Sony Handycam DCR-DVD105

Description: The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD105 is a DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD+ RW (8cm), and DVD-R (8cm)-based, home-movie camcorder.Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $590.It comes with Nero Express 6 software.This model weighs 1.1 pounds and has a sensor resolution of about .3 megapixels.

Pros: Supports manual focus, which helps intermediate users to tape in hard-to-focus situations.Its 20x zoom lens provides a longer telephoto range than most other camcorders.

Cons: Has only a 2.5-inch viewscreen, which is smaller than some similarly priced camcorders.

Suitability: A home-movie camcorder, suited for family use.

Value: In general, this camcorder's features are as expected for this price.However, home-movie camcorders with similar effective resolution tend to cost closer to $655.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: DCR-DVD105

• General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 800 x
• Effective Sensor Resolution 0.34 megapixels
• Total Pixels 0.68 megapixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
• Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
• Min Illumination 0 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Special Effects Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone
• Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
• Digital Scene Transition Wipe fader, Black fader, White fader, Overlap fader
• Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Portrait mode, Sports lesson, Sunset & moon
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Camera Flash Built-in

• Main Features

• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None

• Memory / Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm)

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 46 mm - F/1.8-3.1
• Focal Length 2.3 mm - 46 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.1
• Optical Zoom 20 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 2.3 mm
• Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
• Max focal length 46 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Filter Size 25 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 44 - 880 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Additional Features Touch-screen control
• Analog to digital conversion No
• Software Nero Express 6
• Included Accessories Lens cap, Cleaning cloth

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type Electronic
• Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Remote control, 1 x DC power input

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Cables Included 1, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Battery type - Lithium ion

• Battery

• Supported Battery Sony NP-FP50
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 123,000 pixels
• Viewfinder Color Support Color

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.2 in
• Depth 5.1 in
• Height 3.5 in
• Weight 1.1 lbs

Sony

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
• Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
• Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
• Email: contact@sel.sony.com
• Fax: 941-768-7790