Camcorders Reviews Ratings - Customer reviews - Sony CCDTRV57 8mm Camcorder

Manufacturer: Sony

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Name: Jeff The Conquerer
Location: Frostbite Falls, MN
Date: 2000-10-23
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Summary: A GREAT purchase!
Comment: This is a very good camcorder! You really can't go wrong with this one. Its very easy to use and no setup is required. The batteries last forever (well maybe not forever) and you can get alot done with out having to recharge. It has a wonderful steady shot feature which removes some of the shaking your hands make when you are shooting. It also has other great features. It has a 20x optical zoom (the lens actually moving) and a 360x digital zoom (the camera enlarging the picture), It is Control-L (LANC)compatible (which is similar to Panasonics 5-pin control system), so you can edit directly from the camcorder (if you plan on using a computer to edit), an LCD is attached to the side (you know, the screen that pops out), but it also has one of Sony's best features, the 0 LUX Nightshot. This enables you to film in TOTAL darkness. Its a wonderful feature. This camera is alot of fun, its light weight, and has rather good quality (but is nothing compared to MiniDV or Digital8). If you want a good 8mm camera, and don't want to sell the farm, this is it. If you want really good quality and want to edit on your new iMac, get a MiniDV camera or a Digital8. Keep in mind, you can still edit on a computer using a video capture card (a new one is comming out soon from 3dfx www.3dfx.com). So this is a purchase you shall benefit from. I STRONGLY suggest this purchase.

Name: James R. DeSalvio DO
Location: Dunlap, Illinois USA
Date: 2000-05-04
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Blair Witch II
Comment: This is the first camcorder I purchased for making home movies of my son and other family events. I agonized over format and decided to go with 8mm over a digital product. My reason for this decision was cost, and the reality that the only thing this would be used for is casual taping.

So far the camera works perfectly. The battery system is very good and does not suffer from the memory problem that nickel-cadmium batters have. It charges quickly and lasts for quite a long time if you use the flip out screen conservatively. The night vision system is really cool and works via an infrared beam. You can record in total darkness and make your oun BLAIR WITCH PROJECT! I have not experimented with all the features offered but will slowly explore these over time. For a basic camera you cannot go wrong with this unit and I recommend to anyone looking for a sold 8mm camera to record family and friends.

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Date: 2000-11-06
Customer Rating: -

Summary: No Brainer
Comment: I'll keep this short and sweet. What a great camera! The price is right for this Sony model. It has all the features you'd want and a low price. First and foremost, the image and sound quality are very good. The swivel LCD is incredibly convenient, the image stabilization is great, and the night-shot is a great add-on.

Frankly, for the average consumer who needs a good camera at a good price, this is the perfect product!

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Location: Michigan, USA
Date: 2000-11-23
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Exceeds expectations
Comment: I just received this today and I'm very excited about this camera. It comes complete with bag (in primary colors), strap for camera, A/V cable, remote, batteries for remote, AC adaptor, and rechargable battery pack. Only thing you need to buy is the 8mm tape. Well worth the money considering you don't have to buy the extras. This camera will help make some memorable holiday moments last forever.

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Date: 2000-07-07
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Summary: A GEM!
Comment: After MONTHS of shopping around (hard to find this one), I got this Camcorder and I must say its the best out there. Get it while you can as this cam is HARD to find in stock at ANY store. Kudos to Sony for this excellent camcorder.

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