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Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Handycam Camcorder
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The compact Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Handycam Camcorder travels easy thanks to its small size and convenient recording options. The 60GB hard disk drive boasts up to 41 hours of recording time in LP mode while the Memory Stick media offers up to 325 minutes in LP mode. In addition, the 2.3Mp ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor technology and the BIONZ image processor provides excellent video and stills to fill all that recording time with clear, beautiful video and 4Mp still images.
This hybrid camcorder also features a built-in zoom microphone for capturing the most accurate sound when the camera's lens zooms in on a distant subject. The Quick On 2 button ensures that you'll never miss another great moment by keeping your camera ready to record at a touch. The Dynamic Range Optimizer balances out the image in tough lighting situations for detail and clarity while the dual record feature lets you simultaneously record video and stills. Forget about tapes and DVDs, with the SR220 and focus on what really matters.
- 2.3Mp ClearVid CMOS Sensor with Exmor Technology and BIONZ Image Processor
- Capture stunningly clear video and stills with the 2.3Mp ClearVid CMOS Sensor. The BIONZ image processor provides faster response times from the camera and noise reduction for perfect pixels. Exmor technology provides high resolution images with outstanding detail and rich tones, further improving this already spectacular image sensor.
- Hybrid Recording to the 60GB Hard Disk Drive or Memory Stick Media
- Record to the 60GB internal hard disk drive or to Sony's own Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo (sold separately) recording media. Images from the HDD can be transferred in-camera to Memory Stick media. Use the Memory Stick media in your PC or compatible Memory Stick device for uploading to edit, email, or print.
- BIONZ Image Processor
- Sony's BIONZ Image Processor uses hardware based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to provide the camera with a faster response time and prolong battery life. The BIONZ also removes noise from the image prior to RAW data conversion for the cleanest video possible and handles the Dynamic Range Optimization processing.
- Exmor Technology
- The Exmor technology featured in the 2.3Mp ClearVid CMOS sensor provides high resolution and sensitivity that results in rich, detailed stills and video.
- Face Detection for Video & Still Images
- The BIONZ processor enables the Face Detection technology on the HDR-UX10 camcorder. This system recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in a frame automatically adjusting focus, exposure and color for the most natural skin tones in each image while leaving background images unchanged.
- 15x Optical Zoom
- 15x optical zoom brings your subject close with clarity and no loss of video image.
- 2.7" Wide Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display
- The widescreen touch panel 2.7" LCD display rotates up to 270° for optimal recording from any angle. Now you can get any shot you want and frame what you're recording without loosing the image.
- Dual Record 2
- When recording in HD simultaneously capture still images to Memory Stick media.
- Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Slot
- The Memory Stick PRO Duo Media slot allows you to insert Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick Duo media (sold separately) for capturing video and still images.
- Quick On-2
- Don't ever miss the key moment again! One press of the Quick On button puts the camcorder into sleep mode, when you press the button a second time it comes on, ready to record.
- Built-In Zoom Mic with 5.1 Channel Recording
- When your camera's zoom goes in for the close-up so does the built-in zoom mic. The mic focuses on the sound coming from your subject, letting all other noises fall into the background for clear and accurate dialogue and sound.
- Dynamic Range Optimizer 2
- Never worry again about capturing images on bright days or in low-light conditions. The BIONZ processor powers this high-speed processing engine that automatically adjusts the scene for you. Bright highlights are brought down, preventing whiteout and preserving detail even on the sunniest of days. In dark or backlit settings the Dynamic Range Optimizer brings out detail in shadows resulting in a natural and clear scene.
- Easy Handycam Button
- Sony knows that camcorders can be complicated at times. That's why they give you the option to keep things simple with the Easy Handycam Button. This option locks out more complicated features. Only the buttons essential to recording remain unlocked, letting you concentrate on capturing and enjoying the moment.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses have been designed especially for consumer camcorders. These lenses offer the sharpness and quality of professional lenses.
- InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter System
- The InfoLITHIUM Battery with the AccuPower Meter System is one smart rechargeable battery. View remaining battery or charging time (in minutes) on the LCD or viewfinder so you always know where you're at with battery life. These batteries are not subject to memory effect which shortens battery life when you charge too often. Charge whenever you want without worry.
- Stamina Battery Power Management System
- The Stamina Battery Power Management System lets the camcorder extend InfoLITHIUM battery life for extra long recording.
