1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager
 
1/6” 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.

 
 
Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology
 
Enhanced CCD design allows more light to reach the imager which reduces video noise to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6dB (2x better than a standard CCD). This is particularly effective when shooting in dark situations.

 
 
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 and PlayStation®3 video game consoles.

 
 
DVD-R/RW/+RW and +R Dual Layer Compatible
 
The DCR-DVD308 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats allowing the ease 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 Player1.

 
 
25X Optical/200X 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.

 
 
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
 
The DCR-DVD308 will record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel surround sound you can experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

 
2.7” Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels) Compatible
 
The SwivelScreen provides excellent viewing clarity with the camcorder using the touch panel. The 123K pixel LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles, providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The hybrid LCD screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the “wash-out” common with traditional LCD screens.

 
 
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
 
Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios for shooting with just the touch of a button.

 
 
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
 
Capture still images up to 1152x864 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for e-mailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® media compatible devices.

 
 
Visual Index Screen
 
View thumbnail images of video clips and still images when playing back on your camcorder or DVD player to make your selection easier.

 
 
Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System
 
The picture stabilization system uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera “shake” without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems.

 
 
Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System
 
With Super NightShot® Infrared system, you can record natural color images in low-light conditions, but without the blurring common with other low-light recording systems.

 
 
Active Interface Shoe
 
The active show conveniently gives you the option of adding accessories such as lights, flashes and microphones to the camera.

 
 
USB 2.0 Interface
 
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DVD Handycam camcorder to computers for fast transfer of video and still images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies.

 
 
InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System
 
Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable lithium ion batteries are not subject to a life shortening “memory effect.” The exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

 
 
Additional Features
 
Progressive Shutter System
 
Scene Selection Modes
 
Fader Effects
 
Picture Effects
 
Multi Language Menu