Sunday, February 08, 2009

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV80 Mini DV Camcorder Review

Strengths: Digital, Mini DV, NTSC, 1 x CCD, Up to 1.92 Megapixels Still Shots, 10x Optical Zoom, 1.56 lb. , Battery life: Up to 2 Hours.

Weaknesses: Bottom tape loading a bit fiddly. Zoom control requires a delicate touch, Lack of manual audio level control, must use menu for manual exposure and fader.
Overall Evaluation: The DCR-TRV80 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder doesn't just deliver exceptional-quality digital video, digital audio, and 2.0 megapixel digital still images. This unit also features BIP (improved Bluetooth® capability, enabling peer-to-peer data transfers between Bluetooth® products) networking, USB streaming, the revolutionary Carl Zeiss Lens T* coating for a 70% improved reflection rate, and a sprawling list of powerful features and design elements. Kit includes: DCR-TRV80 camcorder and free carrying case. This camcorder is so easy to use. As 'point and shoot' all the automatic controls work effortlessly producing first class images under most conditions. The large viewing screen makes framing shots a doddle although it it somewhat easier to hold the camera steady when using the viewfinder Price Range: $766 - $1088

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