Sony Handycam DCR-DVD300
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CNET Editors' Review
The good: Mini DVDs may be more convenient than MiniDV cassettes for some users; flexible night-shooting options.
The bad: Relatively expensive media; mediocre software; no wind filter for the microphone.
The bottom line: Overall, this is a solid camcorder, but we recommend it to DVD-recording diehards only.
When you look at the tiny buttons of this sturdy 1-pound, 12-ounce camcorder, they seem imposing and perhaps disheartening. But in reality, Sony managed to put all the important keys, dials, and knobs in exactly the right places--practically under the fingers that will operate them.
User ReviewsSee all user reviewsMost recent user reviewsShowing 3 of 25 reviews stars "Worst option" By Cabeza1Pros: bad interface bad software Cons: terrible software and bad video Summary: just problems you have to buy the software not support stars "Another 'Betamax-type' blunder!!" ByPros: Quality of videos, lens, etc. Cons: Exclusive compatibility with the supplied Imagemixer software (which is horrendous). What where they thinking? Betamax redux? Where to BuyPricing not available  Where to BuyPricing not available 
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