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Jun 10 '01
Pros: Large LCD, good picture and sound, features and Digital8 value, remote and looks
Cons: Only 640x480 still pictures
Summary: Modern digital camcorders divide into two categories: the ones that use MiniDV tape and Digital8 ones (Hitachi has a camcorder that uses DVD-RAM, but it’s an exception rather than the rule). The Sony DCR-TRV530 is a Digital 8™...
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Nov 24 '02
Pros: 3.5" LCD. Super nightshot, USB, I.Link, Memory-stick, light weight, 25X Optical-zoom
Cons: Low battery-life, Still Photos not so good resolution, b & w viewfinder
Summary: This camcorder has a big LCD 3.5" screen. It has all the features that a standard camcorder in the SONY TRV range has.
It has nightshot, super nightshot, functions like movie, mossaic , etc etc.. It has a 25X optical zoom and 700X digital zoom. Its...
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Aug 16 '02
Pros: High video quality, Large LCD monitor, good size, Hi8 Tape
Cons: No white balance ability, no microphone volume control
Summary: The Sony TRV530 is a great digital camcorder for both home video and amateur filmmaking.
I am a film student and have found that in general, digital 8 cameras are much easier to use than the smaller miniDV models. The greater size and weight...
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May 28 '02
Pros: Good Picture, Easy to use
Cons: Low battery life, digital still quality poor.
Summary: I bought this camera based on two criteria; Name and price. The camera is a great camera for video pictures. Slightly on the heavier side as compared to others in it's class. The features are enough for my use. If you are a REAL video enthusiast, then I...
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Aug 29 '01
Pros: digital 8 format, 3.5 inch screen, Sony quality, reasonably priced
Cons: still pictures, a bit bulky
Summary: Sony's hybrid 8mm/digital camcorder line puzzled many experts when first released a few years ago. Why would consumers want to stick with the old 8mm format when they could simply convert to pure digital? But Sony recognized a large consumer market of...
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Aug 05 '01
Pros: Ease of use, numerous features, great price.
Cons: Battery and memory card that come with it aren't long lasting.
Summary: The Sony TRV-530 was recommended to me by an acquiantance who also owns one. I was surprised by the low cost and by the fact that there were so many extra features. Personally, I like the night vision feature, as some low light conditions were used for...
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Jul 01 '01
Pros: Super NightVision, Large LCD, Effects, USB, i.Link
Cons: Battery Life
Summary: I recently bought the Sony TRV-530 by mail order from Berger Brothers Inc. My father paid for it, but of course, I will be the only one to use it. My friends and I are into amateur video, so this was a definite peak in our life when my dad purchased...
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Jun 29 '01
Pros: Good price, quality picture, USB!!!
Cons: Not so hot Still pictures. Only comes with 4 MB Memory Stick.
Summary: This camera will not only take Digital Video on the Digital 8 tapes, but also can record still pictures like a digital still camera on memory sticks. I am very happy that Sony came out with this new camcorder that has USB connectivity. This USB transfer...
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Jun 18 '01
Pros: Digital8 format, 3.5-inch LCD screen.
Cons: Costs $100 more than identical camcorder with 2.5-inch LCD screen.
Summary: As with many consumer electronics products, buying a Sony Digital8 camcorder is a "One from Column A, One from Column B" type of decision. The camcorders in the Digital8 line are physically almost identical, all being encased in the same plastic body,...
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Jun 04 '01
Pros: great video
Cons: digital stills inadequate
Summary: purchased a unit at best buy to replace a canon hi-8 that no longer worked. (have no experience with dv-only video cameras) very impressed with:
. video quality
. battery size and features (remaining time displayed)
. compatibility...
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Aug 13 '07
Pros: Super laser link, i.link, nightshot, and 0lux capabilities
Cons: None according to me
Summary: Have been using this for 7 years and still no problems. Recommend this to everyone since it works like a
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Feb 06 '02
Summary: I love this camera. My brother has the same one. You can be shooting video of the kids in 10 minut
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