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Customer Reviews for Sony Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Sony Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Simple controls and powerful features make it easy to record high-quality videos on 3" DVDs or Memory Sticks. Highlights include a 40x optical zoom, Super SteadyShot image stabilization, 2.7" touch panel and Super NightShot Plus. It's also compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional and Vista computer operating systems.
Average Customer Rating:
4.645 out of 5
4.6
 out of 
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129
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32
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Customer Recommendation96%165 out of 172reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews
Review 1 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Whats up with the pictures?

06/01/2009
By ,
Jacksonville, FL
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
No doubt this is a great camcorder BUT whats up with the picture quaility when using the camera>? IS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCING THE SAME? I took pictures both outside( windy day/ and sunny) and inside and its a hit or miss whether they print out or transfer on blurry or not. So overall my experience with the camera part is horrible.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:18 - 24
Gender:Female
Ownership:7 - 8 months
Usage:Once per week
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Review 2 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Great Camera

05/26/2009
By ,
Tennessee
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This camera is really easy to use. It is light weight, so you do not tire so easily while filming. I used it during my daughter's high school graduation. I had to sit in the upper tier of the stadium and was able to zoom in perfectly.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 3 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

I love my Handycam!

05/22/2009
By ,
Red Bud, IL
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I bought my Handycam after a friend got one for Christmas. It is super-easy to use, and you can download your videos to your computer with the USB cord included. You can record videos to memory stick or DVD. You get more record time with the memory stick. Photos can only be recorded to the memory stick. I ordered DVDs at the same time as my camera. They shipped separately, and I got the camera first.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 3 months
Usage:Every few days
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Review 4 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot
05/20/2009
By ,
PADUCAH, KY
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
GREAT CAMCORDER, EASY TO USE--THE OPTICAL ZOOM IS VERY IMPRESSIVE.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 5 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

pretty satisfied

05/06/2009
By ,
Grantville, PA
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Overall, I like the product. I wish the mini dvds had a longer amount of taping time. We seem to go through them quickly. Also, when I play it back on our tv, it isn't as clear as I had hoped. The tv is new so I need to do some investigating to see if I can change a setting to see if this would help with clarity. I haven't printed out any pictures, but they also seem to lack a little clarity as compared to my digital camera. However, it is lightweight, easy to carry, fairly easy to use and I have some great memories so far.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
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Review 6 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Great for family

04/28/2009
By ,
Atlanta, GA
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I wanted an easy to use, quick start camcorder that I could also use to take still photos with. This was perfect! I easily started shooting as soon as I charged the battery and put in the dvd. I definitely would recommend. The pictures are clear, it is easy to use, pictures/video of my young son are wonderful for the memories that I wanted to capture.
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 7 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Good product for the price

04/16/2009
By ,
Birmingham, AL
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Haven't had this very long, but impressed with all the features, seems easy to use and after researching camcorders, this is a good product for the price.
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per month
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Review 8 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Great Buy

04/11/2009
By ,
Dawsonville,Ga
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Picked the camera up just in time to take to the beach. We just finished watching playback on the videos. Really enjoy this product. Easy to use and very reasonable prices for discs and memory sticks. Can't wait to use again.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 9 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Love it!!

04/07/2009
By ,
Lawton, OK
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I love this camcorder! The picture and sound are so clear. My boyfriend races on a dirt track, and I used this to record his races - It is so easy to use. :-) I would highly recommend it to anyone!
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:18 - 24
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
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Review 10 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Love It

03/26/2009
By ,
Tn
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I love this camcorder! Its a little blurry when trying to focus but thats probably my fault...I would recommend this to anyone.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:18 - 24
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 11 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Sony Handyman DCR-DVD610 Camcorder w/ Optical Zoom

03/25/2009
By ,
Lakepot ,Ca
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This is really easy to operate just love it
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
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Review 12 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

AweSomE

03/22/2009
By ,
Leesburg
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I LOVE my Sony Handycam! It is great! It is VERY VERY easy to use! Just a little reminder you have to turn it on to open the dvd cd door... LOL took me a min to fig that out! HA HA ok Now GO buy it!
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 13 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Great Camcorder from SONY

