How to Add More Storage To Your Sony HDR-SR1 Camcorder

Jason Chen — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:15:34 EST

If there's one thing we can say about Sony, it's that they're not entirely against people modding up their gear. That is, if you don't count them forcing Lik-Sang out of business. So if you've been a bad boy present-peeker and know you're getting one of these Sony HDR-SR1 hard drive camcorders for Xmas, you'll be pleased to note that the only thing stopping you from upgrading the 30GB 1.8-inch HD to a 80GB 1.8-inch HD is a single screw.

The only problem after you take out the screw and slide out the plastic coverings is finding a suitable 1.8-inch HD. We see some 80GB HDs floating around for about two hundred bones. – Jason Chen

Exposing the HDR-SR1 Hard Drive [Sony HDR SR1 - Thanks jason!]

Sony's HDR-UX1 and HDR-SR1: Two AVCHD Camcorders

Jason Chen — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 19:50:44 EDT

The HDR-UX1 and the HDR-SR1 are two camcorders from Sony that take advantage of the AVCHD format. This High Definition format works with 8cm DVDs, flash memory or hard drive based storage.

The first of the two camcorders, the HDR-UX1 records to 8cm Dual Layer DVDs that allow for up to 1 hour of HD content. The audio will also be stored in an improved format—Dolby Digital 5.1. The unit will be available in September for $1,400.

The second camcorder, the HDR-SR1, stores its movies onto a hard drive, and thus, can save up to 10 hours of HD video. The hard drive costs an extra $100 over the 8cm DVD version, but won't cause any delays, so the HDR-SR1 will be available in September for $1,500.

Both camcorders have HDMI output and can shoot 2.3 megapixel stills. – Jason Chen

Press Release [PR Newswire via Camcorder Info]

Gizmodo: Hdr-sr1

How to Add More Storage To Your Sony HDR-SR1 Camcorder

Sony's HDR-UX1 and HDR-SR1: Two AVCHD Camcorders