Analytical Review on HDR-SR10D 120GB HD Handycam

Model Number: HDR-SR10D

Series Highlight:

A compact HD Handycam camcorder‘s generous built-in memory for tapeless recording, an incredible 15x optical zoom, 2.3 Megapixel ClearVid CMOS Sensor (with Exmor Technology) and BIONZ Image Processor, 2.7″ Wide1 (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels) and much more.

Features with Detailed Analysis

The  compact HDR-SR10D Handycam® camcorder is a superb feast to the discerning eyes and ears. In addition to a magnanimous built-in 120GB storage for recording needing no tape and professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, the ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology) and incredible BIONZ image processor is there to capture full HD 1920 x 1080 video and 4 megapixel still photos. The futuristic Face Detection technology helps ensure that people look their best, while Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization reduces blur, even when using the extensive 15x optical/180x digital zoom. Top it off with a built-in zoom microphone with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording, and you’ll experience unbelievably real surround sound that makes your videos lifelike.

Vision

The most enchanting quality of this gadget is its capacity to record 1920×1080 stunning, incredibly detailed video footage with full HD resolution. The capacity is so generous that you need no tape at all.
The second most attractive feature is its unmatched 15x optical zoom. Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with almost no distortion as compared to other types of digital zoom.

The Tele Macro Mode gives superb close-ups by leaving the background unfocused thus properly focusing the subject.

The BIONZ image processing engine enables Face Detection technology which recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to make skin tones look real.

The all new CMOS image sensor ensures vivid and exuberantly detailed 2.3 megapixel  videos, and 4 megapixel still images. Moreover Sony’s Exmor technology achieves high resolution effectively. In addition, the superb BIONZ image processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to shorten camera response time and to purify each pixel. It handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing which preserves image data in bright highlights. The built-in flash is last but not the least.
Amazing viewing clarity is realized through the 2.7″ Wide1 LCD screen with 211K pixels resolution, with rotation capacity of 270 degrees.

Sound

Recording in Dolby 5.1 channel surround sound allows you to experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions through the built in zoom microphone. The sony’s Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T lenses with additional T coating use highly advanced optics to ensure image brilliance and color saturation.

Connectivity

Sony’s revolutionary Hybrid recording technology introduces optimum freedom of transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to  other devices. Another option is to record to removable Memory Stick Duo media or Memory Stick PRO Duo media, or select from a variety of dubbing functions to easily copy video later. Another function of the magic Memory Stick is the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick Duo media while recording video.
The HD handycam is accessories friendly because of proprietary hot shoe which makes it easy to use external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder. It is also highly compatible to USB.

Similarly, the HDMI connectivity in consonance With BRAVIA Sync (CEC) technology 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.Images from the camcorder to compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface5, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs can be quickly transferred using i.link.

Power

The user is free to charge the battery at any time because unlike Nickel Cadmium batteries, Sony’s rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening “Memory Effect
From a single charge of Sony InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times.

Specifications:

General

• Imaging Device : 1/5″ ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology)
• Pixel Gross : 2360K
• Recording Media : 120GB9 Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick Duo Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
• Still Actual : 1990K Pixels (4:3), 1490K Pixels (16:9)  AND Still Picture Resolution : 4 megapixel
• Video Actual : 1120K Pixels (4:3), 1490K Pixels (16:9)  AND Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
• Dual Record
• Face Detectio
• Hybrid Technology
• SteadyShot Image Stabilization : O.I.S.
• JPEG Still Image Format
• BRAVIA Sync
• Dynamic Range Optimizer
• Easy to Operate
• Film Roll Index
• Multiple Language Display
• Facilitate to capture Photo from Movie
• Picture Effects : Monotone, Pastel, Sepia
• Scene Modes : Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait (Soft Portrait), Spotlight, Beach, Snow
• Slide Show Mode
• Optics/Lens: 35mm Equivalent : 49 – 735mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40 – 600mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
• Digital Zoom : 180x
• Optical Zoom : 15x
• Exposure through Touch Panel
• Focal Distance : 3.1 – 46.5mm
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
• Progressive Shutter Mode

Power

• Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60)

• Power Consumption : 4.5W (VF/LCD)

• Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Software

• Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista

• Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00

Hardware

• Assignable Dial

• Flash

• Auto Lens Cover

• Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

• Built-in Zoom Microphone

• S/S & Zoom button on LCD

• Viewfinder : N/A

Inputs and Outputs

• Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)

• Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Yes

• Digital Audio/Video Output : Via USB

• Mini HDMI Connection Output

• S-Video Outputs : Available via A/V Remote (cable not included)

• USB Ports : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

Products Unique Selling Point

• Processor : BIONZ image processo

• Video Features: PhotoTV HD

• Audio Format : Dolby Digital 5.1

• Built-in Zoom Microphone

• Auto Lens Cover

• Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

• Optical Zoom : 15x

• Progressive Shutter Mode WITH Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/30 – 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode)

• Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.

• Quick On : Yes

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