Sony DCR-SR47 60 GB Hard Drive Camcorder

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4.1

$318.97 - $349.99

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Pros

  • Comfortable to operate (25)
  • Great picture quality (24)
  • Simple controls (24)
  • Great features (23)
  • Great sound quality (13)
  • Versatile (13)
  • Durable (10)
  • Compact (1)
  • Light weight and compact (1)
  • Sleek (1)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (7)
  • Poor sound quality (3)
  • No view finder (1)
  • Trouble burning dvd (1)
  • Uncomfortable (1)
  • Wish had bigger battery (1)

Best Uses

  • Home movies (22)
  • Travel (20)
  • Hd shooting (7)
  • Editing (6)
  • Movies/short films (5)
  • Documentaries (3)
  • Sports (1)
  • Youtubecompanion (1)
 
 
 

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60GB hard disk drive:
A built-in 60GB1 hard disk drive can record and store up to almost 45 hours of video footage in LP mode, or up to almost 15 hours in HQ 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.

60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with SteadyShot™ image stabilization:
The DCR-SR47 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.

Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory 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 60GB1 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 -- without using a PC.

1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager:
A 1/8" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance.

Direct connection with DVD burner (sold separately):
The DCR-SR47 supports a direct connection to 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 additional AC power cable.

2.7" wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels):
The 2.7" wide touch panel3 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.

Power On by opening LCD display:
Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.

Built-in zoom microphone:
The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion 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 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 sites9.

One Touch Disc Burn:
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9. Simply connect the camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button. 12

Easy Handycam® Button:
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.

Film Roll Index:
Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).

Face Index function:
Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it’s time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.

USB 2.0 interface:
A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing

Specification Description
Model DCR-SR47/R, DCRSR47/R, DCRSR47R
UPC 027242762831
Analog Audio / Video (Mini) Yes
Aperture f/1.8-6.0
Built-in Memory 40GB
Card Slot Memory Stick Pro Duo
Compatible Battery NP-FH30
Definition Standard Definition
Depth (Inches) 4.5
Digital Still/Memory Mode Yes
Digital Zoom 2000
Filter/Wide Angle Capability 30mm
Hard Disk Drive 40GB
Height (Inches) 2.75
Image Format JPEG
Image Stabilization Sony SteadyShot
LCD Display Size (Inches) 2.7
Minimum Illumination (lux) 6
Optical Zoom 60
Recordable Media Type Built-in Hard Disk Drive
Recordable Media Type Memory Stick Pro Duo
Recording Format Hard Drive - Memory Stick
Resolution 720 x 480
Resolution Standard Definition
Scene Modes Automatic
Scene Modes Beach/Snow
Scene Modes Candle
Scene Modes Fireworks
Scene Modes Landscape
Scene Modes Portrait
Scene Modes Sports
Scene Modes SpotLight
Scene Modes Sunrise
Scene Modes Sunset
Scene Modes Twilight
Select Format Internal Hard Drive HDD
Shutter Speed 1/4-1/4000 sec.
Still Image Capability Stores still images on memory card
USB Port Mini-B
Video Compatibility NTSC
Weight (Pounds) .7
White Balance Auto
White Balance Indoor
White Balance One-Touch
White Balance Outdoor
Width (Inches) 2.7

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Last update: Nov 14, 2009

Sony DCR-SR47 60 GB Hard Drive Camcorder Reviews

 
 
 

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Most helpful negative review

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Great Product

"Great light weight camcorder that is as small as a digital camera. takes great video and easy to burn to a DVD thru my laptop. Simple instructions. Hours of recording time on the built in hard drive. No need for mem sticks, tapes, etc. Needs a battery upgrade to the longer life battery. I will likely spend money for a second battery to have on hand..." Read Full Review »

Jul 14, 2009 by Family Guy

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1.0
Compatability issues with computer

"Bought it for vacation. It's a computer hard drive. You cannot remove the tape or disk and play it, you have to Burn a DVD - good luck. I have some computer compatability issues I cannot resolve, so the video is basically stuck on the hard drive. They want to sell you a special burner. I might even buy it, since I probably can't return the Handy-cam without a hassle; plus my vacation is on the hard drive. I thou..." Read Full Review »

Aug 10, 2009 by RZ

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Sony DCR-SR47 60 GB Hard Drive Camcorder Review

Excellent Purchase..Very good product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • More »

    Cons

  • Poor Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Editing
  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"Very good product..

The zoom feature is good.

The battery life is about 2 hrs. If you want to shoot more than that I would recommend the 8 hr battery life as an accessory. Other than that very small, easy to use, easy options...etc.

Worth buying it. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 11 2009
Summi
Jackson, MS
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  • Semi-pro Videographer
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Price: $329.00
 
 

Sony DCR-SR47 60 GB Hard Drive Camcorder Review

Very nice product in low price.....

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"I like the zoom of camera very much.......even with 60x zoom it does not lost its clearity and that's great thing......features are also simple and efficient......battery life is good....overall a product worth for money.... "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 21 2009
Mehul
Jersey City, NJ
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  • Video Enthusiast
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Price: $349.99
 

[28 of 36 customers found this review helpful]

Sony DCR-SR47 60 GB Hard Drive Camcorder Review

Night Shots

★★★★★
5.0

"We have just bought this camra on 03-27-09 But the only thing is no night vision Thats the only thing. "

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Mar 28 2009
Arthur
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Sony DCR-SR47 60 GB Hard Drive Camcorder Review

Very easy to use.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Poor Sound

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Movies/Short Films
  • Travel
 

"Takes great video. The still picture quality is good unless you need to print large photos. It is fine for me. Play back volume is a little low but maybe it'll be better as I get more familiar with using it. Just been a couple weeks now.LCD screen is hard to see in bright daylight but pictures and m …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 10 2009
Bob
San Angelo, Texas
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  • Casual User
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Price: $319.00
 
 

Sony DCR-SR47 60 GB Hard Drive Camcorder Review

good camera

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Documentaries
  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"This is a great camera, the only problem is that it doesn't come with a built in light, so if you're going to be shooting video at night or in dark places, plan on getting a light. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 14 2009
Joe
Passaic, NJ
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  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $329.00
 
 
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