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Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 camcorder
Sony Handycam DCR-SR300
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/19/13 02:39:29
 
 
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• Standard Definition • Hard disk drive • ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 2.2 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (9)
 
Published
Mar 1, 2007
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 Review - Digital Camcorders - CNET Reviews
The Sony DCR-SR300 digital camcorder has a nice 10x optical zoom lens; effective hybrid image stabilization; a hot shoe for optional accessories....Compression artifacts mar otherwise nice video; no viewfinder; awkward touch screen interface; somewhat...More and more, as is the case with Sony's Handycam DCR-SR300 hard-drive-based camcorder, we're seeing...
Published
May 16, 2007
 
 
Performance - Sony DCR-SR300 Camcorder Review - HDD
The new DCR-SR300 has stronger greens – more saturated and better differentiated from the yellows...The SR300, retailing for practically the same price ($1000 MSRP), is now flanked by HD camcorders, offering far better image quality – namely the Sony HDR-HC5 and Canon HV20...And just recently, Sony seemed to almost willfully knock the SR300 out...
Published
Apr 13, 2007
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Sony DCR-SR300 Hard-Disk Camcorder Review: Powered by ConsumerGuide and HowStuffWorks
Improved video performance, excellent stills quality, extremely easy to use, optical image stabilization system...Disappointing selection of manual controls, so-so low-light performance, not the smallest or lightest...The DCR-SR300 is Sony's top-of-the-line hard-disk camcorder for 2007 and a step up from the DCR-SR200...Other manufacturers offer MPEG2 hard-disk camcorders...
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USER REVIEWS (19)
 
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83 user reviews
 
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Average rating
from 55
reviews
4.1/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony DCR-SR300 6.1MP 40GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam...
"I wanted ease of use, high quality picture, and good still performance - I got it all..."

"on my Hi Def TV the picture quality from this camcorder is much better than normal TV picture and not quite as good as a high quality progressive scan DVD..."

"This is an expensive camera that had everything I wanted: easy to use; good quality video; compact size; and good still pictures..."

Average rating
from 10
reviews
3.3/5
Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 (40GB) - Compare prices reviews user opinions - Shopper.com
"The picture quality is quite good, and I love the native wide-screen sensor..."

"Audio quality is good for the person using the camera to narrate, but the mic is unidirectional, and there is no jack to add an external (non Sony proprietary) microphone..."

"Again, in its price range, I don't think this is so unusual or bad, just less than what I hoped for..."

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Average rating
from 7
reviews
4.6/5
Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 Digital Camcorder - Sony Camcorders Reviews and Prices at...
"The battery life was also good..."

"Overall, a great camera with easy to use features..."

"Great Product, Handy, Long battery Life Not good for capturing images at Night I am using this Handycam for a while..."

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Published
Aug 15, 2007
 
 
Sony DCR-SR300 Camcorder Review - Reviews and Ratings - Reviewed.com
The DCR-SR300 is Sony’s top-of-the-line standard definition hard disk drive (HDD) camcorder this year...On paper, the most exciting step-up feature from last year is the larger imager, which went from a 1/3-inch to a 1/2.9-inch, 3.2-megapixel ClearVID CMOS...When activated, you simply touch the area of the screen you wish to have properly focused or metered (brightened),...
Published
Mar 23, 2009
 
 
Sony DCR SR300 Reviews | Features - Sony DCR SR300 Expert Reviews n Features India
Take the next step in home video recording with the DCR-SR300 Handycam camcorder...The DCR-SR300 is more than a camcorder-it^s the future of home video recording...
Published
Feb 1, 2008
 
 
Sony DCR-SR300 Review
The 3.0 mega-pixel ClearVid CMOS Sensor helps the unit capture intricate details with outstanding clarity whether taking footage or still photographs...The DCR-SR300 also has convenient on screen zoom and record buttons for ease of use even when taping odd angles...Connectivity is easy with the 2.0 USB-interface that can connect the Hard Disk Drive Handycam camcorder right to a computer...
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Published
Sep 17, 2007
 
 
Sony DCR-SR300E Camcorder - Compare Prices and Reviews on Sony DCRSR300 Camcorders...
The SR300 is easy to use and that is what I wanted...The Sony DCR-SR300 digital camcorder has a nice 10x optical zoom lens...The Sony DCR-SR300 digital camcorder should appeal to...
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Published
Feb 1, 2011
 
 
Sony DCR-SR300 User Reviews Best Selling Camcorders & Ratings - alaTest UK
HI This is one of the more advanced handy cams made by Sony...So, we thought of exchanging our old camera with a new and a good one...Sony Handycam dcr sr 300 hdd camcorder: SR300 is easy to use and that is what I wanted...
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Published
Mar 1, 2007
 
