Features:

• 3-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor
• DVD-R/RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) compatible
• Carl Zeiss Vario- Sonnar T lens; 10x optical/20x digital zoom
• Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording; built-in microphone
• Super SteadyShot (Optical) image stabilization system

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Memories are made to be shared, and it couldn't be easier than with the DCR-DVD508 Handycam(R) camcorder. By recording straight to DVD-R/-RW/+RW/+R Dual Layer media formats, it has never been simpler to put your video on display. A Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens enables superior clarity while the Super SteadyShot(R) image stabilization makes sure it stays that way. You can even take up to 4 megapixel photos while you're shooting video (on DVD) in stunning 5.1 channel surround sound, or snap gorgeous 6.1 megapixel still images (stored on MemoryStick). And when you need to get close, the 10x optical/20x digital zoom means every detail is crystal clear. But the really nice concept is recording on DVD. Though 8cm in size, it will play on most DVD players or on your computer's DVD drive. There's also a USB port for easy, direct image transfer. Steadyshot helps keep images nice and sharp. Super SteadyShot(R) (Optical) Image Stabilization System 6.1 Megapixels Still Image Recording Super NightShot(R) Infrared System InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower(TM) Meter System Manual Focus Scene Selection Modes Picture Effects Fader Effects Easy Handycam(R) Button Multi Language Menus Easily switch between 16 - 9 and 4 - 3 aspect ratios with just the touch of a button. Active shoe conveniently gives you the option of adding accessories such as lights, flashes and microphones to the camera Recording and Playback Times - Single Layer - HQ - 20 min., SP - 30 min., LP 60 min. / Dual Layer - HQ - 35 min., SP - 55 min., LP 110 min. Video Actual - 2280K Pixels (16 - 9), 1710K Pixels (4 - 3) USB 2.0 for data transfer Unit Measurements - 2 7/8 x 3 /2 x 5 5/8 (70 x 87 x 142mm) / Weighs 20 ounces Supplied Accessories - Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200); InfoLithium(R) Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60); Remote Commander(R) Remote Control (RMT-835); A/V Cable (Stereo); USB Cable; Applic

Rating : - Great images but beware
This camera, like all of the Sony DVD camcorders, creates great movies. However, a MAJOR limitation is that most commercial DVD authoring programs do not work with the proprietary MPEG-2 codec Sony uses when you download the movies using Picture Package to your computer. Also, since Sony is stingy about licensing their codec to other software vendors, it is difficult to find converstion programs out there. Roxio products will not work at all, while uLead sometimes work, but often include a timestamp that you cannot remove. Typically Sony = great hardware, lousy software. No wonder LG and Samsung are eating their lunch.