| Sony DCR-DVD301 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $799.99
Buy New: $354.00
You Save: $445.99 (56%)
Buy New from $354.00
Avg. Customer Rating:   (14 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2947
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 3.5
Maximum Focal Length: 32
Minimum Focal Length: 3.2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7 x 6.2
MPN: DCRDVD301
Model: DVD301
UPC: 027242654792
EAN: 0027242654792
ASIN: B0002UDTQK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact DVD Handycam camcorder and 1-megapixel digital still camera records on removable 3-inch (8cm) DVD-R//RW discs | | • | Carl Zeiss 10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 120x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer | | • | 3.5-inch rotating LCD and color viewfinder provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution | | • | Super NightShot system allows recording of natural color in low-light conditions | | • | 1.0 Megapixel, 1.5" CCD imager for video; records sound in DVD-quality Dolby Digital stereo |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Experience exceptional video quality and direct-to-DVD convenience with the DCR-DVD301 DVD Handycam camcorder from Sony. With a 1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD imager, 10x optical zoom, and a professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, the DCR-DVD301 delivers crisp, clean video that rivals MiniDV in overall quality. Best of all, you record directly on to 3-inch DVD-R and DVD-RW discs that can easily be viewed on most current DVD players and personal computers.The DCR-DVD301 features a 3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display that rotates up to 270-degrees and provides excellent visibility in even direct sunlight. Other stand-out features of the DCR-DVD301 include 1152 x 864 resolution still images capture, Super NightShot Plus night recording system, and Super SteadyShot picture stabilization. Its lightweight, compact design makes it ideal for practically any shooting situation, whether at home, in the office, or on the road.
Amazon.com Product Description
The DCR-DVD301 lets you effortlessly record the joy of everyday moments directly to DVD. The small, 3" DVD-R/RW format plays back in most DVD players, PlayStation 2 consoles and DVD-ROM drives. This flexible format lets you capture both stunning video and over 2000 still images all on one disc while exceptional Megapixel performance offers crisp video and stills. Meanwhile, the unmatched 3.5" SwivelScreen LCD lets you see it all in brilliant color. Get up close with a 10x Optical and 120x digital zoom while the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens helps you shoot like a pro. Key features include: - 1/4.7" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 690K (effective) video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity for exceptional digital video (up to 520 lines of resolution in high quality mode) and still image performance.
- DVD recording format delivers digital video and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV. Playback of the DVD media is simple and convenient. After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the DVD disc will playback in most compatible DVD Players
- The professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens has an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
- 3.5" SwivelScreen LCD display provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K Pixels LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles, providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback.
- Captures high quality still images at 1152 x 864, and 640 x 480 resolution directly to DVD-R or DVD-RW media. Images are stored in the JPEG format providing easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing.
- The Visual Index Screen system shows thumbnail images of movies and still images when playing back on your camcorder or DVD Player, making scene selection easier.
- USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DVD Handycam camcorder to computers for fast transfer of video and still images for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs.
- Super NightShot system captures video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Super NightShot mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase picture Brightness and clarity.
- Super SteadyShot, an advanced version of Sony?s SteadyShot system, controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.
- Mechanical shutter system provides progressive scan performance while using an interlaced scanning system. Digital images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.
What's in the Box
Power adaptor/in-camera charger, InfoLithium rechargeable battery, wireless Remote Commander remote control, 2 AA batteries, stereo A/V cable, lens cap, cleaning cloth, blank DVD-R media, USB 2.0 cable, CD-ROM with USB Driver and Pixela ImageMixer software (Version 1.5 for Sony)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Love it!!!!! February 23, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This camcorder is the best thing i could have ever purchased, the screen is HUGE,,,,,,the quality is the best, the easy edit software is the best, easy menus, I LOVE IT!!!
I love this camcorder January 13, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this last year with extended warranty as I have kids at home. I bet they tried their best to damage the camcorder but with no luck. That's about robustness.
It's big screen is a great feature I don't find this in latest 403. I have tried many brand of DVD's and have not experienced ANY problem with recording or playing back.
Things I like about latest 403 is, it has got 3MP still photography, a flash and a shoe to fit light. Otherwise 301 camcorder is very good espcially with marked down price. I feel like buying one more after gifting mine to my dad (against my will !! He loved it so much and he asked me first time for something and I coudn't say no).
I have seen 403 and if price and size (of LCD) dosen't matter, I recommend buying it. Otherwise 301 is the best.
I have also heared lot of guys complaining about the editing software that ships with this camcorder. Honestly for starters, it's better than pinnacle or other high tech softwares because it's easy to learn and is targeted for entire range of users.
Net net, this is a good deal. And if you got few extra bucks, go for 403.
For those looking to buy the cheapest dvd-r..... September 12, 2005
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Don't get Memorex dvd-r! I know people buy Memorex for its price. It well known Memorex doesn't work well with any burners. Go with Sony, Verbatim, Fuji, or TDK even though you pay a bit more.
 Too many error messages September 11, 2005
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
I use this camera for training purposes. I need every recording to come out perfectly so that I amy critique the participants. The camera does everything it says it will do but it does not read discs well. Last week, of 3 participants in the room, the recordings failed twice. Bah, humbug Sony! I can't afford to lose a recording when my clients are paying for the training.
I'm looking for another camera.
 I really like this camcorder; battery leaves something to be desired August 29, 2005
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
While I know that a bigger lcd screen is going to eat up the battery faster, a 3-1/2 inch screen is an awesome thing. My eyesight isn't what it used to be, and also I sometimes like to share what I have filmed with my parents right away; the bigger screen is a significant advantage. I don't really care about the new touch screen technology--in less than careful hands I would think that your lcd could be "toast" pretty quickly. Thus I don't mind having "buttons" to push. The adjustable viewfinder (now becoming a thing of the past) is a good thing too. The picture quality was great, and the disc finalized, played back in my dvd player without a hitch. The only complaint I would have is about the battery-- the one that comes with the camera runs out pretty quick, even if you aren't using the lcd. I was going to get one of the bigger ones, but they seem significantly bigger and heavier. So I just got another one of the small ones. It would also be nice if Sony would include a compact/travel charger instead of forcing you to purchase it separate; then again, I guess that's why Sony makes the kind of money it does . . .
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