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Sony HDR-SR10 4MP 40GB High Definition Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 15x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom by Sony
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Sony Release Date: 2009-11-30 Model: HDR-SR10 Color: Black Product features: - Capture video to hard disk drive or Memory Stick media; 40 GB built-in storage
- 1920 x 1080 high-definition recording
- 2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor technology; Bionz image processor
- x.v.Color captures and displays life-like color
- Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony HDR-SR10 4MP 40GB High Definition Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 15x Optical Image Stabilized ZoomCustomer Review: Decent entry model into Full-HD Summary: 4 Stars
I got it for $750 at Dell actually, which was the best I found without a risk of using potential fraud-sellers I found on google selling it cheaper. I think it is a good entry model into HD filming. It is probably the cheapest of the decent full-HD ones.
I am satisfied with the quality of the video. I believe that the more expensive models might have better video quality supported by better sensors, bigger lenses and better lower compression/quicker memory write times, but I think it is a good toy that will allow me to watch family videos 20 years from now without laughing at the quality of SD camcorders.
I am not very satisfied with the quality of the stills, but hey, I have a compact Canon S3 IS for that, so I would not count it for the rating. My S3 also records videos that are decent, but not perfect - that's why I am getting an HD camcorder. Otherwise I'd say the S3 beats SD camcorder.
The 40GB HDD allows for too many hours of videos and can be accessed as USB Mass Memory device, so you can put other stuff there too.
The battery life seems a bit shortish, but you can get a bigger replacement battery for $30 - a cheap upgrade.
It also lacks a carrying case, so I recommend getting at least the cheapest sony one. Overall Sony accessories are very pricey, but you can get cheap replacements that work OK.
The AVCHD format does not have a lot support yet, but that will come eventually, since Sony seems to be winning the HD formats war. I believe new Macs should be able to play AVCHD. I also ordered Sony Vegas software for editing (less than $100), that looks OK from the trial version, so you might consider it, unless you want to convert to AVI/WMV before you do the editing in Windows Movie Maker and lose quality through repeated compression. I also considered Pinnacle Studio, but read the reviews with complaints about crashes and decided to get the software from Sony (through Amazon :) ).
There are probably better cameras, but they are more expensive. Sony wants to rip you off with its accessory prices, but that's their right and you can choose replacements. It's not perfect so I guess it is worth 4 stars
Remember to get that carrying case, a tripod and a battery somewhere. A mini hdmi cable might be of use too.
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