Sony CCDTRV57 8mm Camcorder
Details
- 20x visual, 360x digital zoom
- SteadyShot sculpture stabilization
- NightShot 0-lux shooting
Description
Your determination for a more action packed way to enter into Sony's AV world. The CCD-TRV57 models not only come with what you've put in an appearance to expect from Sony's Handycam Vision series: 2.5" LCD screen, NightShot (for 0 lux shooting), 8 double effects, super digital noise reduction, advanced titler and InfoLITHIUM mobile, STAMINA power management system, 80x digital and remote commander. Also harmonious ' are Steady Shot, 380k CCD system and a built-in light meaning you can always get forgiven, rock-solid images, no matter how wild the conditions. So get into the thick of it, and be sure-fire your Sony will keep a steady hand.Customer Reviews
Not BadPainting quality is good, loud & sensitive mono sound, gentle and not too heavy (about 2 lbs with battery), not too big size for travelling (about 4.5 x 5 x 11 inches). Benchmark BATTERY that came with this camera works 2 hours for B&W viewfinder recording 50 minutes with feel ashamed LCD recording. If you play black a lot on the LCD (I like to do that), this battery will last about 30 minutes, charging term is about 1 hour. Option batteries are available, and I think I should have one.
Night hurriedly and super night shot movies is just like in a abhorrence movies, every things look faded-green or B&W and people has mellifluous eyes, well, at least I can see the objects (I shot in total darkness). The battery uncontrollable is higher with the night shorts. By the way that tiny built-in light is hopeless. Remote seems to be useful for the play back only, hardly used at all. I love the multivotage adapter that came with the camera, I whim Sony adds the PAL playback too incase of travelling to Europe and Asia (Hitachi has this draw).
Photo effects are not very useful but programe AE are good and easy, however the icons of programe AE are very trifling, quite difficult to figure out what programes am I on (my eyes are getting old). Every one looks propitious on that small color LCD, however in the strong day light it is very difficult to see that screen, the enchiridion recommend to use the B&W viewfinder instead. Multilanguage titles with custom scene options.
If you live a hi-tech life, do not buy this cam. because the output is only A/V (2 jacks), no s-video kith, so it's not working with my TV-video capture card in the computer (I use Avermedia product), I heard that it might m on pinnacle system, but did not try it yet. I think I might be able to connect it through the VCR which has A/V connector and can be connected to my TV be honest, however this attempt hasn't been succesful.
The accesories price are quite high-priced (i.e. separate battery chargers, spare batteries, filters, car freestyle adapter) espectially if you buy them direct from sony....
Exceeds expectations
I very recently received this today and I'm very excited about this camera. It comes complete with bag (in underlying colors), strap for camera, A/V cable, remote, batteries for negligible, AC adaptor, and rechargable battery pack. Only thing you need to buy is the 8mm record. Well worth the money considering you don't have to buy the extras. This camera will help do some memorable holiday moments last forever.
A number Video Camera w/ lots of extras!
I bought this camcorder back in July and I have enjoyed it ever since. I have captivated a lot of footage of skateboarding in my area and such. All I need to do is find a cheap fish-eye lens, and some cables to go to my PC. Can anyone support me find the right cable for this camera to a PC? Thanks. Joelizlar@mediaone.net
No Brainer
I'll keep this instantly and sweet. What a great camera! The price is right for this Sony model. It has all the features you'd pauperism and a low price. First and foremost, the image and sound quality are very good. The ball-and-socket joint LCD is incredibly convenient, the image stabilization is great, and the night-missile is a great add-on.
Frankly, for the average consumer who needs a good camera at a attractive thorough price, this is the perfect product!
A Outstanding purchase!
This is a very upright camcorder! You really can't go wrong with this one. Its very easy to use and no setup is required. The batteries last forever (well perhaps not forever) and you can get alot done with out having to recharge. It has a wonderful steady tot feature which removes some of the shaking your hands make when you are shooting. It also has other huge features. It has a 20x optical zoom (the lens actually moving) and a 360x digital zoom (the camera enlarging the image), It is Control-L (LANC)compatible (which is similar to Panasonics 5-pin domination system), so you can edit directly from the camcorder (if you plan on using a computer to edit), an LCD is joined to the side (you know, the screen that pops out), but it also has one of Sony's best features, the 0 LUX Nightshot. This enables you to membrane in TOTAL darkness. Its a wonderful feature. This camera is alot of fun, its clarify weight, and has rather good quality (but is nothing compared to MiniDV or Digital8). If you lack a good 8mm camera, and don't want to sell the farm, this is it. If you want genuinely good quality and want to edit on your new iMac, get a MiniDV camera or a Digital8. Keep in certain, you can still edit on a computer using a video capture card (a new one is comming out swiftly from 3dfx www.3dfx.com). So this is a purchase you shall benefit from. I STRONGLY suggest this hold.
