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Sony DCR-TRV120BT Camcorders

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV120BT Digital-8 Camcorder

4.5/5 stars  21 reviews
Fast forward to Sony Digital8 with the DCRTRV120 and experience a revolutionary new technology that delivers all the advantages of digital... Read More
Fast forward to Sony Digital8 with the DCRTRV120 and experience a revolutionary new technology that delivers all the advantages of digital recording with all the convenience and familiarity of today's analog video cassettes. There's nothing quite like it. Digital8 captures digital information on a standard 8mm or Hi8 tape. With the Sony DCR-TRV120, you'll see brilliant, sharp images with up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution. You'll hear rich, digital quality sound. You'll enjoy virtually unlimited editing possibilities. And you'll record it all on the most popular cassette format within the camcorder industry - 8mm tapes - while still being able to play back all your current 8mm and Hi8 tapes. With Sony Digital8, you can fast forward to the digital future without leaving your past behind.The Sony DCR-TRV120 achieves stunning picture quality, with up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution and records high quality 12-bit digital stereo audio. Digital 8's recording pattern allows digital recording on aff... Minimize
Review Summary
21 Reviews from Epinions.com
Overall Rating: 4.5/5 stars  
Ease of Use: 4
Durability: 4
Battery Life: 4
Movie Quality: 4
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By: dkozin in Electronics at Epinions.com
Aug 10, 2000

Sony DCR-TRV120 Allows You Save On Tapes

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Digital 8 savings, good picture, powerful zoom, excellent stabilizer, features, value

Cons: Low-light noise (but only if you don't select the proper Program AE mode)

Bottom Line:
Hey, I bought one myself! Read More


By: kcwl
Jun 18, 2001

More than I expected.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Low cost. Lots of features. 8mm/Hi8 playback Very good quality. Doesn't feel cheap.

Cons: No memory stick. Digital zoom useless.

Bottom Line:
Excellent for normal, consumer use. Read More


By: dg1201
Aug 5, 2001

What'll U do with the $ you save on tapes?

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: firewire/ieee link capable, accepts hi8/8mm tapes, zoom, flip out screen

Cons: bit heavy, small flip out screen

Bottom Line:
Big bang for your buck right here. Read More


By: jbach36
Jun 10, 2001

Great Bargan on a Digital 8 Camcorder

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Inexpensive, Great quality video and pics

Cons: somewhat short battery life

Bottom Line:
I'd recommend this camcorder to anyone wanting a solid, well built cam, with a lot of useful features Read More


By: warelord
Feb 13, 2001

Best digital camcorder for amateurs

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Inexpensive, ergonomically designed, on-the-fly analog-to-DV conversion, 25x optical zoom.

Cons: Could be smaller.

Bottom Line:
If you've got a home computer with Firewire and want a camera with great ease of use and REAL functionality without gimmicks, this is the digital video camera to have. Read More


By: cash2me13
Jan 11, 2002

WILL SONY CAPTURE THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS?

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: It was very easy to learn how to use and worth the price.

Cons: Expensive film and it is missing some features I wish it had.

Bottom Line:
If you are looking for a camcorder and aren't looking for a complicated professional one, but with professional quality, this is for you! Read More


By: mikyntoni
Mar 30, 2001

Zoomin' into Digital8

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: nice quality, great performance

Cons: none, so far

Bottom Line:
This is a great video camera for anyone who loves to record everything. I recommend it highly. Read More


By: jpowlus
Apr 30, 2001

Excellent entry-level digital camcorder.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Low price, nice features.

Cons: Low-price cameras come with low-price options.

Bottom Line:
If you are looking to buy your first digital camcorder and you don't want to break the bank, this is your camcorder. Read More


By: superkrank
Sep 17, 2000

The Top Choice For the Budget-Wary Digital Camcorder Shopper

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Value, Durability

Cons: Missing Some Optional Extras


By: axecat
Oct 30, 2000

Great Camera, Great Price

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Digital is better!

Cons: Battery performance :P


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