Customer Reviews for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
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Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Model: DCR-DVD650
SKU: 9178061
UPC: 027242763111
Capture your special moments with this DVD camcorder that features SteadyShot image stabilization for crisp images, hybrid technology for recording directly to DVD or Memory Stick media and a built-in zoom microphone that focuses audio recording on the subjects within view of your camcorder's lens.
Average Customer Rating:
4.4
out of 5
(46 Reviews) 46
Rating Snapshot 46 reviews
5 stars
29
4 stars
11
3 stars
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2 stars
0
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80% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Review 1 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Great camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
This camera makes my job easier. The onscreen menu is user friendly.
What's not so great: 60 minute dvd's.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
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Review 2 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Do Not Buy!
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: mamaof2wonderfulkids
from Tennessee
on 09/06/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Picture Quality
1.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Features
3.0
My husband and I bought this camera when we decided to upgrade to a digital camera, and wanted a camcorder. We thought this would be a great buy. It was not. The pictures are fuzzy, no matter what we do, and if you leave the DVD in for any amount of time with the camcorder off, it deletes everything that is on the DVD, and says recording disabled. So needless to say, we are in the market for a new camcorder, and we had to go out and buy a digital camera anyway. Believe me when I tell you, save your money and don't buy this product!
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: everything
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-6points
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Review 3 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Great Camera!
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
I have been very pleased with this camera. The only thing I have had trouble with is the media card. That was a little more tricky. I purchased this for use on our first trip to Disney World. It's light and not too aggravating to carry in a backpack all day. I cna't wait to use it at school functions with my daughters. Great camera for the price. I research everything before purchasing and this was the best camera for this price. I think for a family camera with easy use, this is it.
What's great about it: Easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
+17points
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Review 4 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Great basic camcorder
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
I used one of these great little camcorders for recording some of the riding lessons my sister was teaching. From the results there, I decided to get one for recording our dog agility training and trials. It works great, even in low light situations. Very easy to operate.
What's great about it: Low light capability, ease of use
What's not so great: Nothing yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
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Review 5 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
So far so good
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Onl used a short amount of time so far but seems to have no issues at this time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
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Review 6 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Not What I thought
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: jazz04
from houston,tx
on 03/22/2010
Value for Price
2.0
Picture Quality
3.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Features
2.0
I only brought this camcorder because i thought i could record my movie and watch it in my dvd player which i was not able to do. i could not watch the dvd in my dvd player or my laptop.
What's great about it: picture quality
What's not so great: how to watch it
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-25points
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Review 7 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Not bad for the price
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Toothy
from Chicago
on 03/19/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
3.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
The Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder is a great entry level recorder. Easy to use (take the 5 minutes to read through the manual) you can take great videos within minutes. Low light recording is outstanding considering the price. You get some artifacts but within acceptable limits. The battery life is a bit on the short side. Still picture quality is laughable but hey, it's a video camera.
What's great about it: Easy to use, above average low-light capabilities
What's not so great: Still pictures are cell phone quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
+11points
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Review 8 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Best gift ever
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Breebree
from Chicago,IL.
on 03/13/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
This camera was one of the most exciting gifts giving to my dear friend and the cost was expensive at all and the quality of the camera records great images and takes awesome pictures.
What's great about it: The camera actually was a gift for a dear friend and she's always talking about it. I'll say, she's satisfied.
What's not so great: N/A
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 9 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Solid product with some issues
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
2.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Features
2.0
This camera does what it's supposed to do - record video and play it back. It's fun to use and lightweight. The LCD screen is nicely bright.
That said, there are some caveats for the user looking for a totally idiot proof hight quality camera: The menu is not as easy as it could be and some features - zoom mic, etc, are buried pretty deeply in the hierarchy.
It is not possible to erase/delete the last track recorded unless you're using the Memory Stick or a DVD-RW disc.
Also the picture quality when using the extended play feature suffers somewhat. In addition, videos recorded in EP stall when played in a standard DVD player. And if you use DVD-RW discs don't expect to play them back in anything but the camera - I wanted the capability to erase tracks while shooting, so I used the DVD-RW's. Finalized, duped the disc using a disc duplicator and then couldn't play either disc in a DVD player or on my laptop - which copes with anything. I ended up having to dub the tracks to another DVD recorder from the camera.
There is also no way to pause recording - you "chapter" every time you stop. This makes web uploads difficult.
This unit does come with a charger and AC adapter. You do need a tripod though.
That said, there are some caveats for the user looking for a totally idiot proof hight quality camera: The menu is not as easy as it could be and some features - zoom mic, etc, are buried pretty deeply in the hierarchy.
It is not possible to erase/delete the last track recorded unless you're using the Memory Stick or a DVD-RW disc.
Also the picture quality when using the extended play feature suffers somewhat. In addition, videos recorded in EP stall when played in a standard DVD player. And if you use DVD-RW discs don't expect to play them back in anything but the camera - I wanted the capability to erase tracks while shooting, so I used the DVD-RW's. Finalized, duped the disc using a disc duplicator and then couldn't play either disc in a DVD player or on my laptop - which copes with anything. I ended up having to dub the tracks to another DVD recorder from the camera.
