Sony HDR-SR11 10.2-MP 60GB High Definition Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
Buy New: $848.00
New (12) Used (13) Refurbished (1) from $729.99
Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 180
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Monitor Size: 320
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 12
Digital Zoom: 150
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 3.2
Maximum Focal Length: 58.8
Minimum Focal Length: 4.9
Maximum Resolution: 3810000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 8 x 10 x 6
MPN: HDR-SR11
Model: HDR-SR11
UPC: 027242727762
EAN: 0027242727762
ASIN: B00123XZNI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: We are a Consumer Electronics Wholesaler.This Camera is Brand New with the Manufactures Warranty.Excellent Camera,Great price!
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| Features:
| • | Record video to 60 GB hard disk drive or Memory Stick media | | • | 1920 x 1080 Full HD video resolution; 10.2-megapixel still image capture | | • | 3.2-inch wide touch panel Xtra Fine LCD display (921k pixels) | | • | x.v.Color captures and displays lifelike color | | • | Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording |
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Product Description
Shoot video and still photographs like a pro. Sony's HDR-SR11 Handycam camcorder has everything you need for a superior video and photo experience. Its Face Detection technology, made possible by the ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology) and BIONZ image processor, helps make sure people look their best in videos and photos. Capture extremely detailed video in Full 1920 x 1080 High Definition resolution, as well as stunning 10.2 megapixel still photos. The camcorder records directly to a built-in 60GB hard drive or your choice of removable Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 34 more reviews...
 Great Video Quality, Marginal Software March 18, 2008
36 out of 38 found this review helpful
I bought this unit expecting great video quality, and compared to anything else I've seen, this is the best. My intention was to archive high quality ACVHD files, awaiting the date when my available time, patience, good software and processor power would make it feasible to edit.
I think that this unit captures about the best video quality that can be had today in a consumer camcorder. The images are great!
Unfortunately, I find the included Sony software to be deficient in its ability to deal with dual-layer disks.....and generally clumsy in copying files.
Nothwithstanding, I still give this unit an outstanding rating because it serves my purpose of saving high-quality images that I can archive on DVD disc or hard drive and edit later.
A nice feature of the native ACVHD that this unit saves in is that you can view it directly on the Playstation 3 without rendering. Given the size of HD video files, this is handy.
Edit as of May 3, 2005: Having seen comments re. other HD camcorder software, I must have expected more than the industry can deliver right now. So please revise my review to acknowledge that the software is about as good as can be had right now.
Great Camcorder March 14, 2008
38 out of 41 found this review helpful
I purchased thru Butterfly Photo (listed as seller by Amazon). It will change how you work for the better. The included software allows one touch burning to DVD's which is great- in high Def AVCHD. You can archive clips this way and then assemble them (I use Sony Vegas Pro) and not take up alot of Hard Drive space on your computer. You can the author a DVD/Blu-ray and its great. Only negative I have seen is in low light there is some artifacting when you pan fast. I have same problem with my Canon GL-2 but the quality of the image is so much better than GL-2 avi files.
HDR-SR11--sets the bar for all HD camcorders March 30, 2008
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
I had a Sony PC-110 camera for about 7-8 years until last year I decided I couldn't deal with Mini DV tapes anymore. So, for about 6 months I've been researching cameras and was going to pull the trigger on the Sony HDR-SR7 but decided to wait since AVCHD is still in its infancy. Well, with the HDR-SR11, I can't imagine the picture quality could be any better than this. It's like watching an HD movie on our XBR40 Sony flat panel. I've only had it for about 2 weeks so I don't all the details but I'm giddy with delight. Everything looks so crisp and the quality is stunning (of course in the highest 1080i HD mode -- SD looks average). I couldn't recommend this any more and would give it five stars if I could. Also, I bought the LCS-SRC case for it and it fits perfectly, the 8GB Memory Stick Duo, and HDMI - to- HDMI mini cable (although the supplied component should be OK too).
Great Camcorder! April 6, 2008
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have had this camcorder for 2 weeks now and have shot hd video indoors and out in low and average lighting conditions. The video is superb. Stunning clarity. It is a huge step up from the Sony DCR-TRV 530 I used to use. The Touchscreen is easy to use, large, clear, and bright. Battery life could be better, but other batteries are available. The digital stills in some cases are better than with my canon s3is. Face detection and image stabilization work well. Viewing the stills or the footage on the computer or a tv are a snap. Burning archives to dvd was also. Itching to buy a blu ray player for my hdtv and home theater now!
