Sony DCR-SR87 Marketing Specifications

DCR-SR87

80GB HDD camcorder with 1MP CCD imager

With a built-in 80GB hard disk drive, the Sony® DCR-SR87 Handycam® camcorder eliminates the
need for tapes or discs. The 1 megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD image sensor and professional

­quality Carl Zeiss® 25x optical zoom lens deliver clear, sharp images, and Hybrid recording
technology offers the flexibility to record video to the hard drive or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.

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80GB hard disk drive:

A built-in 80GB hard disk drive can
record and store up to 56 hours of

video footage in SD LP mode. In
addition, “HDD Smart Protection” gives
you peace of mind by preventing any
recorded video and images from
being lost if the camcorder is
accidentally dropped.

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1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager:

A 1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager with
(effective) pixels provides stunning
detail and clarity for exceptional video
and still image performance.

Carl Zeiss

® Vario-

Tessar® lens with

SteadyShot™:

The DCR

-SR87 features a professional-

quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-

Tessar® lens
designed specifically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground optics
help maintain the sharpness and
contrast of larger lenses, and
SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps
reduce blur caused by camera shake.

Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory
Stick Duo™ media:

Hybrid recording technology delivers a
new level of flexibility of capturing and
transferring your video footage and
digital photos from the camcorder to
compatible viewing devices. Record to

80GB hard disk drive or choose
instead to record to removable

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold
separately). You can even select from
various dubbing functions to easily
copy video or still images from the
HDD to the Memory Stick® media -­without using a PC.

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Direct connection with DVD burner (sold
separately):

The DCR

-SR87 supports a direct
connection with the VRD-P1 DVD burner
(sold separately), which allows you to
burn DVDs directly from your
camcorder without the need for a PC.
And because the VRD

-P1 is powered by
your camcorder, you don't need an
additional AC power cable.

25X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:

25X optical zoom help you capture
close-up action while keeping your
distance. In addition, Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming (up to 2000X) is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zooms.

2.7” wide touch panel LCD display
(123k pixels):

The 2.7" wide touch panel LCD display
provides exceptional viewing clarity

with 123K pixels resolution. The display
rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple
viewing angles, as well as provides
sharp, detailed images for monitoring
or playback. The convenient touch
panel allows easy access to menus
and additional functionality such as
spot focus and spot metering.

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Power On by opening LCD display:

Power on your camcorder by simply
opening the LCD display.

Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording with
Built

-in Zoom Mic:

Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recording
captures active sounds coming from all
directions, so you can experience your
home movies the way you experienced
them while recording. The Built-In Zoom
Mic focuses audio recording on your
subjects in sync with the camera

’s zoom

lens.

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion
Browser) software:

Sony Picture Motion Browser software
offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer,
sort, and view your video and still
images on your compatible PC. In
addition, multiple output options let
you burn your memories to DVD (sold
separately), as well as take advantage
of one click upload to a number of
popular video and photo sharing

sites

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Record and zoom controls on LCD
frame:

The DCR

-SR87 features an additional set
of record and zoom buttons on the
frame of the LCD screen, give you more
control and flexibility when holding the
camcorder, especially in overhead or
low angle shots.

One Touch Disc Burn:

Easily burn a DVD copy of your
footage using the supplied PMB (Picture

Motion Browser) software . Simply
connect the camcorder to your

compatible PC via a USB cable and
press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.12

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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.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Film Roll Index:

Face Index function:

USB 2.0 interface:

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Last Updated: 06/21/2010

DCR-SR87

80GB HDD camcorder with 1MP CCD imager

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Specifications

General

Imaging Device:

1/6" Advanced HAD

™ CCD sensor

Pixel Gross:

1070K

Recording Media:

80GB Non

-Removeable Hard Disk Drive

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)

Recording and Playback Times: Standard Definition: HQ

= up to 1180 min., SP = up to 1750 min., LP = up to 3360
min.
When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo® Media
(sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 230
min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min.

Still Actual:

750K pixels (16:9), 1000K pixels (4:3)

Video Resolution:

720 x 480

Still Picture Resolution:

1 megapixel

Audio

Recording Format:

Dolby® Digital 5.1

Microphone:

Built

-in Zoom Microphone

Convenience

Still Image Mode(s):

JPEG

Hybrid:

Yes

Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle,

Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait,
Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow

Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel)
Removable Flash Media Compatibility: Memory Stick PRO

Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)

Convenience Features

Multiple Language Display: Yes
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes
Fader Effect(s): Black, White

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V

Remote Terminal)

USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
S

-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V Remote

jack)

Audio/Video Remote Terminal:

Video / S Video / Audio

LCD Display

LCD Type:

2.7

” wide touch panel

LCD display (123k

pixels)

Hardware

Media Card slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 41-

1189mm (16:9 ), 43-1075mm (4:3)

Aperture:

F1.8-3.2

Filter Diameter:

30mm

Focal Distance:

2.5 - 62.5mm

Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed: Auto (Slow Shutter ON) 1/30 -

1/500; Auto

(Slow Shutter OFF) 1/60 -

1/500

Optical Zoom:

25x

Digital Zoom:

2000x

Resolution: 1 megapixel
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss®

Vario

-Tessar®

Power

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter

System (NP-

FH50)

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Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC

Adaptor)

Power Consumption (in Operation): 2.5W

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft Windows XP
SP3* / Windows Vista SP1**
* 64

-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported.
** Starter (Edition) is not supported.

• Standard installation is required.

• Operation is not assured if the above OS has been
upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supports Windows 2000

Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service
Pack3 (SP3)(32bit)
Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit/64bit). Not
supported by Mac OS

Video

Format: SD (MPEG2)
Video Signal:

NTSC color, EIA standards

Advanced Features

Image Stabilization: SteadyShot™ image stabilization

Exposure System

Minimum Illumination:

8 lux

(Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )

Recording

Video Actual (Pixel):

670K pixels (16:9), 690K pixels (4:3)

Photo Capture from Movie: Yes

Dimensions

Weight: w/o battery: 10oz (300g), w battery 12oz (350g)
Measurements:

2 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 inch (60 x 68 x

112mm)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts;

90 Days Labor

Supplied Accessories

AC adaptor (AC-

L200)

Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-

FH50)
A/V Connecting Cable
Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
USB Cable

Optional Accessories

Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NP-

FH50/FH70/FH100)
Case (LCS-BBDB/R/L, LCS-AJA)
Starter Kit (ACC-

ASH6)

AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries (AC-

VQH10)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-

HGE07A)

Tripod (VCT-

80AV)

Video Light (HVL-

10NH)
Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE)
GPS Unit (GPS

-CS3KA)

UPC Code:

027242762855

1. 80GB equals 80 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system
management and/or application files. Available capacity is
approximately 79.3GB.

3. Viewable area measured diagonally.

9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1, or Windows
Vista. Not supported by Mac OS.

12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible
PC with supplied PMB software (sold separately).

© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam,
Advanced HAD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO
Duo, DVDirect and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Windows, and
Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All
other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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