The Sony HDR-SR8 HDD HD Camcorder combines style with power. The compact, black, HDR-SR8 comfortably fits your hand and takes up very little space when stored. Sony made sure to give this camcorder impressive specs as well - 100 GB hard drive, 3.2 Mp ClearVid CMOS sensor, switchable HD/SD formats, and the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens.
Adding to the HDR-SR8's features would be, x.v. color technology, smooth slow record, Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization, and 10x optical zoom. Aside from the 100 GB hard drive, the Memory Stick Duo Media Slot gives you another option for increased storage, when used with the Memory Stick Duo (sold separately).
| System | NTSC |
| Format |
AVCHD (HD) MPEG2-PS (SD) |
| Sensor | 1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor |
| Audio | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Zoom |
10x optical 20x digital |
| Lens |
f/5.4-54mm; Telemacro - 450mm, F/1.8-2.9 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Filter Size | 37mm |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | SteadyShot Image Stabilization (Super, Optical) |
| Lux | 2 lux (0 lux with Super NightShot Infrared System) |
| Viewfinder |
Wide (16:9) Color (123K Pixels) |
| LCD Monitor |
2.7" (211K Pixels) 4 Wide (16:9) Touch Panel - Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Manual Controls | Focus |
| Date & Time | Yes |
| Edit Control | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| A/V Dubbing | Yes |
| Line In Recording | No |
| Inputs | Digital A/V Inputs (via USB 2.0) |
| Outputs |
S-Video (via optional accessory) A/V Outputs Digital A/V (via USB 2.0) USB Ports 2.0 High Speed HMDI Connection Outputs (mini) |
| Card Slot | Yes - Memory Stick Duo Media Slot |
| Special Effects | Yes - Monotone, Pastel, Sepia |
| Digital Effects | Yes - Old Movie |
| Fade Resistance | Yes - Black, White |
| Titler | No |
| Built-In Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes - Active Interface Shoe |
| Built-in Light | Yes |
| Power Consumption | 4.5W/4.7W - HD (VF/LCD) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.95 x 3.18 x 5.86" (7.49 x 8.1 x 14.89 cm) |
| Weight | 1.34 lbs (610 g) with battery |