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Sony DCR-TRV900

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV900 Mini DV Camcorder

Sony DCR-DVD650

Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD, Flash Media Camcorder

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$429.00  |  1 store
Product Description
The Sony DCR-TRV900 can handle up to eight hours recording. The 12X Optical Zoom lets you move in or pull back for wide shots, while the Precision 48X Digital Zoom uses a Hyper-Precision CCD... More
The Sony DCR-TRV900 can handle up to eight hours recording. The 12X Optical Zoom lets you move in or pull back for wide shots, while the Precision 48X Digital Zoom uses a Hyper-Precision CCD to maintain superior image detail. There's an Optical Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization System, a Memory Mode for Still Image Capture and even picture effects to help you get the look you want. You'll never run out of ways to use this Sony. Less
Record directly to DVD and enjoy it on your TV. Shooting high quality video is easy with the DCR-DVD650 Handycam camcorder. The powerful 60x optical zoom lens gets you close to the action,... More
Record directly to DVD and enjoy it on your TV. Shooting high quality video is easy with the DCR-DVD650 Handycam camcorder. The powerful 60x optical zoom lens gets you close to the action, while SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur. And with Hybrid recording technology, you can capture it all directly to a DVD or removable Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   NTSC NTSC
Camcorder Type   Digital -
Recording Media   Mini DV DVD • Flash Media
Optical Zoom   12x 60x
Weight 1.94 lb. 0.81 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/4" 1/8"
Number of Pixels   380K pixels 680K pixels
Sensor Quantity   3 1
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   3.5 in. 2.7 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Display Type   With LCD Screen With LCD Screen • Touchscreen
Lens   
Optical Zoom   12x 60x
Focal Length 4.3 - 51.6 mm 1.8 - 108 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 52 mm 30 mm
Digital Zoom   48x 2,000x
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP • LP SP • LP • HQ
Low Lux   4 Lux 6 Lux
Image Stabilizer   With Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
Recommended Illumination   100 Lux -
Audio   
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo/Audio Dub 5.1 Surround Sound
Memory Photography   
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution   - 720 x 576
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 0.31 Megapixels -
Memory Card Support   Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Duo
Max Still Image Size   640 x 480 -
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode With MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal • External/Optional Internal
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • Headphones Jack S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB 2.0
Input Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium NP-FH30
Battery Life   Up to 1.25 Hours -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.94 lb. 0.81 lb.
Depth 7.63 in. 5.13 in.
Height 4.13 in. 3.63 in.
Width 3.75 in. 2.25 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 90 Days
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony Handycam Sony Handycam
UPC 027242547025 027242763111
Product ID 10470 81957391
Release Date September, 1998 -
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap • Lens Hood Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Driver • AC Power Adapter
Product MPN   
MPN DCR-TRV900 DCRDVD650
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DCR-TRV900
Sony Handycam DCR-TRV900 Mini DV Camcorder
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Sony DCR-DVD650
Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD, Flash Media Camcorder
$429.00

Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 20 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

200

Sony DCR-TRV900 Camcorder -- Beginning to See the Light

byradioguy Mar 18, 2001
33 Helpfuls 34 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Three-chip, close to broadcast quality.
Cons No XLR mic inputs, key adustments via menus rather than physical dials, high price.
Recommended it? Yes

When Sony gets a product right, they're often content to sit back and leave it alone. Such was the case with their very-popular DCR-VX1000 three-chip MiniDV camcorder, released in 1995 but not updated until the 2000 release of the DCR-VX2000. Although it's not the very first MiniDV camcorder to hit... Read full review »

121

Afordable 3CCD, Great Quality, Solid price

byflindingo Aug 20, 2000
24 Helpfuls 25 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 3CCD pickup, 2.5 LCD, good button locations, price
Cons lower-quality lens, mic pickup
Recommended it? Yes

The Sony TRV900 is the most affordable 3CCD DV camcorder in Sony's line. It does not have the supreme quality of it's older siblings such as the VX2000, however it is a solid 3CCD camcorder.

I'm currently shooting a feature length video for a Production company on the TRV900. I've worked... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 6 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
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Pros
  • Lightweight (2)
  • Good Value (2)
  • Compact (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • None (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Gifts (1)
  • projects (1)
  • Home Movies (1)
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Consumer Reviews

17

Maybe you'll be better off with something else.

byschoppe-sm Sep 25, 2010
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price: 300$.  Light and compact.  Simple operation.
Cons Poor battery life.  Tiny touch screen.  Poor low light recording.
Recommended it? No

Introduction

Looking for an relatively inexpensive compact video camera?  One that records average quality video and is simple to operate?  If so, go ahead and purchase this camera.  The Sony DCR-DVD650 camcorder will work just fine for you.  Don't bother reading any... Read full review »

50

This mom says this is a good Sony!

bymyshopstop Mar 31, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lightweight, Compact, Easy to Use
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

Before one of my husband's trips, we bought this particular camcorder for the simple reason it was on sale at the time we were out shopping...we couldn't have done better if we had researched for months!  It's so easy to use, understandable instructions, online support if needed.  It was... Read full review »

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