Typical price: £350
What is it: 'Hybrid' standard definition camcorder with 60GB hard drive
What we think: Despite the compact design and masses of storage, the SR85's standard definition video quality isn't up to scratch
Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 Full Specification
General
| Recording media | Hard drive |
|---|---|
| Number of CCDs | 1 |
| Size (W x H x D) | 76x76x112 mm |
| Weight | 360 g |
Main Features
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Min shutter speed | 1/4 s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 s |
| Shooting modes | Digital photo mode |
| Shooting programs | Sunset, Twilight mode, Spotlight, Candle, Landscape, Beach, Portrait mode, Sunrise, Sports mode, Snow, Fireworks |
| Digital scene transition | White fader, Black fader |
| White balance | Custom, Automatic, Presets |
| White balance presets | Outdoor, Indoor |
| Exposure modes | Automatic, Program |
| Exposure metering | Matrix, Spot |
Lens System
| Focal length | 2.5-62.5mm |
|---|---|
| Aperture | F/1.8 |
| Optical zoom | 25 x |
| Digital zoom | 2000 x |
| Image stabiliser | Electronic (Super Steady Shot) |
Audio Input
| Audio input type | Microphone |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Built-in |
Connectivity
| Composite video/audio | 1 x Composite video/audio output |
|---|---|
| S-Video | 1 x S-Video output |
| USB | Yes |
| LANC | Yes |
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