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Sony Handycam HDR-SR8 review

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Sony Handycam HDR-SR8 review

Leading Sony's charge on to the high-definition battlefield is the gorgeous Handycam HDR-SR8, a camcorder that boasts a gargantuan 100GB hard drive, a 10x Carl Zeiss zoom lens and Sony's Super SteadyShot and Super NightShot systems Read more

£899

3 July 2007 by Ellis Benton

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Sony HDR-FX1 review

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Sony HDR-FX1 review

Sony's first HDV camera, the HDR-FX1, has some very well-thought-out features that make it an ideal vessel for riding out the transition to hi-def Read more

£3,611

2 May 2005 by Ben Wolf

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Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 review

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Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 review

There's a whole lot to like about the Sony Handycam HDR-SR11. Not only does this shooter capture beautiful video, it also shoots excellent still photos. If you're in the market for a hard-drive-based high-definition camcorder, you won't go wrong with this Sony Read more

£756

23 April 2008 by Philip Ryan

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Sony Handycam HDR-SR12 review

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Sony Handycam HDR-SR12 review

There's a whole lot to like about the Sony Handycam HDR-SR12. Not only does this shooter capture beautiful video to its impressive 120GB hard drive, it also shoots excellent still photos. If you're in the market for a hard drive-based high-definition camcorder, you won't go wrong with this Sony Read more

£750

10 September 2008 by Philip Ryan

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Sony Handycam HDR-SR7E review

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Sony Handycam HDR-SR7E review

The Sony Handycam HDR-SR7E delivers cutting-edge capabilities along with high-quality high definition video. Its great HD experience is buoyed by plenty of manual controls and with a comfortable experience through a touchscreen interface and small stature, you'll be floating along Read more

£899

25 October 2007 by Lori Grunin

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Sony Handycam HDR-XR350VE review

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Sony Handycam HDR-XR350VE review

The Sony Handycam HDR-XR350VE is certainly capable of producing excellent quality video, but its cost may be harder to justify if you're not going to take full advantage of the extended storage and GPS features this camcorder offers. Read more

£680

22 October 2010 by Nik Rawlinson

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Sony Handycam HDR-CX12E review

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Sony Handycam HDR-CX12E review

The compact Handycam HDR-CX12E flash-based camcorder offers impressive high-def video quality, good still photos and a decent feature set. You might miss some of the perks that you get on larger rivals, such as an eye-level viewfinder and bigger LCD screen, but the CX12E is excellent all the same Read more

£700

19 February 2009 by Lori Grunin

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Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 review

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Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 review

It may be a tad on the pricey side, but as a high-definition camcorder, Sony's Handycam HDR-HC7 is well worth the money -- video quality is excellent and there are a good range of manual controls Read more

£785

4 April 2007 by Lori Grunin

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Sony Handycam HDR-XR155E review

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Sony Handycam HDR-XR155E review

With great picture quality and a healthy amount of on-board storage for a reasonable price, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR155E is a smart choice for anyone planning to use their camcorder often. Don't expect great results on the photo side, though. Read more

£430

25 October 2010 by Nik Rawlinson

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Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 review

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Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 review

Like its sibling the HDR-FX1, the HDR-FX7 is a three-chip, 'prosumer' hi-def MiniDV camcorder. It offers a hefty 20x zoom and excellent video quality, although its sound options are less satisfactory Read more

£2,229

6 February 2007 by Lori Grunin

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