SONY HANDYCAM DCR-DVD CAMCORDER

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-inch Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display that rotates up to 270-degrees and provides excellent visibility in even direct sunlight. Other standout features of the DCR-DVD301 include 1152x864-resolution still-image 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. DVD-format video recording The DVD recording format delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldn't be simpler. After finalizing the disc in the camera, the disc plays back in compatible DVD players, computers, and even PlayStation 2 video game consoles. Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens Carl Zeiss lenses have 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. 10x optical/120x digital zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. 1.0-megapixel advanced HAD CCD imager The Handycam's 1/5-inch 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) and still-image performance. Realize great-looking digital still images with 1,000K effective pixels. 1.0-megapixel still image capture With a maximum resolution of 1152x864, you can capture over 6,000 images on a single disc, plenty for any vacation or event. Advanced HAD CCD technology Enhanced CCD design allow more light to reach the imager which reduces video noise to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6dB (2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly effective when shooting in dark situations. Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video as in some other image stabilization systems. USB 2.0 interface USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DVD Digital Handycam camcorder to computers for fast transfer of video and still images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies. Progressive shutter system A mechanical shutter system provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. 3.5-inch Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display (123K pixels) The 3.5-inch Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The Hybrid LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common with traditional LCD screens. Visual index screen Shows thumbnail images of movies and still images when playing back on your camcorder or DVD player, making scene selection easier. Burst mode Capture up to four images in 1152x864 or 12 images at 640x480 consecutively--perfect for capturing fast action. Analog inputs Record any analog NTSC source to digital video via the analog inputs. Perfect for archiving analog tape recordings. This recorded video can then be edited on your computer. Dolby Digital AC-3 (2-channel) stereo audio recording An advanced form of Digital Audio recording, with sophisticated noise reduction technology, that provides outstanding, life-like sound quality in any situation. Color viewfinder Provides a clear, color view of subjects and makes spotting and/or following subjects easier. Intelligent accessory shoe Conveniently gives you the option of adding accessories such as lights, flashes, and microphones to the camera, which can communicate with and also draw power from the camera InfoLithium battery with AccuPower meter system Charge the battery at any time because, unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a

Condition

Open Box (never used)

Model

DCRDVD301

Type

Camcorder USB connection

Brand

Sony