Sony Handycam DCR-DVD108

Description: The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD108 is a DVD+ R DL (8cm), 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 $600.It includes Sony picture motion browser software.

Pros: Has a 40x optical zoom, which is considerably more powerful than some similarly priced camcorders.Offers manual focus control, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.This product weighs just 15.5 ounces without battery and media, which is very light.

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.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: DCRDVD108

• General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 2000 x
• Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
• Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
• Min Illumination 0 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Digital Video Format MPEG-2
• Special Effects Sepia, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie
• Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
• Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
• Min Shutter Speed 1/6 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports lesson, Twilight mode
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic

• Main Features

• Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.3 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None

• Memory / Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage 640 x 480
• Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD+R DL (8cm)
• Recording Speed HQ, LP, SP

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 76 mm - F/1.8-4.1
• Focal Length 1.9 mm - 76 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-4.1
• Optical Zoom 40 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 1.9 mm
• Max focal length 76 mm
• Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
• Filter Size 30 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, USB 2.0 compatibility
• Software Sony Picture Motion Browser

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type LCD
• Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels

• Display

• Type LCD display - 2.5 in - Color

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type Composite video/audio output, USB
• Expansion Slot(s) Memory Stick Duo

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Cables Included A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Sony NP-FH40
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year, Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days

• Viewfinder / Display

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

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.2 in
• Depth 5.2 in
• Height 3.5 in
• Weight 15.5 oz

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