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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV330 Digital-8 CamcorderBe First. Buy Sony now. Wouldn't be great if your video camera could also capture still shots and transfer them to your PC easily?...
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Be First. Buy Sony now. Wouldn't be great if your video camera could also capture still shots and transfer them to your PC easily? Well now with DCR-TRV330 with Sony's Memory Mode, you can take great looking shots and save them in versatile MemoryStick or using your USB connection in your camera. DCR-TRV330, loaded with a host of features, records outstanding digital picture and sound on affordable Hi8 and 8mm tapes. It offers up to 500 lines of resolution with 3x, the color bandwidth of VHS, and significantly lower video noise. DCR-TRV330's 1/6" CCD provides stunning detail and clarity, with exceptional video and still image performance. 25x optical/ 700x digital zoom brings the action up close from far away. SteadyShot picture stabilization system uses motion sensors to compensate for camera "shake" without compromising picture quality. You can capture video even when shooting in total darkness (0 lux) using the built-in infrared system up to ten feet (3 m) away. The Super NightShot mode automatically ...
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Sony DCR-TRV330 Camcorder
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Pros: Picture quality; Options on LCD; IEEE1394; Price
Cons: Snapshot picture; difficulty of putting on/removing overhead light; battery runs out too quickly
The Bottom Line:
Recommended for picture quality, overall quality, price, and input/outputs to VHS or computer.
I think this camera is a great alternative to these "DV" camcorders out there, costing at least $900. I got my one for $550 at the time and am very pleased with it.
I use the Digital 8 mini tapes, record, then output into the computer and/or back onto a VHS tape - with ease.
The overall quality is excellent. The picture is excellent. The battery seems to run out very quickly, especially if the pull out LCD screen is used.
The quality of the snapshot picture onto a memory stick is terrible. In exceptionally good light, you might get a not so blurred picture. That's where I wish they had some of the "DV" camcorder technology.
Generally though, this is an excellent camcorder. The only difference I seen between this one and the TRV530 is the 530 has a larger LCD screen. For getting moments onto camcorder, it's a fairly inexpensive tool.
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