Sony Handycam DCR-DVD505
Editors' rating
Very good
7.5
out of 10
- The good: Better-than-average video quality; excellent, large LCD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording; innovative wireless microphone accessory; decent still photos.
- The bad: No video light; occasional compression artifacts still noticeable; poor battery life; slightly grainy low-light video.
- The bottom line: Full-featured but somewhat bulky, the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD505 DVD camcorder matches its MiniDV competitors in most areas, while offering the convenience of direct-to-disc recording.
- Reviewed by:
- Denny Atkin
- Edited by:
- Lori Grunin
- Review date: 3/31/06
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