Sony Mini DVD DCR-DVD650

Features:

Record directly to DVD and enjoy it on your TV. Shooting high quality video is easy with the DCR-DVD650 Handy-cam® camcorder. The powerful 60x optical zoom lens gets you close to the action, while Steady-shot™ image stabilization reduces blur. And with Hybrid recording technology, you can capture it all directly to a DVD or removable Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.

1/8” Advanced HAD™ CCD Imagery:

A 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imagery 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. In addition, 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 Steady-shot™ image stabilization:

The DCR-DVD650 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and Steady-shot™ image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

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. With DVD+RW media, there is no need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required); simply remove and insert the media into a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player.

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. Record to DVD media or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (all sold separately). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video from the Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media to -- without using a PC.

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. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering.

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 dialog 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. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.

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.

Specification:

Video

• Format : SD (MPEG2)

• Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inch (55 x 89 x 130mm)

• Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 13oz (390g) w battery: 15oz (440g)

Hardware

• Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual

• Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media¹

• S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

• Viewfinder : Yes (color 123k)

General

• Imaging Device : 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor

• Pixel Gross : 680K

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

• 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.

• 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

Power

• Battery Type : Info LITHIUM® with Accu Power™ Meter System (NP-FH30)

• Power Consumption : 2.2W / 2.4W (VF/LCD)

• Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adapter)

Audio

• Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone

• Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Convenience

• Hybrid : Yes

• Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)

• Quick On : Yes

• Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG

Convenience Features

• Easy Operation : Yes

• Face Index : Yes

• Fader Effect(s) : Black, White

• Film Roll Index : Yes

• Multiple Language Display : Yes

• Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow

• Slide Show Mode : Yes

• Steady-shot® Image Stabilization : Steady-shot™ image stabilization

Optics/Lens

• 35mm Equivalent : 39-2340mm (16:9), 44-2640mm (4:3)

• Aperture : F1.8-6.0

• 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

Display

• LCD Screen : 2.7” wide touch panel³ LCD display (123k pixels)