Posts about the Sony DCR-DVD650
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Reviews of the Sony DCR-DVD650
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CNET Review
The Good: Simple operation; records to DVDs or Memory Stick flash media.
The Bad: Soft video; noticeable purple fringing on subjects; DVDs not ideal storage medium.
The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD650 offers an all-in-one, on-the-go way to capture standard-def video and burn it to a DVD, but hard-disk-drive and flash-memory models are otherwise a better option.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 104854 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-DVD650
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 2000 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/8"
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 6 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Twilight mode
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Metering Spot
Main Features
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.34 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 0.68 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 16 GB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 16 GB )
- Floppy Drive None
- Media Type Flash card, DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD+R DL (8cm)
- Recording Speed HQ, LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0
- Focal Length 1.8 mm - 108 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-6.0
- Optical Zoom 60 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 1.8 mm
- Max focal length 108 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Search Modes Index search, Face index search
- Additional Features Built-in speaker, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Zoom
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO 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, MS Windows Vista
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH30
- Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-FH30 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and 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 5.1 in
- Height 3.5 in
- Weight 13.8 oz
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
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