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Sony DCR-DVD650 Reviews
Camcorder - 800 Kpix - optical zoom: 60 x - DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD+R DL (8cm) More product details
$249.97
Simple operation ; records to DVDs or Memory Stick flash media (cnet.com)
While camcorder vendors the world over are making the move towards camcorders that use flash... (ezinearticles.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Sony DCR-DVD650
We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 56 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 66/100 and users rate it 73/100. The average review date is August 11, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 108406 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 85/100 = Very good. Last update: February 8, 2010.
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Expert Reviews (2)
Review summary for the DCR DVD650
By (alaTest Semantic - BETA)Read the full review
alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the zoom. The touchpad also impresses, but many are less positive about the battery.
Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 83/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the DCR DVD650 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.
Sony DCR-DVD650
By (cnet.com)Read the full review
Simple operation ; records to DVDs or Memory Stick flash media
Soft video ; noticeable purple fringing on subjects ; DVDs not ideal storage medium
The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD650 offers an all-in-one, on-the-go way to capture standard-def video and burn it to a DVD, but hard-disk-drive and flash-memory models are otherwise a better option.
About the only advantage camcorders like the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD650 have is...
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Camcorder Reviews - Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder
By Ryan B. Smith (ezinearticles.com)Read the full review
While camcorder vendors the world over are making the move towards camcorders that use flash memory as their media of choice, Sony offers a compromise with it's Sony DCR-DVD650 which offers users the ability to use either 3-inch DVD's or Sony's Memory ...
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User Reviews (56)
"Good beginner basic cam corder."
By macwildstar (cnet.com)Read the full review
For my first cam corder I am very pleased wit...
For a first time camera, it is a bit difficult to get used to all the available features. However, with some experimentation, you are all set to go. I suggest using the memory chips as main meda storage. The 30 min disks are nice, but rarly used
only 30 mins of disk time. 16gb mem disks give error warning even though documentation says you can run them. And I run the sony made memory chip. Software that comes with it is a bit confusing at first
"Good Cam but the disk size is horrible"
By (cnet.com)Read the full review
This camera would be worth while if you have ...
Easy to use great camera
Disk size is horrible. The whole point to a DVD camera is to record longer than 30 min (or 60 min 2 sided) disk. I went to a wedding as the videographer. It worked great and it was a quick start up, but I had to keep changing out the disks & charging
"Nice & Simple - but the DVD 650 records 2ch audio only"
By stealth916 (cnet.com)Read the full review
The 'Editor's take' has inaccurate info. The DVD650 records 2ch stereo only. You must step up to the DVD850 to get 5.1 surround audio
A little large compared to SDHC only recorders
Manufacturer's Description
Simple shooting and playback on DVD with powerful 60x optical zoom. SteadyShot image stabilization, plus face index and film roll index for easy searches through footage. It's like packing a telescope with your camcorder. This incredible 60x zoom range makes sure that distant subjects fill the frame. You've never seen such amazing, detail-packed close-ups. You don't want to be distracted by background chatter, rustling leaves and other off-camera noises when you're focused on your subject...
