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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #59289 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: DCRDVD505E
• Released on: 2006-01-05
• Dimensions: 3.53 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Capture 4.0-megapixel stills, a wide-angle view and superior colour reproduction with the CMOS image sensor on the DCR-DVD505 Handycam camcorder. You'll enjoy crisp and clear monitoring and playback on the expansive 3.5-inch-wide Clear Photo LCD Plus display. And your home movies will be brought to life with 5.1ch surround sound recording.

2.1-Megapixel (Gross) ClearVID CMOS Sensor1/3-inch ClearVID CMOS sensor with 1910K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still (3980K) photography performance.

DVD Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldn't be simpler. After finalising the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation 2 video game consoles.

DVD-R/RW and +RW Compatible
The DCR-DVD505 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With DVD+RW media there is not a need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required). Simply remove the disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD Player.

10x Optical/120x Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the Digital Zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating for increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-tolife colour saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.

Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording
The DCR-DVD505 will record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel surround sound you can now experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

3.5-Inch Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (211K Pixels)
The 3.5" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media
Capture still images up to 2304x1728 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices.

Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilisation System
An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilisation systems.

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, the DCR-DVD505 features Zoom and Record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder to the computer for fast transfer of video and still images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies.

One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button.

Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.

Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the camcorder to which one may add optional accessories while providing power and twoway communication with those accessories.

Additional Features

Super NightShot infrared system, InfoLithium battery with AccuPower meter system, Manual focus and program AE (autoexposure) modes, Picture effects, Fader effects, Battery information, Easy Handycam button, Picture Package software

Box Contents

Sony DVD505 DVD camcorder

AC-L200 power adapter/in-camera charger

NP-FP60 rechargeable battery

RMT-835 remote control

Stereo AV cable

Picture Package Software ver. 1.8, Nero Express 6 (conversion software)

USB cable

Cleaning cloth

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Customer Reviews

Does what it says on the box
I wanted a point and shoot camera that had good quality pictures, widescreen and surround sound features. I also wanted HD quality pictures but that was out of my price range so this camera was the nearest to that I could get. It hasn't disappointed. The camera is a piece of cake to use and the quality is great. Haven't tried the surround sound out a huge amount at the moment but I look forward to creating that 'cinema style home movie' shortly. Recording to mini DVD is a great way of keeping movies for those of us not interested in dumping them to PC and editing. Let's face it - the majority of us want point, shoot, watch technology and this gives you that. Would recommend to anyone. buy one!