Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder
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Sony's DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder gives you immediate playback with DVD recording, and then some. The DVD650 doesn't just offer the ease of DVD - it also boasts hybrid recording, giving you the option to record to compatible DVD disks or to Sony's own Memory Stick PRO Duo media. With DVD you can watch what you record virtually right after you record it, while Memory Stick media makes for easy transferring of video and stills to compatible computers and printers. One touch disk burn makes things even easier by allowing you to make fast copies of your DVDs.
In addition, the camera's impressive 60x optical zoom is perfect for recording your child on the soccer field or sweeping landscapes on vacation. The DVD650 also features the professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, a 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD image sensor, and SteadyShot image stabilization, all which help you to capture the moment just how it happened.
Other features like Face Detection and the Easy Handycam Button work to keep recording simple - allowing you to focus on the moment. The DCR-DVD650 offers a plethora of simple to use recording and playback options, making it truly user friendly.
- Hybrid Recording to DVD or Memory Stick Media
- Record video and stills to DVD or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Recording to DVD allows for instant viewing on your TV via a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc player, while recording to Memory Stick media makes for easy transfer of data to compatible PCs and printers. You can also copy the footage you captured on DVD to the Memory Stick. Compatible DVD formats include DVD-R/-RW/+RW/+R DL.
- 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD Sensor
- The 1/8" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD image sensor captures crisp and clear video and still images.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 60x Optical Zoom
- The professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens features precision ground optics for sharp, true-to-life image capture. The impressive 60x optical zoom helps you capture far off subjects with no loss in image quality.
- 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD
- The generous 2.7" LCD gives you an accurate display on which to compose and playback your shots, while also providing an intuitive surface to navigate menus and other functions. The 270° rotation of the screen helps capture hard-to-get shots and aids in viewing upon playback.
- SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- Sony's SteadyShot cuts down on blur caused by inevitable hand-shake or a moving subject.
- Creative Control & Workflow Features
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- One-touch disk burn to make fast copies of your DVDs
- Playback zoom: 5x closer to your videos during playback
- Built-in zoom microphone for recording crisp, clean audio
- Color viewfinder for recording and reviewing video and stills
- Face Index Function: indexes your video footage by faces in scenes
- Face Detection: clear focus and exposures on every face in the shot
- Film Roll Index: easily find the scenes you want in your video footage
- Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software for one-touch upload to social media sites
- Easy Handycam Button locks out most camera functions leaving only those needed for recording
- One-touch disk burn to make fast copies of your DVDs
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/8" CCD |
| Lens | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Zoom |
Optical: 60x Digital: 2000x |
| Filter Size | 30 mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Recording Media |
3" (8cm) DVD-R, 3" (8cm) DVD-RW, 3" (8cm) DVD+RW, 3" (8cm) DVD+R DL Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| Video Format |
Standard Definition MPEG2 |
| Audio Format | 2-Channel |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Add-on Lens |
|---|
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Lux | 6 (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 shutter speed) |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - No Flash - No |
| Accessory Shoe | None |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | None |
| Outputs |
1x A/V 1x USB 2.0 |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Windows
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| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Power Adapter | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.17 x 3.50 x 5.12" / 55 x 89 x 130 mm |
| Weight | 15 oz / 425 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 37 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Zoom range/performance (24)
- Great picture quality (23)
- Easy to use (20)
- Comfortable to operate (15)
- Great sound (15)
Cons
- No external mic input (4)
- Poor still image (3)
Best Uses
- Home movies (28)
- Travel (23)
- Movies/short films (11)
- Weddings (9)
- Low light (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (29), Enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)
Most Liked Positive Review
Awesome Camera! Great for beginners!
