Sony Handycam DCR-DVD850
HQ Grade: A-
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
This camcorder is ranked
- 8th of 23 in Flash Memory
- 14th of 133 in Mainstream Camcorders
- 1st of 26 in DVD Media
- 6th of 73 in Standard Definition
- 13th of 66 in Media Card
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD850 Details
Editors' Comments
The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD850 features 16GB of flash memory storage that can hold up to 11 hours of high definition footage. This DVD camcorder is an upgrade on Sony's DCR-DVD810, and features Hybrid Plus movie recording to your choice of mediums. A Carl Zeiss zoom lens, Sony's SteadyShot image stabilization, and a 1/8" HAD CCD image sensor give you exceptional image quality. This camcorder also features a 2.7-inch rotating LCD with touch controls for the greatest ease of use.
Sony DVD850 Specifications
- 16GB flash memory storage
- 60x optical/2000x digital zoom
- Professional Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar zoom lens
- Dolby Digital 5.1ch recording with built-in zoom microphone
- Hybrid Plus recording to DVD, flash memory, or Memory Stick Duo
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Product Information
| Manufacturer | Sony |
|---|---|
| Part Number | DCRDVD850E |
| UPC | 027242763104 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2009 |
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