Sony DCR-SR45 30GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom
by Sony
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: SonyModel: HDR-SR45
Product features:
- Capture video to hard disk drive; 30 GB storage
- 40x optical zoom, 2000x digital zoom; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
- 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel Clear Photo LCD
- Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1-channel recording
- Memory Stick Pro Duo media slot
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Digital camera reviews of Sony DCR-SR45 30GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom
Digital camera Review: Sony Handycarm DCR-SR45
Summary: 2 Stars
The good:
- 30GB HDD.
- Comapct.
- Can use Memory Stick flash cards alternatively.
- Image stabilization.
- Long zoom.
- Takes single photo shots.
- Touch screen viewfinder LCD.
The bad:
- Can't use the more popular, cheaper, widely available SD flash cards.
- Single photo shots are TERRIBLE quality. Not even worth taking.
- Battery life with supplied battery is TERRIBLE.
- No recording flash/light.
- Cannot edit videos in Windows Movie Maker (you can probably find the video codec somewhere on the net, but after 10 minutes of searching I lost patience (if it's even possible). Sony website offers no support for that. No one should have to waste hours of their time converting videos to some other format or finding some third or millionth party plug-ins to make this work. Incompetence on Sony's part.
- Barely standard definition.
- DISCONTINUED MODEL as of early 2009 (maybe earlier).
Bottom line:
Don't waste your money unless you need only basic video capabilities, with very basic quality format and decently compact package. This is a discontinued model, so beware. I wouldn't pay more than $200 for a brand new, discontinued item like this either. I made a mistake buying this even at $300 with a discount, but I'm returning it after two months (thank you 90-day return policy, Target).
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Summary of Sony DCR-SR45 30GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom
You're always making memories, why stop capturing them? The DCR-SR45 Handycam camcorder is ready when you are, with a built-in 30GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for storage and up to 20 hours of recording time (LP). A generous 2.7" Touch Panel LCD Monitor keeps all the controls at your fingertips, while a 40x Optical / 2000x Digital Zoom keeps all the action up close and personal. And when it comes time to share your memories, it couldn't be easier than with the One Touch Disc Burn capability and the Memory Stick Duo media slot. The DCR-SR45 brings simplicity back to video sharing.Camcorders
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