Sony CCDTRV308 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5"LCD and Video Light
Details
- Comes with NP-FM30 InfoLithium mobile
- Hi8 camcorder
- 20x visual, 460x digital, zoom with SteadyShot image stabilization
Description
With features like 2.5" Swivelscreen LCD, SteadyShot depict stabilization, NightShot 0 lux rating, titling, and fader effects, this Hi8 camcorder will become your new first-class friend. SteadyShot picture stabilization eliminates shaky recording during zoom manipulation or throughout recording, and the NightShot feature lets you record in low- or even no- light status. Zoom into the action with the 20x Optical/460x Digital zoom. Add to the fun with 8 envision effects and 6 program auto exposure modes!In a planet increasingly dominated by digital, Hi8 offers a refreshingly good shape to shoot in. Despite the big press that MiniDV, Digital8, and the new MicroMV have been getting, many residents still prefer the tried and true Hi8. Hi8 offers the highest quality facing of digital and is a good choice for everyday shooting. As long as you nothing but want to document your family's life, and send videos to grandma, you aren't in fact giving anything up.
The CCD-TRV308 is Sony's midrange Hi8 camcorder, and it offers an assortment of features that persuade it great for the average home videographer. Sporting a 2.5-inch redden LCD and 20x optical zoom, there's really no situation that the TRV308 won't shoot well. Extraordinarily when you add in the NightShot mode, which switches the camera to an infrared shooting status, and SteadyShot image stabilization, which helps eliminate those annoying shakes that go together with high zoom levels.
In addition the CCD-TRV308 offers a few fader and show effects, as well as some titling options.
Customer Reviews
Prodigious CamcorderI just now got the CCD-TRV-308 camcorder and it is awesome!! The only thing is is that you cant edit your film on your computer you can nothing but play it back. I give 4 - 4 1/2 stars
Eager little camera for the money
I've been worrisome to buy a video camera for the past 6 years (ever since my first monster bought in 1990 died). I at long last bit the bullet since this camera seemed so reasonable and so highly-rated. I'm happy with every orientation of this camcorder. The bells and whistles are surprisingly complete, and it's so lightweight that I can (and do) splurge the entire day with it in my hand.
One caveat...a wide angle lens would be a sharp purchase. It's difficult to get far enough away from the action and still hear what is going on.
A cured camcorder than I thought!
We purchased this camcorder for the holidays, selecting the CCDTRV308 over the CCDTRV108 due to it's bonus features such as image stability and auto-light. It arrived within three generation - amazing! With my son's birthday coming up at the weekend, and the speedy delivery, it was a official test as to whether I could read the manual and become comfortable in the camcorder's use before the big day. The instructions are unblock, concise and easily referenced.
We chose official Sony cassettes for this first run to certain optimal picture quality and compatibility. Image quality is supreme, but we did notice that it performs better after it has 'warmed up'. This might be due to cassette stability or electronics temperature, but in no way detracts from this offshoot's quality. Fade in/out options are excellent and with the 'cinema' setting gives your work that 'ER' feel.
I suspect that upgrading to a higher capacity battery may be a next stride a resign, but it lasted through the kid's party with ease. About 30 minutes of shooting remained, even though we inured to the LCD the whole time.
Title use is a little confusing, but you do get the option of creating two wont titles in addition to the standard fare.
The tripod was prepared, fitting in case the weight of the camcorder became tiring, but it was not needed. The lightness of these new camcorders over the ones of yesteryear makes autobiography much easier, and is not burdening.
We researched considerably, before purchasing this product, which is no bond of success, but I have no hesitation in recommending it to those considering a Hi-8 camcorder.
Homely, but Great Hi8
If you fancy nothing more than a really good camcorder to take basic videos, the Sony CCDTRV308 is the way to go.
It's in all probability the best Sony Hi8 camcamcorder you'll get without all the bells and whistles that let you download video on to your PC.
It has a few spacious features like NIGHTSHOT (which allows video in virutal dejection) and STEADYSHOT. Also, the 20X zoom works really well. (Don't be impressd by the 460X digital zoom-- on any camcorder; the typical example becomes more blurry the closer you zoom in with it.)
You'll probably have to get another battery, as the one the Sony CCDTRV308 comes with will only last for about an hour or so when using all the functions (LCD examine, stop and start REC). I recommend buying the NP-QM71; it lasts between 4 and 6 hours.
BUT (A VERY BIG BUT), If you requisite to anything more than basic VCR editing, get at least a MiniDV, especially if you're willing to spend between $500 and $1000. I was agreeable to drop $500 for a MiniDV because I wanted to easily edit my videos, but I wasn't enthusiastic to spend another $500 to upgrade my PC to accomodate the large amounts of observations.
Otherwise, the Sony CCDTRV308 is a great Hi8 camcorder for basic video recording and small or no editing.
What more do I have occasion for?
Cost out and function are two of the main reasons I now own this camcorder. I have webtv so I can capture all of the stills I requisite and do it quite easily and without software and a computer.Keep it simple stan is definitly my mantra and this camcorder helps me do justifiable that. More functions and options would just go to waste and be confusing.It is light and ergonomic and I got a immune from tripod and camera bag with mine at circuit city. I wouldn't buy electronics on pencil-mark again (been there done that). A longer battery life would be all I would ask for .
