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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DCR-DVD92
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- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 28 reviews
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- Simple digital video and still image recording is here with the DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam camcorder. It's simple because Sony has created a camcorder with easy-to-use features, and you can record directly onto DVD. Features such as Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization compensates for camera "shake" and makes it easy to record smoother video. It's also easy to capture distant ... Read more
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User reviews
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Don't Make This Mistake!!!
by phast on April 22, 2005
Pros: Good Idea Bad Product
Cons: Stuck With What You Record
Summary: This is a great idea that will probably follow in the footsteps of the Edsel. You cannot get your footage onto a computer,and not all DVD players will understand ...
Summary: This is a great idea that will probably follow in the footsteps of the Edsel. You cannot get your footage onto a computer,and not all DVD players will understand the format. What happens is that you have a DVD that you have to be happy with as it is recorded, 'cuz once done it's in concrete. Even if you're Cecil B. DeMille you are probably going to want to do some basic editing. "Sorry" Sony says to that hope. Even their own software people groan when you mention you have a question about this camera. Sony Vegas Movie Studio software told me flat out that they don't support this thing. Look deep before you make this plunge. It's sad too, 'cuz this could be a great camera and format with a little more forethought.
Ski42 out of 47 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Determine your needs!
by orr333 on May 26, 2005
Pros: Hybrid touch screen LCD, no transferring to a different media to watch
Cons: 30 minutes per DVD
Summary: Yes, the other reviewer out here feels there is no turning back once you record. No, there is not a firewire to dump directly to the PC. But face it, ...
Summary: Yes, the other reviewer out here feels there is no turning back once you record. No, there is not a firewire to dump directly to the PC. But face it, MOST of us use the camera and just want to watch what we tape. This is perfect. No converting to other media, no adapters. Just finalize and put it into your DVD player at home. If you feel you need to edit, just read the DVD into your PC. We also bought the long life battery and it lasted through 6 hours of recording on a 7 day cruise with 100+ minutes left using the LCD screen all the time. NICE! The touchscreen hybrid LCD makes setting changes on the fly very easy. Another great Sony product!
22 out of 22 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Look at DCR-DVD403 instead
by rolsin6964 on June 3, 2005
Pros: size; ease of use; lcd screen; dvd; zoom ratio
Cons: no firewire;video resolution/quality
Summary: I got the dvd92 as a gift and loved how small it was compared the Sony Digital Hi8 that I had. I liked the feature of the DVD as it ...
Summary: I got the dvd92 as a gift and loved how small it was compared the Sony Digital Hi8 that I had. I liked the feature of the DVD as it is quicker to find what clips are on the DVD and that you can play it in a DVD player as compared to having the camera to play back tapes.
The one thing that you do not see mentioned in most of the reviews or when you talk to some reps at the electronic stores is the video resolution of the dvd92 compared to the other models. The 92’s video resolution is 340k pixels compared to the dvd403 which is 2048k pixels.
This prompted me to upgrade to the 403 and I can see a big difference in the video quality and I like the fact that the camera resolution is at 3MP which allows me to eliminate having to carry around the digital camera too. I am very happy with this camcorder (403).
If you happen to go with a DVD camcorder become familiar with DVD Data Rescue as with all media they sometimes become corrupted. This program saved a family video that I shot in the dvd92.15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I decided to return it and get a different camcorder
by musicbiz9 on November 11, 2005
Pros: slim, user friendly
Cons: not compatable with computer!, 30 min recording time
Summary: I had been dragging my heels for some time but finally decided to just bite the bullet and buy a digital camcorder. (I had been borrowing DV camcorders from family ...
Summary: I had been dragging my heels for some time but finally decided to just bite the bullet and buy a digital camcorder. (I had been borrowing DV camcorders from family and friends, but now that my family is expanding, I figured, it's time!)
I wanted something small and really liked the idea of taping onto a DVD. Sony sounded like a great idea because I can rely on the name. The only thing that was holding me back in the store with the fact that you can only record 30 min of video. But we bought it anyway.
I was assured by the salesman we could download anything we recorded onto the computer. WRONG! I was very disappointed to find out we couldn't...it's even in the handbook. After a day or so of trying to find a way and failing, I decided to take it back to the store. (Good thing I didn't ruin any of the packaging or else that would have cost me a $90 repackaging fee!)
I think I was educating the salesman when I told him that the camera was not made to work with a computer. Hmmm....
