Weddings, holidays, moving into a new house or your child’s first steps – it’s now easier then ever to capture those one-off experiences and share them with friends and family on DVD with the Sony's range of DVD Handycams. All Sony camcorders feature optics specialist Carl Zeiss’s Vario-Tessar lenses exclusively. So whether you’re recording for fun or into serious filmmaking, check out the great new range below.

Sony DCR-DVD7E Handycam DVD Camcorder [10x Optical, 2.5" LCD]
Sony DCR-DVD403E Handycam DVD Camcorder [3MP, 10x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Widescreen Hybrid LCD]
DCR-DVD203E, DCR-DVD202E and DCR-DVD92E
 

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Sony DCR-DVD7E Handycam DVD Camcorder [10x Optical, 2.5" LCD]

DVD inspired filming. Capture it all on Sony’s uniquely designed camcorder this Winter

The Sony DCR-DVD7E challenges classic camcorder design, with a circular form that takes its inspiration from the state of the art DVD recording technology. As the holiday season approaches this camcorder is ideal for capturing all your best moments to share with friends and family.

The Sony DCR-DVD7E allows you to shoot your footage straight to DVD for instant play back and its unique circular design and mobile friendly size introduces a new way to hold the camcorder in your hand, making it easy and comfortable to use. The camcorder combines it’s user-friendly design with a wealth of features that make it perfect for work and play.

Key features of the Sony DCR-DVD7E

• Hybrid 2.5 inch LCD Monitor
• Exclusive Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
• 10x optical zoom capability
• Capable of recording directly to DVD
• Formats supported by the new Sony DVD Handycam are DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW for direct recording and DVD-RW and DVD+RW for rewriting.

Sony DCR-DVD403E Handycam DVD Camcorder [3MP, 10x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Widescreen Hybrid LCD]

Sony’s new DCR-DVD403E is always ready to record true 16:9 widescreen and 5.1-channel Surround sound.

Sony’s new DCR-DVD403E is always ready to record true 16:9 widescreen and 5.1-channel Surround sound. This means it can directly produce a complete multi-channel DVD’s that can be played back to the full on a home theatre system. Picture quality is assured on the DCR-DVD403E by the very reliable Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens.

3 Megapixel CCD

The unique Sony Primary Colour Filter on the 3 Megapixel CCD is comprised of RGB filters for more accurate colour reproduction. The DCR-DVD403E provides true 16:9 widescreen recording, taking advantage of the full width of the 3Megapixel CCD, results in a wider angle of view than 4:3 recording. This is ideal for playback on today’s popular widescreen TVs and for widescreen playback on the camera itself the camcorders also feature a 2.7-inch Wide Hybrid LCD monitor.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens

The advanced multi-layer T* coating within the Carl Zeiss lenses minimizes reflections, reduces flare and increases contrast. This results in brilliantly vivid images, natural colour saturation and precise renditions of subtle tones. A 10X Optical Zoom lens ensures high quality during zooming and close focussing.

5.1-channel Surround Recording

The DCR-DVD403E features a built-in microphone that is always ready to record in 5.1-channel Surround sound, producing a complete DVD that can be played back to the full on a home theatre system. 5.1-channel surround audio is perfect for use in conjunction with today’s widescreen TVs giving a cinematic sound and feel to your home movies.

DCR-DVD203E, DCR-DVD202E and DCR-DVD92E

Main characteristics of the DCR-DVD203E, DCR-DVD202E and DCR-DVD92E

True 16:9 widescreen (DCR-DVD203E and DCR-DVD202E)

The DCR-DVD203E and DCR-DVD202E Handycam provide true 16:9 widescreen recording, taking advantage of the full width of the 1Megapixel CCD, results in a wider angle of view and a higher resolution picture than 4:3 methods. This is ideal for playback on today’s popular widescreen TVs and for widescreen playback on the camera itself the camcorders also feature a 2.7-inch Wide Hybrid LCD monitor.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens

These three camcorders each feature a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, with a 12x Optical Zoom capability for DCR-DVD202E and DCR-DVD203E, 20X Optical Zoom capability for DCR-DVD92E, and a filter diameter of 30mm. This ensures that your footage will be of pin-sharp quality, even when you are zooming in from a significant distance, while the sizable lens guarantees a bright picture.

5.1 channel Surround recording ready (DCR-DVD203E and DCR-DVD202E)

DCR-DVD203E and DCR-DVD202E are ready to record in 5.1-channel Surround sound, making it even more ideal for owners of home theatre systems. Video can be recorded directly on the DVD disc with 5.1-channel surround audio when the “Active Interface Shoe” is fitted with a Sony High quality surround microphone.

DVD-R / -RW / +RW Recording compatibility

All four camcorders are capable of recording directly to DVD discs. Formats supported by the new Sony DVD Handycam are DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW for direct recording and DVD-RW and DVD+RW for rewriting. The 8cm DVD Discs used by the Handycam range can be played back on most consumer DVD players. To view images recorded on DVD+RW on DVD player devices, without proceeding with the finalization session, images need to be recorded for more than 8 minutes with SP recording mode. Sony does not guarantee the playback of such recordings for all DVD+RW compatible devices

Shared Camcorder Features

Easy and Convenient: Start and stop record controls and a secondary Zoom button are conveniently placed on the Wide LCD frame for quick access when viewing the subject on the display or for difficult shooting situations, even when you are holding the camera above your head.

Easy Handycam:Sony’s unique Easy Handycam menu gives one-button access to simplified camera operation and recording settings. It locks out the more advanced features of the menu, giving the user a quick and easy selection of basic settings to choose from. These are displayed on the LCD screen in large, easy to read characters.

Optional accessories: Sony provides a wide variety of accessories to maximise the Handycam shooting experience. Our wide assortment of accessories will respond to the diverse needs of our customers.

Accessory kit - ACC-DVDP: All-in-one valuable accessory kit containing an exclusive compact carrying case, spare “infoLITHIUM” rechargeable NP-FP50 battery and a DVD+RW disc.

Carrying case - LCM-HCD:Lightweight and compact carrying case including a detachable shoulder strap and belt loop for maximum versatility.