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Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 camcorder
Sony Handycam HDR-SR1
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/18/13 11:05:25
 
 
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• Standard Definition • Hard disk drive • ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • Electronic (Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (15)
 
Published
Dec 14, 2006
Editor Rating
4.5/5
Sony HDR-SR1 review | from TechRadar's expert reviews of Camcorders
Video and stills images Audio reproduction...The SR1 combines AVCHD technology with hard-disk recording...The HDR-SR1's price tag and specification sheet underline the intention that this is an enthusiasts' camcorder...These include over-exposure warning, spot exposure and spot metering, backlight compensation and a microphone recording level, which enables you to set...
Published
Oct 23, 2006
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
Hard disk holds about four hours of best-quality HD video; sharp, saturated, low-noise video; excellent build quality; fast, smooth focus with effective...Mediocre still photos; frequent motion artifacts in video; lame but necessary bundled software; no windscreen...Interestingly, Sony charges about $100 more for the SR1 than for the UX1--both are a bit pricey--which probably has more...
Published
Dec 26, 2006
 
 
First Looks: Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 - HardwareZone.com
The new Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 is a small hard disk-based camcorder and new about it is the new compression technology called AVHCD on which it is built upon...Of the HD camcorders available in the market today, the HDR-SR1 is arguably one of the smallest that offers 1080i recording...In fact, the HDR-SR1 is not any bigger than most ordinary SD camcorder...The...
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USER REVIEWS (42)
 
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164 user reviews
 
(3.95 out of 5)
Average rating
from 69
reviews
4.1/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony HDR-SR1 AVCHD 2.1 MP 30GB High-Definition Hard...
"I bought an SR1) that Apple will release updates to Final Cut and iMovie this January that support AVCHD..."

"I didn't feel like I should penalize the camcorder for my "wish list." Overall, after months of reviewing camcorders, I am very happy with my purchase and would make the same purchase again..."

"Video taken under good lighting conditions is absolutely fantastic, and I would say..."

Average rating
from 38
reviews
3.3/5
Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 - Compare prices reviews user opinions - Shopper.com
"While this camera is amazing with features and has a permanent address on "Cool Factor Blvd." One needs to really understand that once you get this home, there is nothing good you can use to EDIT THE VIDEO WITH..."

"It is to bad because I now have to take mine back and find something I can use without the headache..."

"The sound quality is also very good..."

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Average rating
from 10
reviews
4.7/5
Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 Digital Camcorder - Sony Camcorders Reviews and Prices at PriceGrabber
"Digital stills can be captured concurrently while shooting and are of good quality..."

"I highly recommend this because there is nothing on the market that compares..."

"I'm also impressed with the video, and the stills are very good as well..."

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Published
Apr 10, 2007
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Sony HDR-SR1 Hard-Disk HD Camcorder Review: Powered by ConsumerGuide and HowStuffWorks
Excellent video performance, Dolby 5.1 surround sound, easy to use...Lacks optical image stabilization, AVCHD format not yet supported by most editing software, touchscreen...With the high-definition HDR-SR1, Sony has combined some of the latest innovations in camcorder technology...The HDR-SR1 records in standard-definition video as well, although you'd be missing...
Published
Oct 25, 2006
 
 
Comparisons / Conclusion - Sony HDR-SR1 Camcorder Review - AVCHD
JVC’s $1300 was, in our view, the best HDD camcorder on the market before the arrival of the high-definition HDR-SR1...But the video performance scores of the HDR-SR1 speak for themselves, and a price only a few hundred dollars more than the GZ-MG505 seals the deal for Sony...The Sony HDR-SR1 is undoubtedly the best HDD camcorder to date,...
Published
Oct 28, 2010
 
 
Sony HDR-SR1 information from Consumer Reports
The Sony HDR-SR1 is a camcorder available from Sony...Consumer Reports recommends that you match the features on a model to the needs you have...Here's our take on some of the specifications and features that are commonly available on camcorder models like the HDR-SR1...Allows the camcorder to fill the frame with far-away objects at the touch of a button...
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Published
Oct 27, 2006
 
 
Quick Camcorder Reviews: Sony HDR-SR1 Camcorder - AVCHD Camcorders - Sony Camcorders...
The HDR-SR1 walked away with a number of awards from the 2006 CamInfo Selects, including Best Under $1500, Best HDD / Flash Media, and a shared award with the HDR-UX1 for Most Innovative...The HDR-SR1 is an all-in-package, recording up to 4 hours of video to a non-removable 30GB hard disk drive (HDD...Like most of the upper-end camcorders in the Sony line this...
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Published
Jan 26, 2007
 
 
Sony HDR-SR1
In Sonys new line up of AVCHD based Handycams, the HDR-SR1 is probably the model the serious video person would look at as against its sibling, the UX-1...Up to 7 hours of video can be stored utilising the AVCHD H.264 (MPEG4) compression system...To aid when shooting, zebra patterning is built in and again this seems to be a facility appearing n more and more lower priced camcorders...
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Published
Feb 15, 2007
 
 
Sony HDR-SR1 - Camcorders - Digital Cameras - Lifestyle - Reviews - PC & Tech Authority
The Sony SR1 comes so close to getting everything right...The SR1 compresses footage into H.264, the new wonder-codec that powers the HD-DVD and Blu-ray world...For now, not even Vegas, Sony’s own professional video editing program, can open the files the SR1 creates...AVCHD will doubtless mature, and the beautiful images it takes should be editable when Sony...
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Published
Mar 5, 2010
 
