Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DCRDVD101
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CNET editors' rating:
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Design: 7.0
Features: 6.0
Performance: 6.0
Image quality: 4.0
Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 23 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD101
price range: $499.99
Unless you're so wedded to the Sony brand and the idea of DVD recording that you're willing to pay a premium--but not enough to jump to the DVD201--avoid this model.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 23 reviews
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
by thedocku on March 7, 2005
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
on September 1, 2004
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"Perfect for my cat's litter box!"
by tabman on October 13, 2005
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by irnbru40 on April 9, 2005
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"Good quality Camera, easy to use"
on February 22, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DCRDVD101
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG
- Special Effects Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Luminance Key
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Wipe fader, Black fader, Overlap fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Night mode, Beach & ski, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash None
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Media Included Qty 1
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine 640 x 480 : 5400 - With DVD-RW disc, Standard 640 x 480 : 8600 - With DVD-RW disc
- Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm)
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 23 mm - F/1.7-2.3
- Focal Length 2.3 mm - 23 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.7-2.3
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.3 mm
- Max focal length 23 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 25 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 43 - 430 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Backlight compensation, Progressive shutter system
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software PIXELA Image Mixer
- Included Accessories Lens cap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,200 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Microphone, 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
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 150 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,200 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 5.4 in
- Height 3.5 in
- Weight 1.1 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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Price: $237.52 - $599.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 12 x, DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), 0.9 lbs
Accessories
- Sony InfoLithium NP-QM91 M Series Battery with SQ
- Sony Combination Video Light and Flash - HVL-FDH4
- Sony Infrared Light - HVL-IRM
- Soft Carrying Case
- Sony NP QM71D - camcorder battery - Li-Ion
- Sony DCC L50 - battery charger - car
- Sony LCS VA40 - soft case for camcorder
- Sony InfoLithium NP-QM91 M Series Battery with SQ
- Sony Combination Video Light and Flash - HVL-FDH4
- Sony Infrared Light - HVL-IRM
- Soft Carrying Case
- Sony NP QM71D - camcorder battery - Li-Ion
- Sony DCC L50 - battery charger - car
- Sony LCS VA40 - soft case for camcorder
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
