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Sony DCR-SR100 30GB Handycam

review DATE:06.05.06

Sony DCR-SR100 30GB Handycam
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By Terry Sullivan

Hard drive camcorders have taken on the buzz that high-definition TV had last year, especially among early adopters. Until recently, though, only JVC had hard drive camcorders on the market. When CES 2006 rolled around, however, Sony introduced its own, the steeply priced DCR-SR100 30GB Handycam ($999.99 list), and instantly heated up the space. And although the DCR-SR100 has its share of issues, it's the best hard drive camcorder I've seen to date.

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Sony Corporation

http://www.sonystyle.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $999.99 List
  • Weight: 1.3 lb
  • LCD size: 2.7 inches
  • CCD Resolution: 3.3 megapixels
  • CCDType: Single CCD
  • Video Recording Format: Hard Drive
  • Still Image Recording Format: Hard Drive type / MB
  • Battery Life: 1.67 Hr
  • Optical Zoom: 10 times (X)
  • Image Stabilization: Digital
  • Focal Length (Wide): 5.1 mm
  • Focal Length (Telephoto): 51 mm

Bottom Line

The DCR-SR100 30, Sony's first hard drive camcorder, is the best of its kind thus far, but it hasn't attained EC quality yet.

Pros

Very good video quality. Includes a viewfinder. Excellent night mode.

Cons

Expensive for a hard drive camcorder. Still-image features could be better. Bulky.

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