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Sony DCRTRV230 Digital8 Camcorder | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
Buy Used: $429.00
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 1300
Platforms: Windows Nt, Macintosh, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Nt 3.5, Windows Nt 4, Windows Nt 5, Powermac, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 2000 Server, Mac Os X, Mac Os 9 And Below, Windows
Media: Electronics
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 25
Digital Zoom: 700
Connectivity: Headphone
Display Size: 2.5
Compatibility: PC Firewire
Maximum Focal Length: 60
Minimum Focal Length: 2.4
Maximum Shutter Speed: 4000
Size: Mini-palm
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 10.2 x 6.5
Motion Sensor
16:9 Widescreen
Warranty: 1 year parts and 90 days labor
MPN: DCR-TRV230
Model: TRV230
UPC: 027242584761
EAN: 0027242584761
ASIN: B00005A3M7
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Digital8 camcorder, uses Hi8 tapes | | • | 25x optical (28x digital) zoom with SteadyShot image stabilization | | • | 2.5-inch color LCD monitor with black and white EVF | | • | Records still images onto tape | | • | Uses Sony NP-FM30 InfoLithium battery, included; includes wireless remote control |
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Product Description
The DCR-TRV230 brings you the benefits of the DCR-TRV130 with a 20% smaller chassis size, an intelligent accessory shoe, analog inputs and an enhanced 25X Optical / 700 Digital Zoom. With its affordable price, the DCR-TRV230 brings some of the latest SONY video recording technologies. To outline the most stunning features of this camera, one can mention that it allows to records outstanding digital picture and sound on affordable Hi8 and 8mm tapes. It offers up to 500 lines of resolution with 3X the color bandwidth of VHS and significantly lower video noise. 1/6" CCD with 460, 000 pixels provides stunning detail and clarity, with exceptional video and still image performance. 25X OPTICAL/ 700X DIGITAL ZOOM brings the action up close from far away. STEADYSHOT picture stabilization system uses motion sensors to compensate for camera "shake" without compromising picture quality. And super NightShot allows capturing video even when shooting in total darkness (0 Lux) using the built-in infrared system up to ten feet away. The Super NightShot mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase picture brightness and clarity.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sony DCR-TRV230 is similar to the Sony DCR-TRV130, but features a 20-percent smaller chassis, as well as a more powerful lens. A bright, vibrant 2.5-inch LCD monitor gives you a great portal to the world you're shooting. The 25x optical zoom lens is paired with Sony's SteadyShot image stabilization, which helps make up for random hand shakes. p To help ensure you get the shot you want in any situation, there are seven program AE modes, including portrait, beach and ski, sport lesson, etc. To give your footage a little bit more polish, Sony's built in seven fader modes, eight picture effects, and six digital effects. Included with the DCR-TRV230 are a battery, wireless remote, InfoLithium battery, stereo A/V cable, lens cap, and shoulder strap.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
So-So camera February 10, 2004
Becky (Southern, CA United States)
This is not a bad camera but I am having trouble with it not wanting to record or playback tapes. I have tried different tapes thinking maybe it was the tape but no matter what I do, it won't work. Took it to the place I got it, they had to send it away, which took forever, and all they done was use a headcleaner on it. They said they could not find out any problem with it. I brought it home and it started doing the same thing again and I bought a Maxell head cleaner and used it several times on it and it worked okay for awhile. Now it is back to doing the same thing again on not recording or playing back a tape. Do not know what the problem is. It just could be that I got a lemon. I have contacted Sony but have never heard anything back.
 Turn Off Image Stabilization = Better Picture March 31, 2002
Mark E. Nissen (Glendale, WI United States)
Several of the previous reviewers complained about the poor picture quality especially indoors. I thought the same until Ibrturned off the elctronic stabilization. Aside from the tape ejecting on the bottom I find this camcorder to be a good value.
