Sony DCR-SR220 4MP 60GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 15x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Sony : HDR-SR220

Main Features

Capture video to hard disk drive or Memory Stick media; 60 GB storage
2.3-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor technology; Bionz image processor
Face Detection for video and digital still photos
2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display
Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording

Product Description

With a ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor technology and BIONZ image processor, the DCR-SR220 Handycam(R) camcorder captures vibrant, high-resolution video and still images that please the senses. Its dual record mode even lets you take 4-Megapixel photos while recording video directly to your choice of either the built-in 60GB hard disk or removable Memory Stick(R) Duo or Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media. Sony's CMOS image sensor with delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 2.3-Megapixel video, as well as 4-Megapixel still images, all with prolonged battery life. Exmor technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity. In addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise so the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible. Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses. Aperture - F1.8-2.6 Filter Diameter - 30mm Focal Distance - 3.1 - 46.5mm Shutter Speed - Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode) Minimum Illumination - 8lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, Shutter Speed 1/30) Video Signal System - NTSC color, EIA standards Format Supported - SD (MPEG2) O.I.S. SteadyShot(R) Image Stabilization White Balance - Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, and One-push (touch panel) Recording Media - 60GB Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick(R) Duo Media, and Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo Media Dimensions - 3 1/4 x 3 x 5 1/8 (81x76x129mm) Weight - 1 pounds 3 ounces (560 grams) with Battery

Product Details

Title: Sony DCR-SR220 4MP 60GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 15x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Sales Rank: 489 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Sony, Model: HDR-SR220
Maximum Resolution: 1.5 Megapixel
Focal Length: 3.1 - 46.5 millimeters
Zoom: x15 (optical), x180 (digital)
LCD Display Size: 2.7 inches
Special Features: Sensor: 4.0 Megapixel; Image Resolution: 1990K Pixels (4:3), 1490K Pixels (16:9); Movie Resolution: 720 x 480; Memory Included: 60GB HDD; Storage Media: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, HDD; Optical Zoom: 15x; Digital Zoom: 180x; Focal Length: 3.1 - 46.5mm; LCD Monitor: 2.7" wide (16:9) touch panel; LCD Pixels: 211,000 pixels; Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode); Exposure Control: Touch Panel; Shooting Modes: Face Detection.
Item Dimensions: 12 x 14 x 10 inches, 4 pounds
Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.9 x 5.6 inches, 2.75 pounds

Customer Reviews

Very Good Buy: Bought the camcorder about 2 weeks back. Was delivered within 3/4 days. Takes great videos and excellent pictures. Also since its quite handy to carry, don't have to take my Nikon Digital camera always.
Only con for me is the sound volume on the videos. For some reason the volume sometimes is barely audible if one is not speaking… More reviews

Really good camera for amateur movie makers: I film a lot of high school football (at night under the lights) and I bought this camera to replace my mini-DV tape Sony handycam. I'm glad I made the switch although the other Sony did a great job. I get high quality images even when the field lights aren't that bright.
I'm switching to Adobe Premiere but I was… More reviews

sony DCR-SR220: I did a lot of research to purchase a camera for a family vacation . I originally was convinced I needed a High def camcorder . Once I read how difficult it was to use the AVCHD format, I quickly convinced myself to stick with the proven platform of MPEG-2 . I went for hard drive over the canon mini Dv for ease of use and no tapes needed. So far, the camera… More reviews

Sony Handycam: With 60gb of memory a whole lot can be recorded and later transferred to a pc or dvd, sony makes some good camcorders with the carl zeiss lens.
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Awesome Non High Def Camcorder!: This was my 2nd camcorder. The last one was purchased about 6 yrs ago and was a Hi-8 Sony. This camera has fantastic resolution on my 36" Sony Wega Tube TV. The Hard Drive is great to see different videos very quickly (instead of waiting for tapes to rewind.) It is not so clear on my father in-law's 58" Plasma though. High Def would… More reviews

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