 
Sony DCR-SR300 Expert Reviews | Camcorders Expert ratings - Kelkoo
If you're looking for a great deal on the Sony DCR-SR300 camcorder, we can help...It's easy to find further information for the Sony DCR-SR300 on our web site...More and more, as is the case with Sony's Handycam DCR-SR300 hard-drive-based camcorder, we're seeing manufacturers remove viewfinders from models geared toward...
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Average rating
from 1
reviews
10.0/10
Sony DCR - SR300 Camcorder review
"The touch screen on the display made it simple for me to delete bad scenes with one quick tap..."

"I have a friend who told me that this camera was good enough quality for a proessional videographer to shoot weddings with! If you wanted to start a wedding videography service, this camcorder might be the perfect tool to get your business started..."

"Overall, I would highly reccommend this camcorder to anyone..."

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Average rating
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reviews
5.0/5
Newegg.com - SONY DCR-SR300 Silver 1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS Sensor 2.7" 211K Wide (16:9)...
"I purchased this camcorder to replace our Sony TRV308 (analog HI8 camcorder..."

"This puppy is small, light-weight, but with a good picture, and a nice array of features..."

"Sound pickup is good and it has the add-on "shoe" which allows the use of external mics and lights..."

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Average rating
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reviews
5.0/5
Sony Product Reviews and Ratings - Camcorders - DCR-SR300 Hard Drive Camcorder from...
"It combines great video quality with a good still image quality as well..."

"It was good considering this camcorder does not offer a standard viewfinder..."

"Overall, I think this is a great buy for the everyday videographer..."

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Average rating
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reviews
4.0/5
Sony Handycam DCR-SR300E (40 GB) Hard Drive Camcorder Product Reviews and Price Comparison...
"fuzzy playback of video in low light.you will need accesories..."

"hi im Pete.this is my first review.not all my reveiws will be this long but your looking at possibly spending 1000-1400$ so read on my new found friend..."

"i have decided to also include how i have been personally treated by the company if i have ever..."

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Average rating
from 5
reviews
4.8/5
SONY CORPORATION Handycam DCR-SR300 40 GB HDD 10X Zoom Digital Camcorder : Camera...
"i recommend to anybody, it's a great fun! Great!!!!! Easy to use, small, light weight, and comfortable to use..."

"If it wasn't for the short battery life and the not so bad picture on my rear projection tv I would've had to score this as a 5 star..."

"LOL I thought about putting this comment in the Cons but it is not a con, just a suggestion for Sony..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
3.0/5
Sony DCR-SR300 40GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder | Vanns.com
"the good great color, decent resolution in HQ mode, good auto-focus, perfect weight, easy to operate, excellent stills, and to date, glitch-free..."

"probably would not have ordered the SR300 had i known, the online photos suggest the onoff switch is a viewfinder..."

"one things for sure, i wont buy another one until its touchable..."

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Average rating
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reviews
9.0/10
Sony DCR-SR300E Reviews - Compare Prices and Deals - Reevoo
"The still shots are excellent and can be stored on a pro duo card or the large hard drive itself..."

"The video is a little grainy in low light conditions which doesnt really matter as I expected it to be..."

"I would have liked a shoulder strap to have been included in the package..."

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PRICES (4)
 
Amazon.com: Sony DCR-SR300 6.1MP 40GB Hard Disk Drive ...
With a 40 GB built-in HDD and 3-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor, the DCR-SR300 captures and contains up to 20 hours of video (in LP mode). The Still Image Capture mode ...
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Visit eBay for great deals on a huge selection sony dcr-sr300-. Shop eBay!...
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Sony Dcr-Sr300 - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at Nextag
Sony Dcr-Sr300 - 42 results like SONY DCRSR300 Hard Drive Camcorder, GPK Systems Battery & Charger for Sony Np-fh50 Np-fh40 Sony Dcr-hc7, Dcr-hc8, Dcr-hc85, Dcr-hc85e ...
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Sony dcr sr200 Camcorder Accessories | Bizrate
0.40X Wide Angle Lens for Sony DCR-SR200 DCR-SR300 Super Wide 0.40X Wide Angle Lens Threads directly to the camcorder's lens without any adapter High Quality Metal ...
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MANUFACTURERS (1)
 
Sony eSupport - DCR-SR300 - Drivers & Software
Sony® Drivers & Software ... Picture Motion Browser Installer Utility for Microsoft® Windows Vista® 64-bit Operating Systems...
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