Sony DCR-DVD305 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by Matt Culler
Published on Jan 12, 2006 9:00 PM

Intro
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Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion
   


David Kender contributed to this article.

At CES this year, Sony released the DCR-DVD305, a brand new camcorder in their DVD line. This middle-of-the-road model has the DCR-DVD205 (Review, Specs, $384.99) below it and DCR-DVD405 (Review, Specs, $649) above. The DVD305 has a number of selling points that Sony hopes to make it a standout in an increasingly cluttered market. Most notably, the DVD305 ships with a center channel microphone that fits into the special, Sony-sized accessory shoe. Use of the mic allows for Dolby Digital 5.1 channel Surround Sound. But are the selling points enough to make this cam a worthy purchase?





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