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Sony Handycam DCR-SR80 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD

16:9 - 1 Megapixel Image - 0.7 Megapixel Video - 12x Optical Zoom - 800x Digital Zoom - Electronic IS - 60 GB Hard Drive - MPN: DCRSR80 See Product Details

Product Details of Sony Handycam DCR-SR80 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD

Description

The DCR-SR80 houses a 60GB Hard Disk Drive which stores up to 40 hours of high-quality videos in standard 4:3 and 16:9 widescreen formats. With 12x Optical/800x Digital Zoom and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, everything will be as clear as you remember it. Plus, sharing everything you've captured with family, colleagues and friends has never been easier with One Touch DVD Burn capabilities. You can burn directly from the camcorder or the Handycam Station cradle. Additionally, you can connect to a DVDirect burner to create DVDs without having to connect to a PC.

Quick Glance

Recording Media: Hard Drive

LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in

Interface Type: 1 x Docking Station, 1 x S-Video Out, 1 x Remote Control, 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC Power In

Image Stabilization: Electronic

Optical Zoom: 12

Weight: 14

Summary

Product Title: Sony Handycam DCR-SR80 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD

Manufacturer: Sony

Power Score: 4.5 | 14 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CCD

Image Sensor Quantity: 1

Image Sensor Size: 1/5.5"

Lens Features

Optical Zoom: 12 X

Digital Zoom: 800x

Filter Diameter: 30 mm

Video Recording

Recording Media: Hard Drive

Video Capture Format: MPEG-2

Minimum Lux Rating: 7 lux

Image Stabilization: Electronic

General Features

LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in

Interface Connection: 1 x Docking Station, 1 x S-Video Out, 1 x Remote Control, 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC Power In

Hard Drive Capacity: 60 GB

Additional Features: 5.1 Surround Sound Ready, Backlight Compensation, Built-in Light, Fader Function, PC Connection, Self Timer, Touch Panel LCD, Viewfinder

Power

Power Source: AC Input, InfoLithium, Rechargeable Battery

Dimensions

Height: 2.8 in

Width: 2.8 in

Depth: 4.6 in

Weight: 14.00 oz

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

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Reviews on Sony Handycam DCR-SR80 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD

  • 5
  By member: billcotton - Jan 11, 2007

Using the SR80 to record church services.

Strengths: The SR80 is small and light, easy to carry and works great on a 10 dollars tripod. I use the one touch DVD burn button and a DVD is available minutes after I record our church services.

Weakness: None in my use to date

The SR80 is being replaced on or before March 19, 2007 by the SR82. The one different feature that I notice is that: Memory Stick is added for still pictures. The SR80 records still pictures to the Hard Drive. I haven’t tried this feature yet. . I can see an advantage on downloading still pictures from a memory stick, just remove the stick and place it in a reader or printer.. I have recorder...

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  • 5
  By member: crpanda - Oct 8, 2006

Next generation -Handy cam (Sony DCR-SR80 60GB 1MP...

Strengths: Direct MPEG2 Format Recording. Dolby Digital Audio Recording Professional quality Product at affordable price Light weight. Harddrive Shock proof technology - Hopefully it will work as decribed

Weakness: I would expect any non-moving RAM Disk rather than a Harddrive for a handycam.

I got it for $680 in Amazon on 2 Oct 06 and being one of the 1st customer to use and review the product since its lunched by the manufacturer in Sept 21st 2006, I found this Wonderful product- excellent for both Indoor and outdoor recording. No hassles converting Analog to digital on your PC.. one step DVD burning made my life easier. - Highly recommended for home use.. the price is worth its...

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  • 4
  By member: ra_pong - Dec 18, 2006

Cool, sleek and handy camcorder

Strengths: easy to use, very portable, 60gb HD, night shot, touch screen

Weakness: battery needs to have an extra.

Record many hours of digital video and directly to hard drive is great quality of the camcorder. Its touch screen makes my life easier because it is so convenient to use. The hard disk drive is used with the camcorder that can connect to my computer, or television set. The camcorder has wide screen mode as well. I have not used DVD direct recorder compatibility and pre-packaged software yet, but...

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  • 4
  By member: pinkring - Dec 15, 2006

good camcorder

Strengths: It's small size that easy to carry.

Weakness: Battery

I like this camcorder very much. It's good quality video. And easy to use.It's good price to get this camcorder. I would recommend the Sony Handycam DCR-SR80 to anyone who wants to buy a camcorder.

  • 4
  By member: mrjer - Dec 10, 2006

DCR-SR80 is a good camera

Strengths: Good value for the money, large hard drive, user interface

Weakness: docking station required to download movies to PC

I bought the DCR-SR80 from an on-line dealer called Butterfly Photo for $580. They were easy to work with and made the shipment quickly. The box seemed like it had been opened before, but all the parts were there and everything works fine. The camera works well, the video quality is better than other camcorders I've seen at a similar price, and the user interface works for me. I like Sony's user...

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  • 5
  By member: Berwynask - Oct 27, 2006

Excellent video camera

Strengths: small well designed compact video camera, excellent video quality. New high technologies. Whole family love it.

Weakness: No viewfinder. The low capacity battery.

I have four generation of video cameras. This is the best one. It definitely worthes the money. will recommend to my friends who wants to buy new camcorder. So many good features and easy to use.

  • 5
  By member: jagadish_vsc - Oct 20, 2006

great camcorder

Strengths: 60gb hdd and good quility video and very sleek model

Weakness: no viewfinder

this is outstanding camcorder for home use very decent picture quility for single 1/5.5 chip. sr100 vs s80 is same video quility difference only is sr100 is 3mega pixel photes sr 80 is 1 mega pixel only.

  • 5
  By member: bgrienke - Oct 30, 2006

Very happy with my Sony Handycam DCR-SR80

Strengths: Very fast file transfer of movie or stills from camcorder to PC; don't have to purchase casette tapes or mini-DVDs for camcorder; produces high quality images and movies; comes with a docker.

Weakness: Only 12X optical zoom

I am extremely satisfied with my Sony Handycam DCR-SR80. It's simple to operate, especially if you use the "Easy" button. The docker that comes with the camcorder makes it handy to charge the battery and to connect the camcorder to a computer or DVD burner without fiddling with the camcorder itself. I am especially excited with having a hard drive for storage so I don't have to purchase any more...

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  • 5
  By member: Dragonsanctum - Nov 9, 2006

I'm very amazing by this camera

Strengths: Very small size. Very simple to use. Quality of Video is very good. The Night Vision is powerful.

Weakness: The battery life is not enough for this camera. I recommend a extra one.

I'm very happy with this camera. I was looking for the DCR-SR100 but for the differences and the price, I pick this one. I Recommend this model instead of the DCR-SR100. You got for your money

  • 4
  By member: tsganapathie - Oct 30, 2006

Excellent Camera worth the price

Strengths: sexy look, no tape or casette required, good quality video

Weakness: battery

I was using Mini DV and bought this camera. I did lot of analysis before the purchase. Has lot of advantages over the DVD camera. Mini DVD is more expensive. You need not carry extra DVD/tape with you. Can store 60GB of data. The price for the camera is coming down, you can wait to get good deals.

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