Sony DCRDVD308 Specification Guide
DCR-DVD308
DVD Handycam® Camcorder
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Instantly capture and share all your moments with the DCR-DVD308. Record directly to DVD-R/-
RW/+RW/+R DL discs. The 1 Megapixel CCD captures every image while 25x optical zoom gets you
closer than ever imagined. Then share it on DVD, on a Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately)
or with the USB 2.0 connection.
RW/+RW/+R DL discs. The 1 Megapixel CCD captures every image while 25x optical zoom gets you
closer than ever imagined. Then share it on DVD, on a Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately)
or with the USB 2.0 connection.
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1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD
Imager
1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with
690K effective video pixels provides
excellent detail and clarity, for
exceptional digital video (up to 520
lines of resolution) and still image
performance. Realize great looking
digital still images with 1,000K effective
pixels.
Imager
1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with
690K effective video pixels provides
excellent detail and clarity, for
exceptional digital video (up to 520
lines of resolution) and still image
performance. Realize great looking
digital still images with 1,000K effective
pixels.
Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology
Enhanced CCD design allow more
light to reach the imager which reduces
video noise to improve signal-to-noise
ratio by up to 6dB (2x better than a
standard CCD). Particularly effective
when shooting in dark situations.
Enhanced CCD design allow more
light to reach the imager which reduces
video noise to improve signal-to-noise
ratio by up to 6dB (2x better than a
standard CCD). Particularly effective
when shooting in dark situations.
DVD Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format delivers
digital picture and sound quality
comparable to that of MiniDV, but on
DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldn’t be
simpler. After finalizing the disc in the
camera, the disc plays back in
compatible DVD Players, computers
and even PlayStation® 2 and
PlayStation 3 video game consoles.
The DVD recording format delivers
digital picture and sound quality
comparable to that of MiniDV, but on
DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldn’t be
simpler. After finalizing the disc in the
camera, the disc plays back in
compatible DVD Players, computers
and even PlayStation® 2 and
PlayStation 3 video game consoles.
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DVD-R/RW+ RW/+R DL (Dual Layer)
The DCR-DVD308 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the
ease of use and simplicity found in DVD
Media. With DVD+RW media there is not
a need to finalize the disc (minimum
recording required). Simply remove the
disc and insert the media into a
compatible DVD PlayerCompatible .
The DCR-DVD308 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the
ease of use and simplicity found in DVD
Media. With DVD+RW media there is not
a need to finalize the disc (minimum
recording required). Simply remove the
disc and insert the media into a
compatible DVD PlayerCompatible .
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25X Optical/2000X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action up close from far away. In
addition, the digital zoom
interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action up close from far away. In
addition, the digital zoom
interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Tessar® Lens
Carl Zeiss lens have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating offering less
glare and flare with increased contrast.
This results in vivid image brilliance,
true-to-life color saturation, and perfect
renditions of subtle tones.
Tessar® Lens
Carl Zeiss lens have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating offering less
glare and flare with increased contrast.
This results in vivid image brilliance,
true-to-life color saturation, and perfect
renditions of subtle tones.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
The DCR-DVD308 will record in Dolby
Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a
built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1
channel surround sound you can
experience your home movies with
active sounds coming from all
directions. Enjoy your personal home
movies the way you experienced them
while recording.
The DCR-DVD308 will record in Dolby
Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a
built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1
channel surround sound you can
experience your home movies with
active sounds coming from all
directions. Enjoy your personal home
movies the way you experienced them
while recording.
2.7" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display
(123K Pixels)Compatible
Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD
rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple
viewing angles, providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback. The Hybrid LCD Screen
provides accurate viewing in sunlight or
bright light, virtually eliminating the
"wash-out" common with traditional
LCD screens.
(123K Pixels)Compatible
Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD
rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple
viewing angles, providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback. The Hybrid LCD Screen
provides accurate viewing in sunlight or
bright light, virtually eliminating the
"wash-out" common with traditional
LCD screens.
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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3
aspect ratios for shooting with just the
touch of a button.
Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3
aspect ratios for shooting with just the
touch of a button.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images up to 1152x864
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo® Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
Capture still images up to 1152x864
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo® Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
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Visual Index Screen
Shows thumbnail images of video clips
and still images when playing back on
your camcorder or DVD player, making
your selection easier.
Shows thumbnail images of video clips
and still images when playing back on
your camcorder or DVD player, making
your selection easier.
Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System
An advanced version of Sony’s
SteadyShot® system that controls an
even higher range of shake and
vibration frequencies, to achieve an
even higher level of smoothness without
degradation of video like some other
image stabilization systems.
System
An advanced version of Sony’s
SteadyShot® system that controls an
even higher range of shake and
vibration frequencies, to achieve an
even higher level of smoothness without
degradation of video like some other
image stabilization systems.
Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System
An advanced version of Sony’s
NightShot® Infrared system that allows
users to record natural color images in
low-light conditions, but without the
blurring common with other low-light
recording systems.
An advanced version of Sony’s
NightShot® Infrared system that allows
users to record natural color images in
low-light conditions, but without the
blurring common with other low-light
recording systems.
Active Interface Shoe
Conveniently gives you the option of
adding accessories such as lights,
flashes and microphones to the
camera, which can communicate with
the camera and also draw power from
the camera.
Conveniently gives you the option of
adding accessories such as lights,
flashes and microphones to the
camera, which can communicate with
the camera and also draw power from
the camera.
USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way
to connect your DVD Handycam
camcorder to computers for fast transfer
of video and still images to your
computer for editing. The camcorder
can also be used as an external DVD
burner, convenient for making copies of
your DVDs or burning edited movies.
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way
to connect your DVD Handycam
camcorder to computers for fast transfer
of video and still images to your
computer for editing. The camcorder
can also be used as an external DVD
burner, convenient for making copies of
your DVDs or burning edited movies.
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InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Charge the battery at any time because
unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries Sony’s rechargeable Lithium-
Ion batteries are not subjected to a life
shortening "memory effect". Sony’s
exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays
the approximate battery time
remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder
or the LCD screen.
Meter System
Charge the battery at any time because
unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries Sony’s rechargeable Lithium-
Ion batteries are not subjected to a life
shortening "memory effect". Sony’s
exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays
the approximate battery time
remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder
or the LCD screen.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Progressive Shutter System
Scene Selection Modes
Fader Effect(s)
Picture Effects
Multi Lanugage Menu