The Sony DCR-SR47 is ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation of the Sony SR47 means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
Our Rating 
(4/5)
Good: Simple operation, 60x zoom lens, 60GB hard drive, Itty bitty dimensions
Bad: Soft video, Noticeable purple fringing
The Sony DCR-SR47 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by Sony SR47 camera shake.
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pcworld reviews the Sony DCR-SR47 and writes:
“The Sony DCR-SR47 is a great standard-definition camcorder that will satisfy most casual users. With oodles of inbuilt storage and a user-friendly 60x optical zoom, it represents great value for money.”
cnet reviews the Sony DCR-SR47 and writes:
“If high storage capacity, long zoom range and easy operation are above video quality on your list of needs, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 is well worth a look.”
ryda.com.au obviously loves the Sony DCR-SR47 and writes:
“Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom in the Sony DCRSR47 brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.”
The Sony DCR-SR47 also features hybrid recording technology that delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from the Sony DCR-SR47 camcorder to compatible viewing devices.
Record to 60GB hard disk drive or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the HDD to the Memory Stick media – without using a PC.
The Sony SR47 has the 2.7-inch wide touch panel LCD display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering.
The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the Sony SR47 camera’s zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.
What’s in the box?
Sony DCR-SR47 HandyCam Camcorder (PAL)
AC adaptor (AC-L200)
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH30)
A/V Cable
USB Cable
CD Rom
User Manual
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software. Simply connect the Sony SR47 camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.
Using the Sony SR47 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.
Specifications:
Format : SD (MPEG2)
Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
Imaging Device : 1/8″ Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor
Pixel Gross : 680K
Video Actual : 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
Video Resolution : 720 x 480
Still Actual : 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
Still Picture Resolution : 640 x 480 (VGA)
Recording Media : 60GB Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
Recording and Playback Times : Standard Definition: HQ = up to 910 min., SP = up to 1310 min., LP = up to 2750 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo® Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min
Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
Hybrid : Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : SteadyShot™ image stabilization
Face Index : Yes
Film Roll Index : Yes
Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
Multiple Language Display : Yes
Slide Show Mode : Yes
Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
35mm Equivalent : 39-2340mm (16:9), 44-2640mm (4:3)
Aperture : F1.8-6.0
Digital Zoom : 2000x
Filter Diameter : 30mm
Focal Distance : 1.8 – 108mm
Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/4 – 1/4000
Minimum Illumination : 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Optical Zoom : 60x
Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
Resolution : 680K