| Sony DCR-DVD610 DVD Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
Buy New: $198.90
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (36 reviews)
Sales Rank: 35
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Monitor Size: 270
Includes Software: Yes
Special Features: nv:Sensor^340,000 Pixels|Size^1/8 -inch|Image Resolution^640 x 480|Movie Resolution^720 x 480|Storage Media^DVD-RW|Storage Media^Memory Stick Duo|Storage Media^Memory Stick PRO Duo|Compressed Format^JPEG|Movie File Format^MPEG2 (SD)|Optical Zoom^40x|Digital Zoom^2000x|Focal Length^1.9 - 76mm|Focus Mode^Full Range Auto/Manual|LCD Monitor^2.7-inch|LCD Pixels^123,000 pixels|LCD Coverage^100%|Maximum Aperture^F 1.8 - 4.1|Shutter Speed^Auto|Shutter Speed^1/30 - 1/250 sec.
Optical Zoom: 40
Digital Zoom: 80
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 76
Minimum Focal Length: 1.9
Maximum Resolution: 340000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 8 x 7 x 5
MPN: DCR-DVD610
Model: DCR-DVD610
UPC: 027242727700
EAN: 0027242727700
ASIN: B00123Q8YQ
Release Date: January 31, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Uniquely powerful 40x optical zoom/2000x digital zoom | | • | Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens | | • | 2.7-inch wide (16:9) touch panel LCD | | • | Hybrid recording with Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot | | • | Super SteadyShot image stabilization system |
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Product Description
records high-quality MPEG-2 video * records to mini DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD+RWs, and DVD+R DLs (Dual Layer) * one single-layer disc holds 20 minutes at HQ setting; 30 minutes at SP setting; 60 minutes at LP setting * digital photo mode * widescreen 2-11/16" touchpanel LCD *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 great little camcorder November 20, 2008
I purchased this camcorder for a vacation I just returned from. This is a GREAT camcorder. The learning curve is quick, very simple to use. Two options of recording video, either on a memory card, or via mini-DVD. The option of being able to pop out the mini-dvd and putting it into any DVD player is awesome. No computer necessary.
I had purchased 20 Memorex miniDVD+RW hoping/thinking they would work (via some other reviews on here), but they didn't--after formatting, "unsupported format" and no go. If there is a way to make them work, I'd love for someone to tell me how. So I ran out to Target and bought 5 of the Sony mini's which worked, of course flawlessly--but at 3 times the cost.
We just watched some playback of video and are floored by the absolutely perfect color of the outdoor shots. I'm really quite stunned at the quality.
In any case, if you are like me a month ago and searching for a camcorder to buy, I say buy this one. I would have been pleased at twice the price I paid.
 Good Camera for the price November 19, 2008
I have used the Sony DVD610 for several weeks. The hybrid feature is nice and I tend to store directly to memory stick and keep a few disks with me for over flow. The 4 gig pro-duo memory stick holds about an hours worth of video. The 40x zoom is nice but is difficult to hold steady shots when fully zoomed. The picture could be better. I film my sons hockey games from the stands, when zoomed out you cant read the players names on the jerseys. I probably should have gone with the DVD710 model to get the more clear picture. Over all I am satisfied with the camera. It functions well with no odd problems.
A Good Camcorder November 11, 2008
I Bought this Camcorder for My Girlfrend's Daughter. They live in the Philippines and are very happy to have this Camcorder. One thing I would suggest is that You get a Memory Stick along with the extra DVDs and don't forget the Battery charger and a Carrying case. It is really to bad You are not told up front everything that is needed for this Camcorder, but then they may scare a lot of buyers off. I think this is a Good little Camcorder.
Sony DVD610 September 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great camcorder. Easy to use, small enough to carry in coat pocket vs bag, very light. No cons yet. I used reviews on Amazon to decide my purchase. Also Sony products are dependable.
 Read before you buy August 23, 2008
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
The biggest drawback of this camcorder is that it uses Sony 3" Rewritable DVD+RW. And it has only 30 minutes storage capacity. So after every 30 minutes you need to change the DVR. Now who will use a camcorder with just 30 minutes of one time recording capacity? These are the days of hard drive based camcorders where most competitors use a 40/60 GB hard drive which gives around 1000+ minutes of video. Unfortunately Sony decided to use them in their high end camcorders.
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