Sony DCR-SR300 6.1MP 40GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
Buy New: $1,598.33
New (1) Refurbished (1) from $635.94
Avg. Customer Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 3896
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 54
Minimum Focal Length: 5.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.6
Dimensions (in): 8 x 7 x 6.4
MPN: DCR-SR300
Model: SR300
UPC: 027242712423
EAN: 0027242712423
ASIN: B000M3GIJ2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 40 GB HDD stores up to 28 hours of video | | • | 3.0-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor for crystal-clear video and still images | | • | 10x optical zoom; Dolby Digital 5.1-channel audio recording | | • | 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display | | • | Handycam Station included |
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| Accessories:
| • | Sony VCT870RM Tripod w/Remote for Sony MiniDV, DVD, HDR-HC5 & HC7 Camcorders | | • | Corel Ulead VideoStudio 11.5 Plus [AMAZON.COM EXCLUSIVE] | | • | Sony VCLES20A Telephoto Lens With Converter for DCR-DVD92, 203, 403, 405, 505, DCR-HC65, 85, 90 & 96 | | • | Sony VCTD580RM Remote Control Tripod for Sony MiniDV, DVD, HDR-UX1, HDR-HC1, HC5 & HC7 | | • | Sony LCSVA5 Medium Bag for DVD & MiniDV Camcorders |
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Product Description
The DCR-SR300 will record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch Surround Sound with a built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel Surround Sound you can now experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions. The Optical Zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. Carl Zeiss Lenses have an advanced optical multi-Layer coating for increased Contrast. The 2.7-inch Wide (16:9) LCD Screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved Resolution. The high Resolution 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. An advanced form of SteadyShot(R) Image Stabilization system controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies. This optical stabilization system achieves an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some Digital stabilization systems. Enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording. Recording and Playback Times - HQ Up to 9 hours, SP Up to 14 hours, LP Up to 28 hours 35mm Equivalent Optics/Lens - 40-400mm (16 - 9 Camera Mode), 49-490mm (4 - 3 Camera Mode), 40-400mm (16 - 9 Memory Mode) and 37-370mm (4 - 3 Memory Mode) Shutter Speed - Auto, 1/2-1/500(Scene Selection Mode) Scene Modes - Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise & Sunset, Twilight and Twilight Portrait Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens Built-in 5.1ch Microphone Docking Station - Handycam(R) Station Compatibility - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home and XP Professional Unit Dimensions - 3 x 3 1/8 x 5 1/8 (76x78x128mm)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 superb for standard def!! June 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had this camcorder for 6 months now. Video is excellent even on my 52inch LCD HD TV!! Pleasantly surprised. Sony does not sell them anymore, not sure why. I paid under $800 for mine.
You wont regret the quality. Easy to author dvds (NO CONVERSION needed). Takes me 20 min to make a FULL dual layer dvd.
The new HD camcorders are tough, the new HD form at needs to be converted which takes HOURS/DAYS to make one Video DVD.
You wont be dissapointed.
 Good video quality June 19, 2008
I have been using my Handycam for a year now and I still love it. Just like most Sony products, it has great sound quality. I would never buy a camcorder based on its ability to take still pictures (because I have another camera for that) but I have to say that the still shots are pretty good. Transferring video to my laptop is simple and the 40 Gig is a huge hard drive! This has been a great camcorder for home videos. Only problem I have had is if I put it on a tripod and try to leave it to shoot on it's own, it does not refocus quickly leaving some scenes blurry for up to a full minute. Because of that I dropped a 'star' from the rating.
Elegent choice April 11, 2008
Excellent choice
Video - great
still photos - very good
40GB Hard Disk - Cool
Display, Touch Screen - nice...
Battery could have given which can last bit more. Currently it lasts for 100 - 120 mins
Sony SR300 Review March 26, 2008
Camera is easy to use. Takes great pics and video. Pics during filiming are not as clear as choosing to take pics only. The 6.1 pix pics look great. Shutter speed is good. Transfers media easily to the computer. I have not used the camera DVD burn option yet. The software the comes with the camers looks like it will make the burning easy.
great camera! March 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had this camera for over four months. I bought it primarily to record my daughter's various performances. I was concerned about recording in low light, the sound quality and ease of downloading, as well as the actual quality of the video. I would give it 5 stars for everything, except the sound quality, which is good, but not great. I don't think you can expect the quality to be great without separate recording equipment. "High quality" footage is surprisingly filmlike. The camera is very easy to use - I've only had to refer to the documentation a couple of times, for instance to download. Making a DVD is a snap. I like the touchscreen and don't mind the docking station. I'd rather have the camera be as small as it is so I can throw it in my purse. And it is light enough to shoot a two hour show without a tripod if you have a steady enough hand. I never thought it would substitute for my point and shoot digital, but the pictures are good enough to do that, as well. I would definitely spend the money again, if I had it to do over.
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