Sony DCR-DVD108 DVD Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom
by Sony
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Customer Review: O.K. Camcorder
Summary: 3 Stars
This camera has nice features and a cool touchscreen but the video quality is not great. When your watching the movie back it looks a little shaky even if the camera is held still. The video quality outdoors is better but it does not have a wind cut setting so it sounds like you are in a hurricane. I do like the fact that I don't have to re-record from a tape to dvd with the chance of accidently erasing something important.Customer Review: I absolutely LOVE this camcorder!
Summary: 5 Stars
I really adore this camcorder! Very easy to use! I haven't tried to edit yet, but other features are wonderful!Customer Review: First Impressions
Summary: 4 Stars
The product functions as described on the Amazon web site. No complaints.
Overlall I am satisfied for ease of use, etc.
If one is a casual video camcorder user, if one is going to simply view the video captured directly from the Mini-CD to a TV (via a DVD player), then, the camcorder is ideal for those purposes.
If one is going to record video with the intention of creating a travel/family movie; if one plans on uploading it to a computer, editing it, and burning it to a DVD, then, I would strongly recommend buying a camcorder that records to a mini-tapes.
As others have stated, the quality of video recorded to Mini-CD is inferior to the quality of camcoder-to-mini-tape recordings. I was aware of that but expected --hoping for the impossible-- almost tape-like video quality. It does not produce tape-like quality. Whenever I view one of our newly created videos on a TV, I regret not having bought a mini-tape camcorder. My wife, kids, family, etc., on the other hand, think that the video is fine... but they think unedited video is just fine.
To conclude, IMHO, the only reason to buy a Mini-CD camcorder is to be able to quickly create and view/share unedited mini-CD videos. It's ideal for taking family videos and mailing the mini-CD to family, friends, etc.
I would have returned the product if not for the high Amazon restocking fee (20%).
I gave it four stars since it performs as described.
Customer Review: fun and easy
Summary: 5 Stars
I realy like this camcorder, it is fun, and very easy to use. My family and I went to a indoor water park for christmas break and I had fun with it. I realy like the touch screen. I also have a relative that has an older one but realy likes mine and is looking to buy. Its great for the price and a beginner. Customer Review: Sony DCR-DVD108 uses mini DVD's
Summary: 1 Stars
This camera uses a mini DVD disc that is not compatible with most DVD players and computers.
So, if you want to be able to shoot something and then with-in a few minute be able to view the images via a DVD player do not pick this unit.
My solution was to sent it back for a refund, a very quick and easy solution.