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Sony Handycam DCR-SR290E


 Sony Handycam DCR-SR290E Digital Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-SR290E

 
Description: Model ID DCRSR290E.CEH / Sony Handycam DCR-SR290E - Camcorder - Widescreen Video Capture - 2.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 10 x - supported memory: MS ... more
Sony Handycam DCR-SR290E ... Duo, MS PRO Duo - HDD : 40 GB / The Sony Handycam DCR SR290E is the stylish HDD Handycam camcorder. It features a 40GB high capacity hard disk drive for long recording times, ClearVid CMOS sensor for great images and 5.1ch surround sound creator.

Newest Review: ... On this front, I was uncharacteristically unimpressed. Quality But my faith in Sony was soon restored. In terms of sheer ... more

 ... quality, this camera is astonishingly brilliant. It is almost sufficient to say that in this category, having some experience in filming, I felt that this model, essentially a fairly pricey but affordable amateur filmmaker’s camera, comes close to rivalling some of the cheaper, more professional options. The DCR SR290E is particularly impressive in its handling of colours and in terms of image resolution, and this is true both of its video and photographic functions, with the user able to take either 2848 x 1602 or 640 ...more

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Read Reviews for Sony Handycam DCR-SR290E

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Crowned Review Sony Handycam DCR-SR290E: A Highly Functional Monstrosity (1391 words)
by - written on 01/06/07 (Very useful, 1314 readings)
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It was, it is enough to say, difficult for me to come to terms with the Sony Handycam DCR SR290E. My previous video-camera – a bastion of unparalleled style and functionality – reviewed just a few months ago, came to an untimely demise at the callous hands of my fiancée, who had thought it wise to toss it to one side during a routine cleaning exercise. With my first love reduced to a shadow of its former self, I was forced to invest in a suitable replacement. The Sony Handycam DCR SR290E seemed like the perfect choice. It is, without a doubt, a highly functional, if, at around £600, highly pricey, piece of equipment. Its proudest boast is its vast array of ...  Read the complete review

 
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Reliability:  75% Ease of use:  75%
Sound quality:  100% Features:  100%
Picture quality:  100% Battery life:  100%
 

Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-SR290E

Product DescriptionSony Handycam DCR SR290E - camcorder - hard disc drive
Product TypeCamcorder - Widescreen Video Capture
Dimensions (WxDxH)7.6 cm x 12.8 cm x 7.8 cm
Weight485 g
Media TypeHard disc drive
Supported Flash MemoryMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Hard DriveHard disc drive - built-in - 40 GB
Sensor Resolution2.1 Mpix
Effective Sensor ResolutionVideo: 1.4 Mpix - Still: 2.0 Mpix
Shooting ModesDigital photo mode
Lens System10 x zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - f/1.8-2.9
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Digital Zoom20 x
Image StabiliserOptical (Super Steady Shot)
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
MicrophoneMicrophone - built-in - surround
DisplayLCD display - 2.7" - colour
Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )

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