The Sony DCR-SR42 Handycam camcorder is a comfortable recording device that boasts many outstanding features. Users can expect professional-grade results using this advanced digital video recorder. This is the ideal unit for anyone interested in taking superior quality footage and still shots.

Beginners might want to start things off with the Easy Handycam button that makes taking footage as simple as pressing a button. This feature locks out advanced features letting users concentrate on the basics of taking great images. This is an ideal starting point.

As users practice with the DCR-SR42 they may want to introduce some of the other great features offered in this unit. They can incorporate fader effects, picture effects and they can select scene modes. These features help to create truly unique footage and still images that can be shared and enjoyed for years to come.

Manual focus is also built into the system making it possible for users to take the reins on their shots. This is a great feature to use when the subject is a little out of the ordinary and the auto focus may not work well with the shot. The Super NightShot Infrared System allows users to take great footage even in dimly lit areas.

HDD Smart Protection is a must for anyone who plans to take the Sony DCR-SR42 on the road. This system offers an unusual shock absorber that protects the Hard Disk Drive from getting damaged if the device is dropped. This is another great feature for a first-time user.

Other features offered by this Handycam camcorder include impressive 40x optical zoom and 2000x digital zoom, Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar lenses, a 2.5-inch touch panel LCD screen with swivel. Users can move their images using the Handycam Station, Memory Stick Duo media slot, DVDirect compatibility and the 2.0 USB interface.

The Sony DCR-SR42 Handycam camcorder is the perfect blend of advanced features in a user-friendly unit.