The Sony CCD-TRV138 is probably one of the least expensive camcorders on the market today. I purchased mine in February of 2005 at Wal-Mart for under $250. But there's a reason it comes at such a price.

It's an analog camcorder, with no digital features at all. That means that you can't... Read full review »

What a lemon!!

byrangernwfl May 18, 2001

11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls

Pros Neat lights.

Cons Completely unreliable with absolutely no help from Sony.

Recommended it? No

This is by far the most disappointing piece of eletronica I have ever purchased. I received the STR-DE935 in December of 1999. Five months later, the amp went out. After a month in the local service center, it was repaired and returned with a warning from the technician that, "this is a common... Read full review »

Apologies to Sony

bytawb Mar 31, 2007

8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls

Pros It's a Sony

Cons To be continued

Recommended it? Yes

I was too harsh on Sony's TRV 138. The problem was in the old H--8 tapes. Especially the 120-minute tapes. With a life expectancy of 12-15 years, tapes do not hold up very good to replay 10 years later. Although the 60-minute tapes fared better; They played longer before breaking.
When I took... Read full review »

Decent Camera

byazolivas Apr 1, 2005

7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls

Pros Great Price, Lightweight

Cons No steady-shot feature, battery does not hold charge for long.

Recommended it? No

I bought this camcorder to replace an older Sony camcorder that I have had for 5 years that stopped working. It was going to cost me just as much money to buy a new one as to have the old one repaired. I bought this camera yesterday @ Best Buy. It is the only Hi-8 camcorder that they sell. I took... Read full review »

A great receiver for all your components!

bydmacioce Nov 2, 2001

7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls

Pros Handles many components; great sound quality; full-featured two-way remote.

Cons Some of the sound field options produce disappointing results.

Recommended it? Yes

In contrast to Rangernwfl, I have had a great experience with the Sony STR-DE935. I bought this unit back in September of 1999, and it has served me faithfully under somewhat heavy use over the course of the past two years. It is the best receiver I have ever had, and I expect it will continue to... Read full review »

Awesome... when it works

bymikeanderson30 Feb 28, 2006

5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls

Pros 10/10 when this works

Cons -10 when not working (NO-MORE-SONY-AFTER-THIS-AND-ROOTKITS-THAT-COST-ME-$$$-TO-REMOVE)

Recommended it? No

I basically am going to agree with the Lemon review. It just is not stable but when it does work, its great. Way more than enough connections on the back and great menu features just the thing will not function properly. I got this when it was first released and maybe thats the difference between... Read full review »

Not pleased

byebking2 Jun 5, 2007

4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls

Pros It works O.K....when it works!!

Cons Poor camera, Poor customer service

Recommended it? No

I have never written a review for anything, but I am very upset with Sony right now. I am trying to make myself feel better! I am on my second Sony video camera. My first Sony video camera worked fine for 3 years and then I couldn't get the door to open to remove the tape. A relative found that if... Read full review »

Great Camera for Analog to Computer Users

bylink-pan Mar 23, 2006

4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls

Pros Ease of Use, Inexpensive, Great Optical Zoom

Cons lack of s-video out for some situations

Recommended it? Yes

My TRV128 had a recent accident (I dropped it about 4-feet) and so I needed another camera. Thought I would try the miniDV format - but quickly returned it as I just did not like the way some frames would pixelize. I thought about the Digital8 format - but only for a minute when I found the TRV138... Read full review »

Solid Receiver

byrichardd_x May 27, 2003

4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls

Pros Many Surround Sound fields, DD and DTS 5.1 decoder Built in, Nice remote, Power output

Cons Model before Component video hookups

Recommended it? Yes

This was my third Sony receiver and my first with DTS - I have been very happy with it. The only drawback is that it is a model before component hookups became popular - but that's not a complaint. I haven't missed them at all. The optical audio and S-Video inputs have performed well. More than... Read full review »

Do not buy

byslrosdahl Nov 29, 2005

2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls

Pros A lot of nice features, sound quality is excellent

Cons Unreliable, poor service support.

Recommended it? No

I have had my unit for about 5 years and have numerous problems with overheating. I've taken it into service a couple times and it works for awhile and then quits again.
This is probably the worst electronics product I have ever bought and for the price, you would expect better from Sony.
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Sony CCD-TRV138 Hi8 Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

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