Sony DCR-SR85 1MP 60GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom
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Customer Review: A plus for ghost hunters
Summary: 5 Stars
Im a first time buyer for camcorders, and ive done a lot of researching on this camcorder and had to debate on it for some time because i definately didnt want to end up with something that was a little expensive and not worth a flip.
But this camcorder was exactly what i needed. The night vision is unbelieveable and its very light. It also doesnt have a delay on it when you move the camera. When you move it very fast, no delay at all. I would highly recommend this camcorder for anyone, but especially those who are into ghost hunting. Im definately a Sony fan now.
Customer Review: Very Nice!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Sony DCR-SR85 is a very nice camcorder for a very good value. It has been discontinued and replace with another model, hence the good pricing out there.
The quality of its video and audio on an HDTV is better than expected, and it is very easy to use. I considered purchasing an HD camcorder as I have HDTV, but they are considerably more expensive and the file system is more difficult to edit and work with. The quality this camera generates is more than acceptable, and HD just wasn't that important to me.
A hard drive camera is the only way to go. The convenience of having 60GB of storage space (plus the Memory Stick) is wonderful. If desired, you can record your video or photos to the Memory Stick, remove the stick and easily insert into a USB card reader to view or transfer your pictures to your computer. Either way, you have to hook "something" up to your computer, so you might as well just use the supplied USB cable and transfer photos or video from the camera's hard drive. The camcorder acts just like an external hard drive when plugged in to your computer, and it's simple as can be to use Windows Explorer (file manager) to move (copy) the Sony's files to your computer.
One of the key items to keep in mind when looking at camcorders is the recording and file format it utilzes. The Sony DCR-SR85 records in MPG2, which is very easy to use and immediately compatible with Windows players, such as Media Player etc. There is no need to install the supplied Picture Browser software. You're actually better off not installing it. The video can be played immediately. Unlike some other camcorders, the Sony keeps the video and audio together in the same file. Some cameras have a separate audio track that makes editing more work. There are many ways to go to edit and burn to DVD if desired (Ulead DVD MovieFactory) that are far better than using the supplied software.
It's a terrific camera. Get one while there still available and you can get a good deal on them. You won't be disappointed.
Customer Review: Great camcorder at reasonable prie
Summary: 4 Stars
I tried the Sony DCR-SR47 at the local BestBuy and I did not like the quality that much. BestBuy has this Sony DCR-SR85 on clearance at $550 and I tried to play around for 5 minutes and it was a big difference. The SR85 has 10x better picture quality than SR47 with similar options. I believe SR47 has lesser pixel than this camcorder. You can compare them on Amazon site by site. I got this from JR at $349 and nobody could beat that price. It's great camcorder, looks exactly as newer model SR47,SR67, and SR87 but provides more picture quality. Quality does count instead of model year.Customer Review: Great product for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
Awesome camera with lots of srorage space. Easily navigable, and SD picture on big screen still looks pretty good. Customer Review: Great for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
Sony DCR-SR85 1MP 60GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom
I have used this camera for 2 weeks now and it is amazing. For what I paid for it, it is totally worth it. You are looking for quality I suggest going for an HD camera but this one had a Hard drive which was a big plus for me. I was on a budget and I found this one cheap and it had a hard drive and it works for me. I am not a big video person but I bought it because our family has never owned a Camcorder but we have had digital cameras. I can't wait until our next vacation to use it!