Sony Handycam DCR DVD405E

Sony DCR-DVD405
Strengths: Easy to use, good picture quality,good design,touch screen, memory stick slot for still picture.
Weaknesses: should include minidvd media to get started
Summary: Overall I am very pleased with this purchase, bought it just for $648 thru pricgrabber (beach camera).
Before decided to purchase this, I'd been considering another model from sony which is DCR-DVD505. however the differences between ...
...use dvd media other than sony brand, it shows the warning "sony disc recommended". and dvd media should be included as one of standard accessories

I think this is the best dvd camcorder in the market sofar,tons of great features like night shot, dolby digital sound and touch screen.

I highly recommend this model for everyone especially for point and shot customers.
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Sony DCR-DVD405
Strengths: Easy to use, good picture quality,good design,touch screen, memory stick slot for still picture.
Weaknesses: should include minidvd media to get started
Summary: Overall I am very pleased with this purchase, bought it just for $648 thru pricgrabber (beach camera).
Before decided to purchase this, I'd been considering another model from sony which is DCR-DVD505. however the differences between 405 and 505 were minim. I went to local retailer to compare these models and the picture quality were just about the same. the differences were only bigger lcd screen. 505 has 3.5 instead of 2.7" and 4megapix for still features. save your money and buy this instead.

however there are few things I dont like from this camcorder. Every time I use dvd media other than sony brand, it shows the warning "sony disc recommended". and dvd media should be included as one of standard accessories

I highly recommend this model for everyone especially for point and shot customers.
 

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