Sony HDR-SR8 100GB Handycam Camcorder

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The HDR-SR8 lets you view the world through a professional grade Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens with 10x optical 20x digital zoom and a 3 megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS sensor. Capture clear video with Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization, and maintain total control over the focus, exposure, shutter speed and white balance.

3.2 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor

1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (1080 lines of resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and still image performance (6.1 Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less power, providing better battery performance.

Switchable HD/SD Format Recording

The HDR-SR8 is capable of recording and playing back both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) video recorded on the built-in 100GB Hard Drive5. e optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfectg renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.

2.7" Wide4 (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)

The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with imporoved resoltuion. The 211K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Smooth Slow Record

By increasing the record rate from 60 fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In addition, record an audio track to narrate what is being seen in the video.

Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot3

Capture still images up to 2848x2136 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media (sold separately) for easy trasfer to PCs for emailing, printing or shairing with other compatible Memory Stick™ devices.

Dual Record

While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture a 4.6 Megapixel still image directly to Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately).

Super SteadyShot® (Optical) Image Stabilization System

An advanced form of Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization from Sony that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies. This optical stabilization system achieves an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of vide like som digital stabilization systems.

Tele Macro Function

Useful for shooting close up shots, but without having the camcorder casting a shadow on the subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode will have the subject properly focused with the background unfocussed so that the subject stands out.

Active Interface Shoe

Provides a location directly on the camcorder on which to add optional accessories while providing power and two-way communication to those accessories.

Built-in Intelligent Flash

For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows.

Super NightShot® Infrared System

With the Super NightShot Infrared System from Sony, capture video in total darkeness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Super NightShot mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase picture brightness and clarity. Color Slow Shutter mode allows you to record in low light situations with full color detail by slowing down the shutter speed.

Scene Selection Modes

Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.

Fader Effects-2

Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System1

Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect". Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Stamina® Battery Power Management System

Using the optional NP-FH100 InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the HDR-SR8 can continuously record up to 5 hours (viewfinder) or 5 hours (LCD) on a single full charge, providing extra long battery life.

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons

For additional control of the camcorder, the HDR-SR8 features Zoom and Record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

Easy Handycam® button

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out" leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.

One Touch Wide Angle Shooting

Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button.

Manual Focus

Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.

Multi-Language Menu

Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese.

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[edit] Specifications

• Imaging Device
  • 1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
• Pixel Gross
  • 3200K
• Recording Media
  • 100GB5 Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately)
• Recording and Playback Times
  • High Definition: XP = 13 hours HQ = 24 hours, SP = 30 hours, LP = 38 hours Standard Definition: HQ = 24 hours, SP = 36 hours, LP = 70 hours
• Video Actual
  • 2280K Pixels (16:9), 1710K Pixels (4:3)
• Still Actual
  • 2280K Pixels (16:9), 3040K Pixels (4:3)
• 35mm Equivalent
  • 40-400mm(16:9 Camera Mode), 49-490mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40-400mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
• Aperture
  • f1.8-2.9
• Exposure
  • Touch Panel (24 steps)
• Filter Diameter
  • 37mm
• Focal Distance
  • 5.4-54mm; Telemacro - 450mm
• Focus
  • Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial, Touch Panel)
• Shutter Speed
  • Auto, 1/2 - 1/500 (Scene Selection Mode)
• Optical Zoom
  • 10X
• Digital Zoom
  • 20X
• Resolution
  • 3MP
• Format(s) Supported
  • AVCHD (HD) and MPEG2-PS (SD)
• Recording Format
  • Dolby® Digital 5.1
• LCD
  • 2.7" (211K Pixels)4 Wide (16:9) Touch Panel - Clear Photo LCD Plus™
• Lens Type
  • Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
• Viewfinder
  • Wide (16:9), Color (123K Pixels)
• Docking Station
  • Yes; Handycam Station™ cradle
• Microphone
  • Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channe)
• LANC Terminal
  • N/A
• Analog Audio/Video Input(s)
  • N/A
• Analog Audio/Video Output(s)
  • Yes (Multi A/V)
• Digital Audio/Video Input(s)
  • Yes (via USB2.0)2
• Digital Audio/Video Output(s)
  • Yes (via USB2.0)2
• USB Port(s)
  • 2.0 High Speed (Handycam Station)