Sony - Handycam DCR-SR42 Camcorder Reviews

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The Sony Handycam DCR-SR42 Camcorder is a handheld camera that has its own drive, and doesn't need disks or tapes to record images. This is a very light option on the market, and one which gives an immense amount of space with which to save images and videos (30 GB)The Sony DCR-SR42 comes with a nice LCD swivel screen that measure about 2.5 inches in diameter, and presents a crystal clear picture while in use. Reviewers loved the vivid images that the camera provides, and absolutely love this newer version of the Sony Handycam. A self-explanatory camera that just about every reviewer enjoyed using and still does, this Sony camcorder has proven to be very durable, and of the highest quality. If you aren't convinced, you can also check out other reviews of Sony Camcorders and Sony Handycams on ViewPoints.

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How handy is my Sony Handcam? Let me count the ways.....

loving this product, willing to pay for quality, impressed with this product, noticing the details, enjoy taking home videos, have owned several camcorders

JAN

2008

The Sony Handycam DCR-SR42 is awesome!

With that being said, now let me explain why.

What is it?
The Sony Handycam (Model DCR-SR42)is a hand-held digital video camera recorder. Instead of using a DVD disk or VCR tape (think old school video cameras), the Sony Handycam has a 30 GB built in hard drive that can hold up to 20 hours of video taping!

The LCD swivel screen also is a touch screen (options can be made on the camera itself, as well). The swivel screen is 2 1/2 inches big. The Sony Handycam can take video and digital still pictures.

Hooking the camera up to your computer is a breeze. ...

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CrystaBush
Detroit, MI

Great video, picture part just a bonus.

loving this product

NOV

2008

I almost absolutely love this. I will make sense of that through this review. As for the video part, this camcorder for the most part is awesome. It is very lightweight and small, so long periods of recording are no problem. Do have a light for when recording in dark. Love the ability to be recording then switch to picture mode with a flick of my finger then switch back. Downside, have to stop recording to catch the moment. The camera is only 4 megapixels, and no flash. I didn't really buy it for the picture ability, or expect it to replace my digital camera. So, as far as a video camera, with...

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mrsmarun
Rices Landing, PA

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The Sony DCR-SR42 is a great way to capture memories!

somewhat tech savvy

DEC

2009

My husband and I got our Sony Handycam DCR SR42 the year after our son was born. We absolutely love this camera. It is fairly easy to use, although offloading the videos can sometimes take a little getting used to. The camera takes great quality videos and also captures sound really well. We use the videos that we take with our Handycam to make our own dvds. We have made dvds of our son for his grandparents and dvds of special holidays. I really like how the display comes out and swivels 180 degrees so that the person taking the video can video him-/herself and still see what he/she...

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rcruark
Tulsa, OK

good overall

budget conscious

DEC

2007

For a consumer who needs 8mm/Hi8/digial 8 functionality, the TRV460 is an obvious choice. But for the consumer who is looking to venture into the MiniDV format (overall smaller camcorder/tape size), the GR-D33 might be a good stepping stone camcorder. The GR-D33 promises to have good video and low light performance, so the slight upgrade investment may be worth it. Making the transition has its pros and cons, the pros being, if you own an older Digital8 camcorder with a DV in/out port, you have the option of digitally copying your older tapes to the newer format. MiniDV tapes are more expensive,... read full review »

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charlesbing
Redwood City, CA

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appreciative of good service

DEC

2007

From afar, the right side of the HV20 has a familiar horizontal design akin to the Sony HC7, albeit with a fresh coat of silver paint. These camcorders have similar tape hatch designs. Only on the HV20, you'll find the microphone jack, AV/headphone jack, and component terminal hiding behind a rubberized port cover toward the lens end of the camcorder. Although we've blasted Canon in the past for equipping their camcorders with flimsy plastic port covers, the HV20 proudly sports a burly, flexible enclosure. Mounting both the mic and headphone jacks in one location is easy on the memory. But because... read full review »

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mdaren11112
Redwood City, CA

We Love It

loving this product, budget conscious, noticing the details, appreciative of good service, married, a home owner, cost-conscious, impressed with this product

NOV

2007

My husband and I recently purchased this camcorder, and we absolutely love it. It is so light and small that you can just take it anywhere. The picture quality is great and we really like all of the features the camcorder had to offer. This is our very first camcorder and it took us a while to pick the one we wanted, we shopped around and compared it to others and this was the one we liked that fit our budget.

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Claudia09
Midland, TX

love the screen that can be swilved

a bargain hunter, expecting good, fair service, budget conscious, a home owner, cost-conscious, loving this product, Every day computer user, a person who enjoys quality

DEC

2007

very impressed with quality and very conscience of the light weight, and ease of use. Picture is clear and vivid. Really easy enough for the amituer to use. Hope you will give it a try. Found it easy to down load to computer,,,,small enough to put in over size pocket. Easy to delete any pic you don't like..

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grams
Wichita Falls, TX

super easy to use, good price

budget conscious, a comparison shopper, not rich, practical, willing to pay for quality

DEC

2007

After carefully comparing current options on the market, I am very glad that I chose this particular product. It is easy to use, and convenient to transport wherever I go. The small size should not fool you--this is a quality item, lightweight, and very fun to use.

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sjveth
Ben Wheeler, TX

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Brand Name	Sony
Product Name	Handycam DCR-SR42 Camcorder
Digital zoom	800 - 2,000 X
Features	Built-in microphone and speakers
Optical zoom	25 - 40 X
Screen size	1.5 - 2.5 in.
Type	HDD Camcorder
Key Features	Recording Format Hard Drive Recording System NTSC Memory Still Resolution 0.31 Megapixels Optical Zoom 40x HDD Size 30 GB Weight 0.81 lb. Sensor Quantity 1 Family Line Sony Handycam
CCD	Sensor Quantity 1 Sensor Size 1/6" Number of Pixels 680K pixels Image Sensor Type CCD
LCD / Viewfinder	Display Type With LCD Screen LCD Panel Size 2.5 in. Color Viewfinder Without Color Viewfinder
Lens	Lens Focal Length 1.9 - 76 mm Filter Diameter 30 mm Optical Zoom 40x Digital Zoom 2,000x
Video Modes	Recording Speed SP Image Stabilizer Digital Image Stabilizer Night Shot With Night Shot
Audio	Audio Format 5.1 Surround Sound
Memory Photography	Digital Still Shot Mode With Still Shot Capability Memory Card Type Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Still Resolution 0.31 Megapixels Max Still Image Size 640 x 480 MPEG Movie Mode Without MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces	Output Interfaces S-Video Input Interfaces USB 2.0 Microphone Type Internal
Dimensions	Width 2.88 in. Depth 4.63 in. Height 2.88 in. Weight 0.81 lb.
Miscellaneous	Included Accessories USB Cable Product ID 40446627 MPN DCRSR42 Release Date March, 2007 UPC 00027242713659 Family Line Sony Handycam
Power Supply	Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Warranty	Warranty 90 Days
Product MPN	MPN DCRSR42