Sony's latest camcorders offer huge hard drives, clear LCDs, compact designs, and shock protection.
Sony Handycam DCR-SR40
The Handycam DCR-SR40 is the entry-level model. This camcorder packs a huge 20X optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD, and a 30 GB hard drive. The DCR-SR40 is a good choice for anyone that doesn't want to bother with DVDs or tapes to record video. Like the other two new camcorders, the DCR-SR40 features Sony's HDD Smart Protection system, which combines shock protection (both physical and digital) to reduce shakiness and protect the camcorder if it's accidentally dropped.
Price and availability
The Sony DCR-SR40 will be available in September 2006 and priced at $600.
Specifications
- 20X optical zoom
- 2.5-inch LCD
- HDD Smart Protection system
- 30 GB hard drive
Sony Handycam DCR-SR60
Sony's next offering - the DCR-SR60 - ups the ante with a slightly larger LCD (2.7 inches) and a 1-megapixel CCD. The optical zoom is less than the DCR-SR40 at 12X but it's still impressive. This video cam includes a 30 GB hard drive and a hot shoe for attaching accessories like a microphone or light. Included with the DCR-SR60 (as well as the other two models) is a Handycam Station that connects the camcorder to your PC or TV. This accessory includes a one-touch DVD burn button so that you can instantly burn a disc when it's connected to your computer.
Price and availability
The Sony DCR-SR60 will be available in September 2006 and priced at $700.
Specifications
- 12X optical zoom
- 2.7-inch LCD
- 1-megapixel CCD
- HDD Smart Protection system
- 30 GB hard drive
Sony Handycam DCR-SR80
Rounding out the trio is the top-of-the-line DCR-SR80. It includes a huge 60 GB hard, which captures up to 41 hours of video in long-play mode or 14 hours in high quality mode. Other specs include a 12X optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD, and a 1-megapixel CCD. Like the others, the DCR-SR80 makes it easy to transfer video to a blog or post it on a video sharing site like YouTube.
Price and availability
The Sony DCR-SR80 will be available in September 2006 and priced at $800.
Specifications
- 12X optical zoom
- 2.7-inch LCD
- 1-megapixel CCD
- HDD Smart Protection system
- 60 GB hard drive
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