DCR-SR87 80GB HDD camcorder with 1MP CCD imagerWith a built-in 80GB hard disk drive, the Sony® DCR-SR87 Handycam® camcorder eliminates theneed for tapes or discs. The 1 megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD image sensor and professional-quality Carl Zeiss® 25x optical zoom lens deliver clear, sharp images, and Hybrid recordingtechnology offers the flexibility to record video to the hard drive or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.180GB hard disk drive:A built-in 80GB hard disk drive canrecord and store up to 56 hours ofvideo footage in SD LP mode. Inaddition, “HDD Smart Protection” givesyou peace of mind by preventing anyrecorded video and images frombeing lost if the camcorder isaccidentally dropped.11/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager:A 1/6" Advanced HAD™ (HoleAccumulation Diode) CCD Imager with(effective) pixels provides stunningdetail and clarity for exceptional videoand still image performance.Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens withSteadyShot™ :The DCR-SR87 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lensdesigned specifically for compactcamcorders. Precision ground opticshelp maintain the sharpness andcontrast of larger lenses, andSteadyShot™ image stabilization helpsreduce blur caused by camera shake.Hybrid Recording to HDD or MemoryStick Duo™ media:Hybrid recording technology delivers anew level of flexibility of capturing andtransferring your video footage anddigital photos from the camcorder tocompatible viewing devices. Record to80GB hard disk drive or chooseinstead to record to removableMemory Stick PRO Duo™ media (soldseparately). You can even select fromvarious dubbing functions to easilycopy video or still images from theHDD to the Memory Stick® media --without using a PC.1Direct connection with DVD burner (soldseparately):The DCR-SR87 supports a directconnection with the VRD-P1 DVD burner(sold separately), which allows you toburn DVDs directly from yourcamcorder without the need for a PC.And because the VRD-P1 is powered byyour camcorder, you don't need anadditional AC power cable.25X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:25X optical zoom help you captureclose-up action while keeping yourdistance. In addition, Digital ZoomInterpolation means that extremedigital zooming (up to 2000X) isclearer, with less distortion thanprevious types of digital zooms.2.7” wide touch panel LCD display(123k pixels):The 2.7" wide touch panel LCD displayprovides exceptional viewing claritywith 123K pixels resolution. The displayrotates up to 270 degrees for multipleviewing angles, as well as providessharp, detailed images for monitoringor playback. The convenient touchpanel allows easy access to menusand additional functionality such asspot focus and spot metering.33Power On by opening LCD display:Power on your camcorder by simplyopening the LCD display.Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording withBuilt-in Zoom Mic:Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recordingcaptures active sounds coming from alldirections, so you can experience yourhome movies the way you experiencedthem while recording. The Built-In ZoomMic focuses audio recording on yoursubjects in sync with the camera’s zoomlens.Includes Sony® PMB (Picture MotionBrowser) software:Sony Picture Motion Browser softwareoffers a simple, intuitive way to transfer,sort, and view your video and stillimages on your compatible PC. Inaddition, multiple output options letyou burn your memories to DVD (soldseparately), as well as take advantageof one click upload to a number ofpopular video and photo sharingsites .9Record and zoom controls on LCDframe:The DCR-SR87 features an additional setof record and zoom buttons on theframe of the LCD screen, give you morecontrol and flexibility when holding thecamcorder, especially in overhead orlow angle shots.One Touch Disc Burn:Easily burn a DVD copy of yourfootage using the supplied PMB (PictureMotion Browser) software . Simplyconnect the camcorder to yourcompatible PC via a USB cable andpress the One Touch Disc Burn Button.129Easy Handycam® Button:Using a camcorder can be intimidatingfor some people. With a press of theEasy Handycam Button, most of theadvanced features of the camcorderare "locked out," letting you focus onlythe buttons essential for recording.ADDITIONAL FEATURESFilm Roll Index:Face Index function:USB 2.0 interface: