Sony DCRTRV350 Digital8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Memory Stick capabilities & Remote
With all the features packed into the DCR-TRV350, you won't believe how affordable Sony makes it to share your photos and videos with friends and family. This Digital8 Handycam camcorder includes USB streaming, a remarkable feature that allows you to turn your camcorder into a video conferencing tool or webcam simply by plugging it into the USB port of your PC. Plus, no need to worry about cables or more connections - you can take great digital still photos on a Memory Stick media to share your favorite moments with friends and family, using its Memory Stick Media slot. (Memory Stick media sold separately).
With all the features packed into the DCR-TRV350, you won?t believe how affordable Sony makes it to share your photos and videos with friends and family. In addition to its crisp, clear digital video and stereo audio, this Digital8 Handycam camcorder features digital still photo capability, MPEG movie mode, compatibility with Memory Sticks, and USB streaming. Transfer video to your PC via iLink interface (also known as FireWire) to edit your masterpiece with the included software. Image Stabilizations
Sony's SteadyShot picture stabilization smoothes and steadies your images without degrading picture quality. Sony does it with motion sensors--a more accurate system than that used in many other camcorders on the market. Optics
- 1/6-inch CCD with 460,000 gross pixels
- 20X optical zoom
- 700x digital zoom
- f1.6-f2.4
- Focal distance: 2.5-50mm
- Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/4,000 (AE mode)
Digital Stills and MPEG Movie Mode
Capture digital still images directly onto Memory Stick media for easy transfer to e-mail, printing, or sharing. Digital still images can be captured while in Memory Mode, or images from the videotape can be captured onto Memory Stick media. You can capture still images up to 640 x 480 pixels. Designed to help you make Web videos, the MPEG movie mode produces compressed video files that are small and easy to send by e-mail or post to the Internet. Capture MPEG digital video and store it directly to Memory Stick media. Movie length ranges from 5 seconds to the length allowed by the capacity of your Memory Stick with MPEG Movie EX. More Features
Now you can capture video even in total darkness. Sony's NightShot system uses infrared light to capture images invisible to the human eye. You can shoot subjects such as a sleeping baby up to 10 feet away in total darkness. With the optional HVL-IRC NightShot light, you can even capture images from up to 100 feet away. Sony's Stamina power management system and InfoLithium battery give the TRV350 incredible operating time. To keep tabs on battery life, Sony's AccuPower meter displays the number of minutes remaining--right in the viewfinder. The TRV350 features a 2.5-inch color LCD (123,000 pixels) and a black-and-white viewfinder. The USB streaming feature can turn the TRV350 into a video conferencing tool or a Webcam, with the ability to stream 320 x 240 pixel video at 30 frames per second (compatible only with Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP). Digital8 Format
Digital8 camcorders deliver high-quality digital video and audio, with up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution and either 12-bit or 16-bit PCM digital stereo audio. The Digital8 format also allows for digital recording on 8mm or Hi8 tapes--the most popular camcorder format in the U.S. Size and Contents
The TRV350 measures 3.38 by 4.00 by 7.88 inches and weighs 1 pound 12 ounces. This package includes the TRV350 camcorder, power adaptor/in-camera charger (AC-L15), InfoLithium rechargeable battery (NP-FM30), wireless remote (RMT-814), AV cable, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, two AA batteries, and CD-ROM with PIXELA ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 and USB drivers.
Sony DCRTRV350 Digital8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Memory Stick capabilities & Remote Accessories
Sony DCRTRV350 Digital8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Memory Stick capabilities & Remote Reviews
I was thrilled. We did get an adapter for my Express Card slot because I do not have a firewire port on my labtop. I successfully downloaded 4 hrs last night. We finally discovered that if you get a 4 pin/6 pin firewire it will work. I love this camera, we have had it for years, replacing an older JVC model. We have hours of video of our children. It is very user friendly, other family members have it too. I was not able to transfer any video to my new computer with VISTA on it.
I also can input video files to the computer using my Firewire cable. I like the Sony DCR-TRV350 Camcorder Very much. The Sony DCR-TRV350 can do both and does a very fine job doing it. Some Camcorders do not have the firewire connecter and some do not have a memory stick that allows you to do a video file over one minute in length. One thing that I like about this camcorder is that I can put video clips on my computer files by either inputting to my computer with the AV cable any files I put on my memory stick. This is an excellent Camcorder and I highly recommend it. I agree with all of the positive reviews I have read about this Camcorder.
When it arrived, I found that Garron (the seller) was true to his word. Although I've not explored all the features of this unit yet, it has performed admirably in the short time that I've owned it. Thanks again Garron. The model I purchased from the seller was just what I was looking for. It was priced a little higher than similar models from other sources but I was willing to pay the difference for one in great condition. I was looking for a camcorder to transfer my old 8mm tapes to computer and then probably to some other format.
I recommend this camera to any who are looking for a camera at a low price. You need, however, to have a decent amount of light in a room you want to film.
Considering this camera is my first, I think it is a decent camera. I am a high school student who loves to make short films.
I've had my camera for a little over a year now, and it is still in good shape. I had to go purchase my own which was about 30 dollars.
The editing program that came with this camera is terrible. Even though there are better cameras, I think this camera is very good considering it's price.
Another flaw is the camera does not come with a firewire cable (iLINK). If you are going to purchase this camera, you should get another editing program as well.
Anyways.My friends and i have a blast fooling around with the features while making suprisingly excellent movies. Also with its perfect resolution and zooming, it makes this a bullzie for sony. Overall: 4.5 STARS Great product I would like to start of by stating its great film quality. To watch your Steven Speilberg movie on the big screen ;).
Which brings me to uploading, The loading it onto the computer takes a longggggggggg time using a USB cable, but using the FireWire(which i am disappointed to say does not come with the package but is supplied at a low price on Ebay) takes a matter of a few minutes. While the playback on the camera is OK, the sound isnt very good, but then again, you werent ment to watch the movie on the camera, watching it on the TV is what your supposed to do. On top of its great control, it has simple and easy to use and fun features. I was very suprisied when my parents bought this also and learned how to use this withen two days [a new world record ;)]THese features include fade, freeze frame (great for an intro) and many others.
Watching it on the TV is what it all comes down to, because, thats just what you want.
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