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Sony DCR-DVD403E Handycam Digital Video Camcorder.

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4 Aug 29th, 2005 

16 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
5 . 1 surround sound, DVD recording

Disadvantages:
price

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Ease of use

Recording quality

Picture quality

Sound quality

Value for money

may31980

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Sony DCR-DVD403E Handycam Digital Video Camcorder.


About the camera
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This camera is very good for recording home videos, what makes it a good buy is the fact that there is no wasting time when you want to play back things that you have recorded. The things you record can also be played in surround sound, if you know any thing about sound there is a considerable difference in quality. When you record with this it automatically recorded in DV format. There is also a good quality picture when you record, in comparison to the video kind of camcorders, and of course the picture wont jump while playing! The camera is made by Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar which doesn't mean anything to me but if it helps anybody there it is!

What it can do
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It has a 3 megapixel resolution so the quality of picture is of very good standard. It has a unique colour filter comprised of RGB filters for precise colour reproduction which most be doing a good job because filming is very clear on this camera.
When you record on this films are also compatible with wide screen TV which is bigger that standard TV size. Wide screen is 16:9 ratio and standard is 4:3, but you can still play films on standard size TVs also. So you can use this on your wide screen TV. When filming the screen that you view is a 2.7-inch LCD monitor which I find is big enough for viewing films, you might want to edit.

Special features
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It has an advances multi layer 'T' coating this is stops reflections, reduces of colours being recorded, mainly that red colour you get when film sometimes, which does actually work. So the images on this camera are very sharp, the 10X optical zoom lens also helps this because it helps keep the quality in clarity and colour when focussing close to objects or zooming in or out at a distance.

Sound quality
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The quality of sound is also very good it has a built in microphone that always records in 5.1 surround sound so you can get that movie feel when filming that, cool! You feel like Spielberg with this camera, ok maybe just a first time director lol! So once recorded set up you home theatre apparatus and the DVD' s you record are compatible to be played on it.

I recommend this camera it is modern and a nice size and the pictures are clear! It will cost you £600-750

What you get when you buy it.
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DCR-DVD403 Handycam
• 21 Pin Adaptor
• AC Adaptor AC-L25A/B
• Stereo AV Cable
• Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FP70
• Shoulder Strap
• Picture Package Software
• Tape / Cleaning Tape
• USB Cable
• USB Driver
• Wireless Remote Comander RMT-835

Specifications
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• DVD-R/R/W&+R/RW Recording
• 1/3 3 Megapixel Primary colour CCD
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
• True Widescreen Recording
• 10x Optical (480x Digital) Zoom
• 2.7 Widescreen Hybrid LCD Monitor
• Built-in flash
• Super Steadyshot
• NightShot Plus
• Battery Information
• Start/Stop Button & Zoom on LCD Frame
• Easy Handycam
• Intelligent Accessory Shoe
• Touch panel function with active menu
• Surround Sound Recording with Built-in MIC
• Auto Lens cover
• Colour viewfinder
• DV-in
• USB Terminal

 

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Comments about this review »

darkangelwing 28.12.2005 21:31

Good review,well done, have a lovely new year (-:

rowei 02.10.2005 23:38

Sounds good.

LostWitness 29.08.2005 13:44

Good review. It's worth bearing in mind that the technical specification you listed at the end is also available on the site via the Product Information link in the category - you probably therefore don't need to include. Just a thought!

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