The next day we went to another store and looked around again. We ended up with the JVC hard drive recorder...20GB of space (and that's the smallest amount available) for only $100 more. It is so easy to transfer files - from one drive to another, so you don't have to "capture" it onto your software like you would with a tape recorder. I am very happy with the switch. I can tape 8 hours of video on DVD quality and the camera came with good editing software too, (for an amateur who wants to use it often for family and work).
If you want a camcorder that is easy to use and can play 30 min of DVD right from your camera - go for the DVD92. That's why I wouldn't give it less than a 5. But don't get it if you plan on editing and making movies on your computer.6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice little camera with fatal flaw
by sfo1sjb on June 7, 2005
Pros: Small, relatively easy to use
Cons: Bad battery (no big deal). Cannot erase shots on DVD without erasing entire disk. BIG DEAL
Summary: Sony seems to think we are all dumb by shipping their camcorders with such a low capacity battery (rated at one hour but with the screen more like 30-45 minutes) ...
Summary: Sony seems to think we are all dumb by shipping their camcorders with such a low capacity battery (rated at one hour but with the screen more like 30-45 minutes) that we have no choice but to upgrade the battery before leaving the store. No big issue, just annoying. If your going that cheap why not say it comes with no battery and take $20 off the purchase price?
BIG PROBLEM: In DVD mode, as you collect clips on the DVD, if you get to your 3rd or 4th clip and decide you do not like it, TOO BAD. You are stuck with it. Even with DVD RW, believe it or not. You can erase the entire disk via reformat or erase nothing. Who dreamt this up? In VR mode, you CAN erase individual clips. However, this must be some rarely used or proprietary format as my 3 DVD players would not play the finalized disk. Not even my computer could read it. Useless.
I returned it. Unless you have a player that will play VR format, this camcorder is junk.5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Lacks one major capability!
by chrisedo on June 11, 2005
Pros: compact, good picture quality
Cons: NO USB PORT
Summary: This camera is nice and takes great digital video and puts on a convenient mini DVD but if you ever want to put it on your PC and edit your ...
Summary: This camera is nice and takes great digital video and puts on a convenient mini DVD but if you ever want to put it on your PC and edit your movies...not going to happen. There is no USB port, why bother making a digital camera without this basic feature? You can dump the movies into a PC but it's usless because the DVD is formatted by the camcorder itself in a way you can't edit it or at least I've haven't found software that can. SO BEWARE IF YOU WANT TO EDIT YOUR MOVIES...THIS CAMCORDER DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH A COMPUTER.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Probably want to step up a model or two
by kbconv on December 21, 2005
Pros: Neatness factor, ease of use
Cons: No USB, No software, Questionable reliability
Summary: We bought this model after my wife said the DVD camcorders had a lot more options for connecting to a PC and editing - WRONG.
This model has no USB ...Summary: We bought this model after my wife said the DVD camcorders had a lot more options for connecting to a PC and editing - WRONG.
This model has no USB connectivity and no software to manipulate any video. All you can do is put the DVD in a player and go.
The few minutes of video we shot did seem to be good quality.
We did shoot a child's play and after about 10 minutes the disk wouldn't read or write - TRASHED, no recovery at all!!! I hope this was a one time incident.
We have upgraded to the DVD403 based on reviews (camcorderinfo.com) and I hope this is the right decision. If it provides reliable recording we will be happy, if not Mini DV is probably the way to go.
Sony was easy to contact but not really helpful when we had questions about where to find software to manipulate the VOB files this device writes in.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good but bad equally
by haseebkhawaja on December 12, 2005
Pros: Easy to use, good quality movies, affordable
Cons: Impossible to replicate, extremely poor customer srvice
Summary: Very good pricing, cheapest in the series. Very poor customer service, online chat is very slow, they mislead me into buying a sony software that doesn't read the sony ...
Summary: Very good pricing, cheapest in the series. Very poor customer service, online chat is very slow, they mislead me into buying a sony software that doesn't read the sony file extensions, no response to email complaints and takes ages to get someone on the phone. I still have not been able to make a copy of the movies that I wanted to make for the grand parents, I will have to buy a DVD recorder that I can connect the camera to. That adds to the final "out of pocket" expense for the device
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent Camera
by derekanna on September 17, 2005
Pros: You can use dvd-r, dvd-rw, and dvd+rw! You can use computer software to edit, it's small and light-weight, has the hybrid touch screen, all the buttons are easily accessible and even easier to use.