I LOVE this camera. I have not found a single thing about it that I do not like. It takes great pictures, awesome video inside and outside. The zoom is incredible. For this...Read complete review
I LOVE this camera. I have not found a single thing about it that I do not like. It takes great pictures, awesome video inside and outside. The zoom is incredible. For this price range, which is what the majority of us can afford, you cannot beat this camera. I had a 8mm tape camcorder before and this beats it by far. The Touch Screen is just babying me. The only thing I've found I don't care for is not being able to delete a scene, but I will just have to get the rewritable DVDs or get a faster computer, so I can edit them there. Holding the camera is comfortable. Ease of use is crazy. You can hand it to anyone and they should be able to handle it. The best feature by far to me, is eliminating the majority of the shaking and bouncing up and down. Of course if you zoom real far out, it can't be helped. I'm used to my old my camera, so when I walk while recording or bounce a bit (which happens a lot chasing a 2 yr old), I think I've just ruined the video, but, nope, the camera has compensated. We recorded my little girl's beauty pageant, (she won), and I couldn't believe how great the sound was. I knew there were spots that we talked in the background, but it did not pick that up. It was like magic, picking up the sound from the stage where we were recording. Kind of eerie. :-)
The camera is light and small enough to fit in my purse. I love that, I hate having to carry an extra bag. With a toddler, you have enough baggage.
I cannot tell you how much I love this camera. I spent months researching camcorders, weighing my options and prices. My major thing was inside lighting, and this camera does an awesome job. My sister let me borrow her Sony Handycam one time and I was hooked. I had to get a different model, but I got the one that several hundred dollars cheaper and still just as good. I hope you get this one and enjoy it as much as I do.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Expensive at the end & not practical
My husband and I purchased this camcorder with the purpose of recording our children and events. We wanted something that would offer quality, easy to use and quick to pass on DVD. We ended...Read complete review
My husband and I purchased this camcorder with the purpose of recording our children and events. We wanted something that would offer quality, easy to use and quick to pass on DVD. We ended up returning it after purchasing the little DVD's for the camcorder that are really expensive and only record approx 30-60 minutes. Then also buying additionally the memory card. At the end it is bulky and not practical for our use.
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
I have received the the dvd handycam camcorder and have used it since almost everyday. It has made many good quality movies and will continue to use it from here on out. I am very satisfied with the purchase the price and easy use is more than what I have expected and would recommend this product to my friends and family
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
our parents love having the birthday parties recorded so they can purchase the DVD and have it at home
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
- Complicated To Operate
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
Should be written somewhere that a memory card or a CD is needed. And it could be offered along with the product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
As a casual user, I found this camcorder easy to use, but it can also be flexible enough should the need arise to capture that special moment.
I like the feature of recording from the memory stick to the mini DVD in the camera
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- No External Mic Input
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Indoors/Low Light
- Simple 2 person interview
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
We need DVD cameras at the school I work at so that Nursing students can record their interview assignment, return the camera and keep the DVD for their review. then they submit it to the instructor. Sony is the only company still making them and hopefully they will continue because I'd like to buy 6 more next school year. The memory stick option is great too since they are also used by students to video and edit their own documentary assignments.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
We purchased this camera to record my wife's voice recital and family moments. We are very happy with the product and would recommend it to anyone. The sound quality and color is very true, even in low light or distance situations. The 60X optical zoom is wonderful and focuses well. The camera is much smaller than the DV cassette camcorder we are replacing, and I actually carried it in my pocket into the recital hall. Yes, the DVDs are very short, but I have a number of cassettes that I haven't watched since recording them (I am not much of an editor, nor do I have a DVD burner) so the usability is much higher for us. There is the option to record on a Memory Stick so I feel that the issue of storage is a moot point. Overall, we are obviously highly satisfied. One point to add, I do not plan on using the still capture feature since I already have a good digital camera, so I cannot comment on that quality (I hear that it is low).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Poor Still Image
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
I record all my parties, and I love the results,the it way I is zooms its great, I dont have to move from where I am.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
- Poor Still Image
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
Powerful zoom lens, good picture quality in this price range. Image stabilizer is also OK even at high zoom range. Easy connectivity to PC via USB / can record on DVD also in case you are out of memory.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
It is used a lot in my wife´s job.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
There couldn't be an easier camcorder for my dad to use. Pop in the DVD and start recording then pop it out and put it in the DVD player or computer. [...] Couldn't be happier!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
GREAT PRODUCT, EASY HANDLING CONVENIENT SIZE SUPER CLEAR VIDEO IMAGE ! THE DISKS ARE LITTLE EXPENSIVE BUT FOR THE PRICE OF THE CAMERA WELL WORTH IT !
