Sony CCDTR517 Hi8 Camcorder
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Customer Reviews
Have had two of these with same puzzleFirst of all, I true-love the camera when it works. Short on features and not digital quality, but top of the tack picture quality for 8mm. Has clear, white whites and sharp epitome. It's also very easy to use.
However, after just 4 months of use, the camera started not keeping a expect. I discovered the problem to be that the camera would go into play mode on it's own from the off position and up the spout the battery. (Switch remains locked in the off position, but camera is on and accomplished to play tapes)I was also unable to charge the battery for the same reason.(Battery-operated will not charge while in play mode even though plugged in)
The Sony warranty had expired (They have a very be warranty period) but I had purchased an extended warranty so my camera was relpaced.
Now, my replacement camera is exibiting the same refractory. I would greatly discourage buying this camera... this problem renders the camera to all intents useless.
I have discovered this is a known problem on other Sony Handycams...
It's importance what it is
I bought this camera 3 months ago. It's keen to have it 2nd-hand... It is easy to use, stable, small enough to carry with ease of understanding. I have focussed on the mid-noon sun with maximum exposure and everything turned dark after that but after a few hours of stay, it could work properly like before. One thing I don't like is that you need a tripod when in closest zoom-in because you can never have unflappable hands to keep the picture not shaking. It does not have an LCD so you have to keep your eye on the color viewfinder. However, it's merit what it is. With [the money spent], I can't expect to get any greater camera. So it's a good job for less and I am blithesome with it. If you have more money, better buy a more modern model which has LCD for example.
Serene to use
I needed to account my classes for certification. I couldn't wait for one to become available in the media fore.
I found the Sony CCD-TR517 to be nice to my checking account and nice to me. I found it easy to set up and use.
The instructions directions is very user friendly.
The Ultimate and Most Simplest Camcorder On The Market
I had a JVC GR-DV1 digital camcorder in 1997. Unfortunately, it flat. And I didn't have enough money to buy another digital camcorder. So 4 years later, I fixed to get the Sony TR-517.
This 8-mm camcorder doesn't have all the features as a digital does, but it has a whole lot more exciting features than the Canon or Samsung 8-mms.
Features: primary effects(e.g. pastel, neg. art, sepia, black- &-white, mosaic, solarization, slim, and stretchiness)
4 faders(black, stripe, monotone, and bounce)
6 Program AE modes( I don't recollect the names of them, but they make your picture look beautiful)
Pre-set titler/prosper-your-own titles
And don't forget about the XR(eXtended Resolution), which gives the camcorder up to 280 irreversibility lines. While the Canon and Samsung 8-mm cams make your home pictures look washed out and grainy, the Sony TR-517 sharpens the look of your pictures.
If you buy the Sony TR-517, you'll be buying:
THE GREATEST AND MOST SIMPLEST CAMCORDER ON THE MARKET!!!
Exorbitant-quality camcorder
I purchased this camcorder a few weeks ago. I wanted a inebriated-quality, up-to-date camcorder, but was not interested in paying over five hundred dollars for digital. It is darned easy to use, and is high quality. I have never used a camcorder before, and this took me only a few minutes to learn. I have had no problems with it to date. The sound quality is wonderful when you not treat seriously c mess with it back on the TV. If you are looking for the Sony brand, and don't care about not having all the extras, then this camcorder is for you.
Pros: stout, small, light, and easy to use.
Cons: no LCD screen, no image stabilizer
