Sony Handycam DCR DVD101

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Camcorder - Optical Zoom: 10 - Digital Zoom: 120x - Weight: 0.5 kg - Supported Media Type: DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm) - Viewfinder: without Viewfinder more

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Why rent DVDs when you can make your own with the DCR-DVD101 Handycam camcorder. It records high quality digital video on 3-inch DVD-R and DVD-RW media that can easily be viewed on...
more...most current DVD players and PCs. It is even capable of capturing thousands of 640 x 480 resolution JPEG images, making it a virtual digital still camera. It's perfect for vacations, holidays, or other family events. Despite its small size, the DCR-DVD101 comes with all the features you would expect from a high-end camcorder, such as a 10X optical zoom, a 2.5" hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display, and Super NightShot Plus infrared system. It even includes a 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD imager and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, which combine to give unmatched image quality.





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a good allround camera
A review by dragonz on Sony Handycam DCR DVD101
July 30th, 2005


Author's product rating:   Sony Handycam DCR DVD101 - rated by dragonz

Ease of use Excellent 
Recording quality Good 
Picture quality Good 
Sound quality Good 
Value for money Satisfactory 

Advantages: good camera, easy to operate, superb editing facility, produes high quality footage small and coompact
Disadvantages: price, night vision, slow to load discs

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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hi, the sony dvd101 is a good digital dvd camera. its lighter and 2/3rds the size of its previous model.
its fits comfortably into your hand and weighs just 1.3lbs. its easy to operate ,with well placed operating controls. The menu appears on the 180 degree rotatable LCD screen.

The camera does support a 16:9 widescreen mode which many cameras in its bracket dont.

i have had it 4 months now and have captured some excellent footage of my new born son josh. due to its size and weight it is easy to carry when out and about and can fit into a medium sized hand bag if you dont by the carry case.
i have found the stabilizing feature to be very useful especially when my partner is filming ........un-steady hands.

The camera uses 8cm dvd discs both dvd-r and dvd-rw with the RW you can re-record over and over again plus there fairly cheap i bought 5 for £17.99.
The problem with most dvd cameras are the dvds are hard to load and the time it takes to spin and register. The 101 is easy to load but does take about 30-40secs to spin and make its self ready for you to start re-cording.
The camera can play in both long and short play the quality of footage is alot better in shortplay and in this mode, a disc with1.4gb will last you 30minutes.

Sony give you a great editing package for the p.c allowing you to add music, still photos and make your own movies. sorry no software for Mac users.
If you havent got a p.c you can edit your footage on the camera and play your dvd straight in your player.
The camera also doubles up as a digital camera abling you to take still pictures i found the resolution aren't that great though.
i found the night vision produces high quality footage but with the iner red lighing, it does look as though you are looking through night vision goggles.

it has 10x optical zoom and 120x digital zoom
the camera comes with USB cable, hand straps, a/v cable all your usual stuff and it is powered by a proprietary rechargeable lithium battery with 2.5hrs running life
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his camera is a good allrounder but as it is sony, it is a bit pricey aprrox £500 if you can afford a bit more, the 201 model may be a better option, but still a good camera i dont think you will be dissapointed. 

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Durability Good 
Range & quality of features Good 
Video Quality Excellent 
Remote control Excellent 
Instruction manual Good 

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