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2017-02-04T10:27:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Loveing it

love mine & it still works perfect

Johnny H.

2011-10-07T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

total waste of my money

ive had this for like ov er a year. i started using on vacation and other family events. for one the dvd will not play n any other device i tried my 2 dvd players my computer friends devices. i tried a total of 23 devices and none will play disc . i am ready to throw it off a wall. i tried geek squad and others no one can help me. 2 the card that holds pics will not fit in any device either and there is no adapter for it. no one can help ive contacted sony help many times searched for info and nothing . how can they make a product that is useles the only way to play this stuff is on the camera . wil someone help or just sit there and be happy i feel suckered out of my money sony use to be top of the line now i dont know please help

jahob74

2010-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful Purchase!

I have owned close to 10 differenty Sony handycams and this one has really amazed me! It has an amazing zoom, large wide LCD screen to be able to view what you are recording and at the same time enjoy what is going on right in front of you. I enjoy setting mine up on the tripod and seeing how far this zoom will really reach. It will out zoom what you can control by holding it in your hand. I love the hybird approach for those of us who just arent totally ready to go to memory stick alone. The dual sided recordable mini DVD disks are perfect and make me have an added piece of mind that I have my videos backed up! Love it and would recommend it to all!

docpahl

2010-11-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly what we've been looking for!

We had always wanted to get a newer camcorder to record our 2 boys sports events. We wanted something that was easy to use and easy to copy the recording to our computer or a dvd to watch on TV. this camcorder was exactly what we wanted. sooo easy to use, great picture .. just great. and what a great price --

skdzb

2010-06-24T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Bang for the buck

It's an older model but it works great. It also comes with an infrared sensor that lets you use your camera in the dark. I don't know what its price is because my dad bought it. It comes with an outstanding Zeiss lens. It takes crystal clear videos and photographs. You might be able to buy one off of the internet or at a used electronics store.

TheWikipedian

2010-04-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic camera for a videobloger

It's an amazing camera. I only have one gripe. ONE pixel of the device died, so now my videos have a blue dot, dead center of them. Oh well. That is the only problem I've had. And if I had to chose between this and another camera, I'd choose this one because Sony has never let me down

Silvermane

2010-03-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Tough little Camera!

This camera surprised me. I thought the inside area where you place the DVD's was tender & hard to attach, but I was wrong. Its plenty tough enough. And quite easy to attach dvd's. This camera won't work completely with no ability to stream with Windows 7 but you can burn a dvd and play it on your PC dvd player or a regular dvd player. The little disc's quality is pretty good. The closeup's in low light were stellar!

flintnodule

2009-10-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

One Great Gift

I received this camera as a birthday gift in April 2009. I have taken pictures and made videos. I must say I read some of the other reviews and do not agree that the pictures are fuzzy or the videos are grainy. I have made great quality videos and gotten clear pictures. I love my camcorder and have used it so much this school year. As for the price, I think we've gotten more than expected.

BusyMomof5

2009-09-02T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice camera

I am going on a road trip and will use this to document travel.

JOHN M.

2009-07-25T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Easy to use and small enough to carry

For the price this is a very user friendly camcorder and is easy to maneuver. We took it on a family vacation to Yellowstone and used the discs to record from the camcorder and used the memory stick for the still images. I was extremely disappointed in the still images. When we came back from our vacation and I looked through our pictures after having them printed I was shocked and how poor the quality was. Whatever you do, do NOT use the still images portion of the camcorder. The pictures were very fuzzy and the color was bad. That being said, when we watched back the video portion of our vacation we were quite pleased with how it turned out. The recordings were fairly clear and crisp. A little grainy but all in all the video turned out quite well. Again you have to consider the price. You are not going to have excellent quality for the price you're paying but the camcorder is very user friendly and small enough to carry around with you. I highly recommend this product as long as you just plan on using it to take videos.

Carrie

2009-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gerrrate

I fell in love with this camera from the moment I started it up. After charging the batter which took about 1.5 hrs. I was ready to go. Of course you have to buy a DVD disk or a Memory Stick first. It has lots of features to choose from. One thing you must do (while waiting for the batter to charge) is read, read and read again the manual. If you try to use it without reading the manual it could turn into a nightmare. It is a bit difficult using some of the features but in a short time you'll be an old pro. Not for a shoot and go person. If you are, then there are lots of cheaper brand and models for you. But if you want a Good camera with great quality and an affortable price. Then the DCH-DVD650 is for you. I've compaired 20 to 30 different models and brands before I purchase this gem.

rstampa

2009-05-09T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

DVD650 Camcorder

I've just purchased this camera for a trip to Alaska I am taking in July 09'. So far I like it very much. One problem is that the disk may not be compatable with older DVD players. You must finialize the disk ALWAYS before you play it in a laptop or desktop computer. I am hoping to download all movies and photos to an external hard drive in my hotel room, then reformate the media to use again the next day. I like the idea of two media in the camera in case you run out of room on the disk, you can switch to the memory stick. Have to get the higher power battery to have longer usability. Messing around with disks while out may be an issue as well. In all, I think I will like this camera.