Works fine March 30, 2002
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I read all the negative reviews and whining in the reviews of the Sony TRV-230 Digital 8 camcorder, and bought it anyway for use of live-action reference for my animated projects. I didn't need stellar image quality, anyway, so the complaints didn't apply to me. I was suprised when I got this thing.pThe image quality is wonderful! It has natural looking colours, excellent sound reproduction for a built in microphone and is razor sharp. While it is true that indoors you may have a bit of grain, it isn't a detriment like the people here would make it out like. I lit my subjects evenly and brightly, and the grain disappeared. Scratch one problem. If you have good lighting, there's no grain. Very simple. But, if you do not have even, bright lighting, it can become very grainy indeed.pThe camera has a mind-boggling array of effects, all of which can have a nice effect if used in moderation. The effect I particularly like is the "flash" effect. If you crank it down to one bar, you get a nice cinematic look that is very similar in look to 35mm film at 26fps. The lens is very good, but in very bright situations some glare can appear on subjects. However, all cameras do that in some respect so if you're doing a lot of outdoor shooting, Sony has some lens filters that you can screw on. Scratch another complaint.pI especially liked how virtually everything is near your thumb. Record mode, play mode, zoom. The zoom is amazing, but you can forget a 700x zoom. It gets blurry around 400 or 500x, but as someone else at Amazon put it, who needs that much zoom anyways? If you really want to shoot something, then get off your [behind] and shoot it.pThe remote is also handy, as well, especially if you are doing stop-motion/steadycam work. It may seem like a toy, but when it's on a tripod, you don't want to jolt the camera when you're doing stop-mo. It has most of the functions of the camera itself.pOne complaint that I have is the tape loading mechanism. Most 8mm camcorders have a simple door, shove in the tape and slam the door shut --- just like a cassette deck. Not this one. It has a fancy little motor that wheels out the cassette like some kind of science fiction movie. It definitely looks cool but if it breaks down, how are you supposed to get the tape in? demerit point for Sony there. I did like the bottom tape loading mechanism, though, because most 8mms have the door where your palm is, so you have to slip your hand out. Not so here. Tripod could be a problem, but a display tells you how much tape you're used and how much tape is left, so it doesn't reall matter because you have more than enough notice to change the tape anyhow.pIt is a simple point and shoot camcorder which does a good job. It also suits me well in professional ways, as it runs circles around all the other broadcast cameras at Cogeco. This camera exceeds quality than any of the other cameras at the Cogeco studio, before or since. It takes some photography know how and a true artistic eye to get professional quality out of this camera, but it can certainly be accomplished.
TRV230 is a very good camera: Read your manual! March 24, 2002
vvbnvbn (New York)
I bought this camera in November of 2001 and am very happy with its performance and features. brFor all those that complain about the grainy picture: read your manual that came with the camcorder! With this camera you have the option of different exposure settings. I have found that the AE(automatic exposure) setting tends to make the picture look grainy, especially when filming indoors. This can be corrected by using the 'sun and moon' exposure or one of the others. Take the time to try each setting in different lighting and surroundings and view them on your television to see which ones you like best.pSome pros about this camerabr * light-weightbr * very good lcd color screenbr * excellent image stabilizationbr * very good color representation (with right exposure)br * excellent compatibility with computer OS's programsbr * great stero soundbr * excellent remote controlpSome cons to considerbr * changing tapes is awkward, tape loaded from bottombr * camera hum audible on tape if shooting quiet scenebr * digital zoom is not focused (keep on analog zoom)br * battery does not last long when using the lcd screenbr (about 1/2 hour)pThis cam does not have a digital media storage card for photo stills but I don't consider this a con. High cost models are beginning to come out with decent resolution photo still capability integrated into the camcorder and until the price falls, buy a seperate digital photo cam.brVery good camera overall!
 DCR-TRV230 Camcorder March 12, 2002
This is junk. It has not worked since the day I got it. Have returned it for service three times. Has never been fixed. Sony refuses to replace the camera. If I did not have so much invested in accessories I would just throw it away and buy a Canon.
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