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
- No External Mic Input
Best Uses
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
I like this product, Its cheap and worth spending such ammount to get Handycam
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
Great camera that is easy to use and easy to watch after videoing. We simply finalize the disk in a couple of minutes and pop the disk into our DVD player
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- No External Mic Input
- Poor Still Image
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
its really great. i use i for skateboarding and i get the lens smacked over and over. the sound quality is great. bad thing is that theres no input for a mic. but over all its really great (but no HD) great sound quality and clear image. If you want to see the camera in action go to my youtube channel [@]
Pros
Cons
- Complicated To Operate
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
Impressive looking camcorder , happy to receive it as a gift which coincided with a family celebration for our most senior member's 95th ... great time to capture all and memorialize the family gathering ... just one MAJOR DEFICIENCY ... the unit is not user ready right out of the box ... no internal memory and the cam does not come with a sample CD/DVD or memory stick for immediate use / testing ... could not take any video or still shots as it became necessary to go out and purchase media and in the middle of a family gathering, that was not likely !! I think that selling a product not field ready is pretty cheap of Sony ... and to reward this mindset, this one is being returned !! It may be the world's greatest camcorder but unfortunately, I'll never have the experience.
WARNING !! Don't give this cam as a gift with the expectation that it will be used immediately, as in Christmas morning, Mother's / Father's Day ... your event will not get recorded, at least with your newest techno toy !
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
Excellent. However, the discs only hold 20 minutes at the high quality setting. I like this because it allows me to keep detailed notes on the cover card. Shooting for amateur filmmaking is another story. I shoot everything in VR mode. As far as I am aware, there are only a couple pieces of software which will rip this. Sony Vegas does a fine job, but does not allow you to select which scene to import, and will import the entire disc. This wastes time, but is really an issue with Vegas, not the camera. I just keep a blank disc on hand for these little YouTube concepts. (You don't need to finalize when importing to Vegas.) For easy workflow in filmmaking, I'd recommend DV or a hard drive camera.
Due to ever changing technology, I'd have to agree with another reviewer who suspects DVD cameras are on their way out. They don't do HD and hard drives hold hours more than a mini-DVD.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
Found the camera very user friendly. Good variable zoom control. Prefer the eye view display which very few cameras have. Do not use a disc because it's an excessive energy battery load. Got a 16gb chip. The only draw back is the software. It is very difficult to use. Instead I got NCH video pad editor. It can be down loaded for a free trial period. Having easy to use software for editing the videos makes the camera much more enjoyable.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
My daughter and I both had an older Sony mini-DVD model, and it was great to be able to upgrade withouth losing capability of processing the mini-DVDs as well step up to the newer technology. The 60X zoom is incredible.
- Recommended:
- portable charger, extra battery
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
- No External Mic Input
- Poor Image Quality
Best Uses
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
My husband and I purchased this camcorder with the purpose of recording our children and events. We wanted something that would offer quality, easy to use and quick to pass on DVD. We ended up returning it after purchasing the little DVD's for the camcorder that are really expensive and only record approx 30-60 minutes. Then also buying additionally the memory card. At the end it is bulky and not practical for our use.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder:
This Sony camcorder has filled the bill whether the task is filming wildlife or grandchildren. It took all of five minutes to start rolling and the images are fantastic.
Great color, excellent zoom, well laid out controls, and the ability to use mini CDs or memory cards make it all that more versatile.
So far no downside, just a lot of fun and memories.
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Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.
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Capture the right view with a conversion lens.
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LCD Hoods & Coverings
Shield your camcorder from unwanted glare and wet/extreme conditions.
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What's in the Box
- DCR-DVD650 DVD Camcorder
- USB Cable
- A/V Cable
- AC Adapter
- NP-FH30 Battery Pack
- Application Software/USB Driver/CD-ROM
- 1-Year Parts & 90-Days Labor Limited Warranty
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