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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV25 Mini DV Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV25 Mini DV Camcorder

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Sony DCR-TRV25 1-Megapixel MiniDV Digital Camcoder With MemoryStick

by dkozin dkozin is a Lead on Epinions in Electronics, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 10, Jul 01 '02
Pros: Picture quality, features, resolution, MemoryStick, USB, size
Cons: Could be cheaper, issues in low-light conditions
The So ny DCR-TRV25 is a MiniDV digital camcorder from Sony that features 1-Megapixel CCD and up to 1152x864 still resolution. MiniDV The TRV25 uses MiniDV tape with recording in DV digital ...
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A Great Feature-Rich Camera

by el_guapo , Mar 26 '03
Pros: Many Features
Cons: Have to remove it from the tripod to change the tape
When I started looking at camcorders, I talked to a friend of mine who videotapes football games, weddings and such. He recommended a Mini DV camcorder because of the video quality and flexibility. Because of our budget, I had to find one for around...
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A great Camcorder LOADED with features!

by ellesboro , Aug 06 '02
Pros: Small, light, quiet, Mega Pixel CCD, digital camera built in, MPEG movie EX, colour viewfinder
Cons: Can't eject tape when on tripod, DV tapes expensive, not good in low light
Well, Some of you may have read my other review, on the DCR-TRV730. I sold it and just purchased the DCR-TRV25 MiniDV camcorder. When I saw it at the Sony Store, I knew I had to have it. MINI DV FORMAT Well, I would have to say MiniDV produces ...
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Sony DCR-TRV25 - Loaded

by roosthui , Jul 30 '02
Pros: Size, Resolution, special memory stick, and features!
Cons: Cost, Sony customer service
The Sony DCR-TRV25 Mini DV Digital Camcorder has proven that with its sleek high-tech looks, comfortable ergonamics, and high quality it can easily compete with any other camcorder model.

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Sony, known to the world...
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Great cam for a beginner like me

by acrackl , Nov 01 '02
Pros: Solid build quality, nice video, decent stills (in a pinch), easy to use, good manual
Cons: Poor low light performance, poor quality bundled software, need external mic
This is my first camcorder and I am very pleased with it. I wanted to go Canon (I have a 1982 Canon SLR Camera - it is still working and top notch). However, the canon in this price range is the ZR50MC, but users seem unhappy about motor noise (see user...
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The sony DCR-TRV25

by sn1pe , May 16 '03
Pros: good reliability, can go anywhere, good video quality
Cons: pictures are not so well done, lighting greatly affects quality
As a desktop publisher, I got interested in video editing, so I wanted to purchase a good quality camera. For my price range, the TRV25 was the best I could get. Although great for home or fun, this isn't something I would use for professional filming....
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The Sony TRV25 Is An Easy To Use, Great All Around Camera

by khchang , Nov 22 '02
Pros: Small, Great Pictures, Sony Quality, a Complete Package!
Cons: Digital Still Pictures could use a 1 meg boost
If you are like me when it comes to shopping for electronics, then you will most likely want a no frills, quality product, that’s built to last, and made by a reputable and trusted manufacturer. My first and only other video camera was an 8mm Sony...
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Good investment

by meowrrr , Dec 12 '02
Pros: Small size camcorder and digital camera in one.
Cons: Kind of heavy when taping a long show.
We bought our Sony camcorder mainly for our trip to Disney World. We've been borrowing my parents' older JVC camcorder, but I wanted a good digital camera too. Since we would be packing for three adults and two children for one week's stay in Orlando,...
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A solid camcorder with a tweak of magic!

by toula , Nov 19 '02
Pros: video, easy to use, light for me!
Cons: overpriced
I bought this camcorder from Best Buy which has an extensive amount of electronic selections. The price was $700 plus another $50 for Best Buy's two year insurance policy.

There is a small television that comes out the side of the camera. This...
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Sony delivers

by iohana , Feb 23 '03
Pros: Great features, good size, Sony quality
Cons: A bit pricy
I bought the TRV-25 after many hours and days of reading reviews and comparing features and prices.
Eventually I decided I should get this camcorder for several reasons:
I wanted mini DV and still photos/Mpeg features and I trust Sony quality....
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A good, solid 1 chip consumer camcorder

by kcmule , Aug 09 '03
Pros: excellent color range, fast accurate autozoom, manual exposure controls, easy computer interface
Cons: on board mic, touchy zoom, tiny buttons, low light/indoor quality
Footage taken with the TRV-25 outdoors on a clear day could easily be mistaken for footage taken wit ...
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Very satisfied

by danepinion , May 30 '03
Pros: Small, great video, plenty of features.
Cons: Tape ejects from the bottom, low light capability.
I thoroughly enjoy using this camera. Being able to edit the tapes on my computer has been a great experience. It is a very simple process with the right software ( I use Ulead Video Express).

The camera is small enough to take with you on any...
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Good camera, okay price.

by studioki , Sep 21 '02
Pros: A good quality camera, good picture quality, light weight.
Cons: A little to expensive.
The Sony DCR-TRV25 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder is a quality camera. It features good resolution and good good over all filming quality. Its list of features makes it a competitor with any other camera in its price range. It has built in components like a...
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Sony DCR-TRV25 Camcorder

by aramco28 , Jan 20 '03
Pros: small, light weight, balanced, good controls, great pictures, good features, easy to use.
Cons: Should come with more memory on memory stick
Decided to buy this camcorder after 15 year old Sony camcorder just was not up to snuff. My son has a school project involving making a video. I did a lot of research and the reviews of this camera on epinion is what made me decide to buy this model....
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Nice camera, nice price
by eyeidea ,Dec 06 '03
Pros: price, features
Cons: bottom loading tape
I bought this camera as a inexpensive replacement to my Canon. I like the softer, warmer look of the Canon. But the Sony night shot is awesome! We even shoot some stuff for TV with this thing.
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