Typical price: £750
What is it: Hard drive-based, high-definition camcorder
What we think: Both its image quality and performance are top notch
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 23 April 2008
Tags: Sony, Sony Handycam HDR-SR11, stabilisation, standard definition, exposure compensation
We like:
Excellent video and performance; impressive still photos for a camcorder; adequate manual controls; nice CAM CTL dial
We don't like:
No wind filter; doesn't include HDMI cable
CNET UK judgement:
If you're in the market for a hard-drive-based high-definition camcorder, you won't go wrong with this Sony. It delivers top notch performance and image quality
Full review:
We used to think that hard drive models would take over the camcorder market as miniDV slowly faded into the horizon. We've since changed our tune after using flash-based models, especially those that include some onboard memory. However, if you shoot a lot of video -- or just don't bother to back it up very often -- then a hard drive model probably makes sense for you, at least until the flash-based camcorders start to include more onboard memory or the price of flash memory cards declines. Continue Reading...
Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 History
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Sony camcorders: HDR-SR10, HDR-UX10, HDR-UX20 and more
Sony's launched sixteen sweet camcorders at CES: the HDR-SR10, HDR-SR11, HDR-SR12, HDR-UX10, HDR-UX20, HDR-HC9, DCR-SR45, DCR-SR65, DCR-SR85, DCR-SR220, DCR-DVD610, DCR-DVD710, DCR-DVD810, DCR-DVD910, DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC62
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