Sony dcr-dvd 201 dvd camcorder

The Sony dcr-dvd 201 dvd camcorder - A camcorder for the "point and shooters" and gadget freaks in all of us, but does it have what it takes for the more serious camcorder users?

Product Description (From the Manufacturer)

The DCR-DVD201 utilizes a 1.0 Megapixel CCD imager, delivering exceptional video and still images that all of your family and friends will enjoy. The DVD recording format delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD-the disc plays back in compatible DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation 2 video game consoles.

Features:

Low-light recording settings, built-in white LED light, and 1-megapixel CCD
NP-FM50 InfoLithium rechargeable battery
Compact DVD Handycam camcorder and 1-megapixel digital still camera records on removable 3-inch (8-centimeter) DVD-R/RW discs
10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 120x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer
2.5-inch rotating LCD and color viewfinder

And what do owners of the Sony dcr-dvd 201 dvd camcorder have to say about it:

"Convenience of DVD worth the degraded video quality?" Pat C. USA - "Who will buy this camcorder? People who place convenience at the top of their list of features and are willing to sacrifice some video quality to get it!"

"Nice camera with lots of features" Matt Z. USA - "Have had this camera for a few weeks now, and I must say the image quality is impressive..."

"What a Joke" Jay O. UK - "Believe me when I tell you... this camera is a joke. You have to capture into sony's worthless software which allows little or no editing..."

Very mixed reviews for the Sony dcr-dvd 201 dvd camcorder. Maybe you need to ask yourself first - Do you prefer convenience or pristine image quality?

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