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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 camcorder
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/25/13 04:14:16
 
 
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• Standard Definition • DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD+RW (8cm) • Advanced HAD CCD Optical Sensor • Electronic (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 690 Kpix Video Resolution • Electronic Viewfinder
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (5)
 
Published
Jan 19, 2006
Editor Rating
3.0/5
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
Generally fast autofocus and autoexposure; can finalize discs while on battery power....Middling video quality; no windscreen filter for microphone; small LCD with impractical touch screen-based...On one side of the divide is the DCR-DVD305 and its lower-end siblings, with their puny 1-megapixel or lower-res sensors and inferior, plain-old Zeiss lenses...As you'd guess, the DVD305's...
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 Camcorder Review
Capture powerful sound and sharp images direct to DVD with the DCR-DVD305 Handyca camcorder...Built for serious recording, the DCR-DVD305 comes with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens for creating superior quality images...
Published
Aug 31, 2006
 
 
Performance - Sony DCR-DVD305 Camcorder Review - DVD
The DCR-DVD205 and DCR-DVD305 had virtually the same color palette...It did seem to lay a little heavy on the reds, but overall, the crispness of the image could not be topped...Overall, the Sony DCR-DVD305 would be a suitable, perhaps even complimentary camcorder for the infrequent shooter (as most camcorder owners are...
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USER REVIEWS (10)
 
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51 user reviews
 
(3.9 out of 5)
Average rating
from 19
reviews
4.0/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony DCR-DVD305 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x...
"I spent countless hours researching camcorders online and in the stores before I purchased this and flipped back and forth between Hard Drive (bad), MiniDV and DVD models before I finally settled on DVD..."

"The camera also does still shots but since this isn't why I bought it I won't critique their quality which is obviously not as good as the 7MP pocket still camera we throw in our bag..."

"All in all..."

Average rating
from 9
reviews
4.2/5
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 Camcorder - Sony Camcorders Reviews and Prices at PriceGrabber
"I am particular to Sony products as they have been very good to me over the years..."

"Lack of a user friendly interface in camera screen and lack of a good zoom..."

"The PC tools provided for accessing pictures and video are not good and do not even tell you whether they have connected to the camera..."

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Average rating
from 5
reviews
3.8/5
Newegg.com - SONY DCR-DVD305 1/5.5" 1.1MP Advanced HAD CCD 2.7" 123K Wide 16:9 Touch...
"Not many cons except that you need good software to import the DVD footage for converting to mpg or wmv files..."

"if the quality was really good i wouldnt mind changing out dvds but the picture just looks like junk..."

"The picture quality for still pictures is pretty good, which is an added plus..."

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Sony DCR-DVD305 Reviews
The Sony DCR-DVD305 shares the almost identical specs and body design of the DCR205...The video performance, overall, is still relatively satisfactory...The good quality automatic mode produce well-balanced image which resulted from its auto-focus, exposure, and white balance adjustments...
Sony 2006
Sony DCR DVD305 : Sony is taking the lead in bringing the focus on audio performance to the camcorder market with its new Sony DCR DVD305 camcorder...
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Average rating
from 5
reviews
3.0/5
Sony DCR-DVD305 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom : Electronics :...
"its been close to two years, not had any issues except some disks, also sony went bad while playing, not sure if this is caused by the camcorder or by the disks themselves..."

"The video picture quality is very bad..."

"Good one Sony (and Nero) you guys really nailed that one..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
4.3/5
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 Camcorder Reviews. Buying Guides & Consumer Product Reviews...
"small - compact - lightweight - easy to use No light for poor lighting Summary: With the ever changing world of electronics, it can be hard to keep up with the latest technology..."

"If you are undecided in getting a cheaper or less featured version of the 305 it is NOT worth it..."

"It was also the size of a small toaster..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
1.8/5
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 - Compare prices reviews user opinions - Shopper.com
"You tell me You never get to see want you recorded Sony should pull out of the market its deceiving camera DSR DVD 305..."

"Long life TAPES! I must say that I’m a DP with 27 years of experience with video and the very proud owner of two SONY cameras: a DSR PD 10 and a Z1U..."

"Good video quality Poor still images A good camcorder has a 5.1 channel recording with the supplied mic.But not..."

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Average rating
from 4
reviews
4.3/5
Sony DCR-DVD305 DV Camcorder - Reviews & Prices @ Yahoo! Shopping
"Being able to record stills to it is good, but most people aren't going to want stills from a 1 Megapixel ccd..."

"OVERALL this camera is my current prized possesion..."

"Other than that, this camera is a great value, and I recommend it wholeheartedly Read more Less Compact and takes great videos a little pricey This is a great camera..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
4.3/5
Sony DCR-DVD305 Reviews. Product reviews of Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 Camcorder at...
"small - compact - lightweight - easy to use No light for poor lighting With the ever changing world of electronics, it can be hard to keep up with the latest technology..."

"The last one I had was a JVC VHS-C camcorder that weighed over 4 lbs and had a pitiful battery life around 35 min per battery..."

"I think the absolute biggest flaw..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.0/5
Sony Handycam Dcr-dvd305 Dvd Camcorder : Customer Review & Rating : Shopzilla
"Clarity None so far! I could not be more pleased with the Sony DVD305 Camcorder..."

"Great quality for what I paid for..."

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PRICES (9)
 
Amazon.com: Sony DCR-DVD305 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with ...
Capture 1.0-megapixel stills, a wide-angle view and superior color reproduction with the Advanced HAD CCD on the DCR-DVD305 Handycam camcorder. You'll enjoy crisp and ...
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Sony DCR-DVD305 DV Camcorder - Reviews & Prices @ Yahoo! Shopping
Capture powerful sound and sharp images direct to DVD with the DCR-DVD305 Handycam camcorder. Built for serious recording, the DCR-DVD305 comes with a Carl Zeiss ...
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MANUFACTURERS (2)
 
Sony eSupport - DCR-DVD305 - Drivers & Software
Sony® Drivers & Software ... This utility installs an updated version of the USB driver 2 for Picture Package software, and resolves an issue where the computer ...
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picture package (sony dvd handycam-software)compatibility ...
[quote="hootier"] Hello, I have a SONY DCR-DVD305 handy cam and I'm running Vista. I can't get Vista to accept Picture Package. I'm open to all suggestions ...
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