Sony DCR-SR85 1MP 60GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony DCR-SR85 1MP 60GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Still not completely impressed
Summary: 2 Stars
Great Technology! But after downloading the movie files to my computer, using SONY software to make my movie, and create a DVD the end product video quality was no better than a VHS tape. I was expecting a lot more clarity being a SONY HD Camcorder.
I'll give an update to this if I can figure out the clarity issue and change my revue to five stars.
16 Jan 2010:
Well after recording, downloading, editing recorded movies and transferring it to DVD I found some interesting things from this video camera. The recorder does have a hard time with focusing during slight or low light environments. It will thus make image quality seem grainy or out of focus. I guess one would have to get a more professional video camera if one wanted to film during low lighting environments without the need of an obnoxious Headlight. Also when going from close targets to telephoto and capturing scenes farther away, the camera has problem to focus in immediately or clearly, unless of course it is a bright shinny day outside. However for a camera which can capture hours of recorded data, it's good. The touch screen is cool, but editing should be left to when you transfer your movies to the computer. Also deleting movies on the touch screen can be time consuming, so I personally do that after downloading family movies onto my computer. Sound quality capture is great! However don't use the photo capture if you want a quality photograph. Overall for a general video recorder it's good.
So I raising my previous rating from two stars to three stars.
Customer Review: not worth for money
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this product to replace my broken T1, which was sufficient for me to capture photos and video clips for my baby's growth. After very long research, and debating on another DC or Camcorder, I picked this one based on Amazon's reviews, and more likely, hoped the 1M still shot capability would be good enough, and also utilize the hybrid feature of this machine for my just-bought 4GB MS. Unfortunately, other than the compact sze of this camcorder, nothing was really pleased me: no view finder, just-so so video quality (unless in bright light or outdoor, which I don't use that much), very poor (soft) still image, the photo button will not aid to a stable picture, no snap shot feature during taping, hybrid function does not help a lot, because the 60GB HDD is larger enough for my applications, no thumbnail available for video clips (wondering why the format is different from T1); after all, the price is too high, even for a SONY! Good parts: video clip size is small, comparing to CANON, night shot mode is sharp! and Amazon has a pretty good service system, I've got full refund and bought a CANON SD1100IS instead, and loved it so far. so maybe in the couple of year, another camcorder, but HD for sure.Customer Review: Bad for Editing Movies
Summary: 2 Stars
Although this is a good price and good picture and has a large hard drive you cannot edit your movies which is why I bought the camera in the first place. Unfortunately we've had it for over a month before we discovered this. I am very disappointed.Customer Review: maybe I got a dud...
Summary: 1 Stars
Maybe I got a dud, but this camera did not work at all for what I needed. First off, I was not able to use it, because it buffered itself every 20 seconds. I was only able to get about 3 minutes of video before it started buffering. Then, it would buffer about every 20 seconds, resulting in only short snippets of viewable video.
Secondly, the lack of a mic gain setting screwed me. Yes, I was recording in a loud environment. The sound was very distorted and unbearable. This camera needs a function to be able to turn down the mic sensitivity.
Didn't work for me.
Customer Review: Avoid Broadway Photo
Summary: 1 Stars
I cannot believe these guys. I ordered this camera, and when I would not buy the "package" with battery charger, bigger battery and filters for $650, he became very rude. I decided to at least take the larger battery, but he said no. I finally said if i can't buy the camera and a 2 hr. battery, that I would cancel the order. He said he didn't want to sell it to me. I said fine and canceled the order. One week before Christmas and they pull this stuff. I'll never ever order anything from them, you shouldn't either unless you enjoy arguing. It's a bait and switch.