--- product_id: 72064953 title: "Sony DCRDVD300 MiniDVD Handycam Camcorder with 3.5\" LCD and Digital Still Capability (Discontinued by Manufacturer)" brand: "sony" price: "80.33 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/72064953-sony-dcrdvd300-minidvd-handycam-camcorder-with-3-5-lcd-digital store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # NightShot 0 Lux 1MP Imaging 10x Optical Zoom Sony DCRDVD300 MiniDVD Handycam Camcorder with 3.5" LCD and Digital Still Capability (Discontinued by Manufacturer) **Brand:** sony **Price:** 80.33 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸŽ₯ Capture Life's Unforgettable Moments! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sony DCRDVD300 MiniDVD Handycam Camcorder with 3.5" LCD and Digital Still Capability (Discontinued by Manufacturer) by sony - **How much does it cost?** 80.33 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/72064953-sony-dcrdvd300-minidvd-handycam-camcorder-with-3-5-lcd-digital) ## Best For - sony enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sony brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **See in the Dark:** Record in total darkness with the innovative NightShot 0 Lux infrared system. - β€’ **Zoom Into Action:** Get closer with 10x optical and 120x digital zoom for those far-off details. - β€’ **Connect with Ease:** Transfer your videos effortlessly via high-speed USB 2.0 interface. - β€’ **Stabilized Footage:** Enjoy smooth, shake-free videos with Super SteadyShot image stabilization. - β€’ **Capture Every Moment:** Experience stunning 1MP imaging for your cherished memories. ## Overview The Sony DCRDVD300 MiniDVD Handycam is a compact camcorder featuring a 1-megapixel imaging sensor, 10x optical zoom, and a 3.5-inch swiveling LCD display. It offers advanced features like Super SteadyShot image stabilization and a NightShot 0 Lux infrared system for low-light recording, making it perfect for capturing memories anytime, anywhere. ## Description From the Manufacturer From the Manufacturer If you are looking for an easy to use camcorder that advances the simplicity of making and sharing your videos and pictures via DVD, look no further than Sony’s DCR-DVD300 DVD Handycam Camcorder. Featuring 1.0 MP still image capture (1152 x 864) and a 3.5-inch SwivelScreen LCD screen, the DVD300 is ideal for capturing thousands of still shots and up to 60 minutes of video at high resolutions on a single 3-inch disc. Its Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens produces true-to-life color clarity in videos and still images and its 10X optical/120X precision digital zoom bring the action up close. Additionally, Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization, Super NightShot O Lux/Color Slow Shutter Recording System and an InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower System highlight the camcorders Worry-Free Recording and connectivity features. Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Lens: Famous for its superior sharpness and color accuracy, the Vario-Sonnar lens is the most advanced multi-layer optical coating system. Digital Still Memory Mode: Capture digital still images directly onto Memory Stick media for easy transfer to e-mail, printing, or sharing with compatible Memory Stick devices. Super NightShot Plus Infrared System: An advanced version of Sony's NightShot Infrared system that allows users to record natural color images in low-light conditions, but without the blurring common with other lowlight recording systems. Battery information is momentarily displayed without having to power on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery's status by pressing the Battery Info button. The Recording Time Available is displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. And more:1/4.7" 1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD Imager 1/4.7" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 690K (effective) video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video (up to 520 lines of resolution in HQ Mode) and still image performance. Realize great looking digital still images with 1,000K (effective) pixels.DVD Format Video Recording The DVD recording format delivers digital video and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV. Playback of the DVD media is simple and convenient. After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the DVD disc will playback in most compatible DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation 2 video game consoles.10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.3.5" SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixels LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback.Color Viewfinder Provides a clear, color view of subjects and makes spotting and/or following subjects easier.USB 2.0 Interface USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DVD Handycam camcorder to computers for fast transfer of video and still images for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies.Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System An advanced version of Sony’s SteadyShot system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.Progressive Shutter System A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance, while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.AE (Auto Exposure) Bracketing The camcorder shoots 3 images at different exposure levels with a press of the photo button.Burst Mode Capture up to 4 images at 1152 x 864 resolution, or 12 images at 640 x 480 resolution consecutively, perfect for capturing fast action.Analog Inputs Record any analog NTSC source to digital video via the analog inputs. Perfect for archiving analog tape recordings. This recorded video can then be edited on your computer.Intelligent Accessory Shoe Conveniently gives you the option of adding accessories such as lights, flashes and microphones to the camera, which can communicate with the camera and also draw power from the camera. What's in the box: DCR-DVD300 DVD Handycam, AC-L15A Power Adaptor/In Camera Charger, NP-FM50 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, RMT-820 Wireless Remote Commander Remote Control, 2 AA Batteries, Stereo A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Cleaning Cloth, Blank DVD-R Media, USB Cable, CD-ROM with USB Driver SPVD-0011 (Pixela ImageMixer Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony) ## Features - DVD digital camcorder with 1-megapixel imaging - 10x optical, 120x digital zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization - 3.5-inch touch-panel color swivelscreen LCD display - High speed USB 2.0 interface for computer connection - NightShot 0 Lux infrared system with color mode for recording in total darkness ## Images ![Sony DCRDVD300 MiniDVD Handycam Camcorder with 3.5" LCD and Digital Still Capability (Discontinued by Manufacturer) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ORU1cXmqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars The biggest advantage is administrative time reduction! *by G***T on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on October 12, 2003* This is the camera of my dreams, since I have lost a lot of time administering the data captured from camcorders and cameras. Now, this camera offered to me a way to record directly into an unviversally accepted media! I loved it! Secondly, the image quality is indeed very good.The things I don't like are the media price. DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs are still quite expensive and not easy to be obtained. Sony should provide more media for free considering the price of this camera, not to talk about some other accesories such as filtering lenses, etc... ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Understand what features are most important before buying! *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on December 14, 2003* My father in law purchased this camera for us in preperation of our new son. We were able to power it up and begin using it within an hour. The controls are easy to use and fairly simple. I would have to say that I do not hear or notice the drive vibration or the sound of the dvd recorder while in use.I have done some looking around on various sites and forums and have found NO mac support. I have both a PC and a Mac and plan to use it on my PC.When I finalized a full DVD, so that I could use it in my DVD player I was happy to see that it too 3 min to do so and played wonderfuly. The still picture quality is ok for 1 megapixel but with no flash on the camera I cannot recomend that aspect. I do have a 4.2 megapixel camera that I plan to use for still shots. The last area of review, the editing software that comes with the camera... VERY frustrating to use!!! I am not sure if I didn't spend enough time with it or if it's cheap, but I gave up on it.The media that I use is DVD Rw's and I have 3 of them (8 bucks each). They work great. I also love the large view screen.One con, poor battery life with included battery.I think that if your BIG into editing video, research this video camera before buying. But if you want ease of recording and high quality to be able to drop into a standard format (DVD) then I give this camera 4.5 stars.************UPDATE: 12-22-03After 2 weeks of recording I wanted to drop my video's onto my computer so I can edit them. I was unable to do so and called Sony's tech support. I went straight for the question "Do you have a driver update or some type of resoloution for the USB 2.0 issue with my sony handy cam"? The tech support guy was polite and said that they are working on it. I kept probing for more information about the problem, and the "Work Around" was to plug the sony camcorder into a USB 1 hub. This did fix my problem but I wanted to know when the USB 2.0 problem was going to be addressed. I was asked for my email address and they said I would be contacted when there was a fix or soloution. He did tell me that this has something to do with Chipsets on the mother board. He said that they KNOW that it works with SIS but were still working with testing others. (I have an Intel Chipset).I also