I would purchase an extra battery and charger. Got mine from us1camera for $1k, case, camera, extra battery and charger, 2 lenses, 3 filters, bag, tripod and more. Free shipping. Excellent camera, deal and service.
Sony HDR-SR11 v.s. Canon Vixia HF-11 October 9, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have purchased both camcorders (I admit via BestBuy since returns are a breeze) to compare quality for about a week, and I must say Sony wins hands down. I was actually hoping the Canon will be the winner since I own the Canon 40D dSLR and wanted to stay within brand, but I've made my choice and purchased the SR11 from Amazon. For the record, I was using iMac 3.06GHz intel proc with iMovie/QuickTimePro - none of the cameras offer any software for the Mac, but that did not seem a problem:
Sony won me over in the following areas:
1. Autofocus: Sony seemed more responsive. I have a 2yr old, which can't seem to stay put for more than a second and the Sony seemed to obtain better focus on him. Canon sometimes took over 2seconds to obtain focus outdoors at about 5x zoom.
2. white balance: For some reason the Canon did not look natural to me. The colours were off, with my son's pale skin looking greenish indoors at low light.
3. LCD + viewfinder. The Canon does not have a viewfinder, which I suppose contributes to its light weight. I found the LCD to be more than enough in overcast weather, but Sony's 3.2" screen is a pleasure to work with. It's larger(2.7" v.s 3.2") and much smoother LCD. The display is simply gorgeous. Videos show amazing on it and shooting is very pleasant. I found the touch screen to sometimes need a second push, but fingerprints were never a problem - I got the same amount on the Canon too. The Canon has the joystick/func button which I found was a bit clumsy to use.
4. compression & low light performance. Since I was shooting mostly indoors, I found Sony to work slightly better in low light, focusing a bit faster and producing less noise. I was comparing Sony's 60i v.s. Canon's 30p mode. Canon in 60i indoors at low light looked too alien green for my liking. Sony produced a bit less artifacts too.
5. Storage: 60G v.s. 32G of space. Both are extendible via memory card, sony requires the card if you want to shoot still photos while filming.
6. Build quality. This was a big one. I'd like my camera for which I paid a good chunk of cash to look good and feel good. It is very sad to see Canon produce those cheap feeling and looking cameras, when their SLRs are built like tanks. Sony was impecable with every detail very well thought through.
7 Sound quality. This was also quite noticeable. Sony's sound was much clearer indoors. It also offers a zoom function on the mic, so that when you use the optical zoom, the mic will also "zoom-in" on the conversation.
8. Price. As it stands, HF11 is 150 bucks more and I can't justify it.
9. Both camcorders can be hooked with cables directly, but only the Sony includes a cradle, and it is much easier to work with - just drop it in and pick it up when done. On the other hand, with the Canon I had to plug 2 cables each time I wanted to connect it to my Mac - one for power and one USB (you can't connect to PC without the camcorder being powered by the adaptor).
10. Button operation. Canon has a bad design flaw in their quick start function. You see, if you stop filming, and just close the LCD, the cam goes into standby mode. However, by pressing the start button, you can begin filming again without opening the LCD. On the Sony, the start button is embeded in the middle of the on/off/mode ring. The Canon's button is a big blob sticking out the back. It is very easy to accidentally start filming. It was quite anoying to find that my battery has runout in the car because I've depressed the button. On the bright side I now have 30min of footage of my jacket's pocket.
11. better stills. Canon's 3.2Mpixel shots can't compare to Sony's 10.2MP. Also, Sony's flash is well centered over the lens. Canon's is offset and the light looks off in pictures.
12. Better OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). I found that Sony performs better while walking.
Now some people keep whining about 30p/24p etc. I am no pro, and to me 24p looked a bit blocky, and 30p providing very similar quality to Sony's 60i mode. I found the 60i mode to look very movie-like too (It kept reminding me of an episode of "The Office" for some reason.)
To keep things fair, the Canon's Pros were:
1. Lighter weight and more centered zoom lever position. Sony's HDD,3.2" screen and viewfinder seem to add a bit of weight and the lever seems to go too far back.
2. flash-based recording medium should keep things more durable, though I'm not sure flash can sustain as many writes as a regular HDD.
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