Sony Handycam DCR-TRV8 Mini DV Camcorder

Pros: Very nice features, performs a great deal of tasks
Cons: very expensive and durability issues

When I worked in an electronics store over the Christmas holiday, I had the great opportunity to try out many new products for myself and also had a chance to see what many other consumers thought about the products as well. This camcorder from Sony was...

Pros: good picture quality, sharp contrast
Cons: durability, reliability, ease of use, price

I think that the Sony DCR-TRV8 must have been tested on another primate besides humans before they put this one on the market. As far as I can tell, no human can manage to handle this unwieldy camcorder with any type of ease, let alone use it for...

Pros: Great LCD, remote, All digital, and 120X zoom
Cons: $1600

The Sony DCR-TRV8 is a great start to a home video collection. It provides you with crystal clear recording capabilities on a digital format and a great playback feature on a LCD screen. The zoom feature on this product is tremendous as is every...

Pros: Wide-array of functions and fairly easy to use!
Cons: A little more expensive than some of the other camcorders out there, but it's worth it once you see what this one can do!

Forget about the other camcorders out there on the market. The SONY DCR-TRV8 Mini-DV camcorder is one of the best out there in the market, and you don't have to be a professional either to use this camera; it's wide-array of functions/capabilities are...

Pros: many high-tech features, battery life
Cons: bulky, quality, annoying lens cap, cost, low light problems, customer service

I just bought the Sony DCR-TRV8 a month ago and after spending a lot of time on vacation with it, I am not impressed at all! I know I am being extremely picky with this review, but I know Sony can do better. I recommend the Panasonic PV-DV800 instead....

Pros: Great digital features, easy to use, VERY fun
Cons: Battery charger is internal, expensive for the college-student techie

I've always wanted a video camera, and as a college student, it is difficult to come across the cash to afford a fancy one. Then I got a job with a youth media company that allows me to use one full time. (I'm not sure if I am allowed to advertise on...

Pros: Affordable, Nightvision, LCD screen
Cons: Entry level consumer only.

Sony is/has been a leader in the technology sector since the early 80's. Not because they're the best, nor that they are any cheaper, it's just that they are well known. Although much of thier equipment is terribly designed and falls apart quickly....

Pros: lens, sound, portability/size, night shot
Cons: no memory stick, fast zoom(hard to control)

I got this camcorder just before my daughter was born and I love it. It is easy for me to use and usually I am not the best with technical gadgets. It is very small, which is nice. I have been able to take it to weddings, parties, and even out with...

Pros: amazing video and audio quality; great features that work very well
Cons: none, but if you want a memory stick for still images get the TRV10

When Hi-8 camcorders with LCD screens first took the world by storm back in the early 90s, I began to notice a disquieting phenomenon in which people videotaped even mundane experiences as they happened, then sat down mid-experience and began watching...

Pros: pic quality, features, battery life, Zeiss lense
Cons: need DV card, no memory stick

I have used this camcorder for about 2 weeks. It is very easy to use and the features such as digital effects are very useful. Before I made my decision to buy Trv8, I did extensive research over DV and D8 from all manufacturers. Compared with Canon...

Pros: Picture quality, size, design
Cons: Price, accessories.

I bought this camcorder right before my wedding thinking it would be well used and it actually did.
I brought it to the studio where we had our pictures taken; and, everyone there - photographers and cameramen - gave it two thumps up in term of...

Pros: Excellent features, very light and compact, awesome battery life
Cons: VERY expensive, tapes are also expensive

My husband is a filmmaker and when we were approaching the birth of my first son, he was gung ho on getting a videocamera worthy of capturing the magic (never mind that I wasn't at all gung ho about being filmed!). We searched for months and read review...

Pros: high quality lens, MiniDv format, stereo digital audio, small size
Cons: expensive MiniDv tapes not widely available so stock up

I agonized over finding the right digital camcorder. I have a nice but older Ricoh RDC-2 digital camera, and it was time to upgrade. Was it going to be one of the newer megapixel cameras or a digital camcorder? Yes I wanted good video resolution, yes...

Pros: Small size, easy controls
Cons: Don't need all the bells & whistles

Previously, I owned a Sony 8mm camera. Having built up quite a collection of tapes, I naturally opted for a Digital 8 camera when it was time to upgrade. The D8 (Sony model, can't remember the model number) was fine but it was too darned heavy. After...

Pros: great image quality, small size
Cons: none

After doing research on the available digital camcorders I came to the conclusion that this was the best for the money. My required features were nice lcd screen, firewire port, color viewfinder, small size, and excellent audio.
This camera has...