Updated 14 Feb, 2012, 5:19 pm IST

Sony Launches Two New HD Camcorders

10 May, 2008, 5:30 pm IST | Laiq Qureshi |

Sony recently launched its latest range of High Definition Handycam Camcorders - HDR-SR10E and HDR-HC9E. Both camcorders incorporate Face Detection Technology for both video and photos. Other technologies include ClearVid CMOS sensors with Exmor-derived technology that utilizes column analog/digital conversion to minimize picture noise.

Together with the high processing speed and noise reduction capability of the Bionz processing engine and Dynamic Range Optimization, the new camcorders are capable of producing high-resolution video and photos with natural color reproduction and rich details. HDR-SR10E records in Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound and have built-in zoom microphones that zooms the audio along with the video for clear recordings of subjects. They also allow for quick data transfer via USB from the camcorders to compatible devices like DVD burners and recorders.
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The 40GB HDR-SR10E camcorder provides a recording time (1920 mode) of nearly five hours. It also features Hybrid Movie recording on media cards, as well as built-in hard drives. It's equipped with Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar optics and Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization.

Based on the HDV format for recording of 1920 x 1080 HD video, the new HDR-HC9E camcorder offers compatibility with a wide range of video editing suites. It also features Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar optics, a 3.2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor, and 6.1-megapixel photo capture. This model offers manual controls including ‘focus to infinity’ spot meter and focus to change exposure; center mark to use as a guide frame in the LCD screen or viewfinder; and peaking to facilitate better focusing by outlining objects with a color line. White balance, shutter speed and focus can also be adjusted manually.

The HDR-SR10E and HDR-HC9E HD handycam camcorders cost approximately Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 60,000 respectively.�

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