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Sony Handycam DCR-SR45E (30 GB) Hard Drive CamcorderThe Sony DCR-SR45 gives you the option to store video and still images on your choice of either its built-in hard disk drive or removable...
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The Sony DCR-SR45 gives you the option to store video and still images on your choice of either its built-in hard disk drive or removable Memory Stick Pro Duo media. With a 2.7-inch wide touch panel LCD display, the DCR-SR45 puts all the controls at your fingertips. Additional features include the high-power 40x optical/2000x digital zoom, professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super SteadyShot image stabilization system. Capture everything as clearly as if you were still there.
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Sony DCRSR45 Works for Me
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Pros: Compact Camcorder, Decent Software Provided, 30GB Hard Drive Large Enough for Me
Cons:
Supplied Battery has only a 1 hour life at Best, Spare Batteries are Pricey
The Bottom Line:
I recommend this camcorder for the family user who wants to save memories on DVDs.
I have owned two Hi-8 Digital Sony Camcorders since 1990. They have both performed very well. In recent years, I have been challenged to transfer all of my tapes to DVDs. This was alway a tedious process that involved hours of time and loss of video quality. The Sony DCRSR45 was my ideal compromise of price, quality, and functionality.
I am not filming the next feature film, but am able to video family events at a reasonable viewing quality and transfer to DVD with little time spent at the computer. With DVD+R prices down to a very reasonable level, this is the best deal I could find.
I enjoy the compact design of the DCRSR45. It is easy to transport and handle during use. The widescreen display with touch features make it a very easy to view and access functions.
I like the ability to use Sony ProDuo Memory Sticks in the camcorder. My son has a Sony PSP and the same memory works in both my camcorder and the game unit. I was also concerned about the possibility of a hard drive crash. Perhaps the Memory Stick will be my future memory system if the hard drive fails.
The 30GB hard drive holds over 11 hours of viewing if recording in the LP mode. I found this mode slightly grainy for the sport videos that I take from the press box of my son's high school field. Switching to SP mode was an improvement and I still get over 6 hours of recording. That will cover even a full day of games for me.
Overall, I am very satisfied. The camcorder is only 2 weeks old for me, so time will tell.
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