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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV260

Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DCR-TRV260

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Description:: Who says you can't afford digital? Sony's DCR-TRV260 Digital8 Handycam camcorder gives you digital recording at an analog price. It features a huge 20X optical zoom lens, a big 2.5" SwivelScreen LCD display and the NightShot Plus zero-light recording system, all in a stylish, ultra-compact design. It even includes USB streaming capabilities, which transforms your camcorder into ... Read more

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10 stars

Great camera for extreme sport filming as well as nomal events

by on January 12, 2005

Pros: All the features the that sony includes in their cameras. Good video quality. You couldn't ask for anything more in the line of features, video and audio quality, and reliability from a camera.

Cons: Very small but not quite as small as the mini-dv's (DUH). Editing software included is bad but other video editing software which is amazing is available for free online.

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
8 stars

good digital video cam

by on November 24, 2004

Pros: easy to use.more compact than its predecessor a year ago.its lighter too.

Cons: i am just concerned if sony will continue producing and supporting digital 8mm format. hope they will.

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
10 stars

VERY sytrong bells and whistles for a camera at this price point.

by on October 11, 2004

Pros: With features like infra-red night vision (out to about 10 feet), stop frame animation, time lapse photography, a 20x optical zoom -- you would be hard pressed to find more features in a camera at twice the price. I like the heft of the camera. It fits my

Cons: The software is utter crap, be sure and get a firewire cable and go that route with third party software. Moviemaker is good.

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
10 stars

Excelent camera, night vision is awesome

by vkippo on March 10, 2005

Pros: night vision, takes spot photos, easy to handle and use

Cons: battery is used up fast, make sure you have extra

Summary: I have had my camera for over a year now, I've used it in all situations, this spring my sister-in-law is getting married and I can't wait to ...

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Summary: I have had my camera for over a year now, I've used it in all situations, this spring my sister-in-law is getting married and I can't wait to use it for this occation. I look forward to getting great footage.

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2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
7 stars

Camera = Excellente; Software = Heart Palpatation Inducing

by on January 12, 2005

Pros: Camera is awesome for movie/digital stills and the light is good as a flashlight when you're lost in the woods.

Cons: Like everyone says, the software it comes with is great for the first 5 minutes until you realize it's useless

0 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

No fancy bells and whistle but great Camera. No flaws, affordable, quality, perfect family videos.

by on September 1, 2004

Pros: Price is very reasonable at $330. With a 4 year full year warranty you can't go wrong. Video quality excellent for the price that I paid. No extra frills or gadget that you will never use.

Cons: None.
10 stars

Great Camera For the Price

by on September 1, 2004

Pros: Price, Small Size, Works perfectly with apple imovie,Tapes are cheap. Plenty of features for the home user.

Cons: None so far.
8 stars

AWSOME minidv alternative

by on July 15, 2004

Pros: Its a cheap minidv on hi8 media

Cons: I guess the software sux according to previous reviews but I don't know because I used Adobe premier or even windows Movie Maker software is sufficent for me :)
10 stars

Affordable digital recording

by on June 20, 2004

Pros: All the features and cost

Cons: Horrible software to download to a pc. Even with lots of life experience, technological savvy and a college degree the software will make you want to shoot your computer.
8 stars

Great Home Movies

by on April 18, 2004

Pros: Easy to operate, great pictures

Cons: Included software makes it difficult to download video by itself without adding special effects. I have had to use Roxio to download just the video.

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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-TRV260
Description: Who says you can't afford digital? Sony's DCR-TRV260 Digital8 Handycam camcorder gives you digital recording at an analog price. It features a huge 20X optical zoom lens, a big 2.5" SwivelScreen LCD display and the NightShot Plus zero-light recording system, all in a stylish, ultra-compact design. It even includes USB streaming capabilities, which transforms your camcorder into a webcam. Best of all, it records digitally on inexpensive 8mm and Hi8 video tapes, making it the perfect camcorder for anyone stepping up from analog.

General
Product Type Camcorder
Digital Zoom 990 x
Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Min Illumination 0 lux
Special Effects Slim, Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Stretch, Monotone, Negative Art, Solarization
Image Stabilizer Electronic (Steady Shot)
Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Monotone fader
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
White Balance Automatic
Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
Camera Flash None
Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
Color Support Color
Remote Control None
TV Tuner None
Video Capture No
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory None
Floppy Drive None
Media Type Digital8
Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 50 mm - F/1.6-2.4
Focal Length 2.5 mm - 50 mm
Lens Aperture F/1.6-2.4
Optical Zoom 20 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 2.5 mm
Max focal length 50 mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Filter Size 37 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 42 - 840 mm
Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Digital Still Camera Function Yes
Title Generator Yes
Search Modes End search
Built-in Light Yes
Remote control None
Software Picture Package, Drivers & Utilities
Included Accessories Lens cap, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type LCD
Viewfinder Resolution 90,000 pixels
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
Type None
Microphone
Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections
Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
Audio Input
Audio input type Microphone
Microphone type Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
Carrying Case None
Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Run Time (Up To) 125 min
Battery
Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
Display Form Factor Rotating (270?)
Display Format 123,000 pixels
Viewfinder Color Support Black & white
Physical Characteristics
Width 3.3 in
Depth 5.9 in
Height 3.9 in
Weight 2 lbs

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