Sony CCD-TR818 Hi8mm Camcorder

Sony CCD-TR818 Hi8mm Camcorder
alaScore 73

13 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the viewfinder and usability. The battery and image quality are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the value for money.

portability, image quality, battery, usability, viewfinder

value for money

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony CCD-TR818 Hi8mm Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony CCD-TR818 Hi8mm Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of the Sony CCD-TR818 Hi8mm Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Sony CCD- TR818 Camcorder

 

Sony CCD- TR818 Camcorder

Three things about the Camcorder that I ordered. 1)-The person ,Mona, who sold it has got to be the nicest person selling on Amazon.com. 2)- The Camcorder was actually in better condition ( I would call it MINT)than advertized. 3)- The Camcorder...

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GREAT CAMERA NOW SELLING CHEAP!

 

THis camera is great. I have had it for over a year and it has worked perfectly. The picture is great and it is small and handy. Also it is now selling for 299.99! It is a steal. I would suggest anyone buying it who needs a ... camcorder!

THis camera is great. I have had it for over a year and it has worked perfectly. The picture is great and it is small and handy. Also it is now selling for 299.99! It is a steal. I would suggest anyone buying it who needs a ... camcorder!

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Very Good Product

 

Very Good Product

It is a very good product for the price that we pay for it. All the advertised Specs works and Much better than any other camcorder in it's class. I Found that this Camcorder has S-Video out too! which is very cool, It can be used to Capture Video...

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Very Good Product

 

Very Good Product

It is a very good product for the price that we pay for it. All the advertised Specs works and Much better than any other camcorder in it's class. I Found that this Camcorder has S-Video out too! which is very cool, It can be used to Capture Video...

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Lightweight & easy to use

 

Lightweight & easy to use

It's lightweight & easy to use. It has the Sony Nigthshot feature for 0 Lux recording. The battery that came with it gave me 190 minutes from the battery display (850amphrs). I left it recordng & it went for 2 hours & then some as I didn't get to see...

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Very nice starter cam

 

This is my first camcorder. I was intrigued by the special price run on it. I bought it online on my lunch break and stopped by Circuit City on the way home from work and picked it up.

This is my first camcorder. I was intrigued by the special price run on it. I bought it online on my lunch break and stopped by Circuit City on the way home from work and picked it up. It is a Hi8/8mm recorder and does not record in stereo, but it is...

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Very nice starter cam

 

This is my first camcorder. I was intrigued by the special price run on it. I bought it online on my lunch break and stopped by Circuit City on the way home from work and picked it up.

This is my first camcorder. I was intrigued by the special price run on it. I bought it online on my lunch break and stopped by Circuit City on the way home from work and picked it up.It is a Hi8/8mm recorder and does not record in stereo, but it is...

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camera should sell for (more)!

 

Wow. What a buy for the price. This camera has most all the options of a way more expensive camera, but it for only (this price). People complain about it not having an LCD, I do not like those, they result in shaky photography (not with this puppy...

Wow. What a buy for the price. This camera has most all the options of a way more expensive camera, but it for only (this price). People complain about it not having an LCD, I do not like those, they result in shaky photography (not with this puppy...

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The Price Says it All

 

I finally bought the Sony 818 the other day after looking around for a camcorder for some time.

I finally bought the Sony 818 the other day after looking around for a camcorder for some time. I decided on the 818 over the Cannon ES60 because the 818 comes with more features like night shot, steady shot, and a fantastic feature that tells you how...

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Product Specifications

Enjoy the simplicity of Sony Worry-Free Recording with Sony's new Hi8 Handycam Camcorder! Features include Hi8 Video Recording as well as 20X Optical / 460 Digital Zoom, and an Advanced Color Viewfinder. Record until all hours of the night using Sony NightShot 0-Lux infrared system. Add the benefits of SteadyShot Picture Stabilization, then watch and listen as this Sony camcorder delivers superior picture and sound quality at an affordable price. Be the first to buy the best from Sony!

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes

Camera Flash

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:7.9in
Height:4.1in
Weight:2lbs
Width:4.1in

Display (Projector)

Type:None.

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Beach & ski / Landscape / Portrait mode / Sports mode / Spotlight / Sunset & moon

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:TR818
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony Handycam CCD

Lens System

Max Focal Length:72mm
Min Focal Length:3.6mm
Optical Zoom:20
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black / Metallic silver

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:320Kpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/4"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):6.4 mm ( 1/4 ) / 6.4 mm ( 1/4" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Scene Transition:Black fader / Bounce fader / Monotone fader / Mosaic fader
Digital Zoom:460
Media Type:Hi8 / Video8
Special Effects:Black & White / Monotone / Mosaic / Negative Art / Pastel / Sepia / Slim / Solarization / Stretch
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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