Sony DCR-TRV230

Sony DCR-TRV230 Digital8 Camcorder / Still Camera WIth Backward Compatibility And ADC

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Pros: Looks, picture and sound, inputs, compatibility, features, ease of use, remote

Cons: 700x zoom is useless, sometimes manual exposure correction needed in dark scenes

Bottom Line:
If you have existing 8mm/Hi8 tapes and/or plan to shoot a lot, or want to convert analog video to digital format, the TRV230 is a great choice. Read More

TRV-230

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Pros: Easy to use, has great quality

Cons: Still picture feature almost useless

Bottom Line:
Anyone looking to save money should get it. Beats paying a lot for a mini DV cam. Read More

Sony DCR-TRV230 Digital8 Camcorder -- Spend a Little More, Get a Lot More

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Pros: Digital8 recording, backwards compatible with 8mm/Hi8, manual focus.

Cons: Very basic digital still capabilities, no manual white balance setting.

Bottom Line:
Grab that manual focus ring and feel the love. Gives your motion video extra zip. Take a look at the TRV330 if digital still features are important to you. Read More

Good entry level Digital 8 model

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Pros: Price, ease of use, format

Cons: picture quality just good, menu cumbersome

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If you're needing entry level performance in a widely accepted format to convert to VHS or DVD, this is a good choice. Read More

Good choice for a cheap camcorder

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Pros: 25X optical, 800X digital zoom, cheap price.

Cons: Low resolution, Big size.

Big Disappointment

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Pros: Digital

Cons: Everything else

Bottom Line:
Spend a little more and buy the TRV730 Read More

My worst buy ever

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Pros: backward compatibility

Cons: poor picture quality, particularly under low light conditions

Bottom Line:
DCR-TRV230 does not produce the kind of quality images expected from a $700 digital camcorder. I can't recommend it without reservations. Read More