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Sony Handycam CCD-TR517 8mm Analog Camcorder

Sony Handycam CCD-TR517 8mm Analog Camcorder

Product Features: Recording Media: 8mm; Optical Zoom: 20x; Camcorder Type: Analog; Sensor Quantity: 1; Display Type: Without LCD Screen;... Read More
Product Features: Recording Media: 8mm; Optical Zoom: 20x; Camcorder Type: Analog; Sensor Quantity: 1; Display Type: Without LCD Screen; Digital Zoom: 200x; Optical Zoom: 20x; Image Stabilizer: Without Image Stabilizer; Night Shot: With Night Shot; Audio Format: Mono; Battery Type: Proprietary Lithium; Warranty: 1 Year; Family Line: Sony Handycam Minimize

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Key Features
Camcorder Type   Analog
Recording Media   8mm
Optical Zoom   20x
CCD
Sensor Quantity   1
LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type   Without LCD Screen
Lens
Optical Zoom   20x
Digital Zoom   200x
Video Modes
Image Stabilizer   Without Image Stabilizer
Night Shot   With Night Shot
Audio
Audio Format   Mono
Power Supply
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line Sony Handycam
Product MPN
MPN CCDTR517
Product Review Summary
8 Reviews from Shopping.com
Overall Rating: Rating: 4.25/5 stars
Ease of Use: 4
Durability: 4
Battery Life: 4
Movie Quality: 4
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By: jswain16
Nov 4, 2002

A Great Purchase

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Affordable, Light Weight, Easy to Use, Great Features

Cons: "End Review" Feature is not very efficient

Bottom Line:
I would recommend this affordable Hi8 camera to anyone who wants something semi-professional but easy to use. It is durable, well built, and delivers big bang for the price tag. Read More


By: Dbrain
Dec 17, 2000

Killer camcorder!!

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: The most camcorder for the money.

Cons: None Read More


By: tealmonsta
Jan 4, 2001

Best Base Model

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Very easy to hold, Very Well Built

Cons: doesn't have input jacks Read More


By: mjs_87
Aug 18, 2002

A Good Starter

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Color Viewfinder, Picture Effects, Nightshot, Amazing Sound Quality

Cons: No Image Stabilization, needs a light and a slow-motion button

Bottom Line:
A great buy for beginners. Read More


By: cnydrummer
Mar 11, 2007

Great camara

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: the night shot is the coolest feature.

Cons: it is 7 years old and only 8 mm analog , Read More


By: shanaduck
Aug 2, 2001

Great camera for the moderate user

Author's Rating: Rating: 4/5 stars

Pros: Ease of use, light to carry, quality of image

Cons: It's not the latest technology

Bottom Line:
Very handy to have video capability, for not very much money - the price has come down quite a bit Read More


By: raywood
Aug 11, 2005

Pretty Darned Good Camcorder

Author's Rating: Rating: 4/5 stars

Pros: Reliable. Good features.

Cons: Made by Sony. But in this case, that somehow turned out OK. Read More


By: kstat212
Aug 2, 2002

Sony CCD-TR517

Author's Rating: Rating: 1/5 stars

Pros: Worked ok for one day.

Cons: Hasn't worked since!

Bottom Line:
Do not waste your hard earned dollars on this camera. ConsumerReports.com rates gives it their lowest rating of "poor" and notes poor picture quality and durability. Read More



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