Sony HDR-SR5 Specification Guide
HDR-SR5
High Definition
NEW
Experience the world of high definition video with the HDR-SR5. Switch between video modes to capture video
in High Definition (HD) or Standard Definition (SD) on the built-in 40GB hard drive. A professional-quality Carl
Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens and 10x optical/80x digital zoom keeps everything close and clear. You can even
use the Dual Record Mode to capture still images at the same time as filming video.
in High Definition (HD) or Standard Definition (SD) on the built-in 40GB hard drive. A professional-quality Carl
Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens and 10x optical/80x digital zoom keeps everything close and clear. You can even
use the Dual Record Mode to capture still images at the same time as filming video.
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2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor
1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor with 1990K
(effective) pixels provides stunning detail
and clarity with exceptional video (up to
1080 lines of horizontal resolution - HD; 530
lines of horizontal resolution - SD) and still
image performance. The Megapixel
technology enhances your digital videos
and digital still (3980K) photography
performance.
Sensor
1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor with 1990K
(effective) pixels provides stunning detail
and clarity with exceptional video (up to
1080 lines of horizontal resolution - HD; 530
lines of horizontal resolution - SD) and still
image performance. The Megapixel
technology enhances your digital videos
and digital still (3980K) photography
performance.
10X Optical/80X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up from far away. In addition, the
Digital Zoom interpolation means that
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.
The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up from far away. In addition, the
Digital Zoom interpolation means that
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating for increased contrast.
This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-
life color saturation and perfect renditions
of subtle tones. The additional T coating on
the lens further reduces unwanted glare
and flare.
Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating for increased contrast.
This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-
life color saturation and perfect renditions
of subtle tones. The additional T coating on
the lens further reduces unwanted glare
and flare.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
The HDR-SR5 will record in Dolby Digital
5.1ch surround sound with a built-in
microphone. By recording in5.1 channel
surround sound you can now experience
your home movies with active sounds
coming from all directions. Enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
The HDR-SR5 will record in Dolby Digital
5.1ch surround sound with a built-in
microphone. By recording in5.1 channel
surround sound you can now experience
your home movies with active sounds
coming from all directions. Enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo
LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
exceptional viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback, and the widescreen format
makes shooting in 16:9 mode and
composing shots even easier.
LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
exceptional viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback, and the widescreen format
makes shooting in 16:9 mode and
composing shots even easier.
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Smooth Slow Recording
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast
motion and play the video back in 12
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight.
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast
motion and play the video back in 12
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images up to 2304x1728 (4:3)
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media (sold separately) for easy
transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or
sharing with other compatible Memory
Stick® devices (sold separately).
Capture still images up to 2304x1728 (4:3)
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media (sold separately) for easy
transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or
sharing with other compatible Memory
Stick® devices (sold separately).
Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System
An advanced version of Super Steadyshot®
Picture Stabilization from Sony which
controls an even higher range of shake and
vibration frequencies, to achieve an even
higher level of smoothness without
degradation of video like some other image
stabilization systems.
System
An advanced version of Super Steadyshot®
Picture Stabilization from Sony which
controls an even higher range of shake and
vibration frequencies, to achieve an even
higher level of smoothness without
degradation of video like some other image
stabilization systems.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, the
HDR-SR5 features Zoom and Record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This
allows the user more flexibility when
holding the camcorder, especially in
overhead or low angle shots.
For additional control of the camcorder, the
HDR-SR5 features Zoom and Record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This
allows the user more flexibility when
holding the camcorder, especially in
overhead or low angle shots.
USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your Hard Disk Drive Handycam®
Camcorder to the computer for fast
transfer of video and still images to your
computer for editing. The camcorder can
also be used as an external storage and/or
playback device.
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your Hard Disk Drive Handycam®
Camcorder to the computer for fast
transfer of video and still images to your
computer for editing. The camcorder can
also be used as an external storage and/or
playback device.
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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
With just a touch of a button (Menu) easily
switch between 16: and 4:3 aspect ratios for
standard definition recording.
With just a touch of a button (Menu) easily
switch between 16: and 4:3 aspect ratios for
standard definition recording.
Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance while
utilizing an interlaced scanning system.
Digital still images will be sharp and clear
with excellent definition.
A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance while
utilizing an interlaced scanning system.
Digital still images will be sharp and clear
with excellent definition.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder to which one may add optional
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication with those accessories.
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder to which one may add optional
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication with those accessories.
Super NightShot® Infrared System
With Super NightShot® Infrared System
from Sonyyou can capture natural looking
video, even when shooting in low light.
Record subjects up to 20 feet away using
the built-in infrared system.
With Super NightShot® Infrared System
from Sonyyou can capture natural looking
video, even when shooting in low light.
Record subjects up to 20 feet away using
the built-in infrared system.
Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition
(HD) you have the ability to capture a 2.3
Megapixel (16:9) still image (2016 x 1134)
directly to Memory Stick Duo™ Media (sold
separately). While recording in Standard
Definition you have the ability to capture a
1.7 Megapixel (4:3) still image (1512 x 1134)
directly to Memory Stick Duo media.
While recording video in High Definition
(HD) you have the ability to capture a 2.3
Megapixel (16:9) still image (2016 x 1134)
directly to Memory Stick Duo™ Media (sold
separately). While recording in Standard
Definition you have the ability to capture a
1.7 Megapixel (4:3) still image (1512 x 1134)
directly to Memory Stick Duo media.
Easy PC Backup
Easily back up your footage (HD or SD) to
your PC using the supplied software. The
footage will be stored on your PCs hard
drive for archiving purposes and viewing at
a later time; the footage is stored by date
for easy playback. In addition, only new
footage is tranferred to your PC each time
you Backup your footage.
Easily back up your footage (HD or SD) to
your PC using the supplied software. The
footage will be stored on your PCs hard
drive for archiving purposes and viewing at
a later time; the footage is stored by date
for easy playback. In addition, only new
footage is tranferred to your PC each time
you Backup your footage.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
One Touch Disc Burn
Manual Focus
Scene Selection Modes
Picture Effects
Fader Effects
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
Battery Information
Easy Handycam Button
Multi-Language Menu
Tele Macro Function