A value for money compact 3CCD camcorder

Advantages: Compact size, sharp clear images, optical image stabilisation
Disadvantages: Low light shooting

...The Panasonic NV-GS250 is a compact 3CCD digital video camera. The camera records movies in digital format to Mini DV tapes, and captures still photos to an SD memory card. The camera comes in a stylish silver design, with 2.5" colour LCD screen. There are not many buttons on the camera; most of the functionality is accessed via the on screen menu. A jog dial is used to access this menu, which is easy. Since it has not that many buttons, it is very easy to use. 3CCD cameras use 3 separate CCDs for capturing the image. There is a separate CCD for the 3 primary colours, red, blue and green. Each of these CCDs has 740,000 pixels.You will normally find 3 CCDs in all pro cameras. The advantage of this system is the colours are more saturated and the picture is sharper, with less noise...

solaris1201 11.06.2006 · Read review
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Review of Panasonic NV GS250

Heavy Home Videos

Advantages: worked well, long lasting
Disadvantages: big and heavy

...Sony CCD TRV 238 Hi 8 Camcorder With a new baby on the way we thought it about time we got rid of our rather large and bulky video camera and purchased a new one. Much to the joy of my rather tight fisted boyfriend I was adamant that we needed to get one! The new one is much small and better than this old one but I thought as the old one did me proud I would just let you all know how well the old one worked before giving it up to the big electrical store in the sky I have had this old Sony Camcorder for a little over 5 years I would say and it really has done itself proud and recorded lots of memorable moments. It set me back a little over £350 when I first bought it although I expect you can now get this model for a lot, lot cheaper as it has become somewhat outdated. At the time though it wasn?t one of the best you...

newby2 08.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam CCD TRV238E

Three CCD but not the best for me!

Advantages: Good controls, good quality
Disadvantages: Low battery life, Sucks at night, pricey

...JVC introduces the 3-CCD MiniDV camcorder, a uniquely-designed compact model with 5-megapixel digital still image potential. Individual CCDs for Red, gree and blue (1.3 megapixels for each) offer truer, more vibrant colors. The Megabrid imaging engine seperately optimises image quality enhancing both video and stills. The design of this is an imalgamation of camcorder and standard camera which results in a good camera which performs well for both areas but is not a market leader. It weighs just over 500g and has a big 10x lens on the front - the focal point of the camera. The camera has a 2.5 inch flip up LCD monitor - this is the sole viewfinder! All the controls are accesable but may take a lit bit of orienteering to begin with. The computer menus are extremely good for a machine of such a complex nature - much better...

EdwardChaput 29.05.2006 · Read review
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Panasonic NV GS75. 3ccd Clarity

Advantages: Clear, sharp clutter free footage, chunky, easy to use
Disadvantages: No DV in - Mic socket not standard.

...I always have chosen Sony in the past for the family camcorder as they have never let me down. I just sold my Sony HC18 ( I never keep Technology for too long - move on!). I wanted a 3ccd camera to see just how much better they are. Whats all the fuss about? I was pleasently suprised. For the same money as a 1 chip Sony I got a 3 chip and what a difference! On the new large LCD TV it was amazing. The GS75 gave an almost "news at 10" clarity. Colours were vibrant and edge to edge sharp. The Camera is light and chunky at the same time. A good size for my large hands. The joystick menu controls took me 10 minutes to master and the little screen was good to view close to the eye. It has a DV out - direct to the laptop and a MIC, Headphone and AV socket. (careful here - the Mic does not have the standard Jack) SVHS out is there too. Not many...

PATAGER 18.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Panasonic NV GS75

quite rare outstanding

Advantages: Good alround product
Disadvantages: slightly heavy

...sony ccd-trv16e This camera is not listed on the clio site as it is quite rare. The exact specification is Sony 180x Digital Zoom video8XR. I purchased this camera in May 1999 from a photographic retailer in Gibralter, the serial number and manufacturer plate is dated as February 1999 so it was totaly brand new when purchased. Although bought in Gibralter it is covered by a European guarantee although this has never been needed, the camera is absolutely exceptional and the 180x zoom is phenominal, the nightshot facility enables the camera to be used in total darkness and the recording results are brilliant. The camera is complete with all editing requirements and variations on colour changeing, when used with a Hauppauge win tvgo usb device the camera makes an excellent webcam although on the heavy side I find the camera very efficient...

uptyu 15.01.2001 · Read review
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Review of Sony CCD-TRV27

CCTV Day & Night Perfect Vision From Swann

Advantages: Full Night Vision Plus Great Day Vision
Disadvantages: Slight Glow At Night, Slightly Larger Than Some

...PICTURE QUALITY Having a CCD (basically a high quality lens with more TV lines than a CMOS lens, which is just lower quality) lens makes this camera have a superb picture quality. The range is dependant upon the light level and shadows etc. For example you could point it at the sky at night and it will see the stars, but point at a car at the end of your road it?ll probably see the car (distance depending) but it probably won?t make out the registration. However if you had this camera above a door you?d get a great face image of any intruder or visitor and likewise you could put it above the average driveway of a house and clearly read a registration from say five meters away. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA This is where the clever bit comes in. It?s long been known that a colour camera will give you a much better picture during the day...

penguin1052 30.03.2004 · Read review
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Review of Swann Colour Day/Night Waterproof Super Infra Red CCD Camera

The camera for all seasons

Advantages: Great features
Disadvantages: Cheap build

...I'm still getting to grips with the 960 having only owned it for four days, but so far my impressions are of an excellent product, well priced with good features and easy to use. The Trust CCD 960 makes my old Panasonic NV-DC1000 look like a real antique (bought in 1997, though I still love it and even bought a second one). With a resolution of 5 MP, a 4cm LCD preview screen, comprehensive menu system for taking pictures, the ability to take good quality audio/video, a 4x digital zoom, space for a 512Mb SD memory card, and a USB connection with no drivers required (Win ME and XP) it not difficult to see why it seems so good. I made a point of reading the manual on the first day. Do this, and the seemingly complex set of menu options available suddenley becomes easy to use. The zoom is childs play (zoom in x4 when taking the picture...

steveanon 30.01.2004 · Read review
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Review of Trust 960 PowerC@m CCD

We all went on a Summer holiday

Advantages: Cheap - satisfactory quality - Sony
Disadvantages: Heavy - not digital - battery degrades

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Plymyphil 12.01.2004 · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam CCD TRV218E

Camcorder advice and my Sony CCR-TR724

Advantages: A great camcorder for the price
Disadvantages: Small buttons, no screen, B & W viewfinder.

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andycharger 23.07.2001 · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam CCD TR728

***Kinky home video's......with wind!!!***

Advantages: quality, ease of use
Disadvantages: weight size

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elephants69food_0 28.11.2005 · Read review
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