Sony DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Sony DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
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Sony DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
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Manufacturer: Sony
Model: DCRDVD92
Product features:
  • 1/6-inch CCD imager with 660K resolution
  • Compatible with DVD-R/-RW/+RW formats
  • 20x optical zoom with SteadyShot image stabilization
  • 2.5-inch hybrid touch-panel LCD
  • Super NightShot Plus Infrared System captures natural-looking video in low light
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Customer Review: The ultimate guide to the faults of the Sony DVD92 model
Summary: 1 Stars

The Sony DCR-DVD92 model is entitled as "Easy Handycam" by Sony.
Something that even your kids can easily handle.
This, then, makes Sony's cheaper model DCR-DVD92 quite an expensive child's game. However, I would suggest parents to stay away from it and keep away their children as well.
This is probably one of Sony's worst models ever.
True, it is small, light and full of gadgets, but one must keep in mind that it is not a new gameboy they are dealing with.

Here is a list that points out the most important faults (that cannot be reasoned with) of this particular model:
- The DCR-DVD92 can record in 3 different resolution modes: LP, SP and HQ.
Out of the three, only the HQ mode delivers a normal quality picture that is worth recording and saving. The other two are a laugh.
- Nevertheless, recording your video in HQ mode does not guarantee a smooth picture. The DCR-DVD92 seems to freeze the picture now and again, especially upon quick movement of the object, not to mention the camera holder. This may eventually lead to jumpy and asynchronous results, i.e., voice and video do not match.
- Recording on small DVD discs: your videos must be short and not exceed the 20 minutes limit while using the HQ mode. First, it is very uncomfortable for one must carry many DVDs around. Second, it is costly: the simple DVD-R is for single use only and cost about 6-7 USD a piece. The more practical DVD-RW (or +RW) for multiple recordings may easily reach 15 USD. So let's say, you plan to go abroad and film the highlights, then you need at least 10 DVDs. Hey, that's about $150. It should make you think.
- The camera creates a DVD film (with a menu) of your recordings once the DVD disc is finalized. If you wish to store the files on your computer for later editing or for creating a longer film etc, then you must have the latest DVD editing software like NeroExpress or Vegas. Otherwise, you are stuck with many useless little DVDs running around your house.
- Taking stills: The DCR-DVD92 offers 2 modes for taking pictures, standard and fine. Both are of very poor quality. Pictures are in jpeg format and reach maximal volume of 140KB. So think twice before you press the button. It is neither worth the time nor DVD space.
- Should I go on? The manual (the English version) is 120 pages thick. Try finding which of its segments refer to your model. Apparently, the manual deals with 7 more models...that are much better than yours. Read the little words and find out that all the above faults are known to the manufacturer yet are described as "not a malfunction".
- The camera has a great zoom of x20 and offers up to x800 digitally; however, the latter results in evident pixilation, making it negligible.
- This model comes with no: built-in lamp/flash.
- Sound recording (Dolby Digital) is not exceptional.
- Sony normally offers long-life batteries, strong and durable pack. Would this model live up to the expectations concering its built-in DVD player/recorder? This is left to be seen.
True, the camera is easy to use, has splendid nightshot feature, nice rotatble LCD screen and so forth. True again, the DVD Handycam is new technology. Yet these are all mere excuses for a very bad product. I prefer to stick to my old Sony Handycam CCD-TR515E.

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