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    Media type: Hard Drive, Optical zoom: 10x, Sensor resolution: 3.2 Megapixels, HD Recording: With HD Recording, Digital zoom: 20x, Weight: 530g, Image stabiliser: Optical, Screen size: 2.7'' ...

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Sony HDR-SR8 product specifications

Product Name : Sony HDR-SR8
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Product Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (5 Ratings)
Category: Camcorder
Brand: Sony
Viewfinder technology: LCD Monitor
Optical zoom: 10x
Digital zoom: 20x
Media type: Hard Drive
Hard drive size: 100GB
Recording time at lowest quality: 70 hours
Recording time at highest quality: 13.5 hours
Video input type: Digital Video Camera
Sensor resolution: 3.2 Megapixels
HD Recording: With HD Recording
Weight: 530g
Viewfinder: Colour Viewfinder
Screen size: 2.7''
Display form factor: Rotating (180°) , Rotating (270°)
Optical sensor: CMOS
Optical sensor size: 1/3"
Connectivity: A/V , S-Video , USB 2.0 , HDMI , PictBridge
Image stabiliser: Optical
Minimum illumination rating: 2 lux
Lens aperture: F/1.8-2.9
Min focal length: 5.4mm
Max focal length: 54mm
Video format: MPEG-2
Still image format: JPEG , EXIF
Maximum stills resolution: 2848 x 2136
Supported flash memory: Memory Stick Duo
Remote control: With Remote Control
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Width: 7.5cm
Depth : 14.4cm
Height: 8.1cm
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    • October 2009 en

      Review summary of Sony HDR-SR8

      By alaTest

      Review summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 reviews of Sony HDR-SR8 from international magazines and websites.

      Verdict: The average review rating is 8.7/10. Comparing these reviews to 103109 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 (or 9 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.

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    • June 2008 en

      Sony HDR-SR8E review

      By Gavin Stoker,

      Review summary: The Sony HDR-SR8E is a well built camcorder, with very high built-in storage capacity, that produces high-ish resolution stills - but it is pricey.

      Verdict: The Sony HDR-SR8E delivers an impressively sharp picture, with natural colours, plus its night mode bathes everything in an eerie green light perfect for that 'slasher' movie feel. Sound quality is, however, merely adequate.

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    • March 2008 en

      Sony HDR-SR8E

      By James Morris
      Award: Recommended!
      Award: Recommended!

      Award: Recommended!

      Review summary: A fully featured hard disk AVCHD camcorder with plenty of recording space

      Verdict: Although the SR8E isn't a semi-pro camcorder, there's plenty for the more serious consumer. A separate roller controls manual focus - not as good as a lens ring, but close. Most other functions are accessed through the touchscreen LCD, including spot ...

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    • December 2007 en

      Sony HDR-SR8E

      By James Morris
      Award: Recommended!
      Award: Recommended!

      Award: Recommended!

      Review summary: Sony's been pioneering the consumer market for high-definition camcorders in the UK, and it's adding further momentum with the second-generation HDR-SR8E - its new flagship hard disk AVCHD camcorder.

      Verdict: A fully featured hard disk AVCHD camcorder with plenty of recording space.

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    • November 2007 en

      SonyHDR-SR8E

      Review summary: Sony's crafted the highest capacity HD camcorder with a massive 100GB hard drive. But what else does this sharp shooter offer?

      Pros: Great colour, Easy to use, huge capacity

      Cons: Battery life, No HDMI cable

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