found out the following in regards to editing mpeg videos:**********************************(Taken from papajohn.org )Playback/importing of MPEG2 content is completely dependant on the third party MPEG2 decoder installed on the user's machine. Most do not work well. Some decoders go so far as to block decoding when used for anything other than rendering to the display (to make it harder to convert DVD content to other forms). Having DVD burning or playing software on a computer doesn't necessarily mean that the MPEG2 decoder that comes with it will work with Movie Maker 2.MPEG2 files are common. They are used to burn SVCDs and DVDs. Some cameras record directly to this format. But there is a license fee associated with using an MPEG2 codec, so the codec is not commonly distributed. If you try to import an MPEG2 file without 'THE appropriate' installed codec, Movie Maker will attempt to go through the process but, in the end, give you an error message like the one in the figure below. Another error message I've seen is "...the file is empty." Sometimes it'll import the clip, but then cause problems when trying to work with it in a project or render a movie from it.*********************I wanted to use Windows Moviemaker to edit my movies and I found that when I had Sony's software installed it will crash movie maker just after opening a movie to edit it. I also had to load Adobe Preimere to find a codec that would work correctly so I could edit the mpeg files from my camera in Movie maker.I think that I am going to have to change my overall rating on this camera because of the difficulty of editing the video's in anything but the Pixela Cheesey software that comes with the camera. The camera that would better for editing on your pc: A camera that writes in DV format.3.5 Stars ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars DVD camcorder isn't for everyone *by L*** on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on October 10, 2003* the DCR-DVD300 sits atop the recently released line of miniDVD camcorders from sony. other models in this line are the DCR-DVD200 and DCR-DVD100. the main difference the three camcorders in this line are LCD size and CCD resolution: - DCR-DVD300: 3.5" LCD, 1MP CCD - DCR-DVD200: 2.5" LCD, 1MP CCD - DCR-DVD100: 2.5" LCD, 640K CCDpros:- records dolby digital stereo.- carl zeiss lens.- 10x optical zoom.- video quality almost at par with miniDV camcorders (at slower recording modes).- Super SteadyShot image stabilization system - and sony's system really helps.- three low light shooting modes: Nightshot, Super Nightshot, and Color Slow Shutter.- big, 3.5" LCD display.- great connectivity options: firewire, USB 2.0, S-video, headphone, mic input, etc.- USB 2.0 support for fast downloads.- the convenience of DVD navigation - simply select the scene and you're there!- supports analog-to-digital conversion.- hot accessory shoe with lots of optional accessories.cons:- expensive - as with most sony products, you pay a premium, plus you pay for DVD convergence.- average low light performance.- no memory stick support; if you want to take a still picture, it is saved on the DVD.- mic picks up DVD spinning noise in quiet environments.- finalizing a DVD takes upwards of 10 minutes, and it can be a confusing process.- don't expect much from the still images recorded, even at 1MP resolution.- no pop-up flash for taking stills and no built in video light but you can get a flash/video combo light for less than a hundred bucks.- no manual focus ring.- getting video into editing software (e.g. Final Cut Pro) is harder than it should be.- not Mac friendly.- poor battery life with included battery so add $$ to your budget to buy a higher capacity spare.- compared to current release camcorders, this is a pretty big one at 3.1 x 3.8 x 5.6" weighing 1 lb 9 oz.this is a nice, solid effort by sony and i give them points for dvd convergence. however, in my opinion, the DCR-DVD300 is too big and not easy to use. it's expensive for the feature set but the alternative to this dvd camcorder (a miniDV tape camcorder and DVD recorder combo) is even more expensive. i already have a dvd recorder so for me, a smaller and easier to use miniDV camcorder makes more sense. if this is your situation as well, i would recommend a panasonic gs-70 or sony's pc-105, both miniDV camcorders. otherwise, if you want a finalized DVD straight out of your camcorder, consider the DCR-DVD300.a final note. if you have decided you want to record directly to a DVD, which camcorder should you buy? DCR-DVD300 or DCR-DVD200 or DCR-DVD100? only one hundred bucks separate these three camcorders (street price). for me, a hundred bucks is worth it to get the 1MP CCD and the big 3.5" LCD.i hope this helps you with your buying decision. peace. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/72064953-sony-dcrdvd300-minidvd-handycam-camcorder-with-3-5-lcd-digital](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/72064953-sony-dcrdvd300-minidvd-handycam-camcorder-with-3-5-lcd-digital) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-22*