Sony DCR-DVD306 Handycam DVD Camcorder
Sony DCR-DVD306 Handycam DVD Camcorder
Easy to use 1 Megapixel DVD Handycam with Carl Zeiss lens, compact design, powerful 25x optical zoom, a 2.7″ widescreen touch panelLCD screen and 5.1 channel surround sound creator.
Customer Review: Camera is excellent
I bought this camera after my old Sony DVD camera was stolen at Heathrow when my baggage went missing for 3 days. I eventually got the smashed baggage returned sans camera. Moral: always carry cameras in your hand luggage.
This camera is lighter than my old one but has an enhanced set of features including the addition of a wonderful touch screen interface, which I really like. It does not take still photos to disk; you need to plug in a memory card to take stills. My old camera allowed stills to be taken directly to disk. This is no concern to me as I have a digital camera for stills and I also use Corel Ulead VideoStudio 11 plus that allows stills to be created from any frame of video footage, a nice feature. The camera takes good quality pictures; supports wide screen and dolby 5.1 surround sound. The battery could be punchier so I will probably purchase an additional battery in due course, something I also did with my old camera.
Why 4 stars? I have alluded to this in a sense by my mention of the VideoStudio software that I purchased separately from the camera; this is because the software that comes with this camera is dire. It works in a very limited sort of way but that is all it does. The editing features are virtually non existent except for simple video trimming. This is in contrast to my old camera which was provided with ImageMixer video editing software, which was not bad, though not in the same league as VideoStudio 11 plus.
This camera is excellent, nice and light and easy to handle with a very intuitive touch screen interface to control it but get proper video editing software, such as VideoStudio to get the most out of it.
Customer Review: Easy to use Camcorder
I have owned a Camcorder for the past 10 years and decided it was time to upgrade to a new model / type to take advantage of the new smaller units now available. Before deciding what type of Camcorder to buy ( Tape / DVD / Hard Drive ) I decided to use the Amazon site for feedback and re search. I finally decided to buy the Sony DCR-DVD306 Handycam DVD Camcorder. I have now owned the Camcorder for 1 month and have been pleased with the all round performance. The camcorder is easy to operate, small and light to carry and produces good results in both good and low light conditions. The quality of still pictures is not particularly great if taken in ‘zoom’ mode. I was concerned over comments about the controls being difficult to operate, I have not found any difficulty, I have also found transfering the recordings by either PC or through the TV fairly straight forward although it took me some time to set up the transfer the first time.
The Camcorder is not supplied with a very powerfull battery or a seperate charger, these are available from Sony after registration at a 25% discount, you will need a more powerfull battery if not a fast charger, accessories are a bit pricy even after the discount !
Overall I am pleased with the product, functions, quality and performance.
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Get digital-quality videos with the DCR-DVD306 camcorder from Sony! Equipped with an advanced CCD HAD 1-megapixel sensor and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, the DCR-DVD306 camcorder will?deliver clear, sharp pictures no matter what the exposure. Compact and easy to use, the DCR-DVD306 records onto all DVD formats, including RW and dual-layer discs, for added versatility and convenience. It is also equipped with a 2.7? LCD touch screen so you can make the most of the functions available on your camcorder. Its 25x optical zoom lets you play film director for an evening, especially since the DCR-DVD306 includes NightShot mode so you shoot in the dark! Handy and lightweight (only 400 grams), the DCR-DVD306 camcorder will never leave your side.
Customer Review: Camera is excellent
I bought this camera after my old Sony DVD camera was stolen at Heathrow when my baggage went missing for 3 days. I eventually got the smashed baggage returned sans camera. Moral: always carry cameras in your hand luggage. This camera is lighter than my old one but has an enhanced set of features including the addition of a wonderful touch screen interface, which I really like. It does not take still photos to disk; you need to plug in a memory card to take stills. My old camera allowed stills to be taken directly to disk. This is no concern to me as I have a digital camera for stills and I also use Corel Ulead VideoStudio 11 plus that allows stills to be created from any frame of video footage, a nice feature. The camera takes good quality pictures; supports wide screen and dolby 5.1 surround sound. The battery could be punchier so I will probably purchase an additional battery in due course, something I also did with my old camera. Why 4 stars? I have alluded to this in a sense by my mention of the VideoStudio software that I purchased separately from the camera; this is because the software that comes with this camera is dire. It works in a very limited sort of way but that is all it does. The editing features are virtually non existent except for simple video trimming. This is in contrast to my old camera which was provided with ImageMixer video editing software, which was not bad, though not in the same league as VideoStudio 11 plus. This camera is excellent, nice and light and easy to handle with a very intuitive touch screen interface to control it but get proper video editing software, such as VideoStudio to get the most out of it.
