Sony HDRSR8 Specification Guide
HDR-SR8
High Definition
The HDR-SR8 lets you view the world through a professional grade Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens
with 10x optical/20x digital zoom and a 3 megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS sensor. Capture clear video
with Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization, and maintain total control over the focus,
exposure, shutter speed and white balance.
with 10x optical/20x digital zoom and a 3 megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS sensor. Capture clear video
with Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization, and maintain total control over the focus,
exposure, shutter speed and white balance.
Step-up
3.2 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™
CMOS Sensor
1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides
stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (1080 lines of
resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of
horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and
still image performance (6.1
Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD
Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less
power, providing better battery
performance.
CMOS Sensor
1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides
stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (1080 lines of
resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of
horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and
still image performance (6.1
Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD
Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less
power, providing better battery
performance.
Switchable HD/SD Format Recording
The HDR-SR8 is capable of recording
and playing back both High Definition
(HD) and Standard Definition (SD)
video recorded on the built-in 100GB
Hard Drive .
The HDR-SR8 is capable of recording
and playing back both High Definition
(HD) and Standard Definition (SD)
video recorded on the built-in 100GB
Hard Drive .
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x.v. Color™ Technology
x.v.Color™ can capture or display
nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable
colors than currently possible. This
provides a more accurate and vivid
color range, for a more natural, lifelike
overall experience.
x.v.Color™ can capture or display
nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable
colors than currently possible. This
provides a more accurate and vivid
color range, for a more natural, lifelike
overall experience.
10X Optical / 20X 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
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
zoom.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating that offers
less glare and flare with increased
contrast. This results in vivid image
brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfectg 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 that offers
less glare and flare with increased
contrast. This results in vivid image
brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfectg renditions of subtle tones.
The additional T coating on the lens
further reduces unwanted glare and
flare.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear
Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides excellent viewing clarity with
imporoved resoltuion. The 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.
Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides excellent viewing clarity with
imporoved resoltuion. The 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 Record
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. In addition, record an
audio track to narrate what is being
seen in the video.
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. In addition, record an
audio track to narrate what is being
seen in the video.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images up to 2848x2136
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media (sold separately) for easy
trasfer to PCs for emailing, printing or
shairing with other compatible Memory
Stick™ devices.
Capture still images up to 2848x2136
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media (sold separately) for easy
trasfer to PCs for emailing, printing or
shairing with other compatible Memory
Stick™ devices.
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Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 4.6
Megapixel still image directly to
Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold
separately).
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 4.6
Megapixel still image directly to
Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold
separately).
Super SteadyShot® (Optical) Image
Stabilization System
An advanced form of Super SteadyShot
Image Stabilization from Sony that
controls an even higher range of shake
and vibration frequencies. This optical
stabilization system achieves an even
higher level of smoothness without
degradation of vide like som digital
stabilization systems.
Stabilization System
An advanced form of Super SteadyShot
Image Stabilization from Sony that
controls an even higher range of shake
and vibration frequencies. This optical
stabilization system achieves an even
higher level of smoothness without
degradation of vide like som digital
stabilization systems.
Tele Macro Function
Useful for shooting close up shots, but
without having the camcorder casting
a shadow on the subject. Images shot
in the Tele Macro Mode will have the
subject properly focused with the
background unfocussed so that the
subject stands out.
Useful for shooting close up shots, but
without having the camcorder casting
a shadow on the subject. Images shot
in the Tele Macro Mode will have the
subject properly focused with the
background unfocussed so that the
subject stands out.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder on which to add optional
accessories while providing power and
two-way communication to those
accessories.
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder on which to add optional
accessories while providing power and
two-way communication to those
accessories.
Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when
taking pictures in low-light situations,
the built-in flash improves pictures and
reduces shadows.
For added clarity and detail when
taking pictures in low-light situations,
the built-in flash improves pictures and
reduces shadows.
Super NightShot® Infrared System
With the Super NightShot Infrared System
from Sony, capture video in total
darkeness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away.
Super NightShot mode automatically
adjusts the shutter speed to increase
picture brightness and clarity. Color
Slow Shutter mode allows you to
record in low light situations with full
color detail by slowing down the
shutter speed.
With the Super NightShot Infrared System
from Sony, capture video in total
darkeness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away.
Super NightShot mode automatically
adjusts the shutter speed to increase
picture brightness and clarity. Color
Slow Shutter mode allows you to
record in low light situations with full
color detail by slowing down the
shutter speed.
Scene Selection Modes
Scene Selection modes make recording
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Beach, Candle,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports
Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.
Scene Selection modes make recording
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Beach, Candle,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports
Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Picture Effects
Fader Effect(s)
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
1
Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
System
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Easy Handycam® button
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Manual Focus
Multi-Language Menu