Advantages: Great Features, Easy to use, Sony product - well priced and quality, Durable Disadvantages: None
*Introduction*
My Dad bought this SonyHandycam a while ago now. It has come in very handy for a number of things, everything from recording family occasions to some of my school projects. We have also let friends borrow the camera to record their parties and take abroad with them. Everyone who has used it has said it is a wonderful video camera and that they would definetly consider buying one, or something fairly similar, of their own in the future.
I will be honest with you the reader and declare that my knowledge and know-how when it comes to video recorders/camcorders is very limited. If you give me any other electronics product and ask me to use it or tell you about it, I won't have too many problems. I will do my best to show the good points (and bad if there are any) about this SonyHandycam. Please bear with me when ...
Advantages: Watch playback instantly Disadvantages: Price of Rewritable DVDs - well worth it though
~#What you need to know!#~
This is the same camera that you see on the sony adverts. And I believe this new direct recording on to DVD is going to drastically change the way we view Camcorders. It really is stupidy easy to shoot and film, even for novices such as myself.
The 1.07 Megapixels Advanced HAD CCD enables unbelievably true image recording. I'm not sure whether on the images it is still 1.07Mp's as I have another sony camera with 7.2Mp and the image quality is identical. Also the 12x optical zoom offers all of the close-ups that you could imagine. However after taken the pictures there is a 480x digital zoom which allows you to people watch on you street beautifully!
Finally for this section the coloured view finder enables you to snap instantly and quickly what you require. Also its rotating system allows ...
Advantages: good quality pictures, small, stylish, remote control Disadvantages: Only 90 mins battery life, can be confusing connecting to PC
The SonyHandycamDCRTRV285E is a great camera for first time users. This camera can easily be operated without even having to read the instruction manual. It has the "Easy Handycam" feature which sets the camera settings automatically. The camera is light and easy to use. When recording there is a zoom function, the ability to have a title for the movie and various faders for opening and closing shots. The camera has a nightvision mode which uses infrared and gives you an eeirie green appearance to everything which is actually quite handy, or if filming in dull locations there is a handy light on the front of the camera. The camera can also be used to take still shots with a simple press of a button, this means you don't need to carry your normal camera as well.
The camera comes with a remote control which allows you to control ...
Product Information for "Sony Handycam DCR TRV530" »
Connections
Connector Type
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
1 x composite video/audio (input/output)
1 x Control-L (LANC)
1 x microphone
1 x headphones
1 x S-Video input / output
1 x USB
1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x Memory Stick
Manufacturer's product description
Be First. Buy Sony now. DCR-TRV530 provides crystal-clear pictures and CD quality digital stereo. With Sony's entire line of Digital8 camcorders, you get a wide array of performance features. DCR-TRV530 records outstanding digital picture and sound on affordable Hi8 and 8mm tapes, offering high resolution with 3x the color bandwidth of VHS and significantly lower video noise. 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 compensates camera "shake". DCR-TRV530 allows to capture video even in total darkness (0 lux) using the built-in infrared system up to ten feet (3 m) away. The Super NightShot mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase picture brightness and clarity. 7-mode program A/E provides a quick and easy setting for the proper exposure, shutter, and depth of field for a variety of environments. You can capture digital still images directly onto MemoryStick media. During video playback, pause mode or while viewing still images stored on MemoryStick digital media, you can zoom in up and store the zoomed images. Using Sony's unique Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image quality, you can store hundreds of individual still images with 7 seconds of audio on to the tape. Sony's Digital 8 camcorders feature LP recording mode for up to 90 minutes of spectacular digital video on a standard P6-120 Hi8 cassette. 16-bit recording capability offers the outstanding CD sound quality. 12-bit recording enables signal transfer via i.LINK for dubbing and non-linear editing. 3 1/2" (8,8 cm) SwivelScreen color LCD display, that could be rotated up to 270-degrees, provides excellent viewing clarity. Sony DCR-TRV530 Digital 8 Handycam camcorder, utilizing Stamina technology, records up to 10 hours, using the viewfinder, with the optional InfoLithium M-series battery. Intelligent accessory shoe provides operational commands to Sony Intelligent Accessories via an 8-pin interface. This enables easy synchronized operation between the Handycam camcorder and such accessories as video lights, infrared lights, and microphones. Super LaserLink wireless transmission system allows user to transmit signal via infrared from the camcorder to optional IFT-R20 LaserLink receiver at a distance of up to 26 feet (8 m) for true worry-free playback. DCR-TRV530 features also USB and i.LINK (IEEE 1394) DV interfaces. DCR-TRV530's for American and European markets differ in shutter speed interval (1/4-1/4000 vs 1/3-1/4000), and CCD resolution (460,000 vs 800,000 pixels gross, 290,000 vs 400,000 actual).
