Thread: Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 (40GB)

A lifeless participant in Sony's HD camcorder arrangement, the Sony Handy cam HDR-SR5's video quality and performance just don't bring for the value.



Specification:


General

Product Type Camcorder
Digital Zoom 80 x
Optical Sensor Size 1/3 in
Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
Min Illumination 0 lux
Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-2
Special Effects Sepia, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Luminance Key
Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
Shooting Programs Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports lesson, Twilight mode, Twilight portrait
White Balance Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
Camera Flash Built-in flash
Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2 megapixels
Color Support Color
Still Image Format JPEG
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

Memory / Storage

Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - 40 GB
Media Type Hard disk drive

Lens System

Type Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9
Focal Length 5.1 mm - 51 mm
Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
Optical Zoom 10 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 5.1 mm
Max focal length 51 mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
Filter Size 37 mm
Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Digital Still Camera Function Yes
Additional Features PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Progressive shutter system, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
Remote control Remote control - Infrared
Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
Included Accessories Docking station

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type LCD
Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels

Display

Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

Microphone

Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

Connector Type Composite video/audio output, USB, Component video output, Headphones, Microphone, Remote control, HDMI output
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo

Audio Input

Audio input type Microphone
Microphone type Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Surround
Microphone Technology Electret condenser

System Requirements for PC Connection

Operating System Support MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP Home Edition, MS Windows XP Professional, MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later
Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

Cables Included A/V cable, Component video cable, USB cable
Power
Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

Display Form Factor Rotating
Display Format 211,000 pixels
Viewfinder Color Support Color

Physical Characteristics

Width 3 in
Depth 5.5 in
Height 3.2 in
Weight 1.2 lbs