Sony HDR-SR10 40GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder

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  • Comfortable to operate (54)
  • Simple controls (54)
  • Great picture quality (51)
  • Great features (45)
  • Great sound quality (38)
  • Versatile (34)
  • Durable (32)
  • Good low light performance (1)
  • I don't own one (1)
  • Night vision (1)
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Cons

  • Short battery life (12)
  • Inadequate features (4)
  • Low-quality recordings (3)
  • Complicated to operate (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • I'm afraid of sony cams (1)
  • Lacking 24p recording (1)
  • Poor image quality (1)
  • Poor in low light (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (38)
  • Home movies (36)
  • Hd shooting (25)
  • Family (17)
  • Movies/short films (16)
  • Documentaries (7)
  • Editing (6)
  • Special events (6)
  • Sports (6)
  • Weddings (5)
 
 
 

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The HDR-SR10 Handycam® camcorder delivers everything you need to shoot stunning Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution video and 4 megapixel still images. With Hybrid recording technology, you can record to either an internal 40GB hard disk drive or removable Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens and ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ technology) and BIONZ™ image processor let you capture every detail in video and still images. Additionally, Face Detection technology helps everyone put their best face forward, while the Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization system helps ensure images remain sharp and true.

1920x1080 Recording
Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution.

Face Detection for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ™ image processing engine, 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. Face Detection also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image.

2.3 Megapixel ClearVid CMOS Sensor (with Exmor Technology) and BIONZ Image Processor
Sony’s newly designed CMOS image sensor with delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 2.3 megapixel (effective) video footage, 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.

BIONZ Image Processor
The advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life.

Exmor Imaging Sensor
Exmor™ technology captures video and still photo images with high resolution, high sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio.

Hybrid Recording to Hard Disk Drive or Memory Stick Media
Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility for transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to the camcorder’s internal hard disk drive, or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick Duo™ media or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the hard disk drive to Memory Stick media -- without using a PC. Images recorded or transferred to Memory Stick media can then be played directly on a PS3 or PC to share your memories with friends and family.

Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately).

15X Optical / 180X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.

2.7-inch Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7-inch Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch recording
Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera’s zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording
Record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the camcorder’s built-in microphone. Recording in 5.1 channel surround sound allows you to experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions, so you can enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

Dynamic Range Optimizer
Powered by the exclusive Sony’s BIONZ™ high-speed processing engine, D-Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights, such as suppressing “whiteout” in skies. When shooting in backlit settings, D-Range Optimization reveals more detail in shadows, preventing “blackout.” As a result, the captured image appears as natural as the original scene.

Tele Macro Function
Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode help your subject stand out by properly focusing the subject while leaving the background unfocussed. The Tele Macro Mode is useful for shooting close-up shots, especially when you need to prevent the camcorder from casting a shadow on the subject.

Switchable HD/SD Format Recording
Record and play back both High Definition (HD)4 and Standard Definition (SD) video.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T* coating further reduces unwanted glare and flare for increased contrast and color.

Active Interface Shoe
Sony’s proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder.

HDMI Connection with BRAVIA Sync (CEC) Technology
HDMI™ connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video and 5.1 channel audio directly from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single cable. With BRAVIA® Sync™ (CEC) technology, the HDMI connection also delivers the ability to control both the camcorder and HDTV using a single BRAVIA TV remote.

i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394)
Quickly transfer images from the camcorder to compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface5, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs, using this high speed, bi-directional digital video/audio connection.

USB 2.0 Interface
The USB 2.0 interface6 provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.

InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter System
Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening Memory Effect, so you’re free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Stamina Battery Power Management System
When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge.7

Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. When using the LCD screen or viewfinder, the display will show how much the battery is charged -- in 10% increments -- and the recordable time left.

Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows.

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.

Date Index Function
Search recorded content by shooting date to quickly and easily find a specific scene.

Face Index
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.

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).

Manual Focus
Manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the 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 environment.

Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Slot
Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® devices (sold separately).

One Touch Disc Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect the camcorder to your PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.

Quick On
Missing an important scene can be frustrating, especially if the reason is because your camcorder is turned off. With the Quick On feature, the touch of a single button places that camcorder in Sleep mode. Another push instantly wakes the camcorder, so you’ll always be ready to capture special moments.

PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI Output
With direct HDMI™ output to your BRAVIA® HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail. You can choose between standard 4:3 and widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio -- and with select BRAVIA® HDTV models, your photos are automatically optimized in sharpness, gradation, and color reproduction8.

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.

Super NightShot Infrared System
With the Super NightShot Infrared System, you can capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away.

Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization System
The Super SteadyShot® Optical Image Stabilization System from Sony reduces blur caused by camera shake and vibration, so your images stay crisp and clear. This optical stabilization system achieves an even higher level of smoothness without the image degradation that can occur with some digital stabilization systems.

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, Zoom and Record buttons are features on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows for more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

Fader Effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.

Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.

Scene Selection Modes
Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.

Smooth Slow Record
By increasing the record rate from 60 frames per second (fps) to 240 fps, you can capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. The Smooth Slow Record mode is a great tool for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In addition, you record an audio track to narrate the video footage.

x.v. Color Technology
x.v.Color™ technology can capture or display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than possible with the traditional RGB color standard. This provides a more accurate and vivid color range, for a more natural, lifelike overall experience.

