Sony HDR-SR5/C Specification Guide

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HDR-SR5
High Definition Camcorder
 
 
 
 NEW
Capture high definition and standard definition video to a built-in 40GB hard drive with the HDR-SR5. Record every 
detail of every moment with the 10x optical/80x digital zoom and Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens. You can even 
use the Dual Record Mode to capture photos while also recording video.
 
 
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.
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.
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.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
The HDR-SR5 will record in Dolby Digital 
5.1ch surroundsound 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
One Touch Disc Burn
Manual Focus
Scene Selection Modes
Picture Effects
Fader Effect(s)
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™  
Meter System
Battery Information
Easy Handycam Button
Multi-Language Menu