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| Date Reviewed: 02/12/2005 |
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Strengths: Versatility in on-board software - Digital effects: both in recording and playback. Backwards compatibility [to my Sony TRV65].
Weaknesses: I was really disappointed to discover NO mike/headset jacks! ( A necessary plus on my 65) even though specs. listed A/V I/O. The motor sounds do bug me - but don't get recorded.
Summary: 2005-02-14 10:05:33 After years of using a Sony ...TRV65, it took me awhile to get used to the "non-button" touch screen and the numerous functions available to me now. Glad to see SVHS jack. My, how tape and batt. power fly with digital! I definitely recommend another battery - of at least double that which comes with the cam. Another item of concern is the inability to perform a "color/white Balance" manually. On the unit I have, the auto sys. doesn't satisfy me.
All in all, I'm basically satified with it, and depending on future needs might consider buying another one.
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| Date Reviewed: 04/16/2005 |
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Strengths: Playback of old 8mm formats. Touch screen. Sony name/quality.
Weaknesses: Complicated touch screen menus. Poor still picture quality.
Summary: Since I have dozens of regular 8mm tapes, and I wanted to start editing these tapes on my PC, this was a must for me. Can even hook up a VCR thru the camcorder and transfer from that. Recorded picture quality is great. Although a fantastic feature.....the still picture quality is barely acceptable. If it was 3 megapix or better....that would have made it a 5/5 star rating for me. Still have to lug my Kodak digital camera around along with the camcorder.
Other than that....plenty of bells and whistles...which in my case I'll never use.
Got all my related accessories through eBay. Sandisk 512 meg card for $45.....and Sony 3 hour battery for $35 (both NIB).
All in all....for the average Joe....with old 8mm tapes....this is a great product.
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| Date Reviewed: 02/28/2005 |
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 Does TRV 480 have same noise? I like many of the f ... Strengths: NA
Weaknesses: Constant humming noise in Camera Tape Standby and Record mode. Had the same problem with a Sony HC-40.
Summary: Does TRV 480 have same noise? I like many of the features particularly having S-VHS in and out. Need to get used to the screen menu. Liked the picture more with my TRV 82 - much clearer.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/14/2004 |
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 The picture and sound quality are similar to other ... Strengths: 1. Touch screen operation;
2. Can take still pictures while videotaping.
3. Compact; can balance and shoot holding with one hand.
Weaknesses: 1. Tape ejects from the bottom-- a pain to use with a tripod!
2. Record time is only 1 hr. instead of two on SP, 1.5 hrs. on LP.
Summary: The picture and sound quality are similar to other consumer video cameras in the same class. It does have lots of user-friendly features to play and edit any 8mm or Hi8 videos.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/30/2004 |
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Strengths: can use with old 8mm tapes
Weaknesses: none
Summary: i have used regular 8mm sony camcorder for years, the model trv 460 is far superior to old format.
when i use 406 to record old tapes to dvd ,it improves quality
and make the a pleasure to watch
the pass thru feature also work wonderful for record of old vcr tapes to dvd i would recommend
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| Date Reviewed: 05/20/2004 |
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Strengths: digital 8, SONY product, bypass mode, easy tranfer to PC, can take memory stick pro to 1 GB
Weaknesses: heavier than DV, bundled software poor for camcorder/PC integration, still camera delay
Summary: I have been using SONY camcorders for years. Started 8mm then hi-8 now to D8. You need digital to tranfer to computer and D8 is great since I have 8mm and hi-8 tapes to be played back. What is nice is the bypass mode to transfer analog to digital video; saves on a converter box. The pictures are fantastic and takes memory stick pro to 1GB. For a D8 it doesn't seem to be that bulky. Get an extra battery sq and separate charger.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/20/2005 |
- dejar
from IL
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Strengths: touch screen easy to follow, price was great too. love the features on this recorder, screen is very clear.
Weaknesses: need 8mm player to convert to vhs player. kind of heavier then some other brands, like to have a left handed model too.
Summary: 2005-01-20 05:23:25 over all like product, love the sony brand, will recommened to buy this for the price, can not beat it. specially in the stores, very nice camcorder overall.
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| Date Reviewed: 09/22/2004 |
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I bought this product since I would like to produc ...
Strengths: none
Weaknesses: can not install on my computer
Summary: I bought this product since I would like to produce my video directly at home. It couldn't connect to my PC eventhough using my USB streaming cable.
Do you have any information how to install it perfectly? My Windows XP could not detect anything.
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