The DCR-DVD406E is an advanced DVD Handycam with a Carl Zeiss lens, ClearVid CMOS sensor, a 2.7" widescreen "ClearPhoto LCD plus" touch screen and 5.1 channel surround sound creator.
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give you rich, colourful pictures thanks to its CMOS sensor. It's equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens and a double recording function so you can take phot...
give you rich, colourful pictures thanks to its CMOS sensor. It's equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens and a double recording function so you can take photographs while you record video, too! But don?t think that the DCR-DVD406 favours picture over sound, because it's also capable of recording in Dolby Digital 5.1, thanks to its in-built 3-channel microphone! Able to record up to 110 minutes of video on a dual-layer DVD, the DCR-DVD406 has a noise reduction mode and an electronic Super Steady Shot stabiliser for perfect pictures every single time. It has a 2.7? touch screen with numerous functions to help you adjust the focus with ease. This camcorder is also Pictbridge-compatible, so you can print out your photos directly on your household printer. Packaged with a remote control, this camcorder will be the perfect device for your filming the events of your daily life. So go ahead and immortalise those happy moments with the DCR-DVD406 from Sony!
to get the most out of your digital devices, thanks to advanced engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing. 100% compatible with original charger ? they can charge original battery as well as PowerDuplex battery.
Advantages: 2.7" viewfinder screen, records in widescreen, X10 zoom, digital camera option, shot stabiliser Disadvantages: The price, poor instruction manual, poor sound pickup
Sony are a well known brand that I have always associated with quality and this is why when asked to part with £529 for a new digital camcorder I didn't even break into a cold sweat as my bank balance was drained. I bought the camera from the Sony Centre in Manchester and have since buying it seen it advertised online for considerably cheaper. Opening the box my heart skipped a beat. An instruction booklet similar in size to War & Peace dropped out, ... ...I had gone a little too far buying this model. These fears were unfounded, the booklet is printed in every language known to mortal man, and the English section is 8 pages, yes 8 pages long and doesn't really give any advanced tips. These are better picked up searching online forums.
The camcorder records directly onto DVD, a nice feature that allows playback either via a USB cable or by inserting the disk into a DVD player. The USB cable playback ...
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Special Effects: Sepia, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie
Faders: White fader, black fader
Image Stabiliser: Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
Max Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec
Min Shutter Speed: 1/2 sec
Exposure Modes: Programme, automatic
White Balance: Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets: Indoor, outdoor
Digital Video Format: MPEG-2
Still Image Format: JPEG
Remote Control: Camcorder remote control - infrared
Memory / storage
Supported Flash Memory: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Image Storage:
JPEG 2304 x 1728
JPEG 2304 x 1296
JPEG 640 x 480
Camera flash
Camera Flash: Built-in flash
Effective Flash Range: 0.3 m - 2.5 m
Lens system
Type: Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - f/1.8-2.9
Focal Length: 5.1 mm - 51 mm
Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual
Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection
Lens Aperture: F/1.8-2.9
Optical Zoom: 10 x
Zoom Adjustment: Motorised drive
Filter Size: 37 mm
Lens Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss
Manufacturer's product description
The DCR-DVD406E is an advanced DVD Handycam with a Carl Zeiss lens, ClearVid CMOS sensor, a 2.7" widescreen "ClearPhoto LCD plus" touch screen and 5.1 channel surround sound creator.
Additional features
Edit Functions: Divide
Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Digital Still Camera Function: Yes
Additional Features: Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, touch-screen control, built-in speaker, demonstration mode, backlight compensation, auto power save, display brightness control, PictBridge support, accessories hot shoe, 5.1 channel surround sound ready
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type: Electronic
Viewfinder Colour Support: Colour
Viewfinder Resolution: 123,200 pixels
Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders): 16:9
Display
Type: LCD display - 2.7" - colour
Display Form Factor: Rotating
Display Format: 211,200 pixels
Microphone
Type: Microphone - built-in
Connections
Connector Type:
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x S-Video output
1 x USB
Expansion Slot(s): 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
Software: Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
Miscellaneous
Cables Included:
A/V cable
USB cable
Power
Power Device: Power adapter - external
Battery
Supported Battery: Sony NP-FH60
Supported Battery Details: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Standard Definition is the traditional format used for TV and video made up of 576 Horizontal lines across the screen Standard Definition recording on convenient DVD disc
Up to 2 hours recording on Dual Layer disc. HYBRID function adds extra recording... more
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My uncle owns this camera and having spent 3 months "teaching" him on its usage, i now feel qualified to comment.
Positives
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Picture quality is absolutely fantastic. Colours are sharp and focus is 9/10 quick and correctful of human... more
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