Sony Handycam

Advantages: Great Features, Easy to use, Sony product - well priced and quality, Durable
Disadvantages: None

.... The battery would have a lot of power on it but it would still turn off. I expect this Handycam to be in the family for a long time to come. I think it will last for many years because it is well made and technicaly superb. *Range/Quality of Features* This Sony Handycam does have a large number of different features and functions that it can perform. This is another positive about the camera which made my Dad purchase it in the first place. The camera has a Digital Zoom capability of 120x. This allows the user to get really close up shots of objects in the distance. This Handycam can double up as a Webcam for your PC. This is quite a good feature to have, because it saves you a few quid not having to buy your own Webcam. The Viewfinder, or screen for some people, is high quality. It is an LCD monitor which gives you really clear images...

thespurs 16.07.2004 · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam DCR PC103

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...

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Sony Handycam

Advantages: easy to use, reasonable size
Disadvantages: hard to get stuff onto pc!

...My grandparents bought me this camera for my birthday last summer, as it's my ambition to be a film director, and how can I be a film director if I haven't got even basic equipment?! This one was reasonably priced at £250, which included the cables to get the footage onto TV, a battery, remote control and a carry strap. It uses Hi-8 tapes which are around £15 for three, (That is the price we paid when we bought the camera) then around £50 for a decent tripod and an extra £15 for a carry case. I've also been looking for a cable to connect my camera to a PC- I was told at Dixons that it was £50 for the cable and software to edit my stuff on the computer, and then I was told elsewhere that it was £17 for a cable. Then I was told to buy a DV lead off e-bay, which I did (for £4). Unfortunately, the DV lead doesn't fit into the camera...

g00dfairy 19.02.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam CCD TRV228

Sony Handycam

Advantages: Simple to use, Plenty of features, Both Hi8 and Digital8 tapes
Disadvantages: No firewire card/wire supplied, Awful software, battery life.

...Its a good camera for those people just starting out in the filming world. The features are there for both newbies and familiars. Easycam option which limits the features to be used, but that is easily turned off. Its just a plug and go, press and record camera. The trouble is the USB supplied with it transfers the rate really slowly to PC so i would advise getting a wirewire card and cable which allows for a VAST increase in frame rate, thus better videos on PC. I'd also advise getting some decent software such as Pinnacle Sudio 9, or even (if your like me and don't want to pay) the package included in Windows XP. Movie Maker perhaps? The software supplied by Sony is, quite frankly, diabolical. The battery life is quite poor too, but Sony do a wide range of different batteries for the Handycam series. It works beautifully if...

jeliman 13.07.2005 (03.01.2006) · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam DCR TRV255E

Sony Handycam DCR DVD202E - a beauty

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...

cheekychappy05 07.09.2005 (08.09.2005) · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam DCR DVD202

Sony Handycam DCR TRV285E

Advantages: good quality pictures, small, stylish, remote control
Disadvantages: Only 90 mins battery life, can be confusing connecting to PC

...The Sony Handycam DCR TRV285E 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...

Cazza85 15.09.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam DCR TRV285

Sony Handycam DCR HC1000E

Advantages: Excellent Image with 3CCD, Lightweight and Easy to Use
Disadvantages: Now obsolete due to High-Def 3CCD Camcorders

...Sony seem to be setting themself apart from the field with their range of handycams which are a class apart from the rest. In the DV (non-high definition) category, this is the best semi-professional camcorder around. Firstly a listing of all the features to help: - 3CCD Imaging System (3 x 1,070,000 pixels) with Advanced HAD - Optical Super SteadyShot - 12x Optical / 150x Digital Zoom - Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* - 14 bit DXP - Focus ring, zoom ring - Zebra Pattern, guide frame and color bar - Intelligent accessory shoe ready for a 4ch Microphone true 16:9 widescreen mode - 5 picture effects and 5 digital picture effects - 6 Program AE - Photo mode on Memory Stick Duo? - 1,152 x 864 Still Image - Automatic pop-up flash - Multi angle grip - 2.5" Hybrid LCD - Spot Meter, Spot Focus - i.LINK? (DV...

PJWINWRIGHT 07.11.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam DCR HC1000E

Sony Handycam DCR SR90E

Advantages: very easy to use, records over 7 hrs on to hard drive,
Disadvantages: you need a dvd burner

...Firstly I am not going to quote all the technically stuff - so if you need all those details it would be best to go to the Sony website. This camcorder is exactly what I require - its light and compact it can record about 7 hours video and 9999 photos. Its very easy to use - simply by flicking the dial to move between shooting video, taking photos and viewing your videos and photos. The photos are an excellent quality 3 mega pixels - and you could not tell the difference from those taken on my Sony P150 (which has 7 mega pixels) As the camcorder is so light and compact it is easy to carry it round and get it out to take some photos. Taking video is easy too - all the buttons seem to be I logical places when you get the hang of it. They are lots of settings to mess around with you are so inclined (like my husband) or (like...

claireyrosey 16.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam DCR SR90E

Sony Handycam DCR HC14e

Advantages: Use of the Carl Ziess Lens, The Sony Badge, new Touch screen 2.5" LCD
Disadvantages: LCD screen needs cleaing as finger print marks get all over it

...With any Sony camcorder you get the quality Carl Zeiss Lens, which has been rated one of the top lenses within the business of camcorder and also digital cameras. Price Ranges from £200 to £350, shop around, and see if companies will price match each other, to get the best deal. Spec: · MiniDV recording · Carl Zeiss lens · 1/6" 800k pixel CCD · 2.5" LCD monitor with touch panel control · NightShot · SteadyShot · M-Battery series · i.LINK (DV OUT) · USB connectivity · 10 x optical zoom (640 x Digital) In this review I will be going over: Usability Weight Recording and Playback Usability, Sony camcorders now have a touch screen, which illuminates most of the camcorder buttons, it is easier if you use your little finger to navigate through the menus. You can adjust the time and date settings, add in...

ignition2000 10.02.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam DCR HC14E

Sony Handycam DCR TRV245 - a good camcorder

Advantages: Looks modern, good for it's age, many features, good battery life
Disadvantages: Can now get much better for much less! A bit big in todays world

...that useful, just to make the video look old fashioned or whatever. You can select between using standard or widescreen, which is useful. The battery life is pretty good. With the package I got, it came with an extra battery, so you can easily get 10 hours battery life using both. This has a "SteadyShot" feature built in, however, it doesn't seem to do anything. The camera size measures: (D)199.0mm (H)101.0mm (W)89.0mm The camera weighs 810g. All in all, not a bad camera. Can't fault it for it's age....

joefireline 27.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sony Handycam DCR TRV245E