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video
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"the Sony DCR-SR100 Handycam Camcorder not only captures sharp digital video directly to a 30-gigabyte hard drive, but it also serves as a decent digital still camera as well"...
Videomaker.com
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"The drive is large enough to hold 440 minutes of video at the camcorders highest video quality setting."...
About.Com
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zoom
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"The Toggle feels very solid and produces smooth zooms."...
Videomaker.com
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"Smooth and unobstructed zooms are readily available using this little guy, so much so that it will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up in tiny quivering waves."...
Camcorderinfo.com
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"Fast power-up, responsive zoom operation"...
CNet
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"The Sony Handycam DCR-SR100 seems designed around the constraints of its long, wide 10X zoom lens"...
CNet
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image
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"The image quality captured from the 1/3" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD is quite impressive."...
Videomaker.com
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"While 3 megapixels may seem mediocre these days, the DCR-S100 has one of the most impressive still image performances we have seen on a video camera."...
GoodGearGuide
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"Superior image quality for a single-chip, MPEG-2 camcorder."...
Review.zdnet.com
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"the image was clear and sharp."...
PCMAG
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"The clarity of the images is good but not great."...
Videomaker.com
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"The Sony DCR-SR100 offers top of the line image quality in a package that is easy to handle."...
TestFreaks
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lcd
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"The DCR-SR100 is fairly easy to operate, but touch screen can make menus difficult to navigate while recording."...
About.Com
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"It's full of tiny buttons and the touch screen itself is prone to smudges and fingerprints."...
Reviews.cnet.com
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control
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"The lack of manual controls however, may leave some video enthusiasts a bit frustrated."...
Videomaker.com
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"Automatic control on Sonys is notoriously good, though always at the sacrifice of available manual control."...
Camcorderinfo.com
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product
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"The SR100 is a great all-in-one, video and stills solution with 5.1 surround sound though it lacks greater manual control"...
Videomaker.com
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color
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"Color was very accurate and vibrant without being oversaturated."...
PCMAG
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record
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"The camcorders hard drive makes it perfect for recording long events, and transferring video from you camcorder to your computer."...
About.Com
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audio
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"The AGC is quite smooth and does a good job of keeping the sound balanced."...
Videomaker.com
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picture
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"The picture looks soft when zoomed out but gets sharper as you zoom in; by 10X, it's extremely sharp, with no visible compression artifacts."...
Reviews.cnet.com
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"Though the DCR-SR100's 3-megapixel photos are adequate, they have that odd combination of softness and oversharpening that produces edge halos and other disturbing artifacts that appear on close inspection."...
Reviews.cnet.com
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exposure
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"Using the camcorder outdoors, the images come across crisp and clear, and the auto exposure is quick and smooth"...
Videomaker.com
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flash
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"Shots taken in unnatural light or using the built in flash were less impressive, with the camera struggling to reflect lifelike shades."...
GoodGearGuide
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"built-in flash"...
PCMAG
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shutter
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"significant shutter lag"...
PCMAG
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other
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"It fits nicely in the palm of the hand and feels quite comfortable in the hand strap."...
Videomaker.com
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"It feels quite solid and comfortable to hold--not too heavy at 1.3 pounds--but it's big enough to require a carrying case."...
Reviews.cnet.com
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price
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"one of the highest camcorders both in price and in imager quality"...
Camcorderinfo.com
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image stabilization
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"Super SteadyShot hybrid image stabilization, NightShot and Super NightShot infrared modes, and a four-channel microphone for Dolby 5.1 Surround audio recording"...
Review.zdnet.com
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"the stabilization becomes borderline effective at the full 10X; if you're shooting after a caffeine fix, you might want to mount it on a tripod before zooming in for a close-up."...
Reviews.cnet.com
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interface
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"We've complained before about Sony's touch-screen interface--that it's simply annoying on a large LCD and close to unusable on a small one such as the DCR-SR100's"...
Reviews.cnet.com
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"touch-screen interface"...
CNet
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usage
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"the DCR-SR100 has a handsome sturdy feel, in my opinion, making it perfect for handheld use."...
Camcorderinfo.com
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"The camcorder does include a specific button designed for burning straight to DVD from the camcorder itself."...
Camcorderinfo.com
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"lot of room for the hand to wrap, offering a snugger, sturdier, more confident handling experience."...
Camcorderinfo.com
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"For the technophobes, Sony also offers an Easy button, located in the LCD cavity, that practically makes the camcorder idiot-proof"...
Easycamcorders.com
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"Moving into complete darkness the Super NightShot is engaged quickly, illuminating subjects using Infrared technology, producing that familiar "dull green with glowing eyes" effect"...
Videomaker.com
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"The widescreen function can be turned on and off with the wide select button found under the LCD screen"...
Camcorderinfo.com
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"This can be quite difficult to maneuver while on the go."...
Videomaker.com
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memory
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"The internal (non-removable) 30 gigabyte hard drive is capable of holding up to 440 minutes (more than 7 hours) of high quality video, a very nice feature for those doing a lot of traveling."...
Videomaker.com
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color saturation
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"The result is superb color performance, with just the right amount of saturation to make every bit of the spectrum pop"...
Easycamcorders.com
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