Sony Handycam DCM-M1 MD Digital Camcorder

This is the cutting edge of video recording technology. Meet the world's first MiniDisc camcorder! Record up to 4, 500 still images on a single disc. Or in motion video mode, record 20 minutes of digital quality video on a single MiniDisc. Direct disk access eliminates fast forward and rewind. For those needing the highest available digital imaging technology, the Sony's DCMM1 in untouchable. ? ?The DCM-M1 records digital video with MPEG2 (real time) encoding like DVD, and ATRAC audio together! Combined as the Video MD format. 1/2" Multilaminate Dome Tweeter plays louder and cleaner, due to increased efficiency and lower distortion. Up to 20 minutes of digital recording in the Video MD format provide digital video quality, 3x color band width (vs. VHS) and significantly higher S/N ratio, for stunning video performance. The DCM-M1 stores up to 4500 still images record up to 4500 still images on a removable MD Data Disc 2. This storage far exceeds any other digital camera. Images transferred to the PC end up... Minimize

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Product MPN
MPN	DCM-M1
Key Features
Camcorder Type	Digital
Recording Format	MD Digital
Sensor Quantity	1
Memory Still Resolution	0.31 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	10x
Weight	1.75 lb.
CCD
Sensor Quantity	1
Number of Pixels	680K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type	With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size	3.5 in.
Color Viewfinder	With Color Viewfinder
Lens
Optical Zoom	10x
Digital Zoom	40x
Lens Focal Length	3.3 - 33 mm
Video Modes
Recording Speed	SP • LP
Image Stabilizer	With Image Stabilizer
Low Lux	11 Lux
Audio
Audio Format	ATRAC Stereo
Memory Photography
Digital Still Shot Mode	With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution	0.31 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size	640 x 480
MPEG Movie Mode	With MPEG Movie Mode
Power Supply
Battery Type	Proprietary Lithium
Dimensions
Width	2.59 in.
Depth	4.65 in.
Height	4.37 in.
Weight	1.75 lb.
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line	Sony Handycam
UPC	027242567467

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By: jesuspleases
Mar 16, 2002

Sony DCM-M1 Discam

Author's Rating:

Pros: Still frame capture from any video! Up to 4500 stills and 260 minutes of audio!

Cons: Video and stills are restricted to a 640X480 resolution.

Bottom Line:
This camera is not for everyone but short clips it's great, in camera editing is king and stills are fun. I paid $500 US on ebay and it's worth it. Read More

By: superkrank
Sep 22, 2000

Sony DCM-M1 Price Drop!!! (A "Nasdaq-like fall")

Author's Rating:

Pros: Direct Video Access, Discounted Price

Cons: Not tape Compatible

By: qsplit
Mar 12, 2002

Sony DCM-M1

Author's Rating:

Pros: It looks cool. 4500 still photos per disk is very sweet.

Cons: Movies on computer do not include any sound.

Bottom Line:
Buy it if you want a good camcorder and you can get it for 600 or less. Don't buy if you expect PC based movies with sound. Read More

By: a_mincks
Jan 2, 2001