Description: The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD201 is a 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 comes with PIXELA Image Mixer software.
Pros: Offers manual focus adjustment, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus. Weighing a little over a pound without battery or media, this camcorder is reasonably portable.
Cons: Has AVI digital video format. This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less favorable than the average camcorder on the market today.
Suitability: A home-movie camcorder, suited for family use. The manufacturer estimates that a fully charged battery will provide 120 minutes of power, though this will vary depending on your usage.
Value: Overall, this camcorder's features are in line with its price.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Sony Handycam DCR DVD201 - Camcorder - DVD-R (8cm)
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- DVD-RW (8 cm)
Product Type:
Camcorder
Dimensions (WxDxH):
2 in x 5.4 in x 3.5 in
Sensor Resolution:
1 megapixels
Shooting Modes:
Digital photo mode
Focal Length:
3.2 mm - 32 mm
Microphone:
Microphone - Built-in - Electret condenser - Stereo
Viewfinder:
LCD - Color
Display:
LCD display - 2.5 in - Color
Supported Battery:
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1180 mAh ( Included )
Product Basic Spec:
Video input type:
Camcorder
Digital Zoom:
120 x
Optical Zoom:
10 x
Optical sensor size:
1/5"
Optical sensor type:
CCD
Min illumination:
0 lux
Image Stabilizer:
Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
Camera Flash:
None
Lens Aperture:
F/1.8-2.3
Focus Adjustment:
Manual
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Automatic
Media Type:
DVD-R (8cm)
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DVD-RW (8 cm)
Image storage:
Fine 1152 x 864 : 2250 - With DVD-RW disc
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Standard 1152 x 864 : 4300 - With DVD-RW disc
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Fine 640 x 480 : 5400 - With DVD-RW disc
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Standard 640 x 480 : 8600 - With DVD-RW disc
Display type:
2.5 in LCD display
Display resolution:
123,200 pixels
Audio input type:
Microphone
Microphone operation mode:
Stereo
Connections:
1 x Microphone
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1 x Composite video/audio (input/output)
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1 x S-Video input / output
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1 x USB
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1 x DC power input
Battery type:
1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Mfr estimated battery life:
120 min
Weight:
1.1 lbs