There is also no way to pause recording - you "chapter" every time you stop. This makes web uploads difficult.
This unit does come with a charger and AC adapter. You do need a tripod though.
What's great about it: Great optics
What's not so great: Picture playback quality, lack of editing features with DVD-R
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+30points
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Review 10 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Best investment in a camcorder
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
No regrets, happy to have this camcorder - Great buy
What's great about it: still phops and videos
What's not so great: appears to be only for right handed folks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
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Review 11 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Great options for a low priced camcorder
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: tdh9310
from PGH PA
on 01/22/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
I am very pleased with the Sony Handycam unit. The reason for the purchase was to convert old 8mm film to DVD. I bought a tripod for the unit and project the 8mm onto the screen and record with the handycam. The quality has been excellent. There are quite a few additional accessories that are available for the camcorder. The microphone on the unit has great pickup and has allowed me to invite older relatives over to watch the films and identify where the film was shot and who some of the people in the film are. Best Buy was 50 dollars cheaper than anyone else in the Pittsburgh area.
What's great about it: Can record to memory stick or DVD
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
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Review 12 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Best Camcorder Ever!!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
I got this as a birthday gift for my dad and he love it. It's easy to use and very fun to touch. Another great feature about it is that it can take video/picture with still motion, and its very cheap. Not only cheap but also the best seller at every store I checked.
What's great about it: It's easy to use, the price is great, and the quality is good.
What's not so great: Battery life...
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 13 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Good camera
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
The only change i would make would to be able to take a still pic while u r recording. Every thing else is GREAT!
What's great about it: Lots of stuff
What's not so great: Would be nice to be able to take pics while recording
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 14 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Sony DVD Handycam
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: donniej
from Murfreesboro, TN
on 01/15/2010
Value for Price
2.0
Picture Quality
3.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Features
3.0
We haven't used the camera much yet, but it seems to be standard fare.
I wasn't kidding above about the instructions. When we added a memory card, I finally got the camera to record on the card but I have no idea how I did it. I haven't tried dubbing yet, but I'm not looking forward to it.
I wasn't kidding above about the instructions. When we added a memory card, I finally got the camera to record on the card but I have no idea how I did it. I haven't tried dubbing yet, but I'm not looking forward to it.
What's great about it: It's easy to turn on
What's not so great: The instructions for use aren't much help. It can be very confusing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-3points
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Review 15 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Wonderful Camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: JessieL
from Corinna, ME
on 01/13/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Bought this camera to take memories of my children. Wonderful purchase. Highly recommended.
What's great about it: Got it on sale, super easy to use, love the touch screen
What's not so great: Wish the battery would last a little longer
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 16 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Surprisingly dissappointed
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: SCCouple
from Lancaster, SC
on 01/12/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Picture Quality
2.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
We researched camcorders forever before buying the handcam. We were excited when it arrived. It was easy to take out of the box and start using. The included battery has a very short life span so we even bought another battery with that in mind. The LCD display is great but disceptive. Our movies looked great when we played them back on the camcorder, but once we tried to watch them on our TV it was whole other story. I felt like I was watching home videos from when I was little. Not at all the crispness and quality we expected. Maybe we are spoiled with HD tv, but in the end we did decided to return it and now we're looking into HD camcorders.
What's great about it: Very easy to use and set up.
What's not so great: Video quality
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+6points
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Review 17 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Great Camcorder
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
We got this camcorder just before leaving for a weekend in Silver Dollar City at Christmas time. Took some really good video in day time and night time. I use a memory card when recording then transfer the video I want to keep to a disc later, very easy to do. We mainly bought it to video our daughter playing high school basketball and her other sports. This one is much easier to transfer to DVD for long term storage and viewing than our old camcorder which uses tape. Still learning all of the features and how to use them but it works great.
What's great about it: Very easy to use, good quality video
What's not so great: Haven't had any problems or complaints so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Excellent Product for the money
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
I would purchase this product again for the money. I purchased this product as a gift for a person with small hands and she loves it . Easy to handle and operate, But a must is sit down and read the instruction just for the other options. Bottom line quality product for the money.
What's great about it: The price
What's not so great: I have not found anything as of yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Easy to use camera
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
This camera is really easy to use. Great pics and I like putting the video's on mini disc's that can be played from the dvd player. But the draw back is if you happen to crack your screen like we did with the old one it costs just as much as a new camera which I think is rediculus.
What's great about it: Easy to use
What's not so great: If you led screen goes out you can buy a brand new camera for almost the same price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
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Review 20 for Sony Handycam DVD Camcorder with 2.7" Wide Touch Panel LCD - Black
Awesome
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Works great so far but i have faith it will last because it's a SONY. Best Buy's price is perfect even though i bought it a day before the price dropped $20.
What's great about it: Easy to set up, one touch recording, zoom, battery life, takes video and pictures
What's not so great: hard to delete videos/pics
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
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