Bulky, Colour reproduction, Still images only average, Lack of manual controls The Final Word The good quality video and huge LCD are countered by the lack of manual options on this DVD camcorder.
The good quality video and huge LCD are countered by the lack of manual options on this DVD camcorder.
Better-than-average video quality, Large LCD, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording, Innovative wireless microphone accessory, Decent still photos
No video light, Occasional compression artifacts still noticeable, Poor battery life, Slightly grainy low-light video
Full-featured but somewhat bulky, the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD905 DVD camcorder matches its MiniDV competitors in most areas, while offering the convenience of direct-to-disc recording. ...
LCD monitors size and colour. Compact thoughtful design (excluding viewfinder). General balance and comfort of use. Record/pause and zoom controls on the LCD monitor. User-friendly, easy-to-read menu and usable battery life.
Small, mean and non-extendable viewfinder. Sony-specific hot shoe that limits after-market accessories. Lack of headphone and external microphone jacks. The software.
Sony maintains that twenty percent of the new camcorder market is now DVD-driven. Frank McLeod has tested one of the company?s latest models, the DCRDVD905. Sony DCR905 is the top of the new range of consumer DVD cameras released by Sony. Aimed at what...
Better-than-average video quality; large LCD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording; innovative wireless microphone accessory; decent still photos.
No video light; occasional compression artifacts still noticeable; poor battery life; slightly grainy low-light video.
Full-featured but somewhat bulky, the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD905 DVD camcorder matches its MiniDV competitors in most areas, while offering the convenience of direct-to-disc recording.