03/22/2009
By ,
Indiana
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Sony has done it again with this camcorder. I researched camcorders for a while before making this selection and I am very pleased. I am so happy to be able to catch the memories of my children and my family.
PROS
Touch screen
Recording options
Ease of Use
You do not have to use ONLY sony DVDs for recording- others are cheaper!
Included 2 discs one of which helps you learn the proper way to use the camcorder to get great video, also explains a few of the features
Records straight to the DVD and can be played in most DVD Players, computers and of course the camcorder.
Included USB, TV cord, and battery charger. I also purchased the starter kit with carrying case, 2 dvds, and extra battery.
**And probably my favorite is the fact that you can choose what quality you want like standard, high or low, and depending on which you use, you will have more recording time.
Keeps you informed of battery life and how many minutes used and how many are left.
Also records in sepia, negative, and a few others.
There is more wonderful things about this camcorder like the zoom!
CONS
I was a little disappointed that it didn't have a light included. Room should be well-lit when taking pictures or videos. However does have a night-vision sort of thing that adjusts the picture a little for better viewing.
A little confusing for the first few uses. Get some practice in before heading out for the real stuff =)
Will need to purchase a PRO DUO (only!) memory stick / card if you plan on taking any pictures.
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:18 - 24
Gender:Female
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Review 14 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Not what I thought it would be

03/21/2009
By
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
I was expecting something much different. I only bought it because my small digital camera does not have high quality video for TV viewing. It seems that once you finalize a disc and remove it, you cannot undo the finalizing process so the disc cannot be reused. (I tried and it kept saying that the function was not available.) Also, there is no internal memory. I thought there would be for some reason, but I guess it's not a feature with the 610 model ... only the 710 and 810, I believe. I read (on a different website) that you can't record video to the memory stick with this model either ... only still images. For this reason, I hesitate to even buy one since I will use my other digital camera for taking stills. I read the manual, but some of the features it instructs about do not seem to be available. (I.e., the internal memory setting option & the undo disc finalization.) I guess the manufacturer uses the same instructions for all three models and this one has the least functions actually available. I don't think I can return it to the store since it is an electronic item or I would do so in a heartbeat. I'd upgrade to something that has more features and INTERNAL memory if I could return this one. For the record, I am VERY computer literate and have been using my other digital video camera for years to create both TV and web viewing productions, so it's not that I am a total novice at using something like this. Just totally disappointed in myself for not researching it better. Impulse buying will get you every time.
Product Attributes:
Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Meets Expectations
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Recommends this product? No
-1point
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Review 15 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

great buy

03/14/2009
By ,
virginia beach,virginia
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
This is a great camera. Mine came with a carrying case, dvds,and disc holder. I could use it right out of the box. It was super light which is good. Make sure you buy the memory stick.
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Female
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Once per week
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Review 16 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Love It

02/28/2009
By
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
We have really liked this camera. It is easy to use and has produced good quality images. I recommend using the memory stick. You can store more. I got a 4g card and it seems to be good enough. I also like that it is so small and compact.
Recommends this product? Yes
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 17 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Excelllent Camera!!

02/26/2009
By ,
Long Island, NY
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Very user friendly!! I'm no electronics wiz but I opened up the box, charged the camera and started using it! Mainly I wanted a video camera that would record onto a mini dvd that I could pop into DVD player and watch easily. No annoying adapter needed or weird cassette thing. Tip- You have to finalize the mini DVD on the handi-cam before you are able to play it in a DVD player.. this means no more erasing and rerecording after finalizing it. Quality excellent and so is sound. I shopped around and found Walmart had the best price tag- also purchase the soft case for handi-cam. The handi-cam is so small, fits snuggly in one hand. LOVE IT!!
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
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Review 18 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Great Camcorder

02/25/2009
By ,
Del City, OK
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I researched camcorders about 6 months. I am very pleased with my final choice. Camcorder is easy to use. I wish I had purchased the memory stick at the same time because it took me 2 weeks to get to the store and buy one!
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 19 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Great Camcorder

02/21/2009
By ,
Michigan
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I dont usually write reviews but I feel this video camera is great. I was worried because the cost was lower then alot but Sony has done it again. Do know that you need video discs to record video and then if you want to take pictures you need to purchase a memory stick. I didnt because only using for video. Very easy to setup and use. I also love that when you take a video it shows it on the screen and you can touch the one you want instead of fast forwarding forever. One downfall that I can live with is the battery does not last very long but long enough to do what you need . Great quality if your looking for simple and easy to use !! Great buy !
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 3 months
Usage:Once per week
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Review 20 for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Silver DVD Camcorder, 40x Optical Zoom, 2.7" Touch panel LCD, Memory Stick Slot

Love This Camcorder!

02/04/2009
By ,
Oregon, USA
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
If you are looking for a Camcorder look no more. We bought this and use it every day. To work with, it is really easy to use. The pictures I uploaded are taken with the Camcorder, in the camera feature. My husband and I are really glad we made this purchase.
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Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:18 - 24
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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