( 46 reviews )
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Posted: 04-13-2009
This is a great camcorder. Easy to use with touch screen. the clearity of picture is fantastic, even at full zoom. A tripod should be used for this purpose. By using a svga adapter I am able to transfer execellent digital picture dirrectly to dvd via dvd recorder. If you don't have a lot of money to spend and want quality video this is the camcorder for you. Would suggest you purchase an additional battery.
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Posted: 04-06-2009
This camcorder is a good camcorder in respect to size, but what it gains in smallness, it lacks in quality. Sony makes great camcorders, but the SR45 just doesn't cut it. It's highest quality video recording capability is 720x576 pixels, which is only 0.4 of a megapixel. The still photographs are even smaller - only VGA size. The 30GB hard drive is a plus, the "nightshot" infrared function is fun, and the Carl Zeiss lens and the 40x optical zoom are great, but the resolution cuts the product down to size. The recordings look good on the 2.7" screen, but as soon as they get on something much bigger, they plummet in quality. Sony messed up on this camcorder. I recommend to only buy this camcorder if you really do not care about video quality. I recomment buying a slightly more expensive version, say the SR220 (which I believe is being discontinued, unfortunately). Remember, be careful when buying camcorders! Only buy one that you have done proper research on and you're sure that it is perfect for your needs. I made the mistake of not doing that, and I found out quickly what a mistake it was. I'm returning the camcorder tomorrow.
