8mm Tapes are so last year!

Advantages: Good quality tapes that will work and last
Disadvantages: Very dated with better SD Card or Hard Drive options

...I initially wondered why people would be looking to buy these tapes, and if they do, whether it is time to update the camcorder to an affordable SD Card or hard drive version. However, if 8 mm tapes still rock your boat, then the Sony tapes work a treat. There are two kinds of Sony 8mm tapes, the 60 minute (Pack of 3 = £11.99) and 90 minute (Pack of 3 = £21.99) and weigh about 200g per tape. These are lightweight and portable and come in sealed plastic casing with good design covering. You can trust the Sony brand as a leading manufacturer in the video and audio market. The quality of the product is excellent and durable. It will fit snugly into the camcorder without sticking and you will be ready to go. The output very much depends on the quality of your camcorder. What goes in comes out. It will also make a difference if you...

Nothing-But-The-Truth 10.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sony 8mm Camcorder Tape

Sony DCR-DVD403E Handycam Digital Video Camcorder.

Advantages: 5.1 surround sound, DVD recording
Disadvantages: price

...Sony DCR-DVD403E Handycam Digital Video Camcorder. About the camera ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This camera is very good for recording home videos, what makes it a good buy is the fact that there is no wasting time when you want to play back things that you have recorded. The things you record can also be played in surround sound, if you know any thing about sound there is a considerable difference in quality. When you record with this it automatically recorded in DV format. There is also a good quality picture when you record, in comparison to the video kind of camcorders, and of course the picture wont jump while playing! The camera is made by Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar which doesn't mean anything to me but if it helps anybody there it is! What it can do...

may31980 29.08.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam DCR DVD403E

Getting movie data from camcorder to computer

Advantages: Digital movie format, good price and good optics
Disadvantages: Super8 tape, USB stream

...and it appears to load the driver. But it doesn't. Then a window comes up titled USB Streaming and you can see your video from the camera in a window and hear the audio from your soundcard. But if your USB is version 1 the picture and the audio will flicker. you actually get broken and only part of the audio. The video appears better. With USB version 2 which is faster the audio is still broken but better. I must say, in my opinion I wasted my money buying the camcorder that has a USB port. Sony recommends using the Ilink which is a IEEE1394 format which I do not have on my computer. I will Google and see if the IEEE1394 device can be purchased for my computer. Then you need to buy the proper cable from Sony because the plug on the camcorder is special. I hope someone manufactures a device that mounts in a computer that plays...

k5di 15.12.2004 (18.12.2004) · Read review
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Review of Sony Digital8 Camcorder DCR TRV260

Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder

Advantages: Hi Resolution, 8mm tapes, hand-cam size, reliable.
Disadvantages: Just eye-piece viewfinder.

...I bought my Sony Digital Video Camcorder (DCR-TR7000) as a new millennium present to myself to take to London and get some shots from the top of the Millennium Wheel. All right it was about 10 months late because the Wheel wasn't operating for several months if I remember correctly. When we booked it, I did not fancy taking my SVHS Panasonic Camcorder because a), it was too big and heavy to hump around London and b), because it had let me down several times and couldn't be relied upon. I bought the Sony in Comet's on an end-of-line deal reduced to just under £400 from around £600 at the time. The next newest model had and adjustable LCD screen and the TR7000 didn't. This didn't bother me too much because to view the LCD screen meant I had to put on my reading glasses to see it properly, an activity which causes problems with our...

derek-j-a 14.07.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sony DCR-TR7000

Can't Believe I Waited So Long To Buy One!

Advantages: Cost, picture/sound quality, ease of use
Disadvantages: Needs brighter light or ability to use a better one

...went to Circuit City to see what happens in that situation, and it was well worth the drive. Without the receipt, and only the Credit Card I used to purchase it, they refunded the difference back onto my card, all in about 5 minutes. So I ended up getting the camera for around $240.00!!! Awesome! I took it home, opened it up, and began to charge it while I went through all the features in the manual. Some things I just had to wait for a full charge for, so I could actually try it on the unit, as to familiarize myself with the functions. After that it was time to start playing. It comes with 2 books, and it covers a wide variety of camcorders made by Sony. I'm sure they save a lot of money like that, but it becomes a pain to see features in the book, and when you look for them on the unit, they don't exist, because it is for another...

ktk3438 16.02.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sony Digital8 Camcorder DCR TRV260

