If you're looking to preserve your memories on DVD, Sony's DCR-DVD908E PAL DVD Camcorder is just the thing. It works on the PAL video standard used in most of Europe and records to 8-centimeter DVDs.

Super NightShot Plus and Super SteadyShot help you get optimum video in less-than-optimum conditions. The 2.7" color widescreen LCD does double duty as a monitor and a touchscreen that makes choosing menu options fast and easy. The DCR-DVD908E also works as a still camera and stores over 8000 pictures on to a single DVD disc.

Note:  PAL video equipment is not meant for use in the USA. PAL is not designed for USA broadcast standards.

Key Features

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DVD Handycam

Record your videos direct to 8-centimeter DVDs. Supported formats include DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW.

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Super NightShot Plus

Even the darkest scenes will come out great with Super NightShot Plus, which is rated to 1.5 Lux (3 lux in standard mode).

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Super SteadyShot

Videos have the jitters? Super SteadyShot smooths things out by correcting for extraneous camera motion.

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2.7" Touchscreen Color LCD

Show off your best shots with the widescreen flip-out LCD. Flip the screen back in and use it to select your menu options.

The LCD screen is also treated with an anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coating.

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10x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens

Precise optics gives you accurate color and detail.

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120x Digital Zoom

Why go to great lengths for great video? The 120x digital zoom brings the shots to you.

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Program AE

The camera adjusts to your shooting conditions with 6 preset auto-exposure modes, eliminating the guesswork of manual settings.

Camera                             

CCD                                  1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS

Lens                                   Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, F= 5.4 - 76mm, F/ 1.8 - 2.9

Zoom                                 10x Optical/120x Digital

Image Stabilization              Electronic Image Stabilizer

Filter Size                           37mm

Lux                                     1.5 W/ Night Shot

Recording                         

System                               PAL

Format                               DVD-R/W, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL

Audio                                 Dolby AC3 5.1 ch Recording

Time Code                         Yes

Date & Time                       Yes

A/V Dubbing                      Not Specified By Manufacturer

Display                             

Viewfinder                          0.3" (0.7cm)(16:9) Color, 123,000 pixels

LCD Monitor                     2.7" Color Touch Panel LCD, 211,200 Pixels

Conveniences                   

Manual Controls                 Focus

Built-in Light                       Yes

Built-in Mic                         Yes

Built-in Speaker                  Yes

Accessory Shoe                  Yes, Hot "Active interface" Shoe

Titler                                   Yes

Digital Effects                      4

Fader                                 4 modes

Tape Loading                     DVD, side

Digital Still Mode              

Resolution                           4.6 Megapixel (2848 x 1602)

Card Slot                            Memory Stick Duo

Built-in Flash                       Yes

Input/Output Connectors

Line In Recording               No

Inputs                                 None

Outputs                              Mini-to-RCA A/V: - x1
USB: - x1

Edit Protocol                      No

Microphone Input               No

Headphone Jack                 No

General                             

Power Requirements           AC Adaptor: 8.4V
Battery: 6.8V/7.2V

Power Consumption           Viewfinder: 2.7W
LCD: 2.9W

Dimensions (WxHxD)         2.8 x 3.4 x 5.6" (7 x 8.7 x 14.2cm)