Sony DCR-DVD105 DVD Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

i have wanted a camcorder since the 80s, but could not afford to get a good one. truth is i still feel that way about camcorders, most my extra money goes to music and recording.i saw this cam about a year and half ago, used for 125. i must say i am very pleased w my purchase. some of these reviewer have valid points, in that it is difficult to get really good shots one after the other. but it kept me busy till i got a laptob with corel editing software. and i tell, though antiquated a bit, it does what i need it to do really well. many told me i would have issues getting mini disc to burn, i did not, my vaio laptob plays them everytime, and with editing software, you can do almost anything. and the effects on this camera are really cool, i like to shoot scenes and add my own music to it in the end, and i often watch the results on a dell 1200mp projector, for what i have invested, i have literally hundreds of mini dvds, about half of which i have ran through corel. and sum of the scenes have been beyond rewarding, and ive learned alot just through using the camera daily.best part about this cam, it couldnt be any easier to run, now dealing with editing software was annoying at first, but im better w film for it. if you are new to cameras, and looking a midgrade cam, i do reccomend the dcr dvd 105.another thing, if you watch amazon regularly, youll see the mini rewritable dvds by memorex are sometimes on sale for 9 dollars a ten pack, so i stock up then,and wait for the next time.good cam, great picture, unbeatable price.

I bought this camera because I had lost mine and I needed the camera to finalize the dvds that I have already recorded. The camera works as described. I don’t plan to actually use it for recording I have around 30 homemade dvd of my kids that I never got around to finalizing but now I can. I did play with it and tried all the features they work fine, it came with everything except the manual and wires to plug into the tv but thats fine I can buy one.

Hi. I purchased the Sony 105 after reading many reviews for it (and other camcorders.) I also handled some camcorders at BestBuy (NOTE: Amazon price is MUCH cheaper than BestBuy - and BestBuy won't match the price.) Being a newbie to the dvd camcorder and having a very low mechanical aptitude, I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to figure it out. I was very surprised at how easy the Sony is to use. Also, comparing it to the Canon version (a little cheaper than Sony), I found that the Sony feels more sturdy and secure. Only thing I don't like is the small rubbery cover on the camera that hides the little input for the charger cord (see, I'm technically challenged - I almost called it a doohicky) doesn't seem very sturdy and it might break off. Don't know for sure. That's why I gave it a 4, but really the rating should be 4 and 3/4. The price is right, the pictures are great, it's very very easy to use after the initial battery charge. My kids and I love it. We're having a great time with this camcorder!! For all you novices out there, it's much fun.

When This was purcahsed it said NEW.. When it was received it really does not seems new at all since it was in a generic box, with a manual that is dirty and the charger and other cables were simply on the side. I had purchased a brand new one from Best Buy 6 years ago and it came in the SONY box with the protective foam and cardbaord inside and manual in plastic sleeve... this came in a generic box with nothing but the four tiems put inside, no cardboard, no protective foam, no plastic , no wrapping, nothing.Either way, the camera works fine and have not had any issues with it except Batter does not hold charge that long but I have the battery from the one I purchased 6 years ago, so have been alternating the batteries.

It was to difficult to use plus there were no instructions.

I had this camcorder for years and loved it, and my house burned down and I lost it in the fire. I was hesitant to buy another due to it being used. But it is in supreme condition! So happy to have my camcorder back! And it was packed very well, and it came with a cleaning cloth, the original user Manuel and even two dvd-r mini DVDs brand new still sealed. Thank you so much!!! Very professional and very fast shipping. Definitely know how to please the customer. It shows you care. Thank you for helping me bring back one of my cherished possessions. Highly recommend your store.

Don't buy this camera or any other DISC Sony Handycam(sic)! The video cannot be just downloaded on your computer, comes in vob format, so you have to buy expensive program just to download on your computer! The photos download but always state "read only" so you have to figure out alot of different key strokes just to get around this. NOTHING is simple about this camera.In picture mode the camera produces low quality images and is tempramental about focus and shoot. Nothing happens fast with this camera!You must buy a disc to operate and they are expensive.The slightest dust or small thing on disc and camera will not operate and may even damage camera.Sony has received a zillion complaints on this camera, google it and you will see what I mean. This is the WORSE product Sony ever produced!!!!! and is definetly a black mark on them!!! Try their "Technical" assistance on any problem and you will get "ship the camera to us for repair, which of course has high minimum cost!!!Save your money and buy electronic digital camera!!!!!!!!!! And one that does not say "Sony" on it!!!! Even a cheap Kodak is better than this garbage camera.