Sony DCR-SR87 Specification Guide
DCR-SR87
80GB HDD camcorder with 1MP CCD imager
With a built-in 80GB hard disk drive, the Sony® DCR-SR87 Handycam® camcorder eliminates the
need for tapes or discs. The 1 megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD image sensor and professional-
quality Carl Zeiss® 25x optical zoom lens deliver clear, sharp images, and Hybrid recording
technology offers the flexibility to record video to the hard drive or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.
need for tapes or discs. The 1 megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD image sensor and professional-
quality Carl Zeiss® 25x optical zoom lens deliver clear, sharp images, and Hybrid recording
technology offers the flexibility to record video to the hard drive or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.
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80GB hard disk drive:
A built-in 80GB hard disk drive can
record and store up to 56 hours of
video footage in SD LP mode. In
addition, “HDD Smart Protection” gives
you peace of mind by preventing any
recorded video and images from
being lost if the camcorder is
accidentally dropped.
A built-in 80GB hard disk drive can
record and store up to 56 hours of
video footage in SD LP mode. In
addition, “HDD Smart Protection” gives
you peace of mind by preventing any
recorded video and images from
being lost if the camcorder is
accidentally dropped.
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1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager:
A 1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager with
(effective) pixels provides stunning
detail and clarity for exceptional video
and still image performance.
Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager with
(effective) pixels provides stunning
detail and clarity for exceptional video
and still image performance.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with
SteadyShot™ :
The DCR-SR87 features a professional-
quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
designed specifically for compact
SteadyShot™ :
The DCR-SR87 features a professional-
quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
designed specifically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground optics
help maintain the sharpness and
contrast of larger lenses, and
SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps
reduce blur caused by camera shake.
help maintain the sharpness and
contrast of larger lenses, and
SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps
reduce blur caused by camera shake.
Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory
Stick Duo™ media:
Hybrid recording technology delivers a
new level of flexibility of capturing and
Stick Duo™ media:
Hybrid recording technology delivers a
new level of flexibility of capturing and
transferring your video footage and
digital photos from the camcorder to
compatible viewing devices. Record to
80GB hard disk drive or choose
instead to record to removable
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold
separately). You can even select from
various dubbing functions to easily
digital photos from the camcorder to
compatible viewing devices. Record to
80GB hard disk drive or choose
instead to record to removable
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold
separately). You can even select from
various dubbing functions to easily
copy video or still images from the
HDD to the Memory Stick® media --
HDD to the Memory Stick® media --
without using a PC.
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Direct connection with DVD burner (sold
separately):
The DCR-SR87 supports a direct
connection with the VRD-P1 DVD burner
(sold separately), which allows you to
separately):
The DCR-SR87 supports a direct
connection with the VRD-P1 DVD burner
(sold separately), which allows you to
burn DVDs directly from your
camcorder without the need for a PC.
And because the VRD-P1 is powered by
your camcorder, you don't need an
camcorder without the need for a PC.
And because the VRD-P1 is powered by
your camcorder, you don't need an
additional AC power cable.
25X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:
25X optical zoom help you capture
25X optical zoom help you capture
close-up action while keeping your
distance. In addition, Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming (up to 2000X) is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zooms.
distance. In addition, Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming (up to 2000X) is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zooms.
2.7” wide touch panel LCD display
(123k pixels):
The 2.7" wide touch panel LCD display
provides exceptional viewing clarity
with 123K pixels resolution. The display
rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple
viewing angles, as well as provides
sharp, detailed images for monitoring
or playback. The convenient touch
(123k pixels):
The 2.7" wide touch panel LCD display
provides exceptional viewing clarity
with 123K pixels resolution. The display
rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple
viewing angles, as well as provides
sharp, detailed images for monitoring
or playback. The convenient touch
panel allows easy access to menus
and additional functionality such as
spot focus and spot metering.
and additional functionality such as
spot focus and spot metering.
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Power On by opening LCD display:
Power on your camcorder by simply
opening the LCD display.
Power on your camcorder by simply
opening the LCD display.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording with
Built-in Zoom Mic:
Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recording
captures active sounds coming from all
directions, so you can experience your
Built-in Zoom Mic:
Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recording
captures active sounds coming from all
directions, so you can experience your
home movies the way you experienced
them while recording. The Built-In Zoom
Mic focuses audio recording on your
subjects in sync with the camera’s zoom
lens.
them while recording. The Built-In Zoom
Mic focuses audio recording on your
subjects in sync with the camera’s zoom
lens.
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion
Browser) software:
Sony Picture Motion Browser software
offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer,
Browser) software:
Sony Picture Motion Browser software
offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer,
sort, and view your video and still
images on your compatible PC. In
addition, multiple output options let
images on your compatible PC. In
addition, multiple output options let
you burn your memories to DVD (sold
separately), as well as take advantage
of one click upload to a number of
popular video and photo sharing
sites .
separately), as well as take advantage
of one click upload to a number of
popular video and photo sharing
sites .
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Record and zoom controls on LCD
frame:
The DCR-SR87 features an additional set
frame:
The DCR-SR87 features an additional set
of record and zoom buttons on the
frame of the LCD screen, give you more
control and flexibility when holding the
camcorder, especially in overhead or
low angle shots.
frame of the LCD screen, give you more
control and flexibility when holding the
camcorder, especially in overhead or
low angle shots.
One Touch Disc Burn:
Easily burn a DVD copy of your
Easily burn a DVD copy of your
footage using the supplied PMB (Picture
Motion Browser) software . Simply
connect the camcorder to your
compatible PC via a USB cable and
press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.12
Motion Browser) software . Simply
connect the camcorder to your
compatible PC via a USB cable and
press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.12
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Easy Handycam® Button:
Using a camcorder can be intimidating
for some people. With a press of the
Using a camcorder can be intimidating
for some people. With a press of the
Easy Handycam Button, most of the
advanced features of the camcorder
are "locked out," letting you focus only
the buttons essential for recording.
advanced features of the camcorder
are "locked out," letting you focus only
the buttons essential for recording.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Film Roll Index:
Face Index function:
USB 2.0 interface: