Sony DCR-DVD7

Description: The Sony DCR-DVD7 is a DVD+ RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), and DVD-R (8cm)-based, home-movie camcorder.Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $400.It includes Sony Picture Package software.

Pros: Supports manual focus, which helps intermediate users to shoot in hard-to-focus situations.

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

Suitability: Designed for capturing important family events.

Value: In general, this camcorder's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: DCR-DVD7

• General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 120 x
• Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
• 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 1/3 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/3500 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 None

• Main Features

• Color Support Color
• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• TV Tuner None

• Memory / Storage

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

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 23 mm - F/1.7-2.2
• Focal Length 2.3 mm - 23 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.7-2.2
• Optical Zoom 10 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 2.3 mm
• Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
• Max focal length 23 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 44 - 440 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, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Digital noise reduction
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package
• Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• 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 (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-FA50
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh ( Included )

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 123,200 pixels

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 5 in
• Depth 1.9 in
• Height 4 in
• Weight 0.9 lbs

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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