DCR-SR45 | DCR-SR45 30GB Handycam® Camcorder | Sony

DCR-SR45 30GB Handycam Camcorder

Model number: DCR-SR45

Rated 3.4 out of 5 stars

The built-in convenience of a 30GB hard disk drive for up to 20 hours of video (LP).

Series highlights: Hybrid recording, built-in zoom mic, Quick On button 40x optical zoom / 2000x digital zoom, 2.7" touch panel

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1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 680K Pixels (Gross)

1/8" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 680K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance.

Hybrid Recording to Hard Disk Drive or Memory Stick® Media

Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility for transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to the camcorder's internal hard disk drive, or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick Duo™ media or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the hard disk drive to Memory Stick media -- without using a PC. Images recorded or transferred to Memory Stick media can then be played directly on a PS3 or PC to share your memories with friends and family.

Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch recording

Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

USB 2.0 Interface⁶

The USB 2.0 interface⁶ provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.

Battery Information

At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. When using the LCD screen or viewfinder, the display will show how much the battery is charged -- in 10% increments -- and the recordable time left.

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.

Manual Focus

Manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.

Progressive Shutter System

A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.

2.7" Wide¹ (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)

The 2.7" Wide¹ (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Quick On

Missing an important scene can be frustrating, especially if the reason is because your camcorder is turned off. With the Quick On feature, the touch of a single button places that camcorder in Sleep mode. Another push instantly wakes the camcorder, so you'll always be ready to capture special moments.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses.

Stamina® Battery Power Management System

When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge.⁷

Scene Selection Modes

Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.

Film Roll Index

Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons

For additional control of the camcorder, Zoom and Record buttons are features on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows for more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

Multi-Language Menu

Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese

40X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot

Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® devices (sold separately).

Easy Handycam Button

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording.

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System

Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you're free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Fader Effects

Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.

Face Index

Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it's time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.

One Touch Disc Burn

Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect the camcorder to your PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.

Super NightShot® Infrared System

With the Super NightShot Infrared System, you can capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away.

Product Specifications

Convenience

Digital Picture Effect(s) : Old Movie
Dubbing Button : Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer : N/A
Easy Operation : Yes
Exposure : Touch Panel
Face Index : Yes
Film Roll Index : Yes
Hybrid : Yes
Hybrid Plus : N/A
Low Light Capability : S-NS plus
Picture Effect(s) : Monotone, Sepia, Pastel
Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle (movie only), Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks (movie only), Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports (movie only), Beach, Snow
Slide Show Mode : Yes
Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
USB Streaming : N/A
White Balance : Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One-push (touch panel)

Exposure System

Minimum Illumination : 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)

Imaging Sensor

Processor : N/A

LCD Display

LCD Type : 2.7" wide¹ (16:9) touch panel LCD display

Recording

Dual Record : N/A
Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
Video Actual (Pixel) : 340K Pixels (4:3), 410K Pixels (16:9)

Video

Format : SD (MPEG2)
Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

Advanced Features

Assignable Dial : N/A
Face Detection : N/A
Image Stabilization : S-SS
x.v.Color™ : N/A

Convenience Features

BRAVIA® Sync™ : N/A
Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
Multiple Language Display : Yes
Quick On : Yes
S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

General

Imaging Device : 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager
Pixel Gross : 680k
Recording Media : 30GB⁹ Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Recording and Playback Times : Approximately - HQ: 7 hours, SP: 10 hours, LP 20 hours When using 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 115 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 325 min.
Still Actual : 340K Pixels (4:3), 250K Pixels (16:9)
Still Picture Resolution : 640�480 (VGA)
Video Resolution : 720 x 480

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Yes
S-Video Output(s) : Available via A/V Remote (cable not included)
USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent : 48 - 1920mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 41 - 1640mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture : F1.8 - 4.1
Digital Zoom : 2000x
Filter Diameter : 30mm
Focal Distance : 1.9 - 76mm
Focus : Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Optical Zoom : 40x
Progressive Shutter Mode : No
Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Video Features

PhotoTV HD : N/A

Audio

Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 2 channel
Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone

Display

Viewfinder : N/A

Hardware

Light/Flash : N/A
Media Card slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Interface

Accessory Shoe : N/A
PictBridge Compatible : Yes

Power

Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH40)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : 2.8W (VF/LCD)
Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Software

Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista
Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 x 3 1/8 x 4 1/2 inch (76.3x76.6x112.8mm)
Weight (Approx.) : 14 oz (400g) with Battery

In the Box

Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
Enjoy Handycam DVD

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
USB Cable

InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH40)
Application CD-ROM w/ Driver

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License Agreements

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Product Warranty

Lightweight Tripod

$49.99
Lightweight Tripod

$34.99
Infrared Light

$99.99
Rechargeable Camcorder Battery Pack

$159.99
InfoLithium H Series Battery Pack

$59.99
Handycam Audio Video Cable

$19.99
Mini Plug to USB Cable

$19.99

DCR-SR45 3.4 5 16 16

I love mine I may be wrong but this camera does not have a remote that you can buy for it, other than that I love it. My husband suprised me with it one day cause I wanted a smaller one that does not take tapes. I have not found anything that I do not like about this little camera. April 18, 2011

need av cord to connect to tv Lost av cord to connect to tv, used by family, I never saw it so I don't know what to order or where to get it. Any clues. email to jrharding99@aol.com December 26, 2010

Great for consumer I bought this camera 3 years ago and still have it to this day. I shoot High Quality short films and special events with it (Also purchased separately, a Telephoto lens and Wide) The camera over all is small sleek and very handy. It has steady shot, so all videos are sleek and smooth. Its capacity is great as well, with only having to clear out my videos twice since i bough it. Stunning night vision capabilities and touch screen. The Dolby sound is quite stunning as well, very nice crisp audio when importing and watching on TV. As far as versatility goes, the camera is not that customizable with shutter options and other professional end areas. The touch screen takes away the easy access to some features that do better as a analogue button. The focus options are difficult to use on manual, and the steady hand sometimes chases invisible objects. And being a HDD (Hard Drive) loud noise such as airplanes and race-cars will cause buffer overflows, not a good thing when using them in very loud events. Great for shooting parties and if you are in Film, it is a nice camera to begin with, for it does not take a pro to maneuver. July 27, 2010

great camcorder I bought my dcr-sr45 for my Alaskan cruise. It rained alot and it didn't bother the camera, wished I had bought the uv protector lense which I just bought. I bought a tripod and glad I did. You can zoom forever and keep the camera still. Got some great whale and eagle shots this way. A tri pod is a must for so much zooming. I also recommend buying a 2nd battery May 27, 2010

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

1. Viewable area measured diagonally.

2. Camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD™ format. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device.

3. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

4. HD viewing requires a Sony HD connector cable or HD Cyber-shot Station® cradle and HDTV. All sold separately.

5. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other

6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

7. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

8. Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and special TV settings are required. Further details are available in the BRAVIA® TV instruction manual.

9. 30GB means 30 billion bites. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

10. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to owner's manual to determine compatibility.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, NightShot, PlayStation, Remote Commander, SteadyShot and SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment of America. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

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