Hybrid Technology – Record video to Hard Disk Drive or Memory Stick!
You now have the choice of recording high quality video to the 60GB HDD or Memory Stick. Over 41hrs footage can be stored in the camera's 60GB Hard Disk Drive, while 5h 25min can be recorded direct to an optional 8GB Memory Stick. Movies recorded onto Hard Disk Drive can even be copied to Memory stick for easy file transfer!

Mega Pixel CCD Sensor
The DCRSR85 features a high quality Mega Pixel CCD Sensor. Combined with the Precision Carl Zeiss 30mm Lens, the SR85 will ensure that every image you capture is crisp, vivid & sharp. Additionally, the SR85 can even capture a 1Mega Pixel still image – perfect for small photo prints or e-mails.

Zoom Microphone
The built in Zoom Microphone automatically "zooms" the lens and microphone sensitivity at the same time. Zooming in on one person in a large crowd will increase the cameras sensitivity to their voice, while other sounds will not be as prominent. The Zoom Microphone closely resembles the natural human experience, where moving closer to a particular object increases the sensitivity to sound coming from that location.

Film Roll Index and Face Index
By enabling Film Roll Index it is possible to preview the beginning of scenes and create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes) – perfect for seeing what was recorded in a long take. This Handycam also features Face Index, allowing the user to play scenes simply by pressing the human faces detected during shooting.

Easy YouTube Upload
The supplied Picture Motion Browser software makes uploading your footage to YouTube (or your favourite online service) easy! PMB automatically converts footage to a smaller file size and assists you in uploading clips to the web.

2.7" Wide Touch Screen LCD
The Touch Screen interface makes using this Handycam a simple and enjoyable experience. Powerful features such as Spot Focus and Spot Metering allow you to adjust the focal and exposure points of your scene at the touch of a fingertip.

Backup Footage Direct to DVD Without a PC!
If you want to take advantage of the long recording times offered by a Hard Disk Drive Handycam, however don't have a PC, DVDirect (VRDMC5) is for you! Simply connect your Hard Disk Drive Handycam to the device and burn your memories to DVD. For more information on DVDirect, click the icon on the left. DVDirect is an optional accessory for Handycam.

Vegas Movie Studio Platinum - 30 Day trial included
Begin editing your footage straight away with the included Vegas Movie Studio Platinum edition 30 day trial! Vegas Movie Studio Platinum software has everything you need to produce high-quality movies, corporate videos, wedding DVDs, and more. The software supplied is a fully functioning 30 day trial version.

Compatible with Apple iMovie 08
Footage from this Handycam can be imported to Intel Macs using iMovie '08 and the latest operating system update (Mac OS X 10.5). Please visit the Apple website for more information on iMovie 08 (including system requirements and detailed compatibility information).