- Up to 61 hr SD shooting time - on large 80GB built-in Hard Disk Drive
- 800k CCD sensor - Increased sensitivity captures crisp, clear video with improved low-light image quality
- Carl Zeiss lens with 60x optical zoom - Vario-Tessar lens with ultra-powerful optical zoom range to pull distant objects closer
- SteadyShot - Electronic image stabilization reduces effects of camera shake during handheld shooting
- Face Detection - Enhanced Face Detection for clear, natural faces
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this camcorder to replace a mini dv camcorder that I have had for about 7yrs. It is a fantastic product, with excellent battery life and superb features. It is and excellent size which makes carrying it around a breeze. It is east to transfer the footage onto your PC for editing and then burning to a DVD. I would highly recommend this product. The price was by far the best that I could fine and Amazon's usual excellent service made for a speedy delivery too.
Go on and buy yourself one and start making family memories!
Go on and buy yourself one and start making family memories!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Sorry, but this is well below the standard I expect from Sony. I have been using Sony mini DV cameras for 4 years, and on a recent shoot was able to make comparisons with their results and that of this HDD model. Frankly, this HDD model isn't at all as good when it comes to video clarity. Also very unforgiving of lower light situations. The test of a product is would you buy it again. No. I'll stick with my Sony mini DV cams, and firewire connections. Did I like anything about this model? The sound it records is impressive. But that's not why we buy video cameras is it.
59 of 63 people found the following review helpful
I bought the DCR SR58 thinking it would both shoot video and take photos, thus removing the need to lug around a camcorder and a camera.
For video, it is certainly easy to use, with a great zoom and simple controls. It is compact in size and light to carry, which encourages you to use it. Another plus is compatibility with Apple imovie, so you can just connect to your mac for editing, without using Sony's software.
The big downside, however, is the performance of the camera function. I printed out some photos and the quality was appalling. I checked the instruction manual only to discover that the camera is 0.3 megapixels! To my mind, this is not fit for purpose. Any camera-phone is better than that. I do not expect top notch quality - 5 meg would have been fine for occasional stills- but Sony have incorporated a joke camera into an otherwise good quality camcorder. Bizarre.
For video, it is certainly easy to use, with a great zoom and simple controls. It is compact in size and light to carry, which encourages you to use it. Another plus is compatibility with Apple imovie, so you can just connect to your mac for editing, without using Sony's software.
The big downside, however, is the performance of the camera function. I printed out some photos and the quality was appalling. I checked the instruction manual only to discover that the camera is 0.3 megapixels! To my mind, this is not fit for purpose. Any camera-phone is better than that. I do not expect top notch quality - 5 meg would have been fine for occasional stills- but Sony have incorporated a joke camera into an otherwise good quality camcorder. Bizarre.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Exceptional quality
took this camera on holiday to Florida, great quality video, crisp and clear and good sound quality at a fantastic price. I would highly recommend this camcorder
Published 9 months ago by nana lulu
Good camera for the price
I am quite happy with this camera. The battery charges in 10 min and can be used for quite a long time. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs P Sher
sony DCR RX58
THE CAMCORDER IS BRILLIANT:::ARRIVED WELL BEFORE THE SUGESTED DATE.I READ ONE REVIEW
SAYING THAT THE PHOTO QUAULITY WAS NOT GREAT..THATS MAYBE A BIT OVER THE TOP.. Read more
SAYING THAT THE PHOTO QUAULITY WAS NOT GREAT..THATS MAYBE A BIT OVER THE TOP.. Read more
Published 11 months ago by elmo
Excellent camera
This is delightful in all the versatile functions it provides. Easy to understand and use and will keep us amused for years.
Published 16 months ago by A. Rodriguez-Veglio
Sony DCRSR58EX Handycam Camcorder With Built-In 80GB HDD - Silver
A great upgrade for us from the old Cassettet Handycam.
Photo ability is poor as stated on other reviews, but as a handy camcorder is really really nice.
Photo ability is poor as stated on other reviews, but as a handy camcorder is really really nice.
Published 21 months ago by Eezilypleezed
Easy to use but poor quality image
The camcorder was very intuitive and I easily managed to use it without referring to instruction manual. Read more
Published 21 months ago by lcb
What a rip off
In common with the other reviewers I bought this because of its supposed features but on using it found that the camera function for stills is a joke although fortunately you can... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Richard C
Fantastic product
This is really a fantastic product with all the features u need as an amateur.
Good optical zoom, hard disk space and functions which can be easily operated.
Good optical zoom, hard disk space and functions which can be easily operated.
Published 22 months ago by DR
RE: Sony Handycam
This is a great product with good picture quality. I will however not recommend it for taking pictures, the photo quality is really not good. I give it a 4/5.
Published 23 months ago by Deon
Sony Camcorder
I bought this for my daughters wedding and it was a dream to use. Battery life is a problem but we were able to recharge whilst recording the reception at the sametime. Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Lister
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