Sony Alpha A200 (Digital SLR)

Advantages: Price, brand, quality
Disadvantages: Manual modes

...camera is compatible with the old Minolta lenses - which are cheaper and often better that the Sony ones (for more advanced photos). The manual settings are easy to use, however are a little rigid, and I find do not give you the same flexibility as some of the more expensive digital SLRs or manual ones (Cannon ones are very good for this), however for the price of the Sony, the settings are reasonable. Down to the most important point - image quality. I cannot really find fault with this at all, and this is comparable to some of the much more expensive Canon and Pentax SLRs! The lens provided with this camera is not the best for very close up and macro photography, however it tends to perform very well for any other shots - and there is always the option to change to a better lens for these purposes. Overall - excellent camera...

yatzue 06.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A200K

Disgo camcorder

Advantages: Easy to use and price
Disadvantages: none

...This Disgo camcorder is a great little gadget. I saw this camcorder on the TV program 'Something for the Weekend' on BBC1. They described it a fun, cheap and easy to use camcorder. I have since brought one for myself. I have to say it's defiantly fun, cheap and easy to use! The camcorder has 60 minutes of recording time, runs on two AA batteries and has its own USB connecter integrated, this connects to any laptop or PC via the USB socket. The camcorder is approximately 15 centimetres tall and 4centimeters wide. Simple buttons and on screen prompts make it simple to use even for technophobes. There is no need to download software as it comes in built to the camcorder. The software itself is extremely straight forward to use. It is a very attractive, stylish product and has a screen that flips out so you can see yourself should...

bostonianbeer 13.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Disgo Video Plus SD Camcorder

Ipod Nano(8GB)makes you sure

Advantages: latest multifunctioned
Disadvantages: small screen

...Apple iPod nano is the latest ipod with latest function.Apple ipod has MPN: MB253ZO/A Product Type: Digital playerDigital Player Type:Flash basedDigital Player Functions: Photo playback, videoplaybackWidth: 5.2 cm mDepth: 0.7 cm,Height: 7 cmWeight: 49 g Enclosure Colour: GreenEnclosure Material: Steel, anodised aluminiumPC Interface Supported: USB 2.0Capacity: 8 GB Digital Storage Media: Flash memory - integratedSound Output Mode: StereoEqualiser: YesDigital Video Playback: YesDigital Photo Playback: YesSupported Digital Photo Standards: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, PSD (Mac only), TIFF Built-in clock: Yes, alarm, stopwatch timer: Stopwatch, sleep, wake features: Volume limiter, calendar, built-in games, USB 2.0 compatibility, Cover Flow Built-in display Built-in Display: LCD - colours. so its the newest model with newest technology.so it is...

deepesh123 14.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod Nano video 8GB Third Generation

Sony Camcorder Battery

Advantages: It can hold a very good charge
Disadvantages: None

...In the past two years I have bought 4 of these batteries. I love these batteries because Sony have made most of their camcorders compatible with this battery. This meant that when I got my new camcorder for Christmas this year I was then able to transfer my old battery for a back-up. I have bought so many of these batteries because I do a lot of sightseeing. I have also choose this battery over any other because it holds an extremely good charge. I had came across times when I was standing in front of a beautiful landmark and I had no battery charge. After that experience any holidays, or events I got to I always bring at least one spare, charged battery as well as my own. I have never had any problems with these batteries and I only have good things to say about them. The battery can be purchased for around 15-20 pounds and this is...

g-sus 20.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sony InfoLithium H Series NP-FH50 Lithium Ion

Phony Sony?

Advantages: Just about everything is inclusive, a real multi-tasker
Disadvantages: Hefty price tag

...Almost certainly not! This camcorder boasts digital camcorder, camera and an mp3 player combo! It is however very hard on most pockets as it is priced in excessof 400 pounds! However if you are really inot photography or just want some pro and easy to handle equipment to take snapshots for special occasions yourself, then this is prime product for you. For those of you who dont understand the megapixel mullarky, its just really high picture resolution (5 megapixels) that is crisp and graphically magnificent for every possible picture. You can take still pictures to mount on the wall and hook your camera right up to your printer via the handy cable (direct printing support), or you can take audiovisual clips of anything your heart desires as it has a very sensitive microphone (so dont mutter while filming!) and has a digital zoom of up...

coledsteel 26.11.2004 · Read review
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Review of Sony DCRHC20E Digital Camcorder