Sony DCR-DVD505 4MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,694.57
Buy Used: $245.00
You Save: $1449.57 (86%)
New (5) Used (10) Refurbished (1) from $245.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 12924
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 350
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 10
Digital Zoom: 12
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 3.5
Maximum Focal Length: 51
Minimum Focal Length: 5.1
Maximum Resolution: 1910000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 7 x 5.3
MPN: DCR-DVD505
Model: DCR-DVD505
UPC: 027242688612
EAN: 0027242688612
ASIN: B000E0G014
Release Date: February 20, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS sensor with 4-megapixel resolution | | • | Compatible with DVD-R/-RW/+RW formats | | • | 10x optical zoom with digital image stabilization | | • | 3.5-inch widescreen touch-panel LCD | | • | Dolby Digital 5.1-channel audio recording |
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Product Description
Box Contents: DCR-DVD505, AC-L200 Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger, NP-FP60 InfoLithium(R) Rechargeable Battery, RMT-835 Remote Commander, A/V Cable, USB Cable, Software CD, Cleaning Cloth
The Sony DCR-DVD505 DVD Handycam(R) Camcorder provides digital video enthusiasts with the latest tools for exceptional images. Capture sharp (up to) 4.0 MegaPixel stills, with wide-angle view and superior color reproduction through the CMOS Image Sensor. Enjoy clear, crisp monitoring on the expansive 3.5" Wide Clear LCD screen. The camera records directly to a blank DVD, for easier sharing of your photos and video -- photos and video that look better than ever, thanks to the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens & the powerful 10x optical and 120x digital zooms. A Progressive Shutter System delivers progressive scan quality for images with truly excellent definition -- the kind of clarity and sharpness you expect from a DVD. Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens Digital still memory mode with Memory Stick(R) Duo (supports up to 2GB Memory Stick, does not support high-speed transfer) Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording Super SteadyShot(R) picture stabilization Super NightShot(R) low-light recording One-touch wide angle shooting Progressive Shutter Mode Full Range Auto and Manual Focus Aperture - f1.8 - 2.9 Filter Diameter - 30mm Focal Distance - 5.1 - 51mm Shutter Speeds - Auto, 1/2-1/500 sec. (AE Mode) Programmable Auto Exposure (AE) Modes White Balance Modes - Auto, indoor, one-push, outdoor On-screen zoom & record buttons Active Interface Shoe Battery - InfoLithium(R) with AccuPower(TM) Meter System USB 2.0 S-Video in/out (optional) Software Included - Picture Package 1.6, Nero Express 6 Operating Systems - Windows 2000 Pro, XP Home and Pro Battery - InfoLithium(R) with AccuPower(TM) Meter System Dimensions - 2-5/8 x 3-5/8 x 5-7/8 (76 x 92 x 149 mm) Weight
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| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 Sony DCR DVD505 December 11, 2008
Please think before you spend your money on this unit. I have one that is just over a year old and is now dead because of touch screen that no longer works. I cannot believe that Sony built such a weak system for this unit. I will put the 211.00 towards a new Canon.
Disappointment November 23, 2008
My camcorder worked pretty good app. 18 months. Suddenly I got unresponsive touch screen. Camcorder become useless - ($1,000!) only 18 months! I use to buy only Sony electronics - not any more...
Repair Cost October 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just wanted to post a review that I would have liked to be aware of before buying this camera. I bought this camera in March 2006. It has worked perfectly since that time and I have been very happy with it.
One week ago the buttons on the touch screen became unresponsive, making the camera completely useless, as all menu applications are controlled through the touch screen. You are unable to finalize a disc meaning you can no longer record video.
I did not get any kind of extended warranty so I am completely out of luck. I called and it will cost $211.00 flat fee to repair the camera, no matter what the problem.
So here I am, my second son is 6 months old and I have no camcorder. I called the service line and of course they are completely unsympathetic, and the $211.00 fee applies no matter the problem.
So I guess when budgeting for the camera make sure you add repair cost or at the very least buy the extended warranty.
I am very disappointed because I really enjoyed the camcorder, but I can't see spending $211.00 on a "used" camcorder that will come with a 90 warranty after repair. So sadly I have to shell out for a new camera.
 Sony Camcorder March 16, 2008
I gave the camcorder as a gift to my son who just loves it, he videotaped me too, I loved the quality of the tape on the big TV. I would recommend it to a friend.
 Sony could do better August 5, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Definitely agree with other posts that the DCR-DVD505 is one of the best cameras around. However, if you are like me and would like to use a computer create feature length DVDs from those little discs you need to be a little computer savvy.
Sony could have done better to help, but is apparently not quite a software company like Apple...
If you have Windows Vista, forget it...your handycam driver will simply not work. Need to download a much more reduced feature-set driver from Sony (the import takes hours). Even if you have Windows XP, make sure that your flash version is circa ancient...i.e. version 6 or before otherwise even the XP driver. Here is my "protocol":
Step 1: Downgrade Flash to Version 6
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1. First Uninstall the current Flash (using uninstall_flash_player.exe)
2. Next simply run fp_6.0.21_activex.exe
(Need to get both from Adobe site...just google for the exe files)
Step 2: Get all MPEGs from camera
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1. Connect Camera to Power Source.
2. Connect Camera to Computer.
3. Turn on the camera (just like getting to stand-by mode when shooting)
4. Press the right arrow "Play" key on screen.
5. Select Computer (disc).
6. You will see "Preparing" on camera.
7. Cancel any native Windows pop-up Prompts
8. Launch Picture Package (if did not start already).
9 From Picture Package Menu, select Viewing and Handling Pictures
9. Click on DVD tab after selecting Video Handling (in "DVD Viewer")
10. Click on DVD Handycam on left hand side menu.
11. Select Movies.
12. Confirm the folder choices, if prompted.
13. Select ALL clips and click on Copy to hard disk.
14. Wait until copying is done.
15. Finally! Now you have all the content in mpeg format to do what you wish with.
Step 3: Use the various mpegs to generate movies
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(Using NERO, Pinnacle etc)
1. Basically, using burn menu, join all the mpegs
in any sequence to capture the DVD menu chapters.
DO NOT use any third party stuff like movie joiner etc.
2. Now set the menu titles, background music etc.
3. Burn.
4. Create a DVD/jacket cover.
5. Done.
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