Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DCR-DVD305
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- User reviews
- Specifications
- Accessories
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- There are better choices than the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305, a so-so DVD camcorder.
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CNET editors' review
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 price range: $479.99
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 07/21/2006
- Released on: 01/19/2006
The good: Generally fast autofocus and autoexposure; can finalize discs while on battery power.
The bad: Middling video quality; no windscreen filter for microphone; small LCD with impractical touch screen-based menu system.
The bottom line: There are better choices than the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305, a so-so DVD camcorder.
User reviews
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sony dsr-dvd 305
by brujulatv on April 19, 2007
Pros: You tell me
Cons: You never get to see want you recorded
Summary: Sony should pull out of the market its deceiving camera DSR DVD 305. It doesn’t matter how many times you see on it’s screen “disk approved by SONY” ...
Summary: Sony should pull out of the market its deceiving camera DSR DVD 305. It doesn’t matter how many times you see on it’s screen “disk approved by SONY” you might never get to see what you tried to record. A very small alert (C:13:XX) might show on it’s screen, but it goes away when you turn the camera off and on, and you see again the reconforting message” “disk approved by SONY”. Wrong, you will never see anything on that disk. Shame on SONY. Long life TAPES!
I must say that I’m a DP with 27 years of experience with video and the very proud owner of two SONY cameras: a DSR PD 10 and a Z1U. -
Not a bad camcorder.Good video quality but poor still images battery not so good .
by NITHIN KV on December 31, 2006
Pros: Good video quality
Cons: Poor still images
Summary: A good camcorder has a 5.1 channel recording with the supplied mic.But not so good still images.
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A good camcorder.Worth for your money.Touch screen isSummary: A good camcorder has a 5.1 channel recording with the supplied mic.But not so good still images.
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A good camcorder.Worth for your money.Touch screen is great.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: DCR-DVD305
- Description: Stylishly compact and loaded with features, the DCR-DVD305 Handycam records 1.0 Megapixel still images and spectacular videos. Hook up the supplied microphone to the camcorder and record in surround sound so you can hear every detail during playback. Printing, emailing, and sharing are easy with Memory Stick Duo capability. While a USB 2.0 interface lets you connect the camcorder to your computer for transferring stills and video, and also serves as an external DVD burner. Add to that the ability to connect to a PictBridge-enabled printer and you’ve got everything you need to shoot like a pro and share with pride.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Gray
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 800 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 1 megapixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 0.69 megapixels
- Total Pixels 1.07 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type DVD ( DVD-R (8cm) ),
DVD+RW (8cm) ),
DVD-RW (8 cm) ) - Optical Sensor Size 1/5.5"
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Analog video format NTSC
- Special Effects Monotone,
Mosaic,
Sepia,
Pastel - Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Overlap fader,
White fader,
Wipe fader,
Black fader - Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sunset & moon,
Beach & ski,
Sports lesson,
Spotlight,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Outdoor,
Indoor - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Camera Flash Built-in
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- AV Interfaces Composite video
Lens System
- Type Carl Zeiss 12 x x Zoom lens - 3 mm - 36 mm - F/1.8-2.5
- Lens aperture F/1.8-2.5
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3 mm
- Max focal length 36 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 25 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 48 - 576 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features Progressive shutter system,
Analog to digital conversion with pass through,
5.1 channel surround sound ready,
Accessories hot shoe ,
Touch-screen control,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
16:9 widescreen mode - Analog to digital conversion Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Nero Express 6,
Sony Picture Package - Included Accessories Lens cap,
Cleaning cloth,
IR remote control,
USB cable,
Power adapter,
Audio / video cable Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type 2.7 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output),
1 x USB,
1 x Microphone,
1 x Remote control,
1 x DC power input Memory / Storage
- Media type DVD
- Memory Card Slot Memory Stick Duo card
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME,
MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 2000 Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FP50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Power
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
- Resolution 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.2 in
- Depth 5.1 in
- Height 3.5 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
Accessories
- Sony LCS VCC - soft case for camcorder (33351258)149.00 - 249.99
- Sony DCRA-C171 Handycam Station camcorder docking station (34881248)174.08
- Porta-Brace Rain Slicker RS-55 - rain jacket for camcorder (31059775)239.84 - 242.17
- Sony SPK HCG - marine case for camcorder (34580847)208.98
- Canon CA 950 - Power adapter + battery charger (33615515)164.99
- Canon HC 4100 - hard case for camcorder (30584700)239.95 - 256.30
- Canon MA 300 - camcorder microphone adapter (30121346)174.49 - 174.95
- Panasonic AG-YUC150 - hard case for camcorder (33617594)202.50
- Porta-Brace Cargo Case CAR-3 - case for camcorder (32042445)207.45
- Porta-Brace Rain Slicker RS-HVX200 rain cover (33614228)198.77
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790


