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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD201E

Description: Model ID DCR-DVD201E / Sony Handycam DCR-DVD201E - Camcorder - 1.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 10 x - DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm) / As the second ... more

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD201E ... generation of Sony DVD Handycam unique family, the DCR-DVD201 offers the latest cutting edge technology and has been redesigned in response to customer feedback; not only does this model feature compact dimensions (15Wx11Hx8D mm), it also is significantly lighter than current models (150g reduction). Easy and compact new features include an innovative "Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar" zoom lens for enhanced picture quality, a "Hybrid LCD" panel for displaying a clear image in any light conditions, a "Start/Stop Record button" on the LCD frame for easier operability up to a one Megapixel CCD and true 16:9 widescreen mode for improved image acquisition.

Newest Review: ... megapixel still camera function which unfortunately records to the same mini-dvd as the video footage. Sony should have ... more

... provided a separate memory card slot for this. Instead it means that when you take snaps you have to connect the camcorder using the usb cable to your computer instead of simply removing a memory card and sticking it into the appropriate memory card slot. Overall its a compact, well built camera. Very easy to use with nice and logically laid out controls and it produces high quality results. The editing software thats provided with it is not that great and requires some getting used to but it does the job. Someone here ...more

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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD201E: Sony DCR DVD201E Camcorder (1345 words)
by - written on 26/09/05 (Very useful, 2075 readings)
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I suspect people may be surpised that I haven't included one of the main USP's (Unique Selling Point) as an advantage. This camcorder writes to mini-dvd's (-R/-RW) but thats not necessarily an advantage. I'll come back to that in a minute. Lets go through the good stuff first. The best thing is the widescreen mode. All TV's sold these days are widescreen and to be honest they have been widescreen for a number of years now so why manufactures have waited so long to release a camcorder with a widescreen mode is beyond me. However Sony have finally done it and its great. I now record footage and play it back on my TV in the correct proportions ... Read the complete review

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Reliability:	100%	Ease of use:	100%
Sound quality:	100%	Features:	100%
Picture quality:	100%	Battery life:	75%

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Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD201E

Product Description	Sony Handycam DCR DVD201E - camcorder - DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm)
Product Type	Camcorder
Dimensions (WxDxH)	5.1 cm x 13.6 cm x 8.8 cm
Weight	0.5 kg
Media Type	DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm)
Analogue Video Format	PAL
Sensor Resolution	1.0 Mpix
Shooting Modes	Digital photo mode
Lens System	10 x zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - f/1.8-2.3
Focus Adjustment	Automatic, manual
Digital Zoom	120 x
Image Stabiliser	Electronic (Steady Shot)
Microphone	Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo
Viewfinder	LCD monitor - colour
Display	LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Supported Battery	1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )