Sony Handycam DCR-TRV18 Mini DV Camcorder Reviews

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV18 Mini DV Camcorder

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  • Sony DCR-TRV18 MiniDV Digital Camcorder WIth USB and MemoryStick

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 25, 2002
    Pros: Excellent picture quality, price, USB, MemoryStick, features, value, looks
    Cons: Standard battery life

    Summary: At less than $740, the Sony DCR-TRV18 is the least expensive MiniDV digital camcorder from Sony. Sony produces cheaper Digital 8 models, but MiniDV allows you to hold more video and is more compact. MiniDV is also de-facto standard ... read more

  • Not bad for the Money !

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 2, 2005
    Pros: Great for amateur home videos!
    Cons: Quality really could be better, and the photos are not much to brag about.

    Summary: In all honesty I was looking for something better, but for the money I decided to purchase the Sony Handycam DCR-TRV18 model. I have used this digital camcorder like crazy since I have owned it, and can report it works like a charm with no problems at ... read more

  • Sony DCR-TRV18 Excellent Value for $$$

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    May 17, 2005
    Pros: Outstanding picture & sound; extended battery is awesome.
    Cons: Extensive software loading necessary for computer connection; tapes are only 80 mins max.

    Summary: I purchased mine in Sep 2003 at Circuit City for the heavily discounted price of $580.00 including a $150.00 10-hour "smart" battery (was marked as damaged, but everything was still in the original shrink wrap--no damage!). Included Memory Stick and USB ... read more

  • Best at it's price point - but it annoys me regularly.

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 22, 2003
    Pros: Great picture quality/features
    Cons: Ergonomics lack - poor industrial design

    Summary: I love this camera. It's easy to use, it has fantastic picture quality, and it's small and light ... read more

  • One of the BEST Basic Camcorders Around

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 12, 2003
    Pros: Semi-lightweight, great image quality, USB / memory stick, all-around good basic Mini-DV camcorder.
    Cons: Bottom-loading cassette, slight low light issues

    Summary: iAs an avid amateur videographer on a limited budget, the Sony DCR-TRV18 has all the essential funct ... read more

  • A Good Consumer Camcorder

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 29, 2003
    Pros: easy to use, compact size, picture quality, great features
    Cons: bottom tape compartment, some low light issues, microphone wind noise

    Summary: I purchased my Sony DCR-TRV18 in August of 2002 from an online vendor. I had researched millions of ... read more

  • Good Buy for Hobbyists

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 11, 2003
    Pros: Great Picture Quality, Very Light
    Cons: Still Image Resolution, Menu Button Placement

    Summary: I primarily bought this camcorder for my home videos, and also for my long time ambition of making a mini-movie. This camera provides a mix of economy and quality, keeping the operations of the device quite straightforward. I like the steady shot ... read more

  • Express Reviews
  • Sony TRV series is not good

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Dec 27, 2004
    Pros: The camera works okay except for not being recognized by the computer.
    Cons: Cannot be recognized by the computer. This is a terrible flaw.

    Summary: The Sony TRV series has a serious flaw. I have now purchased 2 cameras in this series and they have both done the same exact thing. After about a year of having them the digital input from the camera to the computer breaks. It no longer can be recognized

  • perfect camcorder for private and...

    Not rated yet by the Epinions community
    Mar 26, 2003

    Summary: perfect camcorder for private and semi prof. use! very good picture quality and sound quality! ver

  • If you are looking for...

    Not rated yet by the Epinions community
    Dec 31, 2002

    Summary: If you are looking for a Mini DV camera and don't need the larger view screen this camera is perfect

  • For the money, this camera...

    Not rated yet by the Epinions community
    Oct 15, 2002

    Summary: For the money, this camera cannot be beat. The video quality is simply stunning. The interface is to

  • I bought the DCR TRV-18...

    Not rated yet by the Epinions community
    Jul 23, 2002

    Summary: I bought the DCR TRV-18 as an upgrade from shooting analog...and man was I blown away! The quality g

  • If your looking for a...

    Not rated yet by the Epinions community
    Jun 11, 2002

    Summary: If your looking for a camcorder mainly for video, this is the camera. Battery life is longer with th

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