Sony DCR-SR65 1MP 40GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom

Sony : HDR-SR65

Main Features

Capture video to hard disk drive; 40 GB storage
25x optical zoom, 2000x digital zoom; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel Clear Photo LCD
Built-in zoom microphone with 2-channel recording
Memory Stick Pro Duo media slot

Product Description

The DCR-SR5 Handycam(R) camcorder is ready when you are, with a built-in 40GB Hard Disk Drive for storage and up to 20 hours of recording time (LP). A 2.7" Touch Panel LCD Monitor keeps all the controls at your fingertips, while a 25x Optical, 2000x Digital Zoom keeps all the action up close and personal. The DCR-SR65 brings simplicity back to video sharing. 1/6" Advanced HAD(TM) (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 680K effective pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video, up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution and still image performance. 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 2.7" LCD display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. 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 - 3.2 Filter Diameter - 30mm Focal Distance - 2.5 - 62.5mm Shutter Speed - Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode) Minimum Illumination - 8 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed) Video Signal System - NTSC color, EIA standards Format Supported - SD (MPEG2) White Balance - Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, and One-push (touch panel) Scene Modes - Auto, Twilight, Candle (movie only), Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks (movie only), Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports (movie only), Beach, and Snow Recording Media - 40GB Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick(R) Duo Media, and Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo Media Dimensions - 3 x 3 1/8 x 4 1/2 (76.3x76.6x112.8mm) Weight - 14 ounces (400 gram) with Battery

Product Details

Title: Sony DCR-SR65 1MP 40GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom
Sales Rank: 763 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Sony, Model: HDR-SR65
Focal Length: 2.5 - 62.5 millimeters
Zoom: x25 (optical), x2000 (digital)
LCD Display Size: 2.7 inches
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Item Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 6 inches, 3 pounds
Package Dimensions: 7.6 x 6.8 x 5.4 inches, 2.65 pounds

Customer Reviews

Sony DCR-SR65: Great Camcorder. Easy to use with wonderful picture quality as well. The only thing I have a problem with is the editing software. I have no problems transferring directly to a DVD but if I want to edit and then write it to a DVD, I have problems playing the DVD. Otherwise, a great camcorder.… More reviews

Great Camcorder: This is a great camcorder. Everytime I need electronics the first brand I look for is sony and I have never been dissappointed. This Camcorder has great picture and sound quality,and you can't beat the price offered by Amazon so don't bother looking at other sites. It is very easy to use and very compact. The hard disk is incredible and the screen… More reviews

Excellent camcorder: I just bought this camcorder. I used sony dcr sr 40 and dcr sr 42 before. I can say that this camcorder is perfect comparing to other two. If you want a better one you should buy a high definition camcorder with a higher price. The only cons: you cannot expect to take high quality pictures with it. This is a common problem in most of the camcorders.… More reviews

Very good camcorder: I bought this camcorder after a lot of research and I'm glad I made the right choice. The only camcorder comparable with SR65 was the JVC MG330 or MG360. JVC 330/360 has less than 1 mega pixels and the price difference between the two was not much and I found it was worth spending on the extra resolution for… More reviews

Terrible sound: I have tried it at a local store. After recording, I heard loud noise sounding like "click, click" in the video. Although other features are OK, I could not bear such kind of noise. It drove me crazy. So I did not buy this camcorder. More reviews

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