Reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (red)
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CNET Review
The Good: Simple operation; 60x zoom lens; 60GB hard drive; small.
The Bad: Soft video; noticeable purple fringing on subjects.
The Bottom Line: If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 67/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 103109 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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infosyncworld.com
Review Summary: We liked the Sony DCR-SR47's handling, thanks to its internal HDD ledge and fat zoom toggle. For a super compact camcorder, there was plenty to grab onto. We weren't too keen on the DCR-SR47's hand strap as it dug into our hand and failed to provide ...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Sony DCR-SR47 is a great standard-definition camcorder that will satisfy most casual users. With oodles of inbuilt storage and a user-friendly 60x optical zoom, it represents great value for money.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-SR47/R
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Red
- Digital Zoom 2000 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/8"
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 6 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Twilight mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
Main Features
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.34 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Face Detection Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 60 GB
- Media Type Hard disk drive
- Recording Speed HQ, LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0
- Focal Length 1.8 mm - 108 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-6.0
- Optical Zoom 60 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 1.8 mm
- Max focal length 108 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Face detection, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Zoom
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH30
- Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-FH30 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year, Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 4.4 in
- Height 2.7 in
- Weight 10.6 oz
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
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- Sears.com $349.99 | In stock: yes
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