Sony DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Sony DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom | Fantastic deal -- (does not support Hi8 format)

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highly recommended

The BEST top bang-per-buck value in digital camcorders!

This is easily the best value DIGITAL camcorder out there today, hands down. 'Digital8' is just as good as 'MiniDV' in terms of resolution and picture/audio quality. Why pay more for MiniDV? For under three 'Benjamins', you get reliable digital video and audio quality with over 500 lines of resolution, and a proven medium (Digital8) whose videotapes cost half as much or less than MiniDV tapes. The video quality in low light is also excellent, with a low light switch and feature that works great. And size-wise, the camcorder is not much larger than a MiniDV unit. It is feature-rich and comes with all the accessories you would need, including a charger, battery, lens cap, A/V cable for connection to your TV, a USB cable and software for connection to your PC or Mac. The owner's manual is one of the best i've ever seen, with very intuitive diagrams and easy to operate instructions. And the battery level meter and 'time left' indicator on the LCD view panel is very useful and amazing in it's detail and usefulness. Folks, this is one serious digital camcorder that is available 'for a song'! Great job Sony!!!

UPDATE 1/2006: 'Consumer Reports' listed this camcorder as a 'Best Buy', and mentioned that Sony has the best 'repair free' history out of all camcorders! Proof that this is a GREAT bargain! I wrote my original review of this here last year.

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Fantastic deal -- (does not support Hi8 format)

As the other reviewers have noted, the TRV 280 is a very good deal as a full-featured Digital8 camcorder. I have to warn prospective buyers not to believe any source you have read that suggests the 280 supports the analog formats (8mm and Hi8). It does not. If you need to import old 8mm or Hi8 tapes to your PC or Mac, get the TRV 480. I learned the hard way. My son is the benefactor of my error--as the happy owner of the TRV 280.

Great product, easy to use!

The product is light weight and easy to use. I'm not really electronic saavy but found it to be simple to use immediately. Would recommend to friends and family!

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