Makes transferring video footage a breeze; lots of connection options; built-in media card reader; can connect directly to PictBridge printer for photo printing; built-in display lets you preview discs; menus are straightforward and functional.
Requires a Sony camcorder to take full advantage of features; cant edit videos; works with limited number of photo file formats; cant rearrange photo order prior to burning a slide show.
Although its pricey, the Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 is a boon for anyone who has lots of old videotapes but less time or tech skills to digitize them using a computer. Even better, it doubles as an external DVD burner, so you can use it with your PC long a...
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Abstract: Sony’s DVDirect is designed to help you unshackle yourself from the computer when you want to store/backup your digital media. It is specifically aimed at digital camera and camcorder users. You can use it to create DVD slideshows of as many pics as...
Some DVD or HDD camcorder features only work exclusive with Sony models, AVCHD camcorders not supported The Final Word The Sony VRD-MC3 DVDirect is an easy to use standalone DVD creation and transfer device which is only let down by its incompatibility...
The Sony VRD-MC3 DVDirect is an easy to use standalone DVD creation and transfer device which is only let down by its incompatibility with some non-Sony products
Burn directly to DVDs without a computer, LCD screen so you can see what is going on, plenty of connectors, memory card reader
Can be slow at times, rather large for what it is
For those not wanting to get a computer, but at the same time not miss out on the benefits of a digital camera the Sony DVDirect VRD MC-3 will certainly fit the bill
