Product ReviewsSony Handycam DCR-TRV250 Digital-8 Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV250 Hi Quality Video On The Cheap

This is one of Sony’s most popular digital 8 camcorders because of its ability to produce high-resolution videos in a form factor that is easy to hold and carry. It also can be operated in the record an playback mode with the bundled Sony wireless remote controller. The built-in firewire and USB ports also make connectivity to Macs and PCs a breeze. You can also use the DCR-TRV250 as a video camera to stream video directly to your PC using the USB cable and connectors. It also comes with a set of analog and S-video output jacks for easy connection to televisions for quick playback of your recorded videos. This camcorder is very essy to use as all of the transport and recording controls are logically laid out on the top and back of the camcorder. The Swiveling 2.5” Color LCD screen makes framing video shots easy. Nightshot gives you the ability to shoot videos in total darkness. Steadyshot reduces jittery videos from hand held shooting. The 20X optical zoom allows you to get in really tight on the subject without sacrificing image quality. The 700X digital zoom also comes in handy for very long telephoto shots. Sony’s exclusive infolithium battery system is still the only system that gives an accurate readout of the remaining battery life in real-time that is displayed in both the viewfinder and the fold-out color TFT display. All in all. this camcorder will give the budding movie maker or hobbyist the biggest bang for the buck and the ability to produce high quality digital video on a no-frills budget. It is really easy to upload video to a PC or Mac editing platform by simply connecting a USB cable supplied or Firewire Cable (Optional) and loading the appropriate hardware drivers with the supplied CD-ROM.Read full review...

Great Digital Camcorder and Great price

I have had this camcorder for over 1 year now. It's GREAT and it's compact. I can take photographs with it and of course record then I hook it up to the computer and it's so easy to copy onto a DVD then put it in DVD player to watch on TV. I can also hook it directly up to my small TV and watch it from the camcorder itself. All the software is easy to use and I can email video or photos I can edit and fix photos. I like things that are easy and simple to understand and easy to use and this camcorder is very easy to use. It's a brilliant camcorder and inexpensive I would recommend it to anyone looking for a camcorder.Read full review...

Super Sony quality at a super savings!!

Wow where can I even start on this camera?!?
I was really amazed at how user friendly this camera is. I mean, even if you are not a "techno geek", you can easily navigate the operation of this one folks.

I was extremely pleased with the picture quality. Let's face it, digital technology is inevitable and this one is an excellent one to start with. Also the digital noise reduction will make every sound you record just right!
If you are a little shaky, the "steady shot feature" will make your video as calm as a professional.

And if you like pictures as well as video, then simply snap photos with this camcorder and it will store them for you. Hey my absolute favorite feature on this camera is the video streaming capability!! The software that comes with is simply awesome. You can hook up the camera to the computer and watch the video as it streams over to the computer. And best of all.... you can pause the video at a special point in the video, take a snapshot of that still, and save it directly on the computer. This means that you have infinite possible picture possibilities. As you are watching the family moment you just recorded and see an amazing thing that happened and you actually got it on the tape, you can snap a picture of it!!

I could go on and on. You can read all about the specifications and facts about this camera online. But I will STRONGLY recommend this camera. As a matter of fact, mine was stolen. But when I bought a camera to replace it, I didn't buy the newest camera out. I bought the exact same model!!

I absolutely LOVE IT!!Read full review...

Good value

In great shape, all functions work and well protected for shipping. Battery holds a charge.

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Sony DCR-TRV250 Digital Hi8 8mm Camcorder Bundle - Record, Transfer, Etc.

This was to replace my camcorder that wore out (same model). Love it and it is in better shape than my old one was!

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Lightweight with great features!

It is a super Digital Camcorder. The pictures it takes are Great!

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Out of date, not practical in today's digital age.

I got this camera only to play tapes that I recorded with my previous camera of the same type. The camera uses Hi8/Digtal8 tapes. These tapes have quickly become practially useless with the advent of the digital internal storage cameras. A digital tape can hold an hour of recording, while the hard drive cameras have the ability of holding more than 12 hours (based on multiple factors).
The transfer of the recording of the DCR TRV250 a is clumbsy process and can only be done in real-time.
The ability to shoot in infrared is an interesting and amusing function.Read full review...

Price Ok, excelent condition.

The product was in very nice conditions, seems to be taked with care. Not to much scatches. The camera has a lot of features, small battery. Very nice product.

sony digital handycam

I was very satisfied, everything was neatly packed and looked like it was well cared for, I bought it to replace a camera that was broke back in 2008 and needed it to play tapes, so have been enjoying watching a lot of old movies!Read full review...

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Nice camcorders,really like the night shot feature

Great for family get togethers,and for use on vacations.Lightweight and easy to use.I Like the night shot feature which most camcorders do not have,these cams may not be the best type out there but they are decent at recording for the money!Read full review...