Before the Sony DCR-SR100, the only other notable hard disk camcorders are the JVC Everio camcorders. Hard disk camcorders have the advantage of long recording time and zero recording media cost, so it’s good to see Sony jumping into this ship as well.
Features:
- 30GB hard disk
- 2.7″ wide touch panel swivel screen
- Carl Zeiss lens with 10x optical zoom and 3-megapixel CCD
- Dolby Digital 5.1ch recording
- USB 2.0
- 7 hours of standard quality recording or 20 hours of lower quality recording
- 6 inches long and weights 22 ounces
The Sony DCR-SR100 is expected to ship around May 12 at a price of $999.
Hard Drive Data Recovery involves replacing failed components such as read/write head assemblies logic control components and hard drive motors in a clean room environment.
April 7th, 2006 at 10:11 am
does anyone know if the hard disk’s are swappable? having “only” 7 hours doesn’t seem like enough.
July 6th, 2006 at 2:06 am
Bracex2000,
I do not think the hard disk is swappable. You could probably do it, but you are going to have to take the camera apart. It does not have a quick disconnect like a battery. I am going from a VHS-C to this and 7 hours is forever. It will also do 20 hours at a lower quality.