Sonys DCR-SR87 80GB Handycam PAL Camcorder gives you an ample 80GB hard disk drive to store all your memories to. The cameras hybrid recording also allows for storage of additional video and stills to Sonys own Memory Stick PRO Duo media, which makes for easy uploading to your computer for editing or sharing.

The SR87's Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens comes with 25x optical zoom and SteadyShot image stabilization for detailed, clear image capture. In addition, the 2.7" wide touch panel LCD features zoom and record controls on the frame and 270° of rotation, which makes for hassle-free composition and playback.

Other helpful recording features include the Easy Handycam Button and one-touch disk burn functions. The DCR-SR87 gives you multiple storage options and user-friendly features that take the complication out of home movie making.

Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

Record your video and still images to the 80GB hard disk drive or Memory Stick Duo media (optional). Footage stored on the HDD can be transferred to Memory Stick media for easy transfer to compatible computers or printers.

1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Sensor

The 1/6" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD image sensor captures crisp and clear video and still images.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 25x Optical Zoom

The professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens features precision ground optics for sharp, true-to-life image capture. The 25x optical zoom captures far off subjects with no loss in image quality.

2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD

The generous 2.7" LCD gives you an accurate display on which to compose and playback your shots, while also providing an intuitive surface to navigate menus. Record and zoom controls on the frame add even more flexibility, while the 270° rotation of the screen helps capture hard-to-get shots and aids in viewing upon playback.

SteadyShot Image Stabilization

Sony's SteadyShot cuts down on blur caused by inevitable hand-shake or a moving subject.

Creative Control and Workflow Features

Power on the camera by opening the LCD

Direct Connect to DVD burner (sold separately)

One-touch disk burn to make DVD copies of your footage

Built-in zoom microphone for recording crisp, clean audio

Face Index Function: indexes your video footage by faces in scenes

Film Roll Index: easily find the scenes you want in your video footage

Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software for one-touch upload to social media sites

Easy Handycam Button locks out most camera functions leaving only those needed for recording

Optics

Sensor 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens

Focal length=2.5-62.5mm

F/Stop=1.8-3.2

Zoom

25x Optical

2000x Digital

Filter Size 30mm

Recording

System PAL

Format MPEG2 (720 x 480) (Standard Definition)

Audio Dolby Digital 5.1

Image Stabilization SteadyShot Image Stabilization

Lux Minimum illumination: 8 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 shutter speed)

Recording Time

80GB HDD

HQ: 1180 minutes, LP: 3360 minutes

16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

HQ: 230 minutes, LP: 655 minutes

Display

Display Type Wide Touch Panel LCD

Display Size 2.7" (123k pixels)

Viewfinder N/A

Camera Features

Built-in Speaker Yes

Built-in Mic Yes

Digital Still Mode

Still Recording Media 80GB Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

Resolution 1Mp

Input/Output Connectors

Inputs N/A

Output USB 2.0, Analog A/V out: (RCA via A/V breakout cable)

Microphone Input No

Headphone Jack No

General

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP1)

Power Requirements Not Specified by Manufacturer

Dimensions (WxHxD) 2 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/2" (60 x 68 x 112mm) Weight 12 oz (350g)

This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to PAL TV standards.