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Most helpful reviewsPurchaser Just point and shoot
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Very Sharp Picture
Easy to use - Bad points:
- I assume this is with all new camcorders that when it comes to editing each scene has to be joined
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Review date: 20 Jun 2010
Sunu, London Just point and shoot
- Good points:
- excellent picture quality, compact and easy to operate.
- Bad points:
- The supplied battery has low life.
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Confirmed purchase: 15 Apr 2010
George, Livingston,West Lothian. Experienced amateur
- Good points:
- HDD is the way to go,this camera is easy to shoot with, screen interface is so easy to use , the camera it has a nice weight to it also,the ease of download with the supplied software made transfering all my video clips real easy
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I can't honestly give this camera or the sofftware supplied any bad points
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Confirmed purchase: 09 Jan 2010
Andrzej, Long Eaton Experienced amateur
- Good points:
- Ease of use, Image quality
- Bad points:
- Battery life,mts
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Review date: 07 Jul 2010
Emyr, Wales Keen amateur
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- Reviewer left no comment
- Bad points:
- A good camera that performs well but what lets it down is the software that accompanies it. The editing software is abysmally poor which spoils the whole experience
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Confirmed purchase: 07 Apr 2010
Confirmed purchaser Just point and shoot
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Easy to use and handle. Liked the fact that it switched on with the opening of the screen.
It seemed not to pick up so much of the irritiating wind noise that my previous camcorder did. - Bad points:
- Neck strap attachment.
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Confirmed purchase: 05 May 2010
Product Features
| Resolution quality | HD |
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| 3D | No |
| Optical zoom ratio | 10 |
| Media format | Hard disk drive |
| Connections | USB |
| Type of memory card | Memory Stick Pro |
| Type of memory card | Memory Stick Duo |
| Shape of camcorder | Horizontally held |
| Digital zoom ratio | 120 |
| Type of image stabiliser | Electronic |
| Widescreen recording | Yes |
| Resolution (Megapixels) | 2.36 |
| Hard disk capacity (Gigabytes) | 80 |
| Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second) | 1/1000 |
| Weight (g) | 330 |
| Screen size (Inches) | 2.7 |
| Maximum aperture telephoto | 2.2 |
| Maximum aperture wide | 1.8 |
| Lowest focal length (Millimetres) | 52 |
| Highest focal length (Millimetres) | 608 |
| Type of chip | CMOS |
| Release date | 2009-02-19 |
Also known as: HDR-XR105, Sony HDR-XR105E, SONY HDRXR105, Sony HDRXR105E, HDR-XR105E
Camcorders Buying GuideManufacturer's Description
Easy to carry with smart features
Light, compact and easy to use with superb video and still image quality. Full HD recording on internal 80GB hard disk drive, plus 5.1 surround sound, Face Detection and Smile Shutter.
Sound all around
Surround sound adds an extra dimension of realism to your videos, just like at the cinema. 5.1 channel recording captures crisp, lifelike audio that sounds great on your home theatre system. Best of all, you don’t need extra microphones or cables: everything’s built in to the camcorder.
Natural looking faces every time
Faces can look dark and underexposed in bright, backlit situations like a sun-drenched beach. And if you’re shooting indoors there’s a risk your subject’s skin tone can look unnaturally coloured. The camcorder fine-tunes focus, exposure and skin tone for more natural looking faces.
More smiles every time
Wouldn’t it be great having a photographer by your side, capturing great still pictures of happy faces while you’re shooting video of a party or another special event? Smile Shutter automatically shoots still photos whenever your subject smiles, without interrupting video recording.
Ready for anything
Everyone knows the frustration of fumbling for your camcorder when something amazing happens… And then it’s too late. Flip open the LCD screen and you’re ready to start shooting in a fraction of a second. Standby battery drain is super-low, so you can always be ready to catch that special moment.
Have more fun with your video collection
It’s easy to manage your video clips and photos with Picture Motion Browser for your PC – included free with your camcorder. Sort, search and browse through all your clips and photos in an instant. Burn them to disc, email to friends or upload to social networking sites with a few clicks.
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Sony HDRXR105E High Definition Handycam Camcorder With Built-In 80GB Hard Disc Drive (33hrs) | £450 + £6 delivery |
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Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Sony HDR-XR105
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I am editing my footage on my laptop using the Sony Video Trimmer software (PMB) and want to know the total number of hours and minutes that I have. Is there an easy way to do this?
I would be grateful for any help.
Many thanks
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Hi Joanne
I have tried using various software programs for transferring my videos without any luck-so I cannot help but in return would ask how you editing/adding music etc and what program you are using and where did you purchase it
thanks
Bimal -
Hi, sorry, I am a beginner and don't have sufficient knowledge to answer this. Goood luck
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Anyone found a editing software that I can use to edit and save footage shot as well as add music and then copy on to DVD??
I still think the old tape format was so easy to use and edit as we dont have join each frame shot!!
Any advice would be welcomed
Thanks
Ps the Sony software sent with the camera doe not allow seamless editing so they might as well not sent it!!
Bimal-
Sorry, I can't be of too much help, I'm afraid. I have not got into editing DVDs yet and it does seem a daunting subject.
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Hi has anyone out there got a copy of the cd rom supplied with the hdr xr105..I`ve just bought one second hand and the cd was not included.willing to pay for a copy...cheers
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I have the CD rom supplied with the camera but would imagine that there is no way of making a copy. I certainly have not got the software to do this. Suggest going back to vendor and seeing if he can find the original. Sorry!!
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Hi sorry for late reply should have CD rom also have spare battery and memory card if interested as i upgraded to higher spec camcorder if you make me a reasonable offer
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can it be used as a webcam?
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I'm sorry, I do not know the answer to that. Apologies!
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yes it can
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Shahid, London Just point and shoot
Score 8.0/10Confirmed purchase: 29 Apr 2011