Customer Reviews for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
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Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Model: DCR-DVD108
SKU: 8210447
UPC: 027242701786
This camcorder lets you preserve those precious moments directly to 3" dual-layer DVD discs. The touch-panel LCD features a thumbnail index, making it easy to sort through a lot of footage.349.99
Average Customer Rating:
4.3
out of 5
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Customer Reviews for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Review 1 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
best purchase ever
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Marine7882
from Jack from Browns IL
on 04/04/2008
It's the 1st camcorder I have ever owned. At first I thought it would be hard to use. Man was I wrong it is so easy I didn't have any problems with it. I have 2 grandkids and I got them on disc catching their 1st fish. That right there made it worth the price I paid for it. And I love being able to take the disc right out of the camcorder and putting it right in the dvd player and watching it. I send the disc's to my friends that live out of state so they can see grandpa's pride and joy. I love the LCD screen the way it swievl's and the touch control on the screen. I would recommend it to anybody. I just wish I had bought one sooner when the grandkid's were younger
What's great about it: so easy to use, love the size, and the price
What's not so great: none that I can think of
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Great starter
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: hockey77
on 02/03/2008
Being a huge fan of HD and Digital, this camcorder isn't for me. I got it for Christmas and it is a great product don't get me wrong, but when I play the DVD's on my LCD tv they are very pixelated and not what I had hoped for. Other than that, this is a great camcorder for someone who has never had one. Small enough to put in a coat pocket if you are out and about, and the DVD's do make it rather nice because they also take up very little space.
What's great about it: Good for a starter camcorder
What's not so great: Not the best picture
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Love this little cam
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Heady
from Denver
on 01/23/2008
Way worth the money. Very "handy"! We love it. Used it for our two vacas in Dec and it was great to have and start a home dvd library with. The zoom is incredible but wont hold steady in hand at all. Plus, no mem stick. :(
What's great about it: Easy
What's not so great: Doesnt hold steady at high zoom ins
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
good first time camcorder
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: gigisxm
on 01/01/2008
this is a great first camcorder. i used it right out of the box.
I would not recommend if your looking for something really technical.
Audio isn't great if you are at a distance from subject. and still pictures have no flash.
I bought this for myself am taking a trip to africa later this year and this is perfect for a first timer like me. It will be put to good use
I would not recommend if your looking for something really technical.
Audio isn't great if you are at a distance from subject. and still pictures have no flash.
I bought this for myself am taking a trip to africa later this year and this is perfect for a first timer like me. It will be put to good use
What's great about it: small- light weight- night vision- easy cam
What's not so great: low batery life- still picture- audio
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Extremely disappointed
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: frustrating
from Denver, Co.
on 12/31/2007
I recently purchased this camcorder for my wife for Christmas. Upon initial use, she was very disappointed with the focus fading in and out while filming. In addition, she did not feel that stabilizer function (steady shot) was performing well. There was substantial movement to the picture even when making every effort to hold the recorder in a very still position. We attempted to return the product immediately. Based on the recommendation of our sales person, we used it on our Christmas trip. We both felt that the performance was still very poor due to the above mentioned issues. As of today, we returned the camcorder for a credit.
What's great about it: none
What's not so great: Stabilization feature (steady shot) and focus
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 6 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Great deal and product.
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: maxon
on 12/27/2007
this over all is a great product. it recourds up to an hour and a half on one disk. My only complante is that there are no speciel features and if a person is more thant 3ft away you can't hear them that well on the disk. Other than that a great product.
What's great about it: light weight, small, easy to use, long battery life
What's not so great: no speciel features
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
sony handycam DvD Camcorder
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: gheng
from nyc ,ny 11237
on 12/27/2007
Got for my self for christmas so happy coz it so easy to use got the good look .
What's great about it: nice to use
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Very Pleased
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: kalanit
from VA
on 12/24/2007
This camcorder suits my needs very well. I use it to record everything from family gatherings to documentaries. The recording quality is crystal clear and the stabilization is a plus. When I got this camcorder, I took it out of the box and immediately began using it - it's that easy to use! I have purchased a number of Sony products and I have yet to be disappointed. The only con is the still frame pictures, but this doesn't bother me because personally, I like to use two separate devices anyway. Awesome product for an awesome price!
