Typical price: £720
What is it: 3-megapixel camcorder with 10x optical zoom
What we think: The DCR-DVD403 is the first DVD camcorder we've seen that doesn't force you to compromise on features or quality -- much
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 Full Specification
General
| Recording media | DVD |
|---|---|
| Number of CCDs | 1 |
| Size (W x H x D) | 61x94x132 mm |
| Weight | 519 g |
| Included cables | A/V cable, USB cable |
| Included accessories | Camcorder shoulder strap |
Main Features
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Min shutter speed | 1/3 s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3500 s |
| Shooting modes | Digital photo mode |
| Shooting programs | Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon |
| Digital scene transition | Wipe fader, Black fader, White fader, Overlap fader |
| White balance | Custom, Presets, Automatic |
| White balance presets | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Exposure modes | Program, Automatic |
| Exposure metering | Spot, Matrix |
Lens System
| Focal length | 3-36mm |
|---|---|
| Equivalent 35mm focal length | 48-576mm |
| Aperture | F/1.8 |
| Focus | Manual, Automatic |
| Optical zoom | 10 x |
| Digital zoom | 120 x |
| Image stabiliser | Electronic (Super Steady Shot) |
Viewfinder / Display
| Viewfinder colour support | Colour |
|---|---|
| Display type | LCD display - TFT active matrix |
| Display form factor | Rotating |
| Display size | 69 mm |
| Display resolution | 123200 pixels |
Audio Input
| Audio input type | Microphone |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Built-in |
| Microphone mode | Stereo |
| Microphone technology | Electret condenser |
Connectivity
| Composite video/audio | 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output) |
|---|---|
| S-Video | 1 x S-Video input / output |
| USB | Yes |
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