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2012-04-27T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Audio

Videos downloaded from DCR-SR42 to a Dell laptop with Vista do not have audio, how can a fix this ?

Rolan

2010-11-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

y they stop sellin this f*** awesome camcorder

this camera is awesome, no, that's an understatement, it's f**king kick @$$!! especially for a beginning cameraman like myself. it has all the features you could possibly ask for when starting out, it has a 30 GB harddrive, letting you record for HOURS at a time without stopping. the dock makes stuff pretty simple. nightshot works well, zoom works well for the purposes I use it with. it's just awesome, why did sony stop selling this!!

bakonfreek

2010-02-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

YEAHHH

I USED THIS CAMERA TO FILM SOME INTERVIEWZ FOR A SCHOOL PROJECT. IT WAS A WIN. I <3. I ONLY WISH I COULD HAVE FIGURED OUT HOW TO DELETE PICSZZ. FUUU SONY 4 NO DELETEE.

TATERSALAD

2009-04-20T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

DCS-SR42

Product is not compatibile with any remote, wirelles or hardwired ( RM-AV2 ) Also underwater housing for this model is over $1200. I'm kind of dissapointed that I pucharsed this model. There's no realy additional accessory for it ;-(

jabco

Sony DCR-SR42 30GB HDD Handycam Camcorder, 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Image Sensor, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, 40x Optical/2000x Digital Zoom Lens, 2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Specifications

  • Imaging Device

    1/6" CCD.

  • Pixel Gross

    680K

  • Recording Media

    30GB Hard Disk Drive

  • Recording and Playback Times

    HQ: 7 hours, SP: 10 hours, LP 20 hours (Approximately)

  • Video Actual

    260K Pixels

  • Still Actual

    340K Pixels

  • SteadyShot Image Stabilization

    Yes (Super; Electronic)

  • White Balance

    Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor

  • Memory

    Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility (Tested to support up to 4GB)

  • Still Image Mode(s)

    JPEG

  • Minimum Illumination

    3 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus Infrared System)

  • Low Light Capability

    Super NightShot Plus

  • Easy Operation

    Yes

  • Fader Effects

    Black, White

  • Multiple Language Display

    Yes

  • Slide Show Mode

    Yes

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, Sunrise & Sunset and Twilight

  • Picture Effect(s)

    Monotone, Pastel, Sepia

  • Digital Picture Effect(s)

    Old Movie

  • PictBridge Compatible

    Yes

  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s)

    Yes (Multi A/V)

  • Digital Audio/Video Input(s)

    Yes (via USB)

  • Digital Audio/Video Output(s)

    Yes (via USB)

  • USB Port(s)

    Yes; 2.0 Compliant (Handycam Station)

  • S-Video Output(s)

    Yes (via optional accessory)

  • LCD:

    2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels)

  • Lens Type:

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

  • Docking Station:

    Yes; Handycam Station

  • Microphone:

    Yes (Built-in; Stereo)

  • 35mm Equivalent:

    39-1560mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 36-1440mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 36-1440mm (4:3 Memory Mode)

  • Aperture:

    f1.8-4.1

  • Exposure:

    Touch Panel (32 steps)

  • Filter Diameter:

    30mm

  • Focal Distance:

    1.9-76mm; Telemacro Mode - 430mm

  • Focus:

    Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel)

  • Shutter Speed:

    Auto, 1/60-1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode)

  • Optical Zoom:

    40X

  • Digital Zoom:

    2000X

  • Resolution:

    VGA

  • Power Consumption:

    2.6W (LCD)

  • Battery Type:

    InfoLithium with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH40)

  • Power Requirements:

    7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

  • Operating System Compatibility:

    Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional

  • Video Recording System:

    NTSC color, EIA standards

  • Format(s) Supported:

    MPEG2 (SD)

  • Dimensions:

    2 7/8" x 2 7/8" x 4 5/8" (73x71x115mm)

  • Weight:

    13 oz (380g) with supplied battery

  • Warranty

    Sony 1 year parts and labor warranty

About Sony DCR-SR42 30GB HDD Handycam Camcorder, 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Image Sensor, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, 40x Optical/2000x Digital Zoom Lens, 2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD

None of us likes to switch tapes in the middle of a shoot, or waste time rewinding and capturing. That's why the DCR-SR42 Handycam camcorder contains a 30 GB built-in hard disk drive (HDD) storage and allows you to capture up to 20 hours of recording time (LP) so you don't need to mess around with tapes.

A brilliant 2.5" Touch Panel LCD display keeps the controls at your fingertips while a 40x optical and 2000x digital zoom makes sure you catch all the detail. And when it comes time to share your memories, it couldn't be easier with the one touch disc burn capability and the Memory Stick Duo media slot. The DCR-SR42 puts the simplicity back into shooting and sharing your videos.

Its 1/6" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The 40x optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition the digital zoom interpolation helps to get clearer image even when an object is extremely zoomed with the help of its digital zoom.

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. The 2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display provides excellent viewing clarity with the camcorder using the touch panel. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback.

The Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems. For additional control of the camcorder, the DCR-SR42 features zoom and record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen.

The USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DCR-SR42 hard disk Handycam camcorder to the computer for fast transfer of video and still images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external storage device, convenient for archiving, storing and transporting your videos and still images.

With Super NightShot Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built-in infrared system, but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems.

Sony DCR-SR42 30GB HDD Handycam Camcorder, 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Image Sensor, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, 40x Optical/2000x Digital Zoom Lens, 2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Features

  • 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Imager, 680K Pixels Gross
  • 40X Optical/2000X Digital Zoom
  • Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
  • 2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display
  • Handycam Station
  • Memory Stick Duo Media Slot
  • Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System
  • On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
  • USB 2.0 Interface
  • DVDirect Compatibility
  • Easy PC Backup
  • One Touch Disc Burn
  • Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Smart Protection
  • Super NightShot Plus Infrared System
  • Manual Focus
  • Scene Selection Modes
  • Picture Effects
  • Fader Effects
  • Battery Information
  • Easy Handycam Button
  • InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System
  • Tele Macro Function
  • Multi-Language Menu