Sony DCR-DVD653 Reviews

Expert review by : Denis Gallagher (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony DCR-DVD653

When you pick up the diminutive DCRDVD653E, you realise that the disc itself is the main hindrance to the design. While most of the body is around 7.5...

Compact design, 5.1 Dolby surround sound, very good battery life, separate zoom and record button on side of LCD panel great for stable shooting

Disappointing still quality, clunky design

The DCR-DVD653E is a high-quality, well-designed DVD camcorder, with very good audio features and a 20X optical zoom.

Sep, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

ordinary

ease of use

still has teething probs with its finalizing

Oct, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Why do I keep buying Sony's ?

There weren't many reviews around on the Sony DCR-DVD653E when I bought it. I agree the picture quality should be better. It is obviously GRAINY. I'm not sure if its any better than my old VHS camcorder. But the reason I bought it is for the...

DVD's much more convenient than video tape

Grainy picture. Doesn't include camera bag or other necessary accessories

Jul, 2006

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