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Sony DCR-DVD508
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The Sony DCR-DVD508 progressive-scan digital camcorder records on digital, with 2848 x 2136 resolution. or FireWire. The Sony DCR-DVD508 provides a 10x zoom lens with 20x digital zoom. It has a f/1.8-2.9 lens with image stabilization. Its fastest shutter speed is 1/500 second, plus a 2.7" LCD for composing pictures. The DCR-DVD508 records sound, too. For the best deal on the Sony DCR-DVD508, you'll want to compare prices before you buy. Our list of stores carrying the DCR-DVD508 (located below) tracks merchants who often have bargain prices and great sales. If you don't see a price you like, you can always set a price alert, and we'll tell you when it's cheap. To make sure the deal is for real, we always verify the price at the merchant's website before we send you email. We've been verifying price alerts since 2003... something no other site does today.
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Specs
UPC 0-27242-70171-7, EAN 0-027242-701717, UPC 2-72427-01717-0, EAN 0-272427-017170, UPC 4-11378-04945-2, EAN 0-411378-049452, EAN 4-901780-963072
Sony DCR-DVD508 a.k.a.
Sony DCRDVD508 and other part numbers
| Overview |
| Megapixel Resolution | 6.1 MPixel |
| Optical Zoom | 10 x |
| Progressive Scan | Yes |
| Capacity |
| Data Storage |
| Media | Digital |
| Details |
| LCD Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 2.7" |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 0.002 s |
| CCD Resolution | 2848 x 2136 |
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| Details (continued) |
| Digital Zoom | 20 x |
| FireWire Port | No |
| Focal Length | f/1.8-2.9 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Sound Recording | Yes |
| USB Port | Yes |
| Dimensions |
| Width | 2.87" |
| Height | 3.42" |
| Length (Depth) | 5.62" |
| Weight | 1.25 lb |
| Power Requirements |
| Battery Type | InfoLithium NP-FH60 |
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Articles and Reviews
Reviews by Users
04 Mar 2009



A+ camcorder
Hey i purchased this camcorder used in great condition. The imagery plays back sharp as hell. I was nervous with some of the reviews here @ Amazon so i went online and researched for several weeks. Finally manned up and took a chance. Only thing i can see anyone havin a problem with is the battery life. Of course the media is short on hq but they have come out with a dual layer disc. I'd suggest you just get the sony brand dvd,because i also have a dcr-dvd108 which acts funny sometimes when i us...
–Sammie Green IIIfrom Amazon.com
09 Jul 2008



EXTREMELY PLEASED
Overall the 508 performs just as advertised and I'm very happy with it. It is compatible with several different 8cm DVD discs giving you different options for recording. I did not realize a memory stick was required for still pictures, so I had to make an additional purchase after receiving the camera - - not sure if the advertisement mentioned it. The menu and touch screen work very well, making for easy set up and review. The Operating Guide is sometimes confusing, but all in all gets you to w...
–R. Bishopfrom Amazon.com
16 Feb 2008



Great images but beware
This camera, like all of the Sony DVD camcorders, creates great movies. However, a MAJOR limitation is that most commercial DVD authoring programs do not work with the proprietary MPEG-2 codec Sony uses when you download the movies using Picture Package to your computer. Also, since Sony is stingy about licensing their codec to other software vendors, it is difficult to find converstion programs out there. Roxio products will not work at all, while uLead sometimes work, but often include a ti...
–D. Parkefrom Amazon.com