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DVD Handycam Camcorder

Model number: DCR-DVD650
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Model Highlights: 1/8" advanced HAD™ CCD imager, 60x optical / 2000x digital zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) compatible, hybrid recording, 2.7" touch panel

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

  • 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.

  • Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot

    Capture still images and video directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately) making it easy and convenient to transfer or enjoy your video and still images on compatible Memory Stick PRO Duo device.

  • Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Software

    Experience a simple way to transfer, sort, view and share your video and still images with the supplied PMB PC software. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD, AVCHD and Blu-ray Disc™ media, as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.

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  • Scene Selection

    Make the most of your memories even when filming in challenging situations. This camcorder offers multiple scene modes for beautiful video results in just about any environment.

Approximate recording times

HD Picture Quality Mode

AVCHD 16M (FH) (1920x1080i)

AVCHD 9M (HQ)

AVCHD 7M (SP)

AVCHD 5M (LP)

SD Picture Quality Mode

9M (HQ)

6M (SP)

3M (LP)

4GB Memory Stick

25 min

55 min

1 hour 5 min

1 hour 25 min

4GB Memory Stick

55 min

1 hour 20 min

2 hours 40 min

8GB Memory Stick

55 min

1 hour 55 min

2 hours 20 min

3 hours

8GB Memory Stick

1 hour 55 min

2 hours 50 min

5 hours 25 min

16GB Memory Stick

1 hour 50 min

3 hours 50 min

4 hours 40 min

5 hours 55 min

16GB Memory Stick

3 hours 50 min

5 hours 40 min

10 hours 55 min

Record directly to DVD and enjoy it on your TV. Shooting high quality video is easy with the DCR-DVD650 Handycam® camcorder. The powerful 60x optical zoom lens gets you close to the action, while SteadyShot™ 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 Imager:

A 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance.

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)6, 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.

Power On by opening LCD display:

Quickly power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.

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 sites9.

Film Roll Index:

Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).

USB 2.0 interface:

A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with SteadyShot™ 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 SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

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

The 2.7" wide touch panel3 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.

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.

Easy Handycam® Button:

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording.

Playback Zoom:

Playback Zoom lets you zoom in up to 5x closer on your videos during playback or in the playback pause mode.

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.

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 media6 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.

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 dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

One Touch Disc Burn:

Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9. Simply connect the camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button in the menu.12

Face Index function:

Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it’s time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.

Product Specifications

Convenience

  • Easy Operation : Yes
  • Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
  • Hybrid : Yes
  • Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
  • Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
  • Slide Show Mode : Yes
  • Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG

Exposure System

  • Minimum Illumination : 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )

Inputs and Outputs

  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
  • Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio
  • S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
  • USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

Power

  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : 2.2W / 2.4W (VF/LCD)
  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH30)
  • Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Software

  • Supplied Software : PMB Ver.4.2.00 9. Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS

Advanced Features

  • Image Stabilization : SteadyShot™ image stabilization

Convenience Features

  • Face Index : Yes
  • Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
  • Film Roll Index : Yes
  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
  • Multiple Language Display : Yes
  • Quick On : Yes
  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

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

LCD Display

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

Recording

  • Video Actual (Pixel) : 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
  • Video Resolution : 720 x 480

Video

  • Format : SD (MPEG2)
  • Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

Audio

  • Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
  • Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo

Display

  • Viewfinder : Yes (color 123k)

Hardware

  • Media Card slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1

Optics/Lens

  • 35mm Equivalent : 39-2340mm (16:9), 44-2640mm (4:3)
  • Aperture : F1.8-6.0
  • Digital Zoom : 2000x
  • Filter Diameter : 30mm
  • Focal Distance : 1.8 - 108mm
  • Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
  • Optical Zoom : 60x
  • Resolution : 680K
  • Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000

Service and Warranty Information

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

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)

In the Box

  • A/V Connecting Cable
  • AC Adaptor (AC-L200)
  • Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM )
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH30)
  • USB Cable

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Product Warranty

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  • Rechargeable Camcorder Battery Pack

    Rechargeable Camcorder Battery Pack

    $99.99

  • InfoLithium V Series Battery Pack

    InfoLithium V Series Battery Pack

    $59.99

  • InfoLithium H Series Battery Pack

    InfoLithium H Series Battery Pack

    $59.99

  • DVD+RW Rewriteable Media - 10 Pack

    DVD+RW Rewriteable Media - 10 Pack

    $22.00

  • DVD-R Recordable Media - 10-Pack

    DVD-R Recordable Media - 10-Pack

    $17.00

Discontinued Camera Accessories

  • Camcorder Water-resistant Housing

    Camcorder Water-resistant Housing

    $279.99

DCR-DVD650 4.4 5 11 11
Gerrrate I fell in love with this camera from the moment I started it up. After charging the batter which took about 1.5 hrs. I was ready to go. Of course you have to buy a DVD disk or a Memory Stick first. It has lots of features to choose from. One thing you must do (while waiting for the batter to charge) is read, read and read again the manual. If you try to use it without reading the manual it could turn into a nightmare. It is a bit difficult using some of the features but in a short time you'll be an old pro. Not for a shoot and go person. If you are, then there are lots of cheaper brand and models for you. But if you want a Good camera with great quality and an affortable price. Then the DCH-DVD650 is for you. I've compaired 20 to 30 different models and brands before I purchase this gem. June 11, 2009
total waste of my money ive had this for like ov er a year. i started using on vacation and other family events. for one the dvd will not play n any other device i tried my 2 dvd players my computer friends devices. i tried a total of 23 devices and none will play disc . i am ready to throw it off a wall. i tried geek squad and others no one can help me. 2 the card that holds pics will not fit in any device either and there is no adapter for it. no one can help ive contacted sony help many times searched for info and nothing . how can they make a product that is useles the only way to play this stuff is on the camera . wil someone help or just sit there and be happy i feel suckered out of my money sony use to be top of the line now i dont know please help October 8, 2011
Wonderful Purchase! I have owned close to 10 differenty Sony handycams and this one has really amazed me! It has an amazing zoom, large wide LCD screen to be able to view what you are recording and at the same time enjoy what is going on right in front of you. I enjoy setting mine up on the tripod and seeing how far this zoom will really reach. It will out zoom what you can control by holding it in your hand. I love the hybird approach for those of us who just arent totally ready to go to memory stick alone. The dual sided recordable mini DVD disks are perfect and make me have an added piece of mind that I have my videos backed up! Love it and would recommend it to all! December 5, 2010
Exactly what we've been looking for! We had always wanted to get a newer camcorder to record our 2 boys sports events. We wanted something that was easy to use and easy to copy the recording to our computer or a dvd to watch on TV. this camcorder was exactly what we wanted. sooo easy to use, great picture .. just great. and what a great price -- November 18, 2010
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3. Viewable area measured diagonally.

6. Not all DVD media types are compatible with all DVD players.

9. Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4?SP4?, Windows XP Service Pack3?SP3??32bit? Windows Vista Service Pack1?SP1??32bit/64bit?. Not supported by Mac OS.

12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PMB software (sold separately).

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