Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-SR11
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The HDR-SR11 is an easy choice for those wishing to jump on the tapeless bandwagon. With this device, Sony has all the bases covered: the camcorder is Mac-friendly, sports impressive video quality, and is elegantly designed.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The HDR-SR11 is a slightly cheaper alternative to Sony's top-of-the-range HDR-SR12E. With the exception of a smaller hard drive, it offers identical performance to its award-winning sibling.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Shoot video and still photographs like a pro. Sony's HDR-SR11 Handycam camcorder has everything you need for a superior video and photo experience. Its Face Detection technology, made...
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macworld.com
Review Summary: The HDR-SR11 HD camcorder is an easy choice for those wishing to jump on the tapeless bandwagon. Sony has all the bases covered: the camcorder is Mac-friendly, sports impressive video quality, and is elegantly designed.
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macworld.com
Review Summary: Though a little bulky, the HDR-SR11 rests comfortably in your palm. The weight of the camcorder tends to lean toward the left, so it's best to hold it with two hands (left hand under the LCD, right hand on the body) to ensure stability. The zoom tab ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDR-SR11
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Digital Zoom 150 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3.1"
- Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-2
- Special Effects Sepia, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/800 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Twilight mode, Twilight portrait
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Metering Spot, Matrix
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5.66 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 3.81 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 5.08 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Face Detection Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 60 GB
- Image Storage JPEG 3680 x 2760, JPEG 3680 x 2070, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Hard disk drive
- Recording Speed HQ, LP, SP
Camera Flash
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 8 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1
- Focal Length 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.1
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 4.9 mm
- Max focal length 58.8 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Face detection, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, Progressive scanning, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Progressive shutter system, Takes photos while movie recording, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
- Included Accessories Docking station
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.2 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Zoom
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Component video output, 1 x HDMI 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 Surround
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH60
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 921,600 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.3 in
- Depth 5.4 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 1.2 lbs
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