I purchased one 1 CCD panasonic that I did not like very much and returned the very next day. I ordered this
HDR-SR11 60GB High Definition Handycam® Camcorder yesterday! I will share my own experience with the Hi Definition Camera soon. I have just got confirmation email that they have FEDEXED the product. I am looking forward to the weekend. I still do not have a LCD screen TV, but I don’t think I need one. Flat and Large Screen TV’s are great but can not match a movie hall! I will rather buy a GIANT SCREEN and a HI-DEF 16:9 projector and make my own MOVIE HALL in my apartment. Well, I will do it when I buy a HOME! Still looking for a better place to live.

Hopefully you will be getting lots of Hi-definition videos and songs and lot more from my part in few days.

Specifications by SONY:

Shoot video and still photographs like a pro. Sony’s HDR-SR11 Handycam® camcorder has everything you need for a superior video and photo experience. Its Face Detection technology, made possible by the ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ technology) and BIONZ™ image processor, helps make sure people look their best in videos and photos. Capture extremely detailed video in Full 1920 x 1080 High Definition resolution, as well as stunning 10.2 megapixel still photos. Records directly to a built-in 60GB hard drive or your choice of removable Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.

1920×1080 Recording
Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution.

Face Detection for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ™ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image.

5 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor (with Exmor™ Technology) and BIONZ™ Image Processor
Sony’s newly designed CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 5 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 10.2 megapixel still images — all with prolonged battery life. Exmor™ technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity. In addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ™ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise so the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible.

BIONZ™ Image Processor
The advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life.

Exmor™ Imaging Sensor
Exmor™ technology captures video and still photo images with high resolution, high sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio.

Hybrid Recording to Hard Disk Drive or Memory Stick® Media
Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility for transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to the camcorder’s internal hard disk drive, or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick Duo™ media or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the hard disk drive to Memory Stick media — without using a PC. Images recorded or transferred to Memory Stick media can then be played directly on a PS3 or PC to share your memories with friends and family.

Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately).

12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.

3.2″ Wide¹ (16:9) Touch Panel XtraFine LCD™ Display (921K pixels)
The 3.2″ Wide¹ (16:9) XtraFine™ LCD screen displays sharp, bright, photo-quality images, letting you compose and share video and still images more easily — even outdoors. With nearly 1 megapixel (921K pixels) resolution and a wide viewing angle, the XtraFine LCD™ screen is like having a high-resolution video and photo viewer built into your camcorder.

Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch recording
Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera’s zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
Record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the camcorder’s built-in microphone. Recording in 5.1 channel surround sound allows you to experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions, so you can enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

Dynamic Range Optimizer
Powered by the exclusive Sony’s BIONZ™ high-speed processing engine, D-Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights, such as suppressing “whiteout” in skies. When shooting in backlit settings, D-Range Optimization reveals more detail in shadows, preventing “blackout.” As a result, the captured image appears as natural as the original scene.

Tele Macro Function
Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode help your subject stand out by properly focusing the subject while leaving the background unfocussed. The Tele Macro Mode is useful for shooting close-up shots, especially when you need to prevent the camcorder from casting a shadow on the subject.

Switchable HD/SD Format Recording
Record and play back both High Definition (HD)⁴ and Standard Definition (SD) video.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating further reduces unwanted glare and flare for increased contrast and color.

Active Interface Shoe
Sony’s proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder.

HDMI™ Connection with BRAVIA® Sync™ (CEC) Technology
HDMI™ connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video and 5.1 channel audio directly from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single cable. With BRAVIA® Sync™ (CEC) technology, the HDMI connection also delivers the ability to control both the camcorder and HDTV using a single BRAVIA TV remote.

USB 2.0Interface⁶
The USB 2.0 interface⁶ provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System
Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony’s rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening “Memory Effect,” so you’re free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Stamina® Battery Power Management System
When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge.7

Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. When using the LCD screen or viewfinder, the display will show how much the battery is charged — in 10% increments — and the recordable time left.

Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows.

Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are “locked out,” letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording.

Date Index Function
Search recorded content by shooting date to quickly and easily find a specific scene.

Video

• Format(s) Supported : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2
• Video Signal System : NTSC color, EIA standards

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 3/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (83x76x138mm)
• Weight (Approx.) : 1 lb 6oz (650g) with Battery

Hardware

• Assignable Dial : Yes
• Flash : Yes
• Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
• Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
• Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
• S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes
• Viewfinder : Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)

General

• Imaging Device : 1/3″ ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ technology)
• Pixel Gross : 5660K
• Processor : BIONZ™ image processo
• Recording Media : 60GB⁹ Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
• Recording and Playback Times : High Definition: FH = 7 hours 10 min. HQ = 14 hours and 40 min. SP = 17 hours and 50 min. LP = 22 hours and 50 min. Standard Definition: HQ = 14 hours and 40 min. SP = 21 hours and 50 min. LP = 41 hours and 50 min. When using 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): High Definition: FH = up to 55 min., HQ = up to 115 min. SP = up to 140 min., LP = up to 180 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 115 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 5 hours 25 min.
• Still Actual : 5080K Pixels (4:3), 3810K Pixels (16:9)
• Still Picture Resolution : 10.2 megapixel
• Video Actual : 2860K Pixels (4:3), 3810K Pixels (16:9)
• Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080

Power

• Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)
• Power Consumption : 4.5W/4.8W/4.9W
• Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Audio

• Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty : Limited Warranty — 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Convenience

• Dual Record : Yes
• Face Detection : Yes
• Hybrid : Yes
• Hybrid Plus : N/A
• Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
• Minimum Illumination : 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
• Quick On : Yes
• SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : O.I.S.
• Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
• USB Streaming : N/A
• White Balance : 5 lux(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )

Convenience Features

• BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
• Digital Picture Effect(s) : Old Movie
• Dubbing Button : Yes (Camera body & Handycam Station)
• Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
• Easy Operation : Yes
• Face Index : Yes
• Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
• Film Roll Index : Yes
• Low Light Capability : S-NS
• Multiple Language Display : Yes
• Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
• PhotoTV HD : Yes
• PictBridge Compatible : Yes
• Picture Effect(s) : Sepia, Monotone, Pastel
• Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait (Soft Portrait), Spotlight, Beach, Snow
• Slide Show Mode : Yes
• x.v.Color™ : Yes

Optics/Lens

• 35mm Equivalent : 49 – 588mm (4:3 Camera Mode),40 – 480mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
• Aperture : F1.8-3.1
• Digital Zoom : 150x
• Exposure : Touch Panel
• Filter Diameter : 37mm
• Focal Distance : 4.9 – 58.8mm
• Focus : Full range auto / Manual
• Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
• Optical Zoom : 12x
• Progressive Shutter Mode : Yes
• Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/30 – 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode)

Display

• LCD Screen : 3.2″ wide¹ touch panel Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921k pixels)

Inputs and Outputs

• Active Interface Shoe : Yes
• Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
• Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote
• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
• Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via USB)
• HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini)
• Headphone Jack : Yes
• LANC Terminal : N/A
• Microphone Input : Yes
• S-Video Output(s) : Included in A/V Remote
• USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
• i.LINK® Interface : N/A

Software

• Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista
• Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00 (Not supported on Mac OS)

Accessories Supplied

• Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
• InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
• Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835)
• Handycam Station™ cradle (DRCA-C200)
• Component Video Cable
• Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
• Application CD-ROM w/ Driver
• USB Cable
• Enjoy Handycam DVD