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Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder - SKU#1643886 Specifications

  • Video Format

    SD (MPEG2)

  • Video Signal

    NTSC color, EIA standards

  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover

    Manual

  • Memory Stick slot

    Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD

    Yes

  • Viewfinder

    Yes (color 123k)

  • Imaging Device

    1/8" Advanced HAD CCD sensor

  • Pixel Gross

    680K

  • Recording and Playback Times

    3" DVD media Single Layer - HQ: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min. Dual Layer - HQ: 35 min., SP: 55 min., LP: 109 min.
    When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately): HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min.

  • Recording Media

    3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)
    Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)

  • Still Actual

    250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)

  • Still Picture Resolution

    680K

  • Video Actual

    410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)

  • Video Resolution

    720 x 480

  • Battery Type

    InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH30)

  • Power Consumption

    2.2W / 2.4W (VF/LCD)

  • Power Requirements

    7.2V (battery pack)

  • Microphone

    Built-in Zoom Microphone

  • Recording Format

    Dolby Digital 2ch stereo

  • Hybrid

    Yes

  • Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility

    Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)

  • Quick On

    Yes

  • Still Image Mode(s)

    JPEG

  • Easy Operation

    Yes

  • Face Index

    Yes

  • Fader Effect(s)

    Black, White

  • Film Roll Index

    Yes

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow

  • Slide Show Mode

    Yes

  • SteadyShot Image Stabilization

    SteadyShot image stabilization

  • White Balance

    Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)

  • Multiple Language Display

    Yes

  • 35mm Equivalent

    39-2340mm (16:9), 44-2640mm (4:3)

  • Aperture

    f/1.8 - 6.0

  • Digital Zoom

    2000x

  • Exposure

    Yes (Touch Panel)

  • Filter Diameter

    30mm

  • Focal Distance

    1.8 - 108mm

  • Focus

    Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

  • Lens Type

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

  • Minimum Illumination

    6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )

  • Optical Zoom

    60x

  • Resolution

    680K

  • Shutter Speed

    Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000

  • LCD Screen

    2.7" wide touch panel LCD display (123k pixels)

  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s)

    Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)

  • Audio/Video Remote Terminal

    Video / S Video / Audio

  • USB Port(s)

    Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

  • S-Video Output(s)

    Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)

  • Operating System Compatibility

    Microsoft Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported
    Starter (Edition) is not supported, Standard installation is required
    Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment

  • Supplied Software

    PMB Ver.4.2.00 (Not supported by Mac OS)

  • Dimensions (Approx.)

    2-1/4 x 3-5/8 x 5-1/8 inch (55 x 89 x 130mm)

  • Weight (Approx.)

    Without battery: 13oz (390g) w battery: 15oz (440g)

  • Warranty

    Sony 1 year parts & 90 days labor limited warranty

About Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder - SKU#1643886

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Gerrrate

By rstampa

I fell in love with this camera from the moment I started it up. After charging the batter which took about 1.5 hrs. I was ready to go. Of course you have to buy a DVD disk or a Memory Stick first. It has lots of features to choose from. One thing you must do (while waiting for the batter to charge) is read, read and read again the manual. If you try to use it without reading the manual it could turn into a nightmare. It is a bit difficult using some of the features but in a short time you'll...

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One Great Gift

By BusyMomof5

I received this camera as a birthday gift in April 2009. I have taken pictures and made videos. I must say I read some of the other reviews and do not agree that the pictures are fuzzy or the videos are grainy. I have made great quality videos and gotten clear pictures. I love my camcorder and have used it so much this school year. As for the price, I think we've gotten more than expected.

• The Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder is ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Make the most of your memories even when filming in challenging situations. This camcorder offers multiple scene modes for beautiful video results in just about any environment.

Capture still images and video directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately) making it easy and convenient to transfer or enjoy your video and still images on compatible Memory Stick PRO Duo device. Experience a simple way to transfer, sort, view and share your video and still images with the supplied PMB PC software. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD, AVCHD and Blu-ray Disc media, as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.

Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder - SKU#1643886 Features

  • 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD Imager: A 1/8" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance
  • 60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom: Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away
  • It features Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms
  • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with SteadyShot image stabilization: The DCR-DVD650 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens designed specifically for compact camcorders
  • DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible: The DCR-DVD650 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats (DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer), allowing you to take advantage of the ease-of-use and simplicity found in DVD media
  • Hybrid Recording to DVD or Memory Stick PRO Duo media: Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices
  • 2.7" wide touch panel LCD display (123k pixels): The 2.7" wide touch panel LCD display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback
  • Power On by opening LCD display: Quickly power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display
  • Built-in zoom microphone: The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds
  • Color Viewfinder (123k pixels): The DCR-DVD650 features a 123k pixel resolution color viewfinder that lets you record and then review video and still images
  • Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software: Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort and view your video and still images on your compatible PC
  • One Touch Disc Burn: Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software. Simply connect the camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button in the menu
  • Easy Handycam Button: Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording
  • Film Roll Index: Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes)
  • Face Index function: Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene
  • Playback Zoom: Playback Zoom lets you zoom in up to 5x closer on your videos during playback or in the playback pause mode
  • USB 2.0 interface: A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing

What's in the box:

  • Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH30)
  • Manual
  • CD-ROM
  • Shoulder Bag
  • Item Note: Missing AC Adaptor (AC-L200); A/V Connecting Cable; USB Cable