Cons: It isn't capable of hooking directly to your computer. Doesn't come with an external light, if you want one you have to purchase it.
Summary: I love this camcorder. After returning a jvc mini dv, I opted for this one for ease of use. I always use the video mode, not the vr mode, which ...
Summary: I love this camcorder. After returning a jvc mini dv, I opted for this one for ease of use. I always use the video mode, not the vr mode, which is probably why I have not had a problem with playback. Yes you can go through the whole dvd decrypting and file conversion crap if you want to, but I just insert my dvd-rw (my favorite type) and use the "capture video" feature on Roxio's video wave (which comes with 7.0). With this you can edit your dvd anyway you want before you reburn it...this is when I like to just burn it to plain old dvd-r's...it's a lot cheaper, and than I can keep reusing my rw's. The touch screen is the coolest thing ever. This makes it easy for us that haven't had a camcorder since the vhs-c! I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. I just wish that it came with a light...most cameras don't come with one, and I am happy I can purchase one later on. I also like the fact that if you do ever want to take stills that they are saved directly to your dvd....no stupid memory card! I have a really nice digital camera, so I don't ever plan on using the "still" function. Customer service for Sony kind of sucks, though. When I called to ask a quick question it seems as if I knew more about the camcorder than they....why aren't I getting paid for educating them? I would definately recommend this camera. It's not worth a few hundred extra bucks to have a sony that can directly hook up to the computer, especially if you have a good software like Roxio.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great camera, easy to use
by mdenson on August 25, 2005
Pros: Light, good value,easy to use and view recorded material
Cons: expensive,sometimes buttons hard to access
Summary: I read the other reviews and on other sites as well, but went ahead and gave it a try, knowing I could return the camera. But.... I think it's ...
Summary: I read the other reviews and on other sites as well, but went ahead and gave it a try, knowing I could return the camera. But.... I think it's a great camera for what I want (shoot and watch!). I can record my son's football game (plays), pop out the disk and watch at home on dvd, then put the disk back in the camera and record more plays next week (asuming there's space left or I have used a DVD -RW).
It's light and small, almost too small sometimes for my hands. I wanted an enrty level camera with good picture quality. This is it - the Carl Zeiss lens really shines. I haven't tried other cameras, so I have nothing to compare to, but, I won't be returning this one because it's "just what the doctor ordered".1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: DCR-DVD92
- Description: Simple digital video and still image recording is here with the DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam camcorder. It's simple because Sony has created a camcorder with easy-to-use features, and you can record directly onto DVD. Features such as Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization compensates for camera "shake" and makes it easy to record smoother video. It's also easy to capture distant objects with 20X optical zoom and 800X digital zoom. Though easy-to-use, the DCR-DVD92 is fully capable of capturing difficult shots. With Super NightShot Plus infrared system, you can record even in low light situations. The 2.5" LCD screen provides image clarity and easily rotates to give you the best possible viewing angle. The DCR-DVD92 also comes with additional LCD touch screen controls for extra convenience. Could digital video and digital still image recording be any easier?
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder
- Camcorder Media Type DVD ( DVD-R (8cm) ),
DVD+RW (8cm) ),
DVD-RW (8 cm) ) - Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Special Effects Luminance Key,
Monotone,
Old Movie,
Mosaic,
Sepia,
Pastel - Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Overlap fader,
White fader,
Wipe fader,
Black fader - Min Shutter Speed 1/3 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/3500 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Beach & ski,
Sunset & moon,
Sports mode,
Spotlight,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Outdoor,
Indoor - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Exposure Metering Matrix,
Spot - Camera Flash None
- AV Interfaces S-Video,
Composite video Lens System
- Type Carl Zeiss 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 46 mm - F/1.8-3.1
- Lens aperture F/1.8-3.1
- Optical Zoom 20 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.3 mm
- Max focal length 46 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 44 - 880 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features Accessories hot shoe ,
Built-in speaker,
Demonstration mode,
Backlight compensation,
Digital noise reduction,
Touch-screen control - Remote control None
- Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap,
Power adapter,
Audio / video cable Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type 2.5 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x S-Video output,
1 x DC power input
Memory / Storage
- Media type DVD
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FP50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh ( Included )
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone technology Electret condenser
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.2 in
- Depth 5.2 in
- Height 3.4 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs
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
