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January 10, 2005

HandyCam DCR-DVD301

Sony's newest camcorder, the HandyCam DCR-DVD301, is not much different from its predecessors. This new small camcorder comes with a whopping 3.5-inch screen. Given the advantages of having a built-in DVD burner for your video and pictures, the HandyCam takes a hit from the size department. The DVD burner is compatible with most DVD players but if you plan on editing your film this might not be the camera for you. The software it comes with can be hard to use at times which also makes importing your pictures from camera to PC a headache. For an everyday candid use we recommend.

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Full Features:

Imaging Device: 1/5", 1070K Gross Pixels Advanced HAD? CCD
Video Actual: 690K Pixels
Still Actual: 1000K Pixels
Focal Distance: 3.2 32mm
35mm Conversion: 46 460mm (Camera Mode); 38 380mm (Memory Mode)
Filter Diameter: 25mm
Optical Zoom: 10X
Digital Zoom: 120X
Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus Infrared System)
NightShot Infrared System: Super NightShot Plus
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/41/4000 sec (Program AE, Slow Shutter)
Memory Mode: Yes, 1152 x 864, 640 x 480
Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels
LCD: 3.5" (123K) Hybrid Color
Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Multi A/V, Special)
Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes
USB 2.01: Yes
Mic. Input: Yes (Stereo)
White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/Hold
Exposure: Multi-Selector

Posted by geekblue at January 10, 2005 6:02 AM

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