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Product Rating: 3 star(s) Not Mac compatible

, Jul. 5, 2005
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I purchased this camera and found I could not connect it to my Mac. I called Sony, and they informed me that Macs require a Firewire connection. This camera has a USB port, so it's useless if you plan on downloading your fottage into your computer an

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Pros: Burn to mini DVD
Cons: Not Mac compatible
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) a bout the Sony DCR-DVD403 Camcorder

, May. 27, 2005
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hello am bruce smith from usa and i want to ship the goods to nigeria and i wish to get this item from u immideately for my sons birhtday comming up this yr so i will like to know how much u will sell this item for me and i will also want to treat th

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Pros: am very intrested in camcorder
Cons: please quickly get back to me asap
Has Owned Product: 3 days
pcworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.6 star(s) PCWorld.com - Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Handycam

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The last time we looked at camcorders, we found that the DVD models we tested recorded video that didn't match the quality of video from the ...

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digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Sony DCR-DVD403

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The pinnacle of the DVD lineup, the DCR-DVD403 units is the first consumer camcorder to include Dolby® Digital 5.1 Creator. This unique technology incorporates built-in, multichannel microphones,...

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digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403

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The pinnacle of the DVD lineup, the DCR-DVD403 units is the first consumer camcorder to include Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. This unique technology incorporates built-in, multichannel microphones,...

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easycamcorders.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.85 star(s) Quick Review Camcorder : Sony DCR-DVD403

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The Sony DCR-DVD403 represents the absolute best of this year's DVD camcorders. We couldn't believe that a picture this sharp and vivid could actually come from a DVD cam, but it appears that their time may have finally come. Unfortunately, no other DVD c

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Sony DCR DVD403

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Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom.

Review Verdict: * Sony DCR DVD 403 Analog digital signal conversion lets you convert or record any analog NTSC video source (e.g. VHS) to digital via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital camcorder directly into a PC via the i.Link i

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camcorderinfo.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 2.8 star(s) Sony DCR-DVD403 Camcorder Review

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At an MSRP of one grand, Sony's most advanced DVD camcorder to date, the DCR-DVD403 is a killer camcorder providing amazing quality and amazing stills. The DCR-DVD403 might be the first DVD camcorder which competes with MiniDV models in performance that w

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videomaker.com Professional Review.

Sony DCR-DVD403

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Pros: Ready for your DVD player, 5.1 Surround Sound, Widescreen LCD
Cons: Slightly visible compression, Short media capacity, No S-Video connector
alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.35 star(s) Review summary of Sony DCR-DVD 403

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alaTest has collected and analysed 379 reviews of Sony DCR-DVD 403 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 82288 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.

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newbie.org Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 DVD Camcorder

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The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 DVD Camcorder works great. It takes great videos and takes great still photos. It has the beat combination of features to ensure the best quality for you. Some features include: 10x optical zoom with digital image stabilizatio

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Pros: Good video and still image quality, easy to use, great battery life.
Cons: No Mac support and limited zoom.
pcmag.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Handycam Camcorder

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CCDType: Single CCD, Video Recording Format: DVD-R

Review Verdict: The DCR-DVD403 delivers very good DVD-quality video and adequate digital stills.

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Pros: Good video quality and ease of use. Above-average sound quality.
Cons: A bit pricey. Still-shooting performance could be better. Limited importing options.
videomaker.com Professional Review.

Camcorder Review: Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD

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Go ahead and put a bag of popcorn in the microwave. No really, do it. We just finished our review and we have the DVD to prove it

Review Verdict: Sony has made many improvements in the performance of DVD camcorders and the DCR-DVD403 is no exception. This camcorder is simple and fun to use. Point and shoot users will appreciate the ability to playback their footage almost immediately on their enter

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Pros: Ready for your DVD player 5.1 Surround Sound Widescreen LCD
Cons: Slightly visible compression Short media capacity No S-Video connector
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.75 star(s) Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403

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Review Verdict: The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 is the first DVD camcorder we've seen that doesn't force you to compromise on features or quality--much.

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Pros: Very good video quality; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording; responsive; convenient storage media; decent stills.
Cons: Slightly soft video; DVD format isn't as well supported as MiniDV for editing; no video light; won't work with the Macintosh; can't autodetect aspect ratio during playback.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.75 star(s) Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403

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The DCR-DVD403 is the first DVD camcorder we've seen that doesn't force you to compromise on features or quality -- much

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Pros: Very good video quality; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording; responsive; convenient storage media; decent stills
Cons: Slightly soft video; DVD format isn't as well supported as MiniDV for editing; no video light; won't work with the Mac; can't autodetect aspect ratio during playback
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.75 star(s) Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403

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Review Verdict: The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 is the first DVD camcorder we've seen that doesn't force you to compromise on features or quality--much.

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Pros: Very good video quality; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording; responsive; convenient storage media; decent stills.
Cons: Slightly soft video; DVD format isn't as well supported as MiniDV for editing; no video light; won't work with the Macintosh; can't autodetect aspect ratio during playback.
best-digital-camcorder-reviews.com Professional Review.

Sony DCR DVD403

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Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom.

Review Verdict: The first 3 megapixel CCD model camcorder in Sony's DVD Handycam history, the Sony DCR DVD403 provides both high resolution images and high quality surround sound. The famous Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens and 3.3M gross pixels captures high-definition D

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