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Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-SR11

  • 8.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Brian Chen | July 14, 2008

    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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  • 8.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    By Chris Jager | July 11, 2008

    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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  • No Rating

    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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  • No Rating

    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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  • 8.0

    macworld.com

    By Brian Chen | July 8, 2008

    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 ...

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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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  • TP
  • SD
  • BK

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