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Design: 6.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 6.0
Image quality: 5.0
Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 23 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCRSR42
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Product Summary
Sony Handycam DCR-SR42
price range: $289.99 - $659.66
Given its mediocre video quality, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR42 seems overpriced for what it delivers.
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- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 23 reviews
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"Good features, good price, good picture"
by center77 on February 8, 2007
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Easy to use; GREAT optical zoom; Results!"
by reviewer 1 on May 6, 2007
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Great home-movie camera, easy to hold and run, awkward "viewfinder""
by Walt28 on March 24, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Lots of borderline bad features balanced out by really good image quality"
by Onlies on September 12, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
by driandsouza on August 30, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DCRSR42
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 2000 x
- Total Pixels 6.8 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6 in
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Old Movie, Pastel, Sepia, Monotone
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition White fader, Black fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Twilight mode, Spotlight, Candle, Landscape, Beach, Portrait mode, Sunrise, Snow, Sports lesson, Fireworks
- White Balance Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Outdoor, Indoor
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
Main Features
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.34 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
Memory / Storage
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 30 GB
- Image Storage 640 x 480
- Media Type Hard disk drive
- Recording Speed LP, HQ, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 76 mm - F/1.8-4.1
- Focal Length 1.9 mm - 76 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-4.1
- Optical Zoom 40 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 1.9 mm
- Max focal length 76 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, Touch-screen control, PictBridge support
- Software Sony Picture Motion Browser
- Included Accessories Docking station
Display
- Type LCD display - LCD passive matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) Memory Stick Duo, 1
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, A/V cable, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 month parts and labor warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year, Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.9 in
- Depth 4.5 in
- Height 2.8 in
- Weight 13.4 oz
Product series
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Price: $289.99 - $659.66
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 40 x, Hard disk drive, 13.4 oz
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Sony Handycam DCR-SR42A (60GB)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs:
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 40 x, Hard disk drive, 12 oz
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