- Fader Effects 2
- When ending or starting a scene won't due use the black or white fader effects for a smooth, professional looking transition.
- Face Index 2
- The ingenious Face Index 2 technology lets you find the video scene you want by face. Choose from the faces displayed in the index and the scenes in which that person appears will be selected.
- Film Roll Index 2
- Sony makes finding scenes quick and user-friendly with the Film Roll Index 2. Much like the chapters in a book the index helps you find the video scenes you want by previewing the beginning. You also have the option to display scenes at intervals of 3, 6 and 12 seconds or 1 and 5 minutes.
- On Screen Zoom & Record Buttons
- Never worry about hitting the zoom or record buttons when you're in the middle of filming again. With convenient placement on the LCD frame unconventional shots are easier than ever.
- Progressive Shutter System
- This feature progressively scans your still images using an interlaced scanning system for detail and accuracy.
- Super NightShot Plus Infrared System
- Ever want to record at night or in low light but can't? Well now you can. The Super NightShot Plus Infrared System records with a slow shutter speed to capture video even in complete darkness (0 lux) providing video with both color and clarity.
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/5" ClearVid CMOS Sensor with Exmor technology & BIONZ processor |
| Lens |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T f-stop/1.8-2.6 Focal Length=3.1-46.5mm |
| Zoom |
15x Optical 180x Digital |
| Filter Size | 30mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Format | MPEG-2 |
| Audio | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical Image Stabilization |
| Lux | 8 lux |
| Recording Media |
60GB HDD Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately) Memory Stick Duo Media (sold separately) |
| Recording Time |
HDD: HQ: 14 hours LP: 41 hours
Optional 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media: |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Display Size | 2.7" |
| Viewfinder | N/A |
| Camera Features | |
|---|---|
| Manual Controls | Focus |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | Active Interface Shoe |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - Yes Flash - Yes |
| Digital Still Mode | |
|---|---|
| Still Recording Media |
60GB HDD Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Memory Stick Duo Media |
| Resolution | 4MP |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | No |
| Output |
USB: Hi-speed Composite Video: RCA via A/V breakout cable Analog Audio L/R: RCA via A/V breakout cable |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Languages | English, English Simplified, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 2000, XP, Vista |
| Power Requirements |
7.2V (battery pack) 8.4V (AC Adapter) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3 1/4 x 3 x 5 1/8" (81 x 76 x 129mm) |
| Weight | 1 lb 3 oz (530g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable to operate (15)
- Great features (14)
- Great picture quality (13)
- Simple controls (13)
- Durable (12)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (14)
- Home movies (10)
- Family (5)
- Movies/short films (4)
- Outdoor events / games (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (10), Enthusiast (4)
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Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
I love this camcord.....Excellent Quality with Good Price
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Low light recording
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
So far I really love this video camera. I use it to take home videos of my son growing up and it works great for that purpose. It's small and easy to carry around. Quick to turn on and record and the picture is clear and it has the face detection. This can be very well used for still photography also. You don't need another digital camera for this. Dual recording on SD card is another advantage.
In all, a very good camera in a decent price range
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
My wife and I just got back from 2 weeks travelling out west to see all the National Parks. We wanted a video camera that took pictures also, but after reading many reviews of some of the inexpensive recorders performing less than our expectations-we researched more. All of the video and picture quality was excellent, even the 'zoom' pictures. I am well pleased with this product for the usage of a typical family. I took over 400 stills and almost 20 gigs of video and the only thing I had to delete was the Carlsbad Caverns video because it was extremely dark in most places. So I took more still pictures and the built-in flash worked great.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
Very good in overall functioning and compact which is important.In built memory is the best thing.I already bought second fr my cousin.Great camcorder.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
we use this to capture every momment with family
like my little daughter smile and all.
this gives a gud picture quality in low price.
still picture is not that clear.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
I bought this videocamera as a gift for my brother and tested it by myself. It comes with big Sony NPFH60 battery and you can charge it without charger, just plug in the camera to power outlet. It comes with software to handle video and photo, and video can be viewed in Real player (in Windows media player sound doesn't work). Screen protector opens automatically, hard drive is very voluminous. Easy to navigate on touch screen menu. Works with Sony MSMT4G 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) Media, which I bought to store photos only. 15X optical zoom seems enough, I tested it in Niagara Falls and it is good enough.
