The Handycam DCR-SR47 is Sony's entry-level hard-drive-based standard-definition camcorder. The main attractions are its small size, large storage capacity, and megazoom lens. It's also fairly easy to use partly because of the touch-screen-based menu navigation and partly because of its dearth of...

Simple operation; 60x zoom lens; 60GB hard drive; small

Soft video; noticeable purple fringing on subjects

For the price, this little used (and discontinued) tool is great! I got it delivered to the destination on a recent trip. The recipient opened it up and charged it for me, so I literally picked it up off the counter, pointed, and started video-taping without any help from a book.

A very nice camcorder for the cost if you're shopping. While this was a gift, I would not hesitate purchasing this model if I were looking to buy one.

Received the camera as a Christmas gift; Small; Light; 60GB Hard drive is nice; Reasonably steady filming; Up to now, the battery life is long - this has been a nice surprise; LCD screen is very clear - touch screen ability is nice

Zoom is not crisp and is shaky but no complaints considering it is a handycam-I expect it; The still camera is not ideal, as the pix are not great

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to Use; Good Image Stabilization; Good in Low Light; Great Picture Quality; Great Sound; Great Zoom; Large Clear LCD; Zoom range/performance

I bought this around Christmas Time. Great camcorder that takes great movies. I like the 60 GB Hard Disk Drive Option. There is also a place for a Sony Memory Stick to be inserted. We do not use this feature.

The Sony DCR-SR47 is a great standard-definition camcorder that will satisfy most casual users. With oodles of inbuilt storage and a user-friendly 60x optical zoom, it represents great value for money.

60GB of inbuilt storage; powerful 60x optical zoom; affordable price

Poor still image mode; noisy low-light performance