Sony DCR-TRV250

Excellent choice for Digital Camcorder beginners

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Pros: Plenty of features for intermediate users; more than enough for beginners for the price.

Cons: Included battery only lasts 1hour. Bottom load of cartridge requires removal of camera from tripod.

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If you are just starting with Digital Video, I would highly recommend this product. Sony has gone all out on Digital Video and it shows!! Read More

Great camera for beginning filmmakers

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Pros: Easy to use.

Cons: Doesn't connect via USB to Windows 98.

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Highly recommended, rather cheap, great picture quality. Hardly anything not good about it! Read More

Ive been making bike videos...

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Sony Digtial 8 DCR-TRV250 - A Good Beginner Camcorder

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Pros: Good video quality, cheap price, good features, easy to use, fantastic zoom!

Cons: Lower pixel count than MiniDV, bigger, big digital zoom, bottom loading cassestes.

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This camcorder gives you good quality video and sound, as well as easy to use features. You can't beat the Price of this entry digital camcorder. RATED 3.5 STARS Read More

Surprisingly good

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Pros: Price,low light sensibility,torch,infrared vision,DV in/out,remote,ease of use

Cons: Short battery life,uninspired bottom loading cassette,colors a bit bland

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Perfect for beginners or people who don't necessarily look for the latest model around. Read More

Sony Camcorder

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Pros: Plenty of features, easy to use.

Cons: Haven't found any yet.

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Bottom line, I feel I got a great deal and chose the best camera for the money. Read More

I love it

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Pros: IEEE, NIGHT VISION, Quality picture

Cons: Battery life could be more, but there is EBAY, Software is nothing special

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Buy the 350 for 50 bucks more and go on Ebay for the accessories! Read More

The Right Camera for Me

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Pros: price, quality, ease of use, size

Cons: must use camera to charge the battery

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For the "average" family on a budget around $400.00 for a camcorder, I would definitely recommend this model. Read More

Best for your money if you don't need a memory stick

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Pros: LCD Screen Digital 8 Steady Shot Night Shot USB Connection

Cons: No Memory Card Low battery life

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If the memory stick isn't important to you, I think this is the best budget camera with the most features. Read More

Good Family camera for personal use

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Pros: Good video quality, USB streaming , DV connectivity, night shot, Steady shot

Cons: bulkier, Battery life isn't good ( just 1 hour)