Sony Handycam CCD-TRV57 8mm Analog Camcorder

Pros: Light, easy to use, lots of fun features
Cons: They don't offer an 8mm tape converter to use in your VCR.

When my ten-year-old JVC 8mm camcorder started doing "flippity-flops" on me, I decided it was time to buy something more reliable. I'd hate to miss something good because my camcorder died on me. So I bought a Sony Handycam Vision...

Pros: Good features, Solid Craftsmanship
Cons: Not Digital

For those contemplating a new camcorder purchase, the
first decision to make is whether or not to go digital. There
are many advantages to owning a digital camcorder as
opposed to a traditional analog one, however there is a
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Pros: 8mm, features such as steady-shot and nightshot, sound through LCD, LCD screen, and remote control, and price
Cons: could be a bit smaller; boxy looking.

After reading Consumer Reports reviews on video cameras, I felt confident in placing my trust in their recommendation of this video camera. Sure, they recommended a number of video cameras, some digital, others analog, and covering a vast price range....

Pros: Light and easy to use, the nightshot is very good
Cons: No color viewfinder

I purchased the TRV57 about 2 days ago. Ever since I haven't been able to put it down!! I love it's ease of use, and the LCD screen. The picture quality is very good and it is unbelievably easy to hook up to the television for easy playback. I love the...