What's great about it: Easy to use, excellent recording quality, nightshot, zoom, lcd
What's not so great: Pictures
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Not bad!
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: meshell
from North Carolina
on 12/23/2007
I just bought this 2 days ago. So far so good. It's super easy to use. My only draw back would be that when you take still photos there is no flash. It is "optional" I was hoping to be able to combine both my still picture taking and my video recordings into one unit. Don't think I will be doing that. For the price, I'm pretty happy. I got it for $319.00. Not bad for a sony camcorder. If you are wanting it just for video recordings it is great buy and very easy to use with it's touch screen menu.
What's great about it: Light weight, Easy to use
What's not so great: No flash for still piccs
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Don't Buy This Camcorder
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Solomon
from Chicago
on 12/22/2007
I bought this camera as a XMAS gift. When I read the Operating Guide, I found that the battery must be connected to the camera and the camera connected to an outlet for charging, so you can't even buy an extra battery and leave it charging while you use the camera. The battery that comes with the camera (NP-FH40) takes 125 minutes to charge and only lasts 45 minutes under typical operating conditions. Who only records for 45 minutes! So I looked at buying an extra (realistically useable) battery. There are three available: The NP-FH50 takes 135 minutes to charge and typically lasts only 50 minutes. The NP-FH70 charges in 170 minutes and typically lasts about 110 minutes for recording, and the NP-FH100 charges in about 390 minutes and typically records for 260 minutes. Here's the catch - the cost of one of these 'useful' batteries (NP-FH70 and NP-FH100) ranges from one-third to one-half of what the actual camcorder costs. What a rip off! I am returning this camcorder today. A tip for everyone: If you want to know these details before you buy - go to the manufacturer's website, and search for the 'Owners Manual' or 'Operating Guide' for the model you are interested in and read it.
What's great about it: I can return it
What's not so great: Low battery life and battery must be connected to camera which must be connected to outlet for charging
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 11 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Awesome Camcorder
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: agirl
on 12/10/2007
The only con I have is that the DVDs don't play in all DVD players but I think that really has more to do with the DVD player than the camera. We aren't very technical people and this camera is perfect for us. It was so easy to set up and it is self explanatory and easy to use. The picture and sound quality is great. Unless you are looking for something that you can do a lot of editing with I really don't think you can go wrong with this camcorder.
What's great about it: Easy to use, light, good sound
What's not so great: DVDs don't play in all players
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Great Camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: thetechguy2
from Cedar Rapids Iowa
on 12/08/2007
Great camera, love the Carl Zezis Lens. I don't see why anyone would return it.
What's great about it: Small;Easy to use
What's not so great: Can only take stills on a MMS
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Good camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: RobIQ
from Bagdhad,Iraq
on 12/07/2007
I work overseas and bought this camera as a gift to my wife, so she could e-mail videos to me, of her and the kids during the holidays.My wife is not the most technical of people. She was able to record and email videos easily.The picture quality and sound are good, and thats from the ones i have seen through emails. Apparently it is easy to tarnsfer from camera to computer.i dont think there is anything out there better for the price.
What's great about it: simple to operate, good quality video
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Great Little Camera
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: ecruizer
from Bluegrass State
on 12/02/2007
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I bought this camera last week.
I used it everyday in the house with average daily light filming my twin grandchildren. The picture is very good. I tried the nightshot plus feature and it greatly improved the lowlight conditions in the evening. You can instantly see the difference. There is a small greenish tint when you use this feature. It is really a matter of choice. The filming was good either without nightshot or with it.
My son, grandsons and I went quail hunting Saturday and I was able to film a good video of our day. Under cloudy conditions the video turned out great. I was using the sp setting. I compared it with what I am seeing on CBS football today and I can't see any difference. Even at low light in the evening the picture is very acceptable.The camera has a higher quality setting of hq that I will try in the future.
