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Sony DCR-TRV480 8mm Camcorder

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Product Description: Sony DCR-TRV480

So you want to go digital, but you still want to keep all your old video tapes. The versatile DCR-TRV480 allows you to play all of your old 8mm and Hi8 video tapes. For all your video recording needs, the DCR-TRV480 captures digital video on Digital8 media for sharp, high quality recordings, and MPEG Movie EX mode video on standard Memory Stick media for compact MPEG1...
So you want to go digital, but you still want to keep all your old video tapes. The versatile DCR-TRV480 allows you to play all of your old 8mm and Hi8 video tapes. For all your video recording needs, the DCR-TRV480 captures digital video on Digital8 media for sharp, high quality recordings, and MPEG Movie EX mode video on standard Memory Stick media for compact MPEG1 movies.

Explore all that digital video recording has to offer with high-quality features such as a high resolution CCD imager, 20x optical zoom lens, and Super Nightshot Plus low light recording. The Digital Zoom captures and enhances distant subjects, and the SteadyShot Picture Stabilization system makes recording smoother. The 2.5" LCD Display makes it easy to view and record even from the most difficult angles.

Product Specification: Sony DCR-TRV480

Recording Format:Digital8
Audio Format:Stereo
LCD Screen Size:2.5 in
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Connectors:1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)

User Reviews: Sony DCR-TRV480

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    By RichardC  Feb 13, 2006 | 5 out of 5 found this Sony DCR-TRV480 review helpful

    Pros: Everything

    Cons: Fader

    I bought this to replace/supplement a 10 year old HI8 Sony that is still going strong. With the newer TRV480, I can play my older analog tapes right into my computer, and windows movie maker seemlessly conrols everything - then viola! a DVD!! I have ...even played my VHS tapes THROUGH the TRV480 and made DVD's from them - no other analog-digital video converter needed. All I had to buy was a Firewire cable. My only gripe is that the fader is only good for one shot - it has to be reset between each shot, unlike the 10 year old Sony that once it was set it stayed on. ALSO- with tape I get 2 hours of recording vs 30 minutes on the digital media DV and stick cameras. The extra bulk is well worth the extra, cheap recording media. Read more Less

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    Simpler to use than thought

    By Viola  Jun 16, 2006

    Pros: Take pictures while taping, touch screen, excellent picture, just wonderful

    Cons: Learning it all

    I am tickled pink with this camcorder! At first it was overwhelming and hard to use, but once I went through the guide while playing around with the camera, I had no problem getting it. I TOTALLY recommend this to almost anyone!

Pro Reviews: Sony DCR-TRV480

  • CNET

    Sony Handycam DCR-TRV480

    With its ability to play and transfer your old tapes, the Sony Handycam DCR-TRV480 is an attractive choice if you're upgrading from an 8mm or Hi8 camcorder. But if you don't need 8mm or Hi8 compatibility, competing MiniDV cameras offer superior performance in much smaller packages. Read more

  • Camcorderinfo.com

    Sony DCR-TRV480 First Impressions Review

    The $350, DCR-TRV480 has slightly smaller dimensions than last years DCR-TRV460, but it is still immense and bulky. The one great addition is the backward compatibility feature which allows the user to play older tapes and media. This is a great feature because it allows the user to playback old and new memories with ease. Besides these improvements, the two camcorders share the same imaging specs; 1/6 inch CCD with 290K effective pixels behind a 20X optical and 990x digital zoom lens. All indications suggest that these two camcorders will give the same video and low light performance. Read more

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