Reviews for Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS - SD16:9 - 2 Megapixel Image - 1.1 Megapixel Video - AVCHD - 10x Optical Zoom - 80x Digital Zoom - Electronic IS - SD - 40 GB Hard Drive - MPN: HDRSR5 
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wity
- Apr 30, 2008
where is the software?Strengths: very good hd video, hdd based camcorder Weakness: no editing software, usb port on dock, average battery life, digital version of steady shot. I'm really frustrated using this camcorder even though the captured video and audio is very good, but what can I do with it when I can not even edit it. I'm an amateur videographer which makes a lot of mistakes. I really want to edit out the unwanted scenes. Why can't sony just place usb port on the camera is beyond me. let's hope they'll do a better job on the next low-end hd hdd camcorder. 100% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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crookdbill
- Sep 20, 2007
HD videoStrengths: Very small, light and easy to use Weakness: Not very good picture in low light This is a great camera in well lit conditions such as outdoors but the video get grainy as the lighting goes down. Does not come with editing software! Does not come with an HDMI cable! Adobe does not recognize it because it uses usb instead of firewire to transfer HD video. My old HDR-HC3 had a firewire port. No viewfinder...the HC3 had one. Love not having to deal with tapes and the battery seems to last longer. 88% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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metfan4life
- Oct 13, 2007
HDR-SR5Strengths: Very sleek and compact. Nice touch screen, easy set-up and use. Night-shot is great. Weakness: Quality is mediocre in low-light. Having trouble getting HD quality. This is a cool camera in looks and simple to use. It's ready to go once you charge the batter...which doesn't last all that long. You need to buy a back-up right off the bat. 80% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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kabdriver
- Sep 21, 2007
Great Camera with Amazing Video and Audio...Strengths: 1080i output w/ dolby 5.1 capabilities. Nightshot plus is spectacular. Smooth slow mo recording is quite cool. Simple and intuitive menu system. Plenty of recording space. An amazing camera. Weakness: Make sure you have AVCHD capable editing software. Battery length could be a little better. All in all, the Sony Hdr-Sr5 is an amazing deal for amateur video makers who want their videos in high def. Would be amazing for home videos as well and putting the video on a computer or burning a DVD couldn't be any easier. 75% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By member:
rhu
- Feb 17, 2008
Sony HDR-SR5Strengths: Good camcorder. Light, portable, good resolution Weakness: Battery is not good enough. Software needs to improve. This is a good camcorder. It is very convenient for outdoor use. It has a very good resolution and high capacity. I would like to recommend this kind of camcorder. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
cnet.com - Nov 2, 2007
Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 (40GB)
THE GOOD: Neat face index feature; bundled dock. THE BAD: No eye-level viewfinder; no wind filter; no USB port on camcorder, just on bundled dock; annoying touch-screen interface; cables not ubiquitous yet for mini-HDMI connector. THE BOTTOM LINE: An uninspiring entrant in Sonys HD camcorder lineup, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR5s video quality and performance simply dont deliver for the price. Top
testseek.com - Nov 26, 2008
Sony HDR-SR5
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TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008
Sony Handycam HDR-SR5
Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 3.25 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #14 hard drive camcorder of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a... Top 
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Good camera, except for its noise(s)
Strengths: high quality video, particularly in well-lit environments. The internal microphone pics any audible sound. Great menu and too easy to use!
Weakness: the internal microphone pics the clicking noise of the hard disk. Video quality reduces drammatically in indoor environments (i.e. in lower light conditions)
Sony needs to eliminate the clicking (or ticking) noise of the camcorder's hard disk! Perhaps the microphone needs to be isolated better from the hard disk because it is easily audible during the playback of videos, particularly if shot in almost silence. The external microphones compatible with this camcorder are also monotone (which is a shame since the internal microphone is 5.1 Dolby Digital). It is also necessary to improve video quality in low light conditions.
Otherwise the camcorder is fun to use and very practical.
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