 
Sea and Sea VX-S2 Housing For Sony HDR-UX1 / HDR-SR1 (07118) [Product Code: 202179425]...
Sea and Sea VX-S2 Housing For Sony HDR-UX1 / HDR-SR1 (07118...These compact housings put the latest in high-definition video and DVD recording technology at your fingertips underwater...
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Published
Jan 13, 2008
 
 
Sony ECMHW1 Bluetooth Wireless Microphone for DVR-DVD405 505 HDR-SR1 UX1 & DCR-SR60...
This is probably the best accessory to buy for this camera if you want good quality audio sound for recording voice...bought this for my girlfriend on christmas took her a month to finally use it but it works fine with her sony HDR SR1 30GB picks up sound beatifuly i would recomment this product to anyone...
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Published
Mar 8, 2007
 
 
DL.TV: Sony HDR-SR1 | PCMag.com
Roger's got the review of Sony's HDR-SR1 30GB hard drive HD camcorder...Click on the screen below to watch the clip...Roger's got the review of this 30GB hard drive HD camcorder...Webcasters to Pay More for Music...
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Published
Mar 16, 2007
 
 
Sony's HDR-SR1 Camcorder: A Mini-Marvel
The first thing you notice when unboxing Sony's HDR-SR1 high-definition camcorder is how compact it is...Sony one-ups competitors by making the HDR-SR1 capable of being used as a point-and-shoot, while adding enough of the high-end goodies found on more expensive camcorders to please aficionados...Most of the action occurs on the left side...Some may find...
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Published
Dec 1, 2006
 
 
Sony HDR-SR1 Expert Reviews | Camcorders Expert ratings - Kelkoo
If you're looking for a great deal on the Sony HDR-SR1 camcorder, we can help...It's easy to find further information for the Sony HDR-SR1 on our web site...
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Average rating
from 6
reviews
4.2/5
Sony Handycam HDRSR1 (30 GB) High Definition Hard Drive Camcorder Product Reviews...
"basically they are good if not very good basic hd camcorders..."

"I thought my Hi8 lasted me a good 10 years and it was about time..."

"I highly recommend this because there is nothing on the market that compares..."

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Average rating
from 6
reviews
4.5/5
Complete coverage of the Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 AVC 30GB Hard Drive Camcorder (1.99MP...
"I distribute these videos on DVD to the parents and coaches..."

"Digital stills can be captured concurrently while shooting and are of good quality.Other features include slow motion video, low light capture, image stabilization and, 10x optical zoom.The only notable weaknesses are the limited capacity of the provided battery and the lack of software support for the AVCHD storage format..."

"It is not very..."

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Average rating
from 5
reviews
4.6/5
Sony HDR-SR1 AVCHD 2.1 MP 30GB High-Definition Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 10x...
"The good thing about this camera is Its age..."

"If you can find this camera at a good price, get it..."

"Just like any investments, there is no guarantee that it will not break or last forever so I recommend on getting warranty extension..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
2.3/5
Compare Sony HDR-SR1 Reviews & Video Camera Prices in Digital Camcorders at Review...
"I have been used the Sony HDR-SR1 and it's really perfect..."

"Looking at various forums on the web I see that I am not alone in this, and others echo my views above..."

"I just CANNOT recommend this excellent camera..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
5.0/5
Sony HDR-SR1 HDV Reviews
"I understand Sony and ULead are working on good software for the AVCHD..."

"Feels good in a man's hand with controls all in the right places..."

"NO TAPES anymore Problem with good software for the AVCHD..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
3.7/5
Newegg.com - SONY HDR-SR1 1/3" CMOS 3.5" 211K LCD 10X Optical Zoom High Definition...
"HD quality is quite good under good lighting, even artificial such as flourescent..."

"also if you think you still want to buy it, I warn you that you need a good computer in order to playback the AVCHD footage, if you have a slow computer you're gonna get dissapointed..."

"Some other software companies to follow).However, can down-convert High Def to standard def with good results for editing..."

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Average rating
from 8
reviews
4.8/5
Sony NP-QM91D Lithium-Ion Battery for DCR-DVD101 201 301 SR1 & HDR-HC1 Camcorders...
"It's a battery - don't expect anything more or less from it..."

"The good news is that I got what I wanted from this battery..."

"Along with all Sony camcorder batteries, and most other camcorder batteries nowadays, as I understand it..."

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Average rating
from 6
reviews
4.2/5
Sony HDRSR1 Reviews. Product reviews of Sony Handycam HDRSR1 (30 GB) High Definition...
"I thought my Hi8 lasted me a good 10 years and it was about time..."

"I highly recommend this because there is nothing on the market that compares..."

"basically they are good if not very good basic hd camcorders..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
4.0/5
Sony HDR-SR1 30GB high-definition hard drive camcorder - Reviews at Crutchfield.com
"3) JVC controls are good but Sony's with an intuative touchscreen is far better..."

"Overall the JVC is a great camcorder loaded with features but the Sony is definately my choice..."

"With the packaged software you must use their bad video player to watch video on a PC..."

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PRICES (8)
 
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