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Sony Handycam HDR-SR11

Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.   Part number: HDR-SR11
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CNET Editors' rating: 8.0 out of 10
Average user rating: 8.2 out of 10


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CNET Editors' review - Sony Handycam HDR-SR11
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Excellent

8.0

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CNET Editor's rating: 8.0 out of 10
Reviewed by Philip Ryan
Review date: 4/10/08

The good: Excellent video and performance; impressive still photos for a camcorder; adequate manual controls; nice CAM CTL dial; docking station included.

The bad: No wind filter; doesn't include mini HDMI cable.

The bottom line: Sony's Handycam HDR-SR11 and SR12 60GB hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorders deliver top notch performance and image quality.

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Product brief - Sony Handycam HDR-SR11
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Description: The Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 is a hard disk drive-based, prosumer camcorder. Compared to other prosumer camcorders on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,110. It ships with Sony picture motion browser software.

Pros: Has a 3.2-inch viewscreen, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced camcorders. Also, this camcorder has optical (Super steady shot) stabilization, which is more favorable than some similarly priced camcorders. (While many camcorders have electronic image stabilization, optical stabilization generally produces superior results.) Supports manual focus, which helps savvy users to tape in hard-to-focus situations. This product weighs just 19.2 ounces without battery and media, which is very light.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A prosumer camcorder, suited for semi-professional videography.

Value: Overall, this camcorder's features are in line with its price.

Suggestions: For more help selecting the right digital camcorder, visit CNET Reviews' buying guide .

User opinions - Sony Handycam HDR-SR11
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Excellent

8.2

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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great quality video and Digital Stills 10.2 Megapixel.
I have had a mini DV for a number of years and this is light years better. I cannot believe the... Read more
by Longhorn923 (see profile) - March 13, 2008

23 out of 24 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Wonderful Camera! Highly recommend!
Spectacular camera! Replacing 10 yr. old Sony MiniDV camera that finally took a dive. Placed... Read more
by robpkw (see profile) - March 22, 2008

17 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Outstanding HD video and photo quality with excellent sound for most...
After having many different Canon Camcorders, I finally bought my first Sony because of it's... Read more
by Double Eagle (see profile) - May 5, 2008

3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great Camcorder
This is a great camcorder. If I were to go back and choose another I would get the SR12 due to its... Read more
by MushroomStamper (see profile) - March 26, 2008

3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
better than expected
i really like the camera so far. It's lightweight and and takes awesome footage. the battery it... Read more
by lbrivera1000 (see profile) - July 26, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Best consumer camcorder available today
I came from the frame of mind that I couldn't deal with mini DV tapes anymore and have been eyeing... Read more
by alexacker (see profile) - April 22, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
All I can say is... WOW!
I have been buying camcorders since 1990 and know quite a bit about videos and camcorders. First... Read more
by tmgarant (see profile) - August 1, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great video, stunning clarity
Making the decision to purchase a high-definition camcorder today can be very difficult... Read more
by rsbruner (see profile) - July 31, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Amazed with the quality of video and stills
I am amazed at this handycam. Taking still while shooting video; Still image capture in its own... Read more
by asadzaidi1 (see profile) - July 16, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Very Happy With Choice
I was interested in getting a semi-pro camcorder for producing a presentation and web video, and I... Read more
by larrylef (see profile) - June 19, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.





Full specifications - Sony Handycam HDR-SR11
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Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.
Part number: HDR-SR11
General
Product Type Camcorder
Digital Zoom 150 x
Optical Sensor Size 1/3.1"
Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
Min Illumination 0 lux
Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-2
Special Effects Sepia, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie
Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/800 sec
Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Twilight mode, Twilight portrait
White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
Exposure Metering Spot, Matrix
Camera Flash Built-in flash
Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5.66 megapixels
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 3.81 megapixels
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 5.08 megapixels
Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 10.2 megapixels
Color Support Color
Face Detection Yes
Still Image Format JPEG
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 60 GB
Image Storage JPEG 3680 x 2760, JPEG 3680 x 2070, JPEG 640 x 480
Media Type Hard disk drive
Recording Speed HQ, LP, SP
Camera Flash
Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 8 ft
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1
Focal Length 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm
Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.1
Optical Zoom 12 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 4.9 mm
Max focal length 58.8 mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
Filter Size 37 mm