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Sony DCR-SR100
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Mostly Average Reviews
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The compact Sony DCR-SR100 30 GB Handycam Camcorder represents a breakthrough in digital home recording. With a 30 gigabyte hard disk drive that stores hours of video and hundreds of high-quality stills, a 10x optical/120x digital zoom, a built-in microphone that allows you to record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound, and many other features you’d only expect to find in the hands of professionals, Sony’s DCR-SR100 will turn your home videos into instant classics ready for the big screen.
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Professional Critic Reviews
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VideomakerThe SR100 is a great all-in-one, video and stills solution with 5.1 surround sound though it lacks greater manual control. |
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Camcorderinfo.comIn comparing the SR100 to the JVC GZ-MG70 and MG77, Sony is the clear winner. The video quality simply blows it out of the water. While the JVCs may handle better and beat the Sony out in portability, ease of use is about the same. |
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Digital TrendsIt’s pretty simple—if you want to take the HDD camcorder plunge this is the one to buy—even though were problems with color accuracy. Sony is the dominant player in the camcorder world for a reason—it knows how to build high-quality, easy-to-use home video makers. And this is all the vast majority of buyers want. |
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The Globe & MailSony’s first hard disk Handycam may well be remembered as the camcorder that sparked a revolution in home video. |
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CNETWith excellent video quality and fluid operation, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR100 puts all but the more expensive JVC 500 series models- |
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Good Gear GuideThe Sony DCR-SR100 is one of the first hard disk based camcorders on the market, and demonstrates why the technology is here to stay. |
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PC MagThe DCR-SR100 30, Sony’s first hard drive camcorder, is the best of its kind thus far, but it hasn’t attained EC quality yet. |
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