Sony DCR-DVD105 Mini DVD Camcorder

20x Opt, 800x Dig, 2.5" LCD - MPN: DCRDVD105

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Description: Simple digital video and still image recording is here with the DCR-DVD105 DVD Handycam. It's simple because Sony has created a camcorder with easy to use features, and you can record directly onto DVD. Features such as Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization compensates for ca... read more

Simple digital video and still image recording is here with the DCR-DVD105 DVD Handycam. It's simple because Sony has created a camcorder with easy to use features, and you can record directly onto DVD. Features such as Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization compensates for camera shake and makes it easy to record smoother video. It's also easy to capture distant objects with 20X optical zoom and 800X digital zoom. Though easy to use, the DCR-DVD105 is fully capable of capturing difficult shots. With the Super NightShot Plus infrared system, you can record even in low light situations. The 2.5" LCD screen provides image clarity and easily rotates to give you the best possible viewing angle. The DCR-DVD105 also comes with additional LCD touch screen controls for extra convenience. Could digital video and digital still image recording be any easier? minimize

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flyhigh06 from FL

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May 2006

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User has 14 Days of experience with this product

Great starter camcorder

Strengths:

fun camcorder with lots of features. touch screen. it's easy to use.

Weaknesses:

can't edit video

Posted Jun 26, 2007 - It's a handy camcorder and very comfortable to hold it in your hand. The touch screen is very nice and self-explanatory. Very easy to use. It has decent quality to low-end professional, lots of features such as faders, black & white, and wide screen mode and etc. The dvd disc(R) is not expensive and you can get it about $8 for 5 discs. But as many other dvd camcorders, you can't edit video which is frustrating sometimes.

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kamerkar from CA

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User has 20 Days of experience with this product

cool DVD camcorder from Sony

Strengths:

20x optical zoom, manual focus control, reasonably light weight, ready to play DVD recording. Reasonably light weight and 5.1 Dobly sound recording

Weaknesses:

Less battery life, only 30 min recording on one disk.

Posted Jun 22, 2007 - I like this camcorder because of its 20X zoom with better video quality over my other MiniDV camcorder. No great PC interface makes transfer to PC bit difficult. But the DVD is ready to play in minutes. I like this camcorder for the price I paid.

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Great Camcorder for Beginners Not Enthusiast (Very Reputable Brand)

Strengths:

Compact, light, easy of use, price

Weaknesses:

Seems Sony lower end camcorders are made with cheaper plastic? Battery Life , charge light does turn on to let you know if fully charged?

Posted Jun 9, 2007 - Overall, I assess that this unit is on the low end of all camcorders. I do have another Sony DVD camcorder that is Top of the Line of Sony's. The build quality is more durable in terms of the material used ( i.e. plastic , buttons ). The picture quality is above average but not compared to upper end units from Sony. I am pleasantly surprised on dvd picture quality for this low end. At night, quality is not so great but what would you expect for a lower end camcorder. I would only recommend this unit if you have a budget.

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gigantopithe...

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Nice features, great ergonomics, good performance.

Strengths:

Solid all-around; not deficient in any one criteria, outstanding in ergonomics.

Weaknesses:

Doesn't really stand out anywhere, either (except for ergonomics).

Posted Jun 6, 2007 - This digital camcorder is quite light, VERY easy to use ergonomically (the touchscreen is fantastic), works well in low light, uses standard, readily available (for cheap) media, & has all the bells & whistles you'd expect from a relatively inexpensive digital camcorder. I can't comment on any real weaknesses as I've yet to find any!

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timbarrr from NY

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Great camcorder

Strengths:

The camcorder is very easy to use. All of the commands are at or very near your fingers tips.

Weaknesses:

None so far.

Posted Jul 7, 2006 - My previous camcorder was a JVC, but I found this Sony camcorder was better designed. I have been using it for about a month filming both indoor and outdoor, and the picture came out great either way. Even though the camcorder's weight is very light, if you are going to be recording for a long time a tripod is definitely recommended.

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I just got this for christmas... and a newbie. The disks say max ...

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CalMiyatake from TX

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BAD video playback on large TVs

Strengths:

compact

Weaknesses:

video playback on large TV

Posted Jul 5, 2006 - The worst feature about this camera is that when you playback on a large TV (i.e. 30in or greater) the video quality if fuzzy. There is nothing in the documentation that addresses this. I spoke to Sony about it and their basic response was "too bad".

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awoo100 from PA

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Sony DCR DVD105

Strengths:

compact size, touch screen LCD, good video and sound quality

Weaknesses:

N/A

Posted May 12, 2006 - This camcorder writes directly to a DVD/RW media which can be played directly on a PC or DVD player. This simplies the process of copying from digital tape to DVD media. You can easily view recorded movie segments via the touch screen without having to rewind as with digital tapes. The touch screen makes it easy to access camera options.

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