Features:

• 2.1-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor
• Carl Zeiss Vario- Sonnar T* lens; 10x optical/80x digital zoom
• Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording; built-in microphone
• 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel Clear Photo plus LCD
• DVD-R/RW/+RW/+R DL compatible

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Record high-quality images and video directly to DVD-R/-RW/+RW/+R Dual Layer media formats with the DCR-DVD408 DVD Handycam(R) Camcorder. The Sony DCR-DVD408 Handycam(R) Camcorder lets you bring home movie and Video productions to life, while making it simple to share images and video. The Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lenses have advanced optical multi-layer coating, while capturing every detail through the 10x Optical and 80x Digital zoom. The camcorder will also burn your movies and stills directly to an 8cm blank DVD, for the easiest possible sharing of your home movies. Saves still images to Memory Stick(R) DUO or PRO DUO Super NightShot(R) Plus Infrared System SteadyShot Picture Stabilization Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Lens Aperture - f1.8 - f2.9 Touch Panel Full Range Auto & Manual Exposure Focal Distance - 5.1 - 51mm Shutter Speeds - Auto, 1/4-1/4000 sec. (AE Mode) Progressive Shutter System Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes - Beach and Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports Lesson, and Sunset and Moon Compatible with DVD-R, -RW and +RW White Balance Modes - Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor Picture Effects - Monotone, Mosaic, Pastel, and Sepia Fader Effects - Black, Overlap, White and Wipe Onboard battery information (displayed on LCD) Easy Handycam(R) Button Active Interface Shoe USB 2.0 Port Optional S-Video out Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel Recording InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower(TM) Meter System Operating Systems - Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Pro Battery Life - Continuous recording for up to 8 hours on a single full charge Dimensions - 2-7/8 x 3-1/2 x 5-5/8 inch (70 x 87 x 145 mm) Weight - 1 pounds 4 ounces (570 grams) with disc and battery

Rating : - Great video recorder!
I recently purchased this as a gift for my cousin on the arrival of a new born. We took some videos of the baby and they came out really well. The sound quality is excellent and the auto focus works very well. The camera design is very intuitive and easy to use. This is overall a great buy!