Sony DCR-DVD308 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom

Sony : DCRDVD308

Main Features

1-megapixel Advanced HAD CCD imager
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; 25x optical/2000x digital zoom
Dolby Digital 5.1-channnel recording with built-in microphone
2.7-inch Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD; one-touch wide-angle shooting
DVD-R/RW+ RW/+R DL (Dual Layer) compatibility

Product Description

The Sony DCR-DVD308 DVD Handycam(R) Camcorder captures the powerful sound and sharp images you expect from digital photography and video. Instantly capture all your moments and record them directly to DVD-R/-RW/+RW/+R Dual Layer discs. The Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. Built for serious recording, the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens delivers superior image quality — and its 12x optical and 800x digital zoom make sure you never miss a detail. Its DVD recording lets you share your video more quickly than ever — once your stills or movie has been recorded, simply pop the disc into any DVD player and watch it instantly. Preview your images on the large 2.7-inch SwivelScreen(TM) LCD display, and add multiple effects directly from the camcorder — or transfer your images and video to a PC through the USB 2.0 port. Creating great video and sharing it quickly has never been this easy. Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Aperture - f1.8 - f2.5 Touch Panel Full Range Auto & Manual Exposure Focal Distance - 3.0 - 36mm Shutter Speeds - Auto, 1/4-1/4000 sec. (AE Mode) Progressive Shutter System Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes - Beach and Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports Lesson, and Sunset and Moon Compatible with DVD-R, -RW and +RW White Balance Modes - Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor Picture Effects - Monotone, Mosaic, Pastel, and Sepia Fader Effects - Black, Overlap, White and Wipe Onboard battery information (displayed on LCD) Easy Handycam(R) Button USB 2.0 Port Optional S-Video out Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel Recording InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower(TM) Meter System Battery Life - Continuous recording for up to 8 hours on a single full charge Dimensions - 2-1/4 x 3-5/8 x 5-1/4 inch (54.5 x 89 x 130.5 mm) Weight - 16 ounces (4

Product Details

Title: Sony DCR-DVD308 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom
Sales Rank: 688 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Sony, Model: DCRDVD308
Focal Length: 2.5 - 62.5 millimeters
Zoom: x25 (optical)
LCD Display Size: 2.7 inches
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Item Dimensions: 1 x 3 x 4 inches, 1.94 pounds
Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 7 x 4.7 inches, 2.55 pounds

Customer Reviews

Edited video quality questionable: Sony DCR-DVD308 works beautifully and seems well put together. It's light, compact, convenient and generally well designed. Operation is very easy, though it is so light it is very difficult to keep steady on a long zoom, and the zoom is extremely rapid and difficult to make unobtrusive - both probably what you get in this kind of camera. It may be a wonderful camera if you just… More reviews

Very Pleased: Very nice camera/camcorder and the price was an excellent deal. The camera arrived quicker than I had expected. I used it this weekend at my brothers wedding and the video and pictures turned out great.
Thanks so much, I am very pleased!!!!!!!!!!!… More reviews

Easy to use..works great: I am completely satisfied with the picture quality and zoom of this handy cam. I would completely recommend this handy cam. More reviews

I love this camcorder! Thanks to reviews on Amazon.com!: Before I bought this camera, I read the reviews of this one and others to compare and I even compared Mini-DV and Digital and thanks to the positive reviews on this camera (and it was in my price range) I bought it. I was not disappointed. I have only had it a month and I have used it many times. The mic pics up well, and the zoom… More reviews

good overall; except...: The picture is clear and recording is easy, the only bad thing is that the discs are so expensive. Deleting is simple and makes recording even easier, because if you don't like it you can delete it. More reviews

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