Sony Handycam DCR-TRV320

This camera is excellent in my opinion as its main functions are able to be used 1 handed for example zoom and record .Steady shot makes even the shakiest hand seem smooth . Zoom is 100x digital zoom which is very clear and sharp .Focus can be set for auto ,manual or infinity which is hand for doing covert filming though net curtains lol the camera sees right through rather than focusing on the net curtain .Night shot is good for low light and is in colour but super night shot is in infra green for lack of a better description and is excellent in virtually no light for catching local hooligans ... more

I purchsed the Sony TRV320 last May as I wanted to take pictures of local streams and rivers for a website I was building about Scotland. The most important thing I found and what I would recommend to anyone looking to buy a camcorder is to read a few camcorder magazines first to make sure you buy one that suits your needs. Also look at all the adverts in the magazine to check for differences in prices. I found one shop in England advertising the TRV320 for £650 and another one two pages further on offering the same spec for only £550 - I think you will know which company I chose - That was in ... more

After a long search I finally plumped for the Sony TRV320 because of a keen combination of price and features. At £799 in thne high street it offered LCD Screen, Digital recording on Hi8 tapes and Digital image capture on a Memory Stick (C). Most video recordings are limited by the operators skill and this camera won't make a bad cameraman any better, however with a little bit of knowledge this camera can turn out professional quality recordings. Picture quality is as close to broadcast as the amateur could wish (though the Memory Stick (C) pictures should be better. If this is not an ... more