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Sony DCR-DVD305 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom

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Sony DCR-DVD305 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom

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Capture powerful sound and sharp images direct to DVD with the DCR-DVD305 Handycam camcorder. Built for serious recording, the DCR-DVD305 comes with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens for creating superior quality images. Featuring high-resolution imaging with an 1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD imager, you can take not only sharp digital video, but also detailed digital still photographs. You can record Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel surround sound with supplied microphone to make watching your movies like a visit to the theater.Other features include Super NightShot Infrared System to help record in low light situations. See the bigger picture with the 2.7" Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display with touch panel capabilities. Best of all, you capture digital videos directly to DVD for the ultimate in recording convenience.

List Price:	$599.99
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Product Details

Product Length:	5.1 inches
Product Width:	2.2 inches
Product Height:	3.5 inches
Product Weight:	6.0 pounds
Package Length:	9.3 inches
Package Width:	7.0 inches
Package Height:	5.2 inches
Package Weight:	3.2 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 15 reviews

Features

1/5.5-inch CCD imager with 1.0-megapixel resolution
Compatible with DVD-R/-RW/+RW formats
12x optical zoom with digital image stabilization
2.7-inch high-resolution touch-panel SwivelScreen LCD display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles
Dolby digital 5.1ch audio recording

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.0

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Love this camcorder!!!!!!! Mar 17, 2008
After two months of studying the reviews, looking at company websites and determining my needs I selected The Sony DCR DVD305 Camcorder. It is a perfect size, easy to use and carry. I was extremely impressed by the ease of use and finalizing of the discs. We watched our daughter's wedding shower the other night and it was like being there all over. Better for my husband ( he didn't have to go). I purchased this at the end of last year in preparation for a trip to France and our daughter's up coming wedding. I wanted to practice before hand.
I also purchased the Memorex discs and have been very pleased with them and have ordered more. Sony does have a reminder on screen to use their discs if you use another company's product, but it isn't long.
I would suggest buying a battery with more usage time in addition to the one that comes with the camera.

0 of 1 found the following review helpful:

I love it!! May 29, 2007
I love this camera!!.. It is perfect for everyone from the novice to the pro!!... It also takes great pictures!!

A great buy!!

Handycam camcorder sony dvd305 May 17, 2007
This product was the Christmas gift of my sister and this happy one to be able to record all the important moments with its family

15 of 15 found the following review helpful:

Looked at them all - picked this one. Feb 25, 2007
I bought the DCR-DVD305 after using a Hi8 Camcorder for a few years and a VHS Camcorder for many years before that. I would consider myself an "occassional" user and typically only pull out the camcorder to capture vacations, holidays, family events, sporting events, and trips to the local theater to watch friends and family perform. I spent countless hours researching camcorders online and in the stores before I purchased this and flipped back and forth between Hard Drive (bad), MiniDV and DVD models before I finally settled on DVD. That said - here's some insight that I think would help other camcorder purchasers:

(1) DVD305 vs the competition: If you've been doing online research, you've probably found that most reviewers give the highest marks to two competing models: the Elura 100 and the Sony DCR-HC96. Both of those use the older MiniDV format and are said to have more bells and whistles, better low light filming conditions, and longer filming times on one cassette, and better ability to edit films on the PC. I managed to borrow both of those models from friends and try them out before I bought the DVD305 - and truthfully I didn't see much difference. Maybe a serious filmmaker can tell the difference, but an occassional home user won't be able to.

(2) Edit on a PC - I've seen some other reviews here where the reviewer said they couldn't edit their movies on their PC. I have Windows 2000 and a USB2.0 port and didn't have any issues. I used the included sony software to download the movie to my PC, used 3rd party software to edit, then burned my edited movie back to a new DVD using the camcorder (yes...you can use this camcorder as a DVD burner when it's attached to the PC with the included USB cable). I'm guessing the other reviewer didn't read the help files that come with the software.

(3) DVD vs MiniDV - I've heard that MiniDV is a better quality medium and can record for longer than a DVD. As far as quality goes, I couldn't tell any difference in the quality between the two. The MiniDV does record longer, but they also cost about twice as much as the DVDs and they're much bulkier to carry. So for me, I prefered the low cost of the DVDs the ability to put about 10 of them in a tiny little case in the front pouch of my camcorder bag (imagine putting 10 MiniDV tapes in a bag - it would fill the whole bag up!!!). Also, if you want to share your movies with friends, you'll need to transfer MiniDVs to DVD anyway. Going straight to DVD removes the need to purchase a DVD recorder.

(4) Size - All of the models were about the same size. If you're trying to figure out how big this camcorder is, imagine a US dollar bill. The 305 is about as long as dollar bill and an inch or so taller. The 305 does feel a little awkward to hold, but the same is true for all of the small camcorders.

(5) Low light - Seriously, I'm not sure what all the fuss is around low-light. I filmed in lowlight conditions with the 305 just fine. The viewfinder does appear a little grainy in really low light, but the film looked just fine. And think of it...how often are you filming in the dark?

Overall...my advice is this. If you're an occassional user, stop reading the reviews and buy this camcorder. You'll be VERY happy you did!

3 of 3 found the following review helpful:

Buy this Camcorder!!!! Jan 18, 2007
I did my research on this camcorder. I checked around all the Targets, Walmarts, Best Buys etc, learned about all the different camcorders and what they do and dont do. This camcorder is AWESOME!!!! If you want a great camcorder with a camera on it also, with the ease of a DVD this is the camera for you. I was originally going to buy the sony 205 but Amazons price for the 305 was Targets for the 205. So, I have the 305 and love it. The Carl Z lens is great. The clarity of the recording is great. Buy the better DVD-RW's. It makes a difference in the quality of what you are recording. If you want a simple to use camcorder that is well worth the money this is it!! Its small, easy easy to use and your finished product (your memories) are fantastic. One thing I wish the camera had would be a retractable lens cover. Battery life is good, I did not buy an extra battery and had no problem on vacation getting all my video. I just mad sure to plug it in at night. So many great features on this camera, I still am learning all it does.