I like the touchpad. It is easy to use. Just follow the prompts and you will have no problems. Finalizing and unfinalizing are simple after a couple of times.
To copy the dvd I just open My Computer and explore then copy the folder from the disc to the pc. Piece of cake.
I use Cyberlink PowerDVD to view my videos on my pc. You can click the photo icon while watching your video and capture any moment on your video in still picture on your pc. My images you see above are done this way.
I compared camcorders for about a week before I considered this one. I think this is the best camera for under $400.00 based on my extensive research and my experience this week using it.
I thought about exchanging it for the 308 or the Canon 220 but I really can't see any reason to.
I am pleased with my new Sony.
I used it everyday in the house with average daily light filming my twin grandchildren. The picture is very good. I tried the nightshot plus feature and it greatly improved the lowlight conditions in the evening. You can instantly see the difference. There is a small greenish tint when you use this feature. It is really a matter of choice. The filming was good either without nightshot or with it.
My son, grandsons and I went quail hunting Saturday and I was able to film a good video of our day. Under cloudy conditions the video turned out great. I was using the sp setting. I compared it with what I am seeing on CBS football today and I can't see any difference. Even at low light in the evening the picture is very acceptable.The camera has a higher quality setting of hq that I will try in the future.
I like the touchpad. It is easy to use. Just follow the prompts and you will have no problems. Finalizing and unfinalizing are simple after a couple of times.
To copy the dvd I just open My Computer and explore then copy the folder from the disc to the pc. Piece of cake.
I use Cyberlink PowerDVD to view my videos on my pc. You can click the photo icon while watching your video and capture any moment on your video in still picture on your pc. My images you see above are done this way.
I compared camcorders for about a week before I considered this one. I think this is the best camera for under $400.00 based on my extensive research and my experience this week using it.
I thought about exchanging it for the 308 or the Canon 220 but I really can't see any reason to.
I am pleased with my new Sony.
What's great about it: Easy to use after reading manual and practicing a few times
What's not so great: Didn't come with discs or memory card hence 4 stars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Good for everyone except serious semi professional
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: WallyDCS
from Ann Arbor, MI
on 11/29/2007
Everything about the camera is great except that my use would have to include the ability to compose / edit the captured video and audio. My preference would be to have an .avi mode as well as the dvd .ts.
What's great about it: Great design, quality image, great price easy to use.
What's not so great: Creates DVD .ts format only, not .avi
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Highest tech
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: she0056
from Dalton, GA
on 10/20/2007
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This is the best camcorder that I have owned! It is a high tech and nothing wrong or no mistakes made with this camera. It is small enough to carry everywhere to capture those quick precious moments that you want to keep forever. I have some of the sweetest memories that I will have forever of my grandson that every grandparent needs! I wish that I had of had one of these when my own children were little. Worth every penny.
What's great about it: Easy & Small
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
GreatCamcorder
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: perry772
on 10/18/2007
I would recommend this product because I make small movies and this is the perfect tool for all of my needs.
What's great about it: Great lighting
What's not so great: backlight not as powerful
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Great camera for the money
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: hdmamma
from Jackson, MS
on 10/18/2007
I love this camera. I was using it easilyas soon as the battery was charged. The menu is easy to understand and the options are some that you would actually use.
What's great about it: compact, light, easy to use
What's not so great: came with no supplies
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Great product
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: mmmmbh
on 10/17/2007
I have owned several camcorders over the years and this one is by far the best I have ever owned. I only wish it had been on sale when I bought it! lol
What's great about it: Easy to use, great quality for the price
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.5" SwivelScreen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor
Great Value
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Hoopster
on 10/13/2007
I've used it now for a couple months and am really enjoying it. Great value. I use it for family stuff and works great for a low end camcorder. Easy to record and edit on the fly. Camera is light and easy to handle. After reading the instruction manual carefully is was able to figue out the formatting of different DVD's.
What's great about it: Easy to use
What's not so great: Can be confusing to format DVD
I would recommend this to a friend!
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