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Stelios Christofides · February 16th, 2009, 02:36 AM

Hi guys
Silly question, but does anyone know why SONY sometimes uses HVR-xxx or HDR-xxx in front of the model number of their various camcorders?

Stelios

John Wiley · February 16th, 2009, 06:39 AM

HVR is used for pro models and HDR is used for consumer models.

Boyd Ostroff · February 18th, 2009, 06:35 PM

The feature set of the HVR cameras is generally more robust. But another important difference which may not be immediately obvious is support. The HVR's are serviced by Sony's professional division and they make a big effort to turn repairs around quickly. The HDR's are part of Sony's consumer division, and it may take significantly longer to get your camera back when sending in for repair.

Stelios Christofides · February 19th, 2009, 10:15 AM

Thanks Boyd
That IS a big difference. Now I can sleep more peaceful at night since I got the HVR-Z5E.

Stelios

February 16th, 2009, 02:36 AM	#1
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	HVR and HDR Hi guys Silly question, but does anyone know why SONY sometimes uses HVR-xxx or HDR-xxx in front of the model number of their various camcorders? Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

February 19th, 2009, 10:15 AM	#4
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Thanks Boyd That IS a big difference. Now I can sleep more peaceful at night since I got the HVR-Z5E. Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

February 16th, 2009, 06:39 AM	#2
John Wiley Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Byron Bay, Australia Posts: 1,155	HVR is used for pro models and HDR is used for consumer models.

February 18th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	The feature set of the HVR cameras is generally more robust. But another important difference which may not be immediately obvious is support. The HVR's are serviced by Sony's professional division and they make a big effort to turn repairs around quickly. The HDR's are part of Sony's consumer division, and it may take significantly longer to get your camera back when sending in for repair.