Sony DCRSR58EX Handycam Camcorder With Built-In 80GB HDD - Silver

Manufacturer's description
Capture all your memories with the new DCR-SR58, a feature packed SD (standard definition) camcorder which offers a generous 80GB internal hard drive so you can record around 60 hours of video - perfect for filming holidays or long events like a wedding.

It has a 60x optical zoom (similar to that of a powerful telescope) for great close ups without distortion. The camera also incorporates the latest optical and technological innovations from Sony so you can be sure all your memories will be saved in crisp, clear quality.

Generous storage for your movies
Now you can shoot hours of video without the worry of running out of memory. An 80GB hard drive means you can record and store hours of video footage without using an optional memory card. That's 2.5 days of continuous shooting, meaning the SR58 is perfect for taking on holiday or filming a friend's wedding weekend.

The large touchscreen puts menus, settings and clips at your fingertips. View larger

Easy to use touch screen
The camera comes with an easy-to-navigate 2.7-inch (6.7cm) touch screen which is simple to use. It lets you compose your scenes easily, choose your settings and enjoy watching detailed playback. Because it's a touchscreen, menus and settings are just a tap away, and as it's big enough to be viewed by more than one person you can easily share what you've shot.

Packed with features
When shooting people, Face Detection adjusts the camera's settings to deliver natural skin tones and makes sure faces are in focus. There's also an on-board video light to brighten up parties, interiors and other dimly-lit scenes.

Simple to use
Using the SR58 is simplicity itself. The camera takes the guesswork out of shooting in tricky light thanks to its intelligent auto functions. If you prefer to be in control, easy-to-select modes include dusk, sunrise & sunset, fireworks, landscape, portrait, spot, sports (video only), candlelight, beach, snow for perfect movies every time.

Lightweight and compact
Because you never know when you'll want to shoot something, the SR58 is small and light enough to take everywhere - pop it in your bag for a party or slip it in your pocket for a walk in the park.

Capture the action faster
Great action can come and go swiftly, so you don't want to waste valuable time starting up your camera. You can start up the DCR-SR58 in a matter of seconds so you'll never miss a special moment. Just flip open the screen, touch the start key and you're ready to shoot.

SteadyShot image stabiliser reduces picture blur
If you're not using a tripod and shooting with the camera in your hand, one slight shake could make your movie look less than professional. To avoid this, SteadyShot works automatically as a handy digital image stabiliser to ensure you get steady images every time, even when you're zooming in to capture close up details.

Use the 60x Optical Zoom to fill the frame with distant scenes. View larger

60x optical zoom for great close ups
The SR58 features a powerful Vario-Tessar lens with ultra-powerful 60x optical zoom range to pull distant objects closer without losing clarity.

Superb image quality even in low light
The SR58 captures images in MPEG2 format for super sharp high quality images. It also includes 800k CCD sensor for greater light sensitivity. The result is beautifully detailed, natural looking results. Backlight compensation means you can shoot in varying light conditions, whilst easy-to-use white balance settings offer automatic, exterior or interior settings at the touch of a button.

Manage your movies easily
The included Picture Motion Browser (PMB) software takes the effort out of organising your movies. Just install it on your PC and get a perfect archive for your films which are all just a click or two away. You can arrange them by date, by person, and search through them quickly. You can then burn them to discs, send them to friends or upload them to your favourite video sharing sites in seconds.

Share your memories
One of the great pleasures of shooting videos is sharing them with family and friends. It couldn't be easier with the SR58. You can transfer your films to your PC using a super-fast USB 2.0 connection and use an optional DVD burner to make DVD copies. PictBridge functionality also lets you print still images without using a computer.

Connect with BRAVIA Sync
Or rather than transferring your movies, simply use BRAVIA Sync to navigate through what you've recorded and play a movie straight from your Handycam® on your big screen BRAVIA. The camera also offers a Video output and S-Video output so you can instantly show your stills or videos on a variety of other screens.