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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD508 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

16:9 - 3 Megapixel Image - 1.7 Megapixel Video - 10x Optical Zoom - 20x Digital Zoom - Optical IS - MPN: DCRDVD508 See Product Details

Product Details of Sony Handycam DCR-DVD508 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

Description

Memories are made to be shared, and it couldn't be easier than with the DCR-DVD508 Handycam camcorder. By recording straight to DVD-R/-RW/+RW/+R Dual Layer media formats, it has never been simpler to put your video on display. A Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens enables superior clarity while the Super SteadyShot image stabilization makes sure it stays that way. You can even take 4.6 megapixels photos while you're shooting video in stunning 5.1 channel surround sound, or snap gorgeous 6.1 megapixels still images. And when you need to get close, the 10x optical/20x digital zoom means every detail is crystal clear.

Quick Glance

Recording Media: Optical Media, Memory Card, DVD

LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in

Interface Type: 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video Out, 1 x Remote Control, 1 x DC Power In

Image Stabilization: Optical

Optical Zoom: 10

Weight: 20.8

Summary

Product Title: Sony Handycam DCR-DVD508 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

Manufacturer: Sony

Power Score: 4.2 | 5 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CMOS

Image Sensor Quantity: 1

Image Sensor Size: 1/2.9"

Lens Features

Optical Zoom: 10 X

Digital Zoom: 20x

Filter Diameter: 37 mm

Video Recording

Recording Media: Optical Media, Memory Card, DVD

Video Capture Format: MPEG-2

Minimum Lux Rating: 1.5 lux

Image Stabilization: Optical

General Features

LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in

Interface Connection: 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video Out, 1 x Remote Control, 1 x DC Power In

Additional Features: Built-in Light, Built-in Speaker, Fader Function, Viewfinder

Power

Power Source: InfoLithium, Rechargeable Battery

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in

Width: 2.9 in

Depth: 5.6 in

Weight: 1.30 lbs

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Microphone through Active Interface Shoe Super NightShot Infrared System InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System Easy Handycam Button Multi Language Menu Effective Pixels in Wide Screen (16:9) Modes: Video: 2.28 MegaPixels Still: 2.28 MegaPixels

Viewfinder Type: Electronic

Product Series: DCR

Maximum Image Resolution: 2848 x 2136

Effective Image Resolution: 3 Megapixel

Effective Video Resolution: 1.7 Megapixel

Total Camcorder Resolution: 3.2 Megapixel

Maximum Video Lines: 530

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Reviews on Sony Handycam DCR-DVD508 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

  • 4
  By member: vc.archy_1141607900 - Jul 2, 2007

Sony Handycam dcr-dvd508

Strengths: small, easy to use, light weight, pretty good picture quality.

Weakness: A little pricey, will not play in older dvd players & mini-dvd's have a shorter record time.

This camcorder is a very nice unit for the average family who wants to record directly onto mini dvd's. I found the picture and sound quality are good, it is a sony after all. Also, I only buy rw-dvd, because you can erase the taped stuff you don't want, then burn it to a regular dvd & keep using the rw-mini dvd's to help cut down on the cost.

  • 5
  By member: esprod - Sep 10, 2007

Awesome camera.

Strengths: Video quality!

Weakness: Nothing!

Video quality is crisp and clear. Picture quality is good. The camcorder is easy to use. Very light and portable. Lots of fabulous features. It took me approximately 15 minutes to install the software onto my computer. Don't have any complaints.

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Dec 25, 2009

Best DVD Sony Camcorder

Video is Average according to 7 Camcorder experts. -- "The color was very accurate"-pcmag.com -- "The color was very accurate, too, with very little color shifting."-pcmag.com -- "The DCR-DVD508 displays a sharp, natural image"-camcorderinfo.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Optics, Battery, Interface, etc.

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  • 4.0
  testseek.com - Feb 3, 2009

Sony DCR-DVD508

TestSeek.com has collected 3 expert reviews for Sony DCR-DVD508 and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use TestSeek.com to find all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 4.2
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008

Sony Handycam Dcr-dvd508

Sony Handycam Dcr-dvd508 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 3.34 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #1 DVD camcorder of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's...

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