Reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403
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CNET Review
The Good: Very good video quality; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording; responsive; convenient storage media; decent stills.
The Bad: Slightly soft video; DVD format isn't as well supported as MiniDV for editing; no video light; won't work with the Macintosh; can't autodetect aspect ratio during playback.
The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 is the first DVD camcorder we've seen that doesn't force you to compromise on features or quality--much.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 66231 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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easycamcorders.com
Review Summary: The Sony DCR-DVD403 represents the absolute best of this year's DVD camcorders. We couldn't believe that a picture this sharp and vivid could actually come from a DVD cam, but it appears that their time may have finally come. Unfortunately, no other DVD c
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The DCR-DVD403 delivers very good DVD-quality video and adequate digital stills.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-DVD403
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3 in
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Special Effects Old Movie, Mosaic, Pastel, Sepia, Monotone, Luminance Key
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Wipe fader, White fader, Black fader, Overlap fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Beach & ski, Spotlight, Landscape, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon, Sports mode
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Outdoor, Indoor
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Exposure Metering Matrix, Spot
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.3 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Media Included Qty 1
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 2016 x 1512
- Media Type DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-R (8cm)
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9
- Focal Length 5 mm - 51 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5 mm
- Max focal length 51 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 37 - 370 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features RGB primary color filter, Digital noise reduction, Accessories hot shoe, Built-in speaker, USB 2.0 compatibility, Touch-screen control, Backlight compensation, Demonstration mode, 5.1 channel surround sound ready, 16:9 widescreen mode
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package
- Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap, Wrist strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,200 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x DC power input, 1 x USB
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1360 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 90 days, Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,200 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 5.2 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 1.4 lbs
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