Sony CCD TRV 16

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and usability. The image quality and value for money are also appreciated, whereas there are some negative views about the battery and viewfinder.

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On average, users rate this product 82/100.

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Sony CCD-TRV16 Camcorder Review - Sony Hi8/8mm Camcorders

 

The CCD-TRV16 is an 8mm camcorder with a MSRP of $599. It has an 18x optical zoom and an 180x digital zoom. The camcorder has the Control L editing protocol, which allows you to edit.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony CCD TRV 16

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the Sony CCD TRV 16 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

88% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Great camera but out of date

 

Great camera but out of date

I have had this camcorder for a few years now and it is great. But battery life is short and the view finder is not convinient.but i want to upgrade.

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Great choice for a first time camcorder buyer.

 

The unit is easy to use and the instructions are simply presented and very clear cut. My wife uses it without complaint and is always happy with her results.

...The unit is easy to use and the instructions are simply presented and very clear cut. My wife uses it without complaint and is always happy with her results.On the other hand, the unit does have some nice�though limited-- advanced features such as...

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Great choice for a first time camcorder buyer.

 

The unit is easy to use and the instructions are simply presented and very clear cut. My wife uses it without complaint and is always happy with her results.

...The unit is easy to use and the instructions are simply presented and very clear cut. My wife uses it without complaint and is always happy with her results. On the other hand, the unit does have some niceýthough limited-- advanced features such as...

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great value!

 

I bought this for christmas and I must say I am quite impressed! light enough for easy handling, good image quality, a lot of features for the low, low price. LCD panel does drain the battery quite quickly but with the eyepiece (black and...

I bought this for christmas and I must say I am quite impressed! light enough for easy handling, good image quality, a lot of features for the low, low price. LCD panel does drain the battery quite quickly but with the eyepiece (black and...

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Excellent gift.

 

I'm not an ellectronics person and I never used a camcorder before, so when I was given one as a gift from my wife I started to get worrried. But the instructions were easy to follow and the camera works beautifully. I used it all Christmas day and...

I'm not an ellectronics person and I never used a camcorder before, so when I was given one as a gift from my wife I started to get worrried. But the instructions were easy to follow and the camera works beautifully. I used it all Christmas day and...

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Don't underestimate "Night Shot" technology!

 

For an avid hunter and outdoorsman, like myself, the Sony "Night Shot" technology cannot be more fun! The liturature I have seen on this camcorder emphasizes the ability to record in total darkness; however, I find the little camcorder's performance...

For an avid hunter and outdoorsman, like myself, the Sony "Night Shot" technology cannot be more fun! The liturature I have seen on this camcorder emphasizes the ability to record in total darkness; however, I find the little camcorder's performance...

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A Great Camcorder at an Affordable Cost

 

I am an aspiring filmmaker, so I wanted a good-quality camcorder at a low price. I got it with this. It's only $499 (which is great, considering all the stuff it has) and can do some cool effects. It has 8 filming effects, 4 fading effects, a 2.5"...

I am an aspiring filmmaker, so I wanted a good-quality camcorder at a low price. I got it with this. It's only $499 (which is great, considering all the stuff it has) and can do some cool effects. It has 8 filming effects, 4 fading effects, a 2.5"...

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Camcorder provides good quality image with no frills...

 

The TRV-16 provides good quality image with no frills to hike up the cost. I am not a video enthusiast, but will be travelling to Poland soon. Not wanting to invest a significant amount of money, the price is great. I find the LCD panel to be a...

The TRV-16 provides good quality image with no frills to hike up the cost. I am not a video enthusiast, but will be travelling to Poland soon. Not wanting to invest a significant amount of money, the price is great. I find the LCD panel to be a...

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Product Specifications

Although it only weighs a little over 450 g, this state-of-the-art camcorder is loaded down with features. You can make professional-looking videos with outstanding digital picture quality, no matter what your lighting is. Video 8 XR Extended Resolution extends the luminance bandwidth for greater image detail and clarity. 8 XR provides up to 280 lines of resolution in low contrast situations. With Sony's NightShot system you can capture video even when shooting in total darkness (0 lux) up to 3 meters away using the built-in infrared system. When activated, Optimum Record Control will perform a short record and playback of the inserted video tape to analyze the tape and to check the condition of the video heads. If your footing's a little shaky, SteadyShot Image Stabilization compensates for any camera shaking. Auto Exposure adjusts lighting to your environment with six programmed settings including Beach & Ski and Sunset & Moon. For the experienced videographer, a manual focus ring and exposure dial gives you more creative control. And the audio is as sharp as the picture with Stereo Audio. When your masterpiece is finished, you