Features:

• Built-in 60GB hard drive for easy file storage and one-touch DVD burning
• 1/5.5-inch, 1-megapixel CCD delivers crisp images
• 12x optical zoom; 800x digital zoom
• 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor
• Handycam station included

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
This camcorder shoots videos and stills without tapes or discs! Sony DCR-SR80 contains a 60GB Hard Disk Drive to store all of your high-quality stills and videos. With 12x Optical/800x Digital Zoom and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, everything will be as clear as you remember it. With DVDirect recorder compatibility and pre-packaged software, you can easily transfer, edit, burn and share everything you've captured with your family and friends. Just connect the Handycam(R) station to your PC to store and share your precious moments forever - Special one-touch DVD burn function to your PC's DVD recorder! You can also shoot in 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 aspect-ratios. Super SteadyShot(R) Picture Stabilization System On (LCD) Screen Zoom and Record Buttons Auto and Manual Focus Auto and Manual Exposure Progressive Shutter Easy PC Backup - Easily back up your footage to your PC using the supplied software. The footage will be stored on your PC's hard drive for archiving purposes and viewing at a later time; the footage is stored by date allowing for quick access. In addition, only new footage is transferred to your PC each time you backup your footage One Touch DVD Burn - Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect your DCR-SR80 to your PC via the Handycam(R) Station and supplied USB cable and press the One Touch DVD Burn button Super NightShot(R) mode Active Interface Shoe Unit Measurements - 2 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 4 5/8 / Weighs 14 ounce with battery Includes - Power Adapter/In Camera Charger (AC-L15); Rechargeable InfoLithium(R) Battery (NPFP50); Handycam(R) Station; A/V Cable; Application Software, Drivers and Handbook; USB Cable

Rating : - good, but...
this camera is good with the two exceptions:
1) they should have used avi instead of mpeg2
2) the camera is below DV quality