Overview:

The Sony HDR-SR1 AVC HD 30GB Hard-Disc Handycam Camcorder is the industry's first direct Hard Disc Drive, AVCHD camcorder. The HDR-SR1 shoots in genuine 1080i resolution, for real unparalleled HDTV clarity. Its professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens captures brilliant images with life-like color and tones, while the 2.1-megapixel CMOS processes faster than a CCD for richer color and better detail. The Progressive Shutter System supplies digital still images with excellent definition and sharpness.

This camcorder comes with a variety of features, including 80x digital zoom, 16:9 widescreen mode, a hot shoe, a USB 2.0 interface, and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. In addition, this camcorder features a 30-gig hard drive, so you can download directly to your favorite video software, without bothering with tapes.

10x Optical 80x Digital Zoom

Equipped with a 10x optical zoom that lets you close in on your subject with pure optical quality, and an 80x digital zoom that lets you go all the way out for incredible close-ups.

1/3" CMOS Sensor

The CMOS sensor has nearly 2 million effective pixels that provide incredible clarity. It delivers faster image processing than a CCD, meaning richer color, greater detail, and less glare from objects.

3.5" Wide Hybrid LCD

You can use the monitor to check wide-angle shots in digital HD. Because it is a hybrid system, you can still see the LCD monitor outside, even on the brightest and most sunny days. Its 211,000 pixels make the pictures extra clear and rich for easy detailed viewing.

16:9 Widescreen Recording Mode

16:9 recording mode uses the full width of its CCD to capture video in actual widescreen for superior playback on home theater systems and PC monitors. Just click the Widescreen Button and switch effortlessly from 4:3 to 16:9.

High-Quality Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Lens

The high-resolution video starts with the finest glass lens appropriate to the camera. The HDR-SR1 has a Carl Zeiss-designed lens, which is a world leader in optical technology. With the most advanced glass composition and the most efficient anti-reflective coatings, this HDV camera captures the sharpest most detailed pictures in the most compact design available.

Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization

This advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot system controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness, without degradation of video.

Super NightShot Plus Infrared System

The Super NightShot Plus Infrared System lets

Active Interface Shoe

This hot shoe gives you the option of adding accessories such as lights, flashes, and microphones to the camcorder. These accessories can also communicate and draw power from the camcorder through the Active Interface Shoe.