Sony HDR-SR1 Specification Guide
HDR-SR1
High Definition
For the first time ever, record HD video directly to a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) with the HDR-SR1 Handycam®. With a 4.0 Megapixel Still
capture, freeze time in flawless detail. A generous 3.5" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD screen lets you direct from
capture to cut.
capture, freeze time in flawless detail. A generous 3.5" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD screen lets you direct from
capture to cut.
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Step-up
2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™
CMOS Sensor
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)
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.
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-SR1 will record in Dolby Digital
5.1ch surround sound with a built-in
microphone. By recording in 5.1
channel surround sound you can now
experience your home movies with
active sounds coming from all
directions. Enjoy your personal home
5.1ch surround sound with a built-in
microphone. By recording in 5.1
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.
while recording.
3.5" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Hybrid
Clear Photo™ LCD plus Display (211K
Pixels)
The 3.5" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The high resolution
Clear Photo™ LCD plus Display (211K
Pixels)
The 3.5" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The high resolution
211K pixel LCDscreen rotates up to 270
degrees for multiple viewing angles
providing sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback, and the
widescreen format makes shooting in
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.
easier.
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Smooth Slow Recording
By increasing the record rate from 60
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.
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.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media
Capture still images up to 2304x1728
(4:3)resolution, directly onto Memory
Stick Duo™ Media for easy transfer to
PCs for emailing, printing or sharing
with other compatible Memory Stick®
devices.
Stick Duo™ Media
Capture still images up to 2304x1728
(4:3)resolution, directly onto Memory
Stick Duo™ Media for easy transfer to
PCs for emailing, printing or sharing
with other compatible Memory Stick®
devices.
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Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System
An advanced version of Sony's
SteadyShot® system that controls an
System
An advanced version of Sony's
SteadyShot® system that 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.
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-SR1 features Zoom
and Record buttons on the frame of the
For additional control of the
camcorder, the HDR-SR1 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.
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
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
still images to your computer for
editing. The camcorder can also be
used as an external storage and/or
playback device.
playback device.
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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
With just a touch of a button (Menu)
easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9
With just a touch of a button (Menu)
easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9
aspect ratios for recording.
Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that
provides progressive scan performance
while utilizing an interlaced scanning
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.
sharp and clear with excellent
definition.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder to which one may add
optional accessories while providing
power and two-way communication
with those accessories.
optional accessories while providing
power and two-way communication
with those accessories.
Super NightShot® Infrared System
With Sony's NightShot Infrared System
you can capture natural looking video,
even when shooting in low light. Record
subjects up to 20 feet away using the
With Sony's NightShot Infrared System
you 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 directly
to Memory Stick Duo™ Media. While
recording in Standard Definition you
have the ability to capture a 1.7
Megapixel (4:3) still image 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 directly
to Memory Stick Duo™ Media. While
recording in Standard Definition you
have the ability to capture a 1.7
Megapixel (4:3) still image 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.
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.
One Touch DVD Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your
footage using the supplied software.
Simply connect your HDR-SR1 to your
PC via USB and press the One Touch
Disc Burn Button.
footage using the supplied software.
Simply connect your HDR-SR1 to your
PC via USB and press the One Touch
Disc Burn Button.
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Manual Focus
Allows the user to manually adjust the
focus of the camcorder usingthe touch
panel. Manual focusing also allows the
user to control the focus in difficult
focus of the camcorder usingthe touch
panel. Manual focusing also allows the
user to control the focus in difficult
situations where either the environment
or the subject does not allow the
camcorder's auto focus to perform
optimally, such as when shooting
through a window or in a crowded
or the subject does not allow the
camcorder's auto focus to perform
optimally, such as when shooting
through a window or in a crowded
environment.
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make recording
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Beach & Ski,
Program AE modes make recording
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Beach & Ski,
Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight and
Sunset & Moon.
Sunset & Moon.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Picture Effects
Fader Effect(s)
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
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Battery Information
Easy Handycam Button
Multi-Language Menu
Tele Macro Function