Sony DCR-SR47 Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder
From the Manufacturer
Record those special occasions with the DCR-SR47 Handycam camcorder. A built-in 60GB hard disk drive offers extended, hassle-free recording and a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens delivers sharp, high resolution images. For close-ups, you will appreciate a powerful 60x optical zoom. Hybrid technology even allows you to record video to the hard drive or optional Memory Stick Duo media. Sony SR47 Handycam Highlights60 GB hard disk drive A built-in 60GB hard disk drive can record and store up to almost 45hours of video footage in LP mode, or up to almost 15 hours in HQ mode. In addition, HDD Smart Protection gives you peace of mind by preventing any recorded video and images from being lost if the camcorder is accidentally dropped. 60x Optical/2000x Digital Zoom Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addit…more
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13 comments
Idola on July 17, 2009 at 8:50 am
I bought this camcorder based on the better zoom compared to others in its price range. I was able to start recording with this camcorder right out of the box. It is very simple to setup and quick review of the manual will answer all your questions. I have not used the software but was able to use the USB cable to transfer the video to my computer in a matter of minutes. The sound was fantastic and the video looked better than expected. Overall this is a great camcorder, easy to use, easy to setup. I would recommend one extra battery as the one that comes with it last 90 min.
Gustave on July 17, 2009 at 9:32 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!
This was purchased as a graduation gift for my very tech savvy son – he’s was impressed just reading the specs and is now much more impressed that he’s actually used it.
Cybele on July 17, 2009 at 10:41 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sony Camcorder
We needed this camcorder for a family reunion. We are very satisfied with our pick. Very easy to learn and took very good video.
Fairly on July 17, 2009 at 11:44 am
Easy camera to use, does exactly what it is supposed to do. In anticipation of my daughter’s dance recital, we purchased this camera at a local electronics store just before the recital. I was hoping that getting it up and running would not be too difficult given the short amount of time I had to familiarize myself with it. Upon arriving home, I had it unboxed, and the battery charging while I changed and got ready for the recital. Once at the recital, I opened the viewfinder, it came on, and I was able to start recording without first reading the manual. During the intermission, my wife and I marveled at how small the camera actually is, and how it felt natural in both mine (large) and her (small) hands; it was also lightweight with just enough heft. Before the purchase, I had read online reviews here and elsewhere claiming that when the camera was connected to a TV, the video quality was less-than-acceptable. I did not find this to be the case. Back at home after the recital, we were anxious to show the performance to some neighbors. We have a 43″ high-def plasma, and the video quality looked like normal “standard definition” when played on a “high definition” TV. That is, it was not crystal clear, but it looked how any normal standard definition video should look. Having said this, if you want crystal clarity when played on your high-def TV, consider purchasing the high-def camcorder. Hooking the camera up to the TV was easy, as was connecting it to our computer, which runs Windows XP Professional. I had to update XP to Service Pack 3 in order for the included software to be installed, but once installed, it was able to pull the video from the camcorder to the computer without fuss and was able to immediately start editing and such. Given my brief experience with the camera, I give it 5 stars. It records movies/audio very well, the picture looks fine on both the TV and computer, and the software allows organizing and editing (only minor editing, albeit) of videos and still photos. All things considered, I am happy with this camera.
Ulani on July 17, 2009 at 1:16 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t expect to view your videos on Windows Media Player or other 3rd party software
I recorded 400 different videos from my daughter’s first cry to her 1st birthday. I cannot get the recorded videos to play back from any software other than Sony’s proprietary…
Anonymous on July 17, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Great quality shots both in light and dark situations. When I first started using mine I thought the quality was just okay. Then I realized that it was set on SP. When I changed the setting to HQ, wow, what a difference. I don’t get all the bad reviews on the picture quality. I can’t imagine any other SD camera having any better picture. It’s SD. If you want perfection, spend the extra money on an HD camera. Also, the videos transfer to your computer easily. Also love the 60gb hard drive and the touch screen. The battery last longer than I thought – about 90 minutes. Would buy it again in a second.
Addison on July 17, 2009 at 2:36 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sony DCR-SR47 Camcorder
Am very well satisfied with the camcorder. It’s user friendly and the software that comes with it makes it very easy to copy videos to dvd’s.
Anonymous on July 17, 2009 at 2:39 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Little Camcorder
I bought a SR45 5 months back for my sister and it was good value for money. Then i bought this new model (SR47) for myself and i simply love it.
Ull on July 17, 2009 at 3:59 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
it could be better
the camera is ok, it could be much better because its SONY ….other than that its cute, very small and handy.
Xia on July 17, 2009 at 4:57 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely good for its class
Im a student film maker and was looking for a cheap camera just to get me going. If you want an amazing camera you cant really expect to pay less than 600 bucks, but i took the…
Osvaldo on July 17, 2009 at 6:21 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
CANNOT EDIT–> MAKE A MISTAKE? MUST RESHOOT ENTIRE CLIP!
You cannot cut-out unwanted segements, etc. You cannot use the ever powerful Sony Vegas (yes, a Sony product) to edit. If you try, you will lose 100% of the sound.
Xalvadora on July 17, 2009 at 6:57 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not terribly pleased
Looking at the video on the little camcorder screen is one thing, looking at the video from a 43” flat screen is a completely different story.
Nafuna on July 17, 2009 at 9:53 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Impressed
The missus bought it, and I have used it, and downloaded the videos. The colors are washed out. Doesn’t seem to excel at any one task.