DV tapes anymore. So, for about 6 months I've been researching cameras and was going to pull the trigger on the Sony HDR-SR7 but decided to wait since AVCHD is still in its infancy. Well, with the HDR-SR11, I can't imagine the picture quality could be any better than this. It's like watching an HD movie on our XBR40 Sony flat panel. I've only had it for about 2 weeks so I don't all the details but I'm giddy with delight. Everything looks so crisp and the quality is stunning (of course in the highest 1080i HD mode -- SD looks average). I couldn't recommend this any more and would give it five stars if I could. Also, I bought the LCS-SRC case for it and it fits perfectly, the 8GB Memory Stick Duo, and HDMI - to- HDMI mini cable (although the supplied component should be OK too).
Sony HDR-SR11 10MP 60GB
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 2.0 out of 10
Created: Mar 28, 2008
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Great Camera, compact, incredible image, simple to use. A bit pricy, but it is on the high end of the technology curve.