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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV238

Description: Model ID DCR-TRV238 / Sony Handycam DCR-TRV238 - Camcorder - 800 Kpix - optical zoom: 25 x - Hi8, Video8, Digital8 - black, silver / Superb, ... more

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV238 ... digital video can be yours with one of Sony's Digital8 Handycam Camcorders. And you'll get to see remarkable Sony technology in action every time you pick up your camcorder, whichever model you choose. Digital effects, extended battery life, wireless transmission, and a long list of additional features are just part of the Sony package.

Newest Review: ... Its' features are listed in the features section below. I've had it a few weeks now and it's been field tested. ... more

... Yes, it does everything it says on the tin and one important extra that is not advertised. Things I like: The zoom is smooth and variable speed. The display is bright and crisp (and more pixels than the next model down). It has all the functions I need, especially the standard, yummy, DV facilities such as excellent video quality. The digital connections all work plug and play and the included software is easy to use. Not only does it play back 8/Hi8 tapes but the output is available via the digital ports a...more

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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV238: Bridging the generations... (955 words)
by - written on 24/06/02 (Very useful, 2331 readings)
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I bought my first camcorder when my son was born, nearly 10 years ago. I went for a Canon UC30 Hi, a Hi8 model that had what I considered a great virtue at the time; it was very small and light compared to most competition. I went for Hi8 as I liked the superior quality of the pictures on playback, and you only get one chance to capture that moment. Nearly ten years on and that gadget finally packed up, leaving me with nothing to record with and nothing to playback on now I had a collection of tapes. I also wanted to copy them to a digital medium so I could cut video cd's. So my requirement was to be able to play back the old Hi8 stuff and record new in digital. That ... Read the complete review

Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-TRV238

Product Description	Sony Handycam DCR TRV238 - camcorder - Hi8, Video8, Digital8
Product Type	Camcorder
Dimensions (WxDxH)	8.5 cm x 19.7 cm x 10.1 cm
Weight	0.9 kg
Colour	Black, silver
Localisation	English / Europe
Media Type	Hi8, Video8, Digital8
Analogue Video Format	PAL
Sensor Resolution	800 Kpix
Effective Sensor Resolution	Video: 400 Kpix
Lens System	25 x zoom lens - 2.4 mm - 60 mm - f/1.6-2.7
Focus Adjustment	Automatic, manual
Digital Zoom	700 x
Image Stabiliser	Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
Microphone	Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo
Viewfinder	LCD monitor - 0.44" - black & white
Display	LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Supported Battery	1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Manufacturer Warranty	1 year warranty