Specification Description
Model HDR-SR10, HDRSR10, HDRSR10/BSTOCK, HDRSR10KIT
UPC 027242727779
16 x 9 recording Yes
Accessory Light   Yes
adjustable auto date/time  Yes
Audio Recording Yes
Auto power save  Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits 2.3-megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ Technology) and BIONZ Image ProcessorThe 2.7" (diagonal) LCD screen provid
Cables Included Component video cable, A/V cable, USB cable
Camera Flash Built-in
Camera Flash Features Active interface shoe for optional videolights and flashes
Camera/Camcorder Color Support Yes
Capacity 1800
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Connections USB mini-B (1)HDMI type-C mini out (1)A/V component out (1)
Connector Type USB, HDMI mini-C, component
Country Of Origin Japan
Description Header Shoot video and still photographs like a pro.
Digital Video Format MPEG
Digital Zoom 180
Display Catalog Number 16-736
Display Features To
Display Languages Multi-language support
Display Size 2.7 inches
Effective Sensor Resolution 2360000 Pixels
Enclosure Color Black/Silver
End Product Indicator Yes
Expansion Slot(s) Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo
Focal Length 3.1mm-46.5mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 49mm-735mm
Included in the Box Sony® HDR-SR10 40GB High Definition Handycam® CamcorderInfoLITHIUM® rechargeable battery (NP-FH60)Remote control
Integrated Memory 40
Integrated Memory UOM GB
JPEG, JPG Yes
Lens Aperture f1.8-f2.6
Lens System Type Zoom
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Max Operating Temperature 104 Fahrenheit
Microphone Type Built-in
Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
Model HDR-SR10
MPEG Yes
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Optical Sensor Type 1/5" ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology
Optical Zoom 15
PC Operating System Support Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista
PictBridge-enabled Yes
Power Device InfoLITHIUM® rechargeable battery (NP-FH60)
Product Depth 5.8
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer Dolby® Digital 5.1 is a registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Product Height 3.25
Product Type Hard drive
Product Weight 1.3
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 3
Rechargeable Yes
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Resolution 2 Megapixels
Self Timer Yes
Size Specialty
Software Included Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Still Image Format JPEG Exif V2.2
Super LoLux   Yes
Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo
Supported Languages English
Surround Sound Effects Dolby® Digital 5.1
Technology IR
Type LCD touch panel
Voltage 7.2
Voltage UOM Volts
White Balance 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )

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★★★★★
5.0
Great Buy

"Pros Great picture quality, easy to use and has a great touch screen. Excellent features and very easy to use. It looks great on our 46 inch HD Sony TV. Cons Should have come with the HDMI cable too instead of just the componet cable. Also found out that the HDMI connector on the camcorder is smaller than standard size. Additional Thoughts Bring on the HDMI cables, I am getting tired of buying products that..." Read Full Review »

Jul 02, 2008 by Swens

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not a good camera for serious video prjx

"i thought this would be great for some of my artistic video projects. never trust the LED screen! once i tested the image and resolution on a larger monitor and screen - it was just terrible!!! the quality is slightly better than youtube videos. the picture was pixelating and dithering. i was shocked this was marketed as HD quality. i returned the camera instantly...." Read Full Review »

Mar 15, 2009 by shogun

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Great Buy

★★★★★
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"Pros

Great picture quality, easy to use and has a great touch screen. Excellent features and very easy to use. It looks great on our 46 inch HD Sony TV.



Cons

Should have come with the HDMI cable too instead of just the componet cable. Also found out that the HDMI connector on the camcorder is sma …"  Read Full Review »

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Sony HDR-SR10 40GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder Review

Highly Recommended

★★★★★
5.0

"Pros

Compact, clear video on just component AV cable, takes image while recording, 4.0 Megapixel on stills, user friendly including software, menu touch screen, 40 gig and memory stick pro duo are plenty; works well with Sony Bravia sync HDTV set, video is down-converted to SD when connected on a n …"  Read Full Review »

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Sony HDR-SR10 40GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder Review

Poor low-light performance

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great Picture Quality
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Poor Battery Life
  • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

  • Family
 

"First on all - On daylight recordings the results are unbelivble. you can't belive it untill you see it.

but... indoors, lowlight, poor performance! lot of grain and noise even though it seems that the light is enough, looks like youtube movie quality.

Orginal Battary least for 1.25 hr i would exp …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Uri Miller
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HDR-SR10 40GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder Review

This Camcorder Rocks!!!

★★★★★
5.0

"This Camcorder has just what i need for super fast recording, perfect size for on the go people and great HD. It's like a part of your hand and has all the stuff i will never need nor want striped off. The Hot Shoe as I like to call it is better than most out there, the cover for it slides up out of …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sony HDR-SR10 40GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder Review

Nothing less than perfection from Sony!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls
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    Cons

  • Poor Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Family
  • Movies/Short Films
  • Special Events
  • Travel
 

"I consider myself an amateur videographer. I typically tape family events as well as have fun making little films with my kids.



As of this writing, I've only had the camcorder a couple weeks, but have had no problem just picking up the camcorder and using it. I've just started getting under the " …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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