Customer Review: Easy to use Camcorder
I have owned a Camcorder for the past 10 years and decided it was time to upgrade to a new model / type to take advantage of the new smaller units now available. Before deciding what type of Camcorder to buy ( Tape / DVD / Hard Drive ) I decided to use the Amazon site for feedback and re search. I finally decided to buy the Sony DCR-DVD306 Handycam DVD Camcorder. I have now owned the Camcorder for 1 month and have been pleased with the all round performance. The camcorder is easy to operate, small and light to carry and produces good results in both good and low light conditions. The quality of still pictures is not particularly great if taken in ‘zoom’ mode. I was concerned over comments about the controls being difficult to operate, I have not found any difficulty, I have also found transfering the recordings by either PC or through the TV fairly straight forward although it took me some time to set up the transfer the first time. The Camcorder is not supplied with a very powerfull battery or a seperate charger, these are available from Sony after registration at a 25% discount, you will need a more powerfull battery if not a fast charger, accessories are a bit pricy even after the discount ! Overall I am pleased with the product, functions, quality and performance.
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Sony brilliantly combines top quality performances and user-friendliness with the DCR-HC51! It’s incredibly easy to get great results with the DCR-HC51, because it comes with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens that captures contrast and colours for natural-looking images. Its Advanced HAD CCD sensor and 40x optical zoom allow you to get up close to your subjects without losing any quality, and its Easy Handycam function changes the camcorder?s settings to automatic mode, making it easy for beginners to use. All of the DCR-HC51?s features are directly accessible on its 2.5? screen. The DCR-HC51 is also equipped with a full range of connections, so you can watch your home videos on your computer or television, and video quality can be improved using its image stabiliser, windbreak filter and pre-set modes. Sony has certainly achieved its goal with flying colours with the DCR-HC51!
Amazon Price: ?149.99
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The Everio GZ-MG275 camcorder is a remarkably easy-to-use device. It’s equipped with a one-touch record-to-DVD button for quick and easy back ups. With the GZ-MG275 camcorder, you can record up to 50 hours of video onto the 40 GB in-built hard drive. Thanks to its 2-megapixel CCD sensor, this camcorder will give you full, rich details with bright, deep colours. The GZ-MG275 also comes with a Gigabrid processor and a wide-aperture lens for everyday filming, evenings with friends or those special occasions. Plus, the GZ-MG275 has a large 2.7? LCD screen and a directional control button for quick and easy access to all of the camcorder?s functions. You?ll be able to use several programmes and special effects included in the GZ-MG275?s features to add a personal touch to your video creations. In addition, this camcorder has a photo-to-memory-card mode (SD and SDHC compatible), as well as compatibility with Pictbridge for quick and easy photo printing. Featuring a USB 2.0 port and Firewire port on its docking station, you?ll be able to transfer your creations to your computer in a flash. High performance and user friendly, the GZ-MG275 camcorder and its docking station will let you discover digital video in all its simplicity.
Amazon Price: ?360.80
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Zennox DV566 5.1 Mega Pixel Digital Video Recorder. Features: 5.1 mega pixels CMOS image sensor Maximum Resolution 2.0″ TFT LCD screen 8x Digital Zoom USB 2.0 TV output (NTSC/PAL Options) Movie Image - approx 30 frames/sec Music and movie player PMP style 32Mb built-in internal memory External: SD or MMC card Game Player Lithium-ion rechargeable battery EBook Remote control Stand
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