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

The Sony DVD Handycam is good value & user friendly. Sony DCR-DVD301 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

This camera has served me well 4 over a year with no technical issues or defects.

I purchased it because my digital camera died while on a road-trip, & I had always wanted a video camera. I had the money, so I thought what the heck.

I should have done my research on this camera before buying, since I didn't notice that the camera was not equipped with a fire-wire port until after getting it home.

However, using a simple DVD Ripping program (ImTOO DVD Ripper), I am able 2 convert my videos, directly from the discs 2 the computer 4 editing.

I do recommend this camera, as it is small enough 2 put in a cargo pocket or backpack & takes beautiful home-videos.

This is truly a remarkable dvd camcorder, until you go 2 make a copy of your dvd-r that you recorded. What? Sony won't let you make a copy of your own recording? That's correct, if you use a dvd-r, you can't make a copy 4 friends & family. also, you can't rip it 2 your hd 4 editing on your pc, combining multiple discs etc. here is your solution.

Honestly, I searched over the net & finally found one person with this answer & I wanted 2 share it with more that are having problems. If you use a dvd+rw mini dvd, your problems are solved. The original problem with the dvd-r comes when you finalize the dvd, as sony puts some unreadable copyright protection of some sort on the dvd. If you use a dvd+rw, there is no finalize required. Just pop it in your pc & copy or rip it 2 your computer. Just wanted 2 put that out there. although, if you don't plan 2 make copies of any of your footage ... ever, you won't have any problems. Hope this helps.

Railey Marie (11-25-06 2 12/10/06

i love this camera i hear people are having problems editing on this but you can edit right from the camera & use rw disks this thing is awesome & you can record over them

This camera is small enough 2 carry around "just in case." And the small DVD's are easy 2 duplicate quickly onto larger DVD's so I can easily share them with others.

Simple digital video & still image recording is here with the DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam camcorder. It's simple because Sony has created a camcorder with easy-to-use features, & you can record directly onto DVD. Features such as Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization compensates 4 camera "shake" & makes it easy 2 record smoother video. It's also easy 2 capture distant objects with 20X optical zoom & 800X digital zoom.Though easy-to-use, the DCR-DVD92 is fully capable of capturing difficult shots. With Super NightShot Plus infrared system, you can record even in low light situations. The 2.5" LCD screen provides image clarity & easily rotates 2 give you the best possible viewing angle. The DCR-DVD92 also comes with additional LCD touch screen controls 4 extra convenience. Could digital video & digital still image recording be any easier?