Sony DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 2.2 x 3.5 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007LZGDS
• Item model number: DCRDVD92
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,411 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 21, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer The DCR-DVD92 is part of Sony's spectacular line of digital DVD Handycam camcorders that require no finalization with DVD + RW media, so you can play back your recordings instantly on most DVD players! visual index, touch panel and easy Handycam button make recording a breeze while the powerful 20x optical zoom, 800x digital zoom and Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens deliver picture quality beyond compare. Capture your favourite memories at a moment's notice and enjoy them on your big screen the easy way, with no tapes to rewind or fast-forward.

Features of the Sony DCR-DVD92

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DVD digital video recording. 1/6 inch CCD imager with 960H / interlace / advanced HAD technology, 680K gross pixels. 20x optical zoom, 800x digital zoom. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens quality and precision guarantee a crisp and clear image every time DVD-R / -RW / +RW compatible (the most widely used formats) and with DVD-RW and DVD + RW you can re-record more than 1000 times on a single disc. Visual index uses a simple chapter menu to display your video footage and provide a quick search of your favourite scenes or still pictures without the hassle of wading through endless tape. Just choose your chapter and watch. Digital still camera capability. 2.5 inch hybrid touch panel, LCD with recording and zoom buttons on the LCD frame. Super SteadyShot controls a higher range of shake and vibration frequencies to ensure your home videos are recorded with a high level of smoothness. Super NightShot plus uses infrared light to let your camcorder record images in colour in total darkness. Stamina battery performance gives up to 5 hrs of recording / playback time on one complete charge using an optional NP-FP90 battery pack. Easy Handycam; button changes the camcorder's settings to Auto mode for simple operation. Progressive shutter system. Spot meter and spot focus. Analog-digital signal conversion function. Intelligent program AE (auto exposure). InfoLITHIUM battery system that indicates the power remaining in minutes and is not prone to memory effect like Ni-Cd batteries. Manual focus allows you the option of extremely accurate and detailed videos and pictures Multi-language operation: English, Simplified English, Canadian French, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish and Korean.

The sony DCR-DVD92 is portable and packed with features The Sony DCR-DVD92's LCD

What's in the Box
Sony DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam camcorder, AC-L25 power adapter/in-camera charger, NP-FP50 InfoLithium rechargeable battery, stereo AV cable, shoulder strap, wrist strap

Product 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?

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

135 of 139 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice camcorder, April 27, 2005

By	John Schawbe (Milwaukee) - See all my reviews

I have never used/purchased a mini camcorder before. This one was very easy to setup and understand. The video quality seems to be very good. I have not used the camera/photo option yet. The DVD played on my DVD player without any problem. The touch screen menu is super easy to use. I don't plan on editing my video's, or downloading them onto my PC, so I went with this model. Pretty much, using a DVD-R, it's load, record, finalize. That's it. Then pop it into your DVD player to watch. I guess the limitation is only 30 minutes of recording time on the DVD, but that's plenty for me. Cost of the DVD-R's is about $3.00 each, so that is bearable for me as well. I played around with a DVD-RW. Rewriting the disk was easy, and the VR mode allows you to do some editing if you need to. I would have purchased this item on Amazon, but didn't because I was unsure if I'd be happy with it, so I purchased from a local retailer for about $50 more than I could of from Amazon. I paid $570 for it at the retailer.

All and all, I am very pleased with my purchase thus far. I did however order an extra battery and battery charger through Amazon saving myself about $20 from what it would of cost me at the store.

Again, I am not an expert on camcorders, nor have I used anything comparable before, so for me, I have nothing to complain about by comparison. Some of the limited reviews available on the Internet say that this is still a developing technology, and may be worthwhile reading if you already own a mini camcorder, or are looking for something that may be a bit more flexible, or has more features, or better resolution. I can only say this camcorder works exceptionally well for my needs.

112 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to learn, April 10, 2005

By	Tracy L. Eastridge "teastridge" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My 8 year old learned to use this within 5 minutes. It has a touch screen with easy to find controls. Pop the mini DVD in--format--record--finalize--and play on DVD player. This model does not have a USB connection to your computer or a remote. It is really designed for minimal editing--tape and go. Buy an extra battery and lots of mini DVDs as they only last 30 minutes.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The key thing is: "How easy is it to use?", February 3, 2006

By	C. Beggs (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Most people, when it comes time to buy a camcorder, are overwhelmed with the overabundance of choices on the market these days. Either this is the first time that they've decided to purchase a camcorder or they haven't upgraded since they purchased their old 8mm or VHS-C 10 or 15 years ago. With all of the choices and relatively little difference between them, this camcorder is definitely one of your best bets. It is probably the simplest camcorder on the market today. If you are ready to join the DVD camcorder craze, this is the perfect place to start. First of all, the DVD92 is very easy to understand and set up. It's as simple as: 1.) Load the disc. 2.) Press record. 3.) Finalize the disc. That's it! The mini-DVD's play in virtually any DVD player on the market. The mini-DVD's are relatively inexpensive, depending on where they are purchased. Ebay is a great place to find deals on any type of camcorder media. The DVD92 also features a 3.0 MegaPixel still-shot function which is absolutely wonderful. You can enlarge your still images up to a 5x7 without any distortion or "digitizing". The still photos are conveniently separated on the DVD from the video, allowing easy transfer to your computer. The video quality is a given, DVD-quality is as good as it gets without venturing into the higher priced High Definition camcorders. The sound quality is phenomenal, featuring a built-in surround sound microphone. The only drawback I could find was that the DVD's can only hold, in standard DVD quality, 30 minutes each. Then I got to thinking...How many times do you record for more than 30 minutes at a time? Anyhow, you can lower the video quality if you have to, and give yourself a total of 60 minutes on each disc, the same amount of time you would get on a standard MiniDV tape. So if you're in the market for a new camcorder and you want something that is very user-friendly and of exceptional quality (as Sony camcorders have been for the past 15+ years), then look no further. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.