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DCR-DVD508

DVD Handycam® Camcorder

 

 

 

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Powerful and practical, the DCR-DVD508 merges quality with performance. Letting you easily record to DVD-R/-
RW/+RW/+R DL (Dual Layer) media formats, there’s no better way to share your moments with everyone. A 
professional quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens sees all so you never have to miss any detail ever again.

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3.0 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™  CMOS 
Sensor

1/2.9" ClearVid™  CMOS Sensor with 2280K 
(effective) pixels (16:9) provides stunning 
detail and clarity with exceptional video (up 
to 530 lines of horizontal resolution) and 
still image performance. The Megapixel 
technology enhances your digital videos 
and digital still (3040K) photography 
performance (4:3).

DVD Format Video Recording

The DVD recording format delivers digital 
picture and sound quality comparable to 
that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the 
DVDs couldn't be simpler. After finalizing 
the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play 
back in most DVD Players, computers and 
even PlayStation® 2 and PlayStation 3 

video game consoles .

DVD-R/RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer)

Compatible

The DCR-DVD508 is compatible with a 
variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of 
use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With 
DVD+RW media there is not a need to 
finalize the disc (minimum recording 
required). Simply remove the disc and 
insert the media into a compatible DVD 
Player.

10X Optical/20X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action 
close up from far away. In addition, the 
Digital Zoom interpolation means that 
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less 
distortion than previous types of digital 
zooms.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T* Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical 
multi-layer coating for increased contrast. 
This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-
life color saturation and perfect renditions 
of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on 
the lens further reduces unwanted glare 
and flare.

Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording

The DCR-DVD508 will record in Dolby 
Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in 
microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel 
surround sound you can now experience 
your home movies with active sounds 
coming from all directions. Enjoy your 
personal home movies the way you 
experienced them while recording.

2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear 

Photo™  plus LCD (211K Pixels)  

The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides 
excellent viewing clarity with improved 
resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel 
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for 
multiple viewing angles providing sharp, 
detailed images for monitoring or 
playback, and the widescreen format 
makes shooting in 16:9 mode and 
composing shots even easier.

Smooth Slow Recording

By increasing the record rate from 60 fields 
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds 
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast 
motion and play the video back in 12 
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf 
swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In 
addition, record an audio track to narrate 
what is being seen during the video.

Memory Stick Duo™  Media Slot  

Capture still images up to 2848x2136 (4:3)
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick 
Duo™  Media for easy transfer to PCs for 
emailing, printing or sharing with other 
compatible Memory Stick® devices.

Super SteadyShot® (Optical) Image 
Stabilization System

An advanced form of Sony's SteadyShot 
Image Stabilization system that controls a 
higher range of shake and vibration 
frequencies. This optical stabilization 
system achieves an even higher level of 
smoothness without degradation of video 
like some digital stabilization systems.

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons

For additional control of the camcorder, the 
DCR-DVD508 features Zoom and Record 
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This 
allows the user more flexibility when 
holding the camcorder, especially in 
overhead or low angle shots.

USB 2.0 Interface

USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to 
connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder to 
the computer for fast transfer of video and 
still images to your computer for editing. 
The camcorder can also be used as an 
external DVD burner, convenient for 
making copies of your DVDs or burning 
edited movies.

One Touch Wide Angle Shooting

Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect 
ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a 
button.

Progressive Shutter System

A mechanical shutter system that provides 
progressive scan performance while 
utilizing an interlaced scanning system. 
Digital still images will be sharp and clear 
with excellent definition.

Active Interface Shoe

Provides a location directly on the 
camcorder to which one may add optional 
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication with those accessories.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Super NightShot® Infrared System

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™  
Meter System

Manual Focus

Scene Selection Modes

Picture Effects

Fader Effects

Battery Information

Easy Handycam Button

Multi Lanugage Menu

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