Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Camcorder (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Been looking for this for years. Had a ton of dvd-r and couldn't play them without the camcorder. Looks and works like new.

This video camera is exactly what I was looking for. I am not someone who is good with gadgets and technology. I wanted a camcorder that would be easy to use, and easy to play back my videos. I didn't even need to read the directions to figure this one out. You put the mini-DVD in, press record, and you're good to go. Then when you want to play it, you just eject the mini-DVD and play it right in your DVD player. My #1 consideration in purchasing a camera was that I could easily record my family and then just as easily share the videos with others. I wouldn't know anything about editing software or special features, but for us, this camera is perfect. The picture quality is also very good, and the camera is small and easy to carry around.

Mejor de lo que esperaba

I bought this camera for the 60X optical zoom, which I like, and because it has a viewfinder. It's a little big for my hands, but easier to handle than the small "palmcorders" (which don't have viewfinders). I haven't used it a lot (yet), but I like it and, so far, it takes good video. I realized after buying it that I don't like using the DVD media, so I use a memory stick.Two disappointments: it doesn't use SD cards (newer Sony's do) and it doesn't have a power saving "quick" off/on.

My wife and I purchased this camcorder just before our trip to Hawaii and took it with us. We love it. It worked very well and is pretty easy to use. The set-up takes a little while and you do have to use the handbook provided to get through it. We would recommend getting a second battery as a back-up when you want to do a lot of recording at one time. It is compact and light-weight and also takes still photos. Having the disc and the flash drive in one camera is fantastic! We totally recommend buying this camcorder, and have found out that Sony makes excellent products and uses cutting edge technology. thanks, Cindy and Larry

I bought this camcorder to take on a hunting trip,worked very well recording movies,but when I got back the software makes it very hard to share movies.Will never buy any more sony products.

Overall the product is good...easy to use. Like the DVD feature. However, what about a flash or light???? You always need a flash...or a light. I returned one recorder because they said the DCR - 650 had a light capabilities. And it didn't...so very disappointed in that. Also, the lense cover has to be manually opened & closed....which sometimes I forget before starting to record. And actually...the lense cover that opens has broke....now...thank goodness it broken on open instead of closed. Overall....wish I would shopped further...in fact, still within 90 days...might return.

I would like to recommend this camera for all amateur or professional photographers. I have a similar camera to this one and I have no problems with it. The wide screen is pretty awesome!!! I have been using these cameras for Praise/worship services, they do a great job serving its purpose. Clear pictures is what you really want and the still photos are also very good. If you get the battery that holds 248-250 minutes you have made the right choice. You can easily set your camera at the LP mode and many times you will get an hour of recording instead of 30 minutes. When I purchased this camera there were many negative reviews about this camera, but so far I have all the praise for this camera. Great camera to put inside your pockets without having to put into a case. Will enjoy this camera for many years to come.