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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCRDVD108
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Product brief
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.
Suggestions: For more help selecting the right digital camcorder, visit CNET Reviews' buying guide.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews
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13 out of 13 people found this review helpful
"Pretty Good Value for the Price"
by andics on April 18, 2007
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10 out of 13 people found this review helpful
by quality4me on February 8, 2007
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
by cammbuff on August 10, 2007
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"Elegant, Confortable and powerfull"
by jesusfamiglietti on November 14, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"About to return it to Best Buy"
by lindaad1 on December 10, 2007
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Specifications
- 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
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



