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Sony DCR-TRV900

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV900 Mini DV Camcorder

Sony DCR-SR85E

Sony Handycam DCR-SR85E Flash Media, Hard Drive Camcorder

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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
The DCR-SR85 Handycam camcorder holds on to all your memories. With a 60GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD), store up to 40 hours of video (LP) in amazing resolution with the 1 Megapixel CCD.
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Key Features   
Recording System   NTSC NTSC
Camcorder Type   Digital -
Recording Media   Mini DV Flash Media • Hard Drive
Optical Zoom   12x 25x
Weight 1.94 lb. 0.88 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/4" 1/6"
Number of Pixels   380K pixels 1070K pixels
Sensor Quantity   3 1
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   3.5 in. 2.7 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder -
Display Type   With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Lens   
Optical Zoom   12x 25x
Focal Length 4.3 - 51.6 mm 2.5 - 62.5 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 8 Lux
Image Stabilizer   With Image Stabilizer Digital Image Stabilizer
Recommended Illumination   100 Lux -
Audio   
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo/Audio Dub 5.1 Surround Sound
Memory Photography   
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 0.31 Megapixels 1 Megapixels
Memory Card Support   Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Duo • Memory Stick Duo
Max Still Image Size   640 x 480 1152 x 864
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 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life   Up to 1.25 Hours -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.94 lb. 0.88 lb.
Depth 7.63 in. 4.5 in.
Height 4.13 in. 3.13 in.
Width 3.75 in. 3 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 90 Days
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony Handycam Sony DCR
UPC 027242547025 718122194025
Product ID 10470 53743030
Release Date September, 1998 February, 2008
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 • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control
Product MPN   
MPN DCR-TRV900 DCR-SR85
 
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Sony DCR-TRV900
Sony Handycam DCR-TRV900 Mini DV Camcorder
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Sony DCR-SR85E
Sony Handycam DCR-SR85E Flash Media, Hard Drive Camcorder
$699.99

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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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