Sony DCR-DVD201 Review

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October 28th, 2004


Summary

Sony DVD Handycam Camcorder DCR-DVD201E - The DCR-DVD201 utilizes a 1.0 Megapixel CCD imager, delivering exceptional Video and still images. Instead of using MiniDV tapes that most Digital camcorders use, this camcorder uses DVD recordable or rewriteable 3" discs that can play on a compatible DVD player. 

Specs

Key Features     
  Recording Format
  DVD
  
    
  Recording System
  PAL
  
    
  CCD Quantity
  1
  
    
  Memory Still Resolution
  1 Megapixels
  
    
  Optical Zoom
  10x
  
    
  Weight
  .69 lb.
  
  CCD     
  CCD Quantity
  1
  
    
  CCD Size
  1/5"
  
    
  CCD Pixels
  1070K pixels
  
  LCD / Viewfinder     
  LCD Display
  With LCD Display
  
    
  LCD Panel Size
  2.5 in.
  
    
  Color Viewfinder
  With Color Viewfinder
  
  Lens     
  Optical Zoom
  10x
  
    
  Digital Zoom
  120x
  
    
  Lens Focal Length
  3.2 - 32 mm
  
    
  Filter Diameter
  25 mm
  
  Video Modes     
  Recording Speed
  LP, SP
  
    
  Image Stabilizer
  With Image Stabilizer
  
    
  Low Lux
  7 Lux
  
    
  Night Shot
  With Night Shot
  
  Audio     
  Audio Format
  AC-3 (2 Channels) 
  
  Memory Photography     
  Digital Still Shot Mode
  With Still Shot Capability
  
    
  Memory Still Resolution
  1 Megapixels
  
    
  Max Still Image Size
  1152 x 864
  
    
  MPEG Movie Mode
  With MPEG Movie Mode
  
  Interfaces     
  Output Interfaces
  Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), USB 2.0
  
    
  Input Interfaces
  Composite (Video), Audio (RCA)
  
    
  Microphone Type
  Internal, External/Optional
  
  Power Supply     
  Battery Type
  Proprietary Lithium
  
    
  Battery Life
  1.92 hrs.
  
  Dimensions     
  Width
  2.25 in.
  
    
  Depth 
  5.38 in.
  
    
  Height 
  3.5 in.
  
    
  Weight
  .69 lb.
 


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