The weak point I think, the quality of night vision mode video is not good in too dark places. Probably it would be better to buy additional infra-red lamp and attach it on top of the camera.
Photo quality seems good for 4Mpixels.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
Clear picture, easy to operate, good ergonomics.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
This was by far the easiest and most fun camera I have used. I am not very electronics oriented but had no trouble with this camera at all. It was very easy to start up and use. I love the quick on/off button which helps capture all those moments without leaving the camera on. The sound on playback with the camera is great and my kids love watching themselves on video! This camera is so easy, literally my 7 and 5 year olds are able to take video and pictures! My 7 year old also was able to figure out on her own how to use the touch screen to review pictures. The only, and I do mean only thing I don't like is the camera battery - I can only get it to last about 2 1/2 hours per charge which makes for problems on the weekends when we are out - BUT it charges extremely quickly at the wall! All in all - great choice of camera and I would highly recommend it!
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Versatile
Cons
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
I went from a 8mm camcorder to a hybrid HDD,no more worry about running out of tape.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
Small enough to fit in most jacket pockets, lightweight, great quality video, good still picture quality, 5.1 sound is nice option, has accessory hotshoe-light unit decreases battery time by almost half, easy to use and download, hard drive and flash card eliminate need for carrying extra tapes/discs, Night Shot is limted to about 3'-Super Night Shot is nicer
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Zoom poor
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
Large capacity, easy to use and to transfer images and video to computer and cd's. Presents an excellent image, high resolution and the ability to take pictures while they filming this is something special. To sum up a video camera practices, easy to use, light weight and high storage capacity
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Family
- Special Events
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
I just purchased the DCR-SR220 a few weeks ago and I have not only been satisfied with the product (as I knew I would) [...]. When I called a few days after my camcorder and peripherals arrived to ask a question about compatability of the memory stick, I received excellent service on the phone and was quickly directed to a knowledegable agent who was able to put my concerns to rest. I know B&H from my local dive shop which specializes in (among other things) underwater video and I always overhear folks there talking about B&H in reference to their cameras and camcorders that they use for underwater photography/videography.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Family
- Movies/Short Films
- Special Events
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
Excellent camcorder; bought it to replace my SONY DVD one; easy to use; great pictures; touch screen a bonus! best image quality of any of the SOMY camcorders that I have ever owned.
Get this one while you can!
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Family
- Special Events
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
I chase a 2 year old all day, and the speed with which the Handycam is ready to use makes certain I don't miss those once in a lifetime moments. It's compact size and thoughtful arrangement of controls always leaves me one hand free to engage in the action instead of just recording it. Its ability to shoot stills while recording video is invaluable. Hard drive size and battery life keep this cam in use almost constantly.
Pros
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
This is a really nice camera. It was a replacement for an SR-80 that was stolen from me on vacation and I love some of the new features. The USB port on the camera instead of just the docking station was a nice plus. The HD just makes things a lot easier as well. I was happy to upgrade to the 4mb still picture as well.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Family
- Special Events
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-SR220 60GB Hybrid HDD/Memory Stick Camcorder:
Bought this Camcorder largely to video my daughter's soccer games.
Generally like the 220. Easy to use and the supplied software is good enough for my purposes. On a tripod get a nice result even with long distance shots. The small size is nice, the touch screen works well. The screen is a bit small when the action is distant and the zoom is a little too quick but otherwise I recommend the 220
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
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- Operating Guide (PDF 8.2mb)
- Handycam Handbook (PDF 5mb)
Batteries & Power
Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.
- Price: $24.95
Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.
- Price: $12.49
Filters
Protect your lens or produce a desired visual effect by adding a filter.
- Price: $35.95
Lenses & Adaptors
Capture the right view with a conversion lens.
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- Original: $49.95
- Save: $4.99
- Price: $44.96
External Microphones
Enhance the quality of your audio recording with an external microphone.
- Price: $63.90
On-Camera Lights
Adjust the lighting for virtually any indoor and many outdoor applications.
- Price: $26.00
Some on camera lights require the BEVB50 Universal Shoe Mount Adapter, sold separately.
What's in the Box
- DCR-SR220 60GB Handycam Camcorder
- Power Adapter & In-Camera Charger
- NP-FH60 InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery
- Remote Commander Remote Control
- USB Cable
- Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
- Application CD-ROM with Driver
- Enjoy Handycam DVD
- 1-Year Parts & 90-Days Labor Warranty
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