Sony DCR-DVD203 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom

What I like: this camcorder is lightweight, great 4 movies & pictures. Easy 2 use. I've taken it on vacations & it works great in all weather conditions, overly sunny, rainy, fog, snow, & heavy winds. It's fair 4 indoor action as well. I'm the worst person 4 handling camcorders, I usually shake the picture making everyone dizzy. Using this camcorder, I've noticed there is less shake 2 my pictures.

What I don't like: the night shot is not good 4 low light, but it works fairly clearly in no light. The "easy" button doesnt quite make things easier. There is not very much battery time, but it is offset by the fact that the tape only goes about 30 minutes.

I found it very easy 2 use. the resolution is great 4 home use.
The Picture packge software worked as advertised, but when I shut the computer down, it hung with an error. According 2 the manufacturer of the software, they do not know if there is a conflict when using MS Windows XP media center OS. It worked fine with windows XP professional OS.

I've purchased this camcorder a month ago & it was one of the best buys in my whole life.
Movie quality is better than you could expect (at least beeing an amateur like me).
Still quality is not so good. I saw digital images taken using a digital camera & colours are much vivid than dcr-dvd203 (remember you are purchasing a camcorder)
Easy 2 use: 10. I had never used a camcorder before & this camcorder is EXTREMELY easy 2 use. Even without using the "EASY" button.

Pros: Easy 2 use, good movie quality, 2.7" LCD, Color Viewfinder, TouchScreen, SuperNightShot, DVD recording format.

Cont: No manual functions, can't record movies AND take pictures at the same time, poor still quality in low light spaces, just 30' 2 45' using the battery supplied.

I have been very happy with this camera since we got it. The only potential negative would be battery life, although I don't hvae much 2 compare it with. Picture quality & ease of use are great. And it has an easy button, which geuinely works.

This little thing is wonderful. It takes great shots & video. Nightshot makes it easy 2 tape in the dark as well. Very small & very easy 2 use, on screen display of settings makes it even easier 2 use. No small buttons 2 fool with. So simple & easy 2 use. You can take video & pictures in sepia, black & white, pastel sketch, old movie & mosiac. Will also shoot across a basketball court making it look like you was out there with the players. And the software that came with it is amazing. You can add music & special affects 2 make awesome home movies. I just love all this. Its excellant 4 scrapbookers, mom's & anyone tired of boring, plain home movies.

I just had 2 come back & add after using this amazing little camcorder 4 awhile, I am still pleased with my purchase. It is so easy 2 use as well as the software that came with it. I have taped & taped over & over with it & couldnt ask 4 a better camcorder without shelling out mega bucks. You do have 2 finalize the disks before you can upload 2 a computer, but thats just as easy. And when you tape at night, it still shows up really clear, not so dark you cant see. If I had 2 purchase another, I would get this one again without a second thought about it. And its so easy 2 use in just one hand. If I could, I would give it 10 stars.

The powerful Sony DCR-DVD203 Handycam(R) Camcorder delivers enhanced picture 4 a sharper look 2 digital video. From its antireflective Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens 2 the enhanced 16:9 widescreen recording, the DVD203 Handycam(R) delivers an extraordinary looking picture. Capture realistic sound with the DVD203's Dolby 5.1 Channel Creator & built-in 4 Channel Surround Sound microphone. Designed 4 recording on multiple DVD formats, the DVD203 Handycam® is compatible with DVD-R/-RW/+RW discs. Re-record over 1000 times on the same DVD-RW or +RW media. The powerful engineering behind the Sony DCR-DVD203 Handycam(R) Camcorder, along with its advanced usability, help 2 deliver an amazing look & feel 2 digital video. Record digitally with encoded Dolby AC3 5.1 Channel audio directly onto DVD 4 quick & easy playback on your Home-Theater System. Capture & create vibrant audio 4 digital home video & hear everything you have been missing. Stamina battery performance gives you up 2 5 hrs recording on one complete charge using an optional NP-FP90 battery pack USB 2.0 interface provides an excellent digital editing solution with an easy way 2 connect your DVD Handycam(R) camcorder 2 the computer 4 fast transfer of video & still images 2 your computer 4 editing Zoom - (optical) 12x / (digital) 480x Still Image Mode (1000K Pixels) - 1152x864 & 640x480 Progressive Shutter System is a mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance Minimum Illumination - 7 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot(R) Plus Infrared System)