--- product_id: 103351413 title: "Sony DCR-DVD205 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer)" brand: "sony" price: "VT52798" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/103351413-sony-dcr-dvd205-1mp-dvd-handycam-camcorder-with-12x-optical store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # DVD compatible 1MP CCD 12x zoom Sony DCR-DVD205 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer) **Brand:** sony **Price:** VT52798 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Capture Life's Highlights with Sony's Handycam! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sony DCR-DVD205 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer) by sony - **How much does it cost?** VT52798 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/103351413-sony-dcr-dvd205-1mp-dvd-handycam-camcorder-with-12x-optical) ## 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 - • **Zoom Into Action:** Get closer to the action with a powerful 12x optical zoom. - • **Brilliant Display:** Enjoy your footage on a vibrant 2.7-inch LCD with a 16:9 aspect ratio. - • **Low Light Champion:** Never miss a moment with Super NightShot Plus for natural low-light video. - • **Capture Every Moment:** Experience stunning clarity with a 1.0-megapixel CCD imager. - • **Versatile Media Formats:** Easily record on DVD-R/-RW/+RW for seamless playback. ## Overview The Sony DCR-DVD205 is a compact camcorder featuring a 1MP CCD imager, 12x optical zoom, and compatibility with various DVD formats, making it perfect for capturing high-quality video in any setting, even in low light. ## Description From the Manufacturer Capture 1.0-megapixel stills, a wide-angle view and superior color reproduction with the Advanced HAD CCD on the DCR-DVD205 Handycam camcorder. You'll enjoy crisp and clear monitoring and playback on the 2.7-inch-wide Clear Photo LCD Plus display. And your home movies will be brought to life with 5.1ch surround sound recording. 1.0-Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD Imager; 1070K Gross 1/5.5-inch 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) 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 picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldn't be simpler. After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation 2 video game consoles. DVD-R/RW and +RW Compatible The DCR-DVD205 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats allowing the easy of use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With DVD+RW media there is not a need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required). Simply remove the disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD Player. 12x Optical/800x Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up 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. Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. 2.7-inch Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels) The 2.7-inch wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera "shake" without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems. On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons For addition control of the camcorder, the DCR-DVD205 features Zoom and Record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots. Manual Focus Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment. InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subject to a life shortening "memory effect". Sony's exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Super NightShot Plus Infrared System With Sony's Super NightShot Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built-in infrared system, but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems. Stamina Battery Power Management System Using the optional NP-FP90 InfoLithium Battery, the DCR-DVD203 can continuously record for up to 8 hours on a single full charge, providing extra long battery life. Picture Effects Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Mosaic, Monotone, Sepia and Pastel. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone and Sepia. Fader Effects Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black, Overlap, White and Wipe. Conversion Software Nero Express 6 software is included for easy duplication and conversion from 3-inch media to 5 1/4-inch media. Additional Features Battery information Program AE (autoexposure) modes Easy Handycam button What's in the Box Sony DCR-DVD205 1MP DVD Handycam camcorder, power adapter/in-camera charger (ACL25), InfoLithium rechargeable battery (NPFP50), stereo AV cable, lens cap, Nero Express 6 (conversion software), cleaning cloth ## Features - About this item - 1/5.5-inch CCD imager with 1.0-megapixel resolution Compatible with DVD-R/-RW/+RW formats 12x optical zoom with digital image stabilization 2.7-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD Super NightShot Plus Infrared System captures natural-looking video in low light ## Images ![Sony DCR-DVD205 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QV5PG0TQL.jpg) ![Sony DCR-DVD205 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C1GZQFCVL.jpg) ![Sony DCR-DVD205 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418W1R59T2L.jpg) ![Sony DCR-DVD205 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415P4QRXSKL.jpg) ![Sony DCR-DVD205 1MP DVD Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415YDJVYMNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handycan is E-A-S-Y *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2006* My husband has been after me for quite some time to purchase the sony DVD Handycam. Neither one of us likes to fool around with transferring of tapes. We both love just finalizing the disc, then popping it into the DVD recorder. It is sooooooooo user friendly, and the touch screen is amazing. So far the greatest feature is the night lighting/ dim lighting feature. That has been great for our sons' later football games. It makes it look like you are shooting in the day light. GREAT PURCHASE. As always Sony lives up to it reputation. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Thought it was OK until I realized it was a bad move I got one that only records on DISC *by N***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2014* I wish I would have gotten one that recorded on harddrive or something other than DISC - as this day in age it is easier to edit and such by simply transferring to computer. Decent machine though ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by G***6 on Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2007* This was my first Camcorder purchase. It is just the right size and the features are worth the price. Most important the picture is clear and sound records crisp. This will be a good investment. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/103351413-sony-dcr-dvd205-1mp-dvd-handycam-camcorder-with-12x-optical](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/103351413-sony-dcr-dvd205-1mp-dvd-handycam-camcorder-with-12x-optical) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*