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The Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 is a standard definition camcorder from Sony's 2009 lineup and is a step up from the DCR-SR45. The camcorder has a built-in 60 GB hard drive to store up to 45 hours of footage and includes HDD smart protection to prevent it from being lost if the camcored is dropped. Like it's big brothers, the DCR-SR67 and the DCR-SR87, it features hybrid movie recording to the hard drive and Memory Stick Duo media for increased flexibility. The DCR-SR47 is designed with a 2.7" touch LCD screen that rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles. The camcorder includes a professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar zoom lens for 60x optical and 2000x digital zoom. It utilizes advanced recording technology including Sony's SteadyShot image stabilization and face detection technology. The DCR-SR47 is available in red, blue or silver, and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
MSRP $400.00
Release date January, 2009
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Features/Specs
- 60 GB hard disk drive (up to 45 hours)
- 60x optical/2000x digital zoom
- Professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
- SteadyShot image stabilization
- 2.7" touch LCD display
- LCD display rotates 270 degrees
- Hybrid recording to HDD or Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Built-in zoom microphone
- Face detection technology
- Direct connection with DVDirect® Express DVD writer
- Available in red, blue, or silver
- 1 year limited warranty
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Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 | Silver
• Sony DCR-SR47 Hard Disk Drive Handycam? Camcorder (Silver)
• Handycam DCR-SR47 60GB Hard Drive Camcorder
UPC: 027242762787
EAN: 027242762787
MPN: DCRSR47
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 | Red
• Sony DCR-SR47 Hard Disk Drive Handycam? Camcorder (Red)
• Handycam DCR-SR47 60GB Hard Drive Camcorder
UPC: 027242762831
EAN: 027242762831
MPN: DCRSR47/R
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 | Blue
• Sony DCR-SR47 Hard Disk Drive Handycam? Camcorder (Blue)
• Handycam DCR-SR47 60GB Hard Drive HD Camcorder
UPC: 027242762824
EAN: 027242762824
MPN: DCRSR47/L
Competitors
MSRP $399.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 70x optical zoom
- large 60GB storage drive
- affordable price
Cons
- mechanical disk storage is heavier, more power hungry, creates more heat and is more prone to physical damage than flash based storage
- no LED light for recording in poorly lit environments
- records in standard definition only
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47
vs.
Panasonic SDR-H79
MSRP $349.95
Released January, 2009
The JVC Everio GZ-MS130 is a Everio S Series memory camcorder is a more expensive version of its sister model, the GZ-MS120 and differs by having internal memory instead of a second SD/SDHC card slot. It offers continuous recording, when one storage facilitiy fills up during recording it automatically switches over to the other...
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47
vs.
JVC Everio GZ-MS130
MSRP $499.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 80GB internal storage capacity
- 70x optical zoom
- SD/SDHC slot for cheap additional storage
Cons
- not worth the extra $50 for 20GB more storage
- standard definition
- disk drive storage uses more power, creates more heat and is more prone to physical damage than solid state flash-based storage
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47
vs.
Panasonic SDR-H90
MSRP $429.95
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 60GB internal HDD storage
- can record to inexpensive and readily available microSD or SDHC cards
- 35x optical zoom
- compact
Cons
- records standard definition footage only
- HDD storage is more prone to physical damage and not as energy efficient as SDD storage
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47
vs.
JVC Everio GZ-MG630
Reviews
May 8, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- 60x optical zoom
- hard disk drop protection
- available in red, blue and silver
- compact size
- 60GB of internal storage - no need for tapes
- 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD
- image stabilization
Cons
- records video in standard definition only
- poor battery life - around 1 hour and 30 minutes
- uses Memory Stick PRO Duo flash memory
- poor photo quality - limited by standard definition sensor
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DCR, SR, 47, DCRSR, SR47, DCRSR47
