Sony Handycam DCR-SR37 Reviews: Sony Memory Stick Duo storage SD camcorder

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This camcorder is a good all rounder. “Really small and lightweight. very simple to use. took it out of the box, had a…” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 100 real customer reviews

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60x optical zoom, Image Stabilisation, 1.5 hours of battery More »

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Battery life	7.2
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.3
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.8
Weight	9.2
Overall rating	8.6

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Jason , Gillingham , “Just point and shoot”

Score 9.0/10

+ Very easy to use, lightweight, this is my first camcorder and I'm really pleased with this model.

- Only issue found so far is when recording outside in bright sunshine the screen acts like a mirror so you only see yourself not what you are trying to record. I'm sure this is the same with all camcorders of this type.

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purchased 05 Jun 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Just point and shoot”

Score 10.0/10

+ very easy to use

- screen had to see in full sunlight like most others

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 23 Jun 2009

kevin, thorne doncaster , “Just point and shoot”

Score 10.0/10

+ very easy to down load onto a dvd

- all camcordas need a light for night time recording

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 Jul 2009

Daniel , Haywards Heath , “Just point and shoot”

Score 10.0/10

+ Light weight, good size that can fit into any hand luggage, very good zoom but a bit shaky the further you zoom in.
east to convert onto DVD

- could be better on the battery life but is still pretty good

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purchased 31 Jul 2009

Ken, Bexley , “Just point and shoot”

Score 7.0/10

+ large magnification
good battery life

- awkward to use

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purchased 19 Sep 2009

Ian, stourbridge , “Just point and shoot”

Score 8.0/10

+ easy to use - but haven't tried downloading yet & editing!!!!!!!!

- Short battery life - typically 30 mins - but hard disk space is 1200+ mins

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purchased 16 Sep 2009

Nora, Northamptonshire , “Just point and shoot”

Score 10.0/10

+ Lightweight and ease of use and so easy to transfer onto a DVD

- Nothing

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purchased 07 Sep 2009

martin, luton , “Just point and shoot”

Score 8.0/10

+ easy to use

- short battery life with battery supplied.

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purchased 09 Sep 2009

David, Hornchurch , “Just point and shoot”

Score 8.0/10

+ Does what it said.

- Lacks High Definition which would have improved image quality.

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purchased 26 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Just point and shoot”

Score 9.0/10

+ easy to use, easy to transfer to disk, sturdy, well built, love the on screen controls.

- battery life only 1 hour

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purchased 06 Sep 2009

Grant, Forfar , “Just point and shoot”

Score 9.0/10

+ It holds a fantastic amount on the built in memory and is very compact for carrying around.

- Should come with a carry case.

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purchased 26 Sep 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Just point and shoot”

Score 10.0/10

+ good size very easy to use

- none

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purchased 03 Oct 2009

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Product Features

Resolution Quality	SD

Optical Zoom Ratio	60
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Media Format	Memory Stick Duo
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Digital Zoom Ratio	2000
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Image Stabilisation	Electronical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Resolution (Pixels)	704x480
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Dimensions (mm)	60x68x105
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Battery Life in Hours	1.5
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1	30
If you want to protect your camera or camcorder lens from getting scratched you will need a filter. A filter screws on to the front of the lens. The filter diameter is the distance across the lens.
Weight (g)	300
The weight of the product in grams.
Docking Station	No
A docking station, also known as a cradle, is used to rest your equipment whilst it charges and also allows transfer of data to a computer.
Monitor Resolution (pixels)	123200

Screen Size in Inches	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
16:9 Recording Format	Yes
HDMI Interface	No
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Hard Disk Capacity in GB	60
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Remote Control	No
Waterproof	No
If your camcorder is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Digital Still Photography	Yes
A Digital Still Photography function on a camcorder allows you to use the camcorder as if it was a digital camera. Camcorders with photo function often save to a separate memory card such as an SD Card.
Night Recording	Yes
Night Recording is a special mode that allows you to record in low light situations.

Also known as: Sony DCR-SR37E

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Manufacturer's Description

Light and compact with long record time and ultra-powerful zoom

Records up to 45 hours of high quality Standard Definition video on 60GB hard drive plus HYBRID recording on optional Memory Stick™
800k pixel CCD sensor
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 60x optical zoom / 2000x digital zoom
SteadyShot image stabilization for clearer video and stills when shooting handheld
Face Index and Film Roll Index for quick, easy searches
2.7” Wide LCD with easy to use touchscreen
Power on by LCD: quick start-up from standby with ultra-low power consumption in sleep mode
Stereo sound recording with zoom mic for clearer dialogue and sound of foreground subjects
Up to 11.5 hours STAMINA continuous shooting time (with optional battery)
One Touch Disc Burn and Easy PC back up via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection (Output only)
DVDirect™ Express compatible: allows high-speed burning to disc with VRD-P1 DVD writer
Fun, easy to use Picture Motion Browser PC software for managing and uploading video and photos in calendar view

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