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Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 48 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-DVD403
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Product Summary
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403
price range: $699.99
The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 is the first DVD camcorder we've seen that doesn't force you to compromise on features or quality--much.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 48 reviews
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69 out of 70 people found this review helpful
"The perfect family video camera. Easy to use, high quality video and stills."
by tomhole on June 29, 2005
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29 out of 29 people found this review helpful
by mukunth_raj on April 19, 2005
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17 out of 17 people found this review helpful
"Excellent performance packed with convenience !"
by nmr on May 13, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DCR-DVD403
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Special Effects Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Luminance Key
- 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, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Metering Spot, Matrix
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.3 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Media Included Qty 1
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 2016 x 1512
- Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm)
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9
- Focal Length 5 mm - 51 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5 mm
- Max focal length 51 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 37 - 370 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Built-in speaker, Demonstration mode, 16:9 widescreen mode, Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, 5.1 channel surround sound ready
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package
- Included Accessories Wrist strap, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,200 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FP70
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1360 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 90 days
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,200 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 5.2 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 1.4 lbs
Product series
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-RAM (8 cm), 1.3 lbs
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-RAM (8 cm), 1.5 lbs
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Price: $499.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), 1.1 lbs
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), 1.1 lbs
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Price: $599.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), 690,000, 1.3 lbs
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Price: $699.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 10 x, DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), 1.4 lbs
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Price: $299.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 10 x, DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), 0.9 lbs
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 12 x, DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), 0.9 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- 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
