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Sony DCR-DVD408 DVD Handycam

84

Very Good

  • Pros
  • Top-notch video quality
  • Touch screen eases menu navigation
  • Cons
  • Can't record stills to DVD
Performance
Video image qualitySuperior
Still image qualityGood
Battery lifeTime for the camcorder's battery to go from fully charged to exhausted while recording to tape or disc with the LCD active.Very Good (111 minutes)
Overall designVery Good
Video/still image recording media typesMini DVD, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Image stabilization typeElectronic
Electric viewfinderYes
Manual focusYes
RemoteYes
Flash shoeYes
Inputs/outputsA/V out, USB
Weight (ounces)21
Dimensions (inches)3.5 by 2.9 by 5.6

User Reviews for Sony DCR-DVD408 DVD Handycam

  • Reviewed by: jrandfaye

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: small, handy, lightweight - good clarity in photos

    Weaknesses: none known at this time

    Overall Evaluation: I elected to purchase this product as my 26-year old son has one and loves it. As we are miles apart, we take photos and send the discs back and forth for sharing. I would recommend this product to anyone - old, young, male, female; a great gift, if you can afford it!

  • Reviewed by: rajeevr

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Looks nice, light weight,user friendly and excellent pictures.Easy to use

    Weaknesses: Price is on the higher side.

    Overall Evaluation: This an excellent product from Sony, a trusted name in electronic products.This is a high quality camcorder in the mid range and I recommend this product to everyone who thinks that the price is affordable.Sony never will let you down! Pictures are of great clarity, the equipment is very light weight, instructions are very easy to follow and battery like is OK. It doesn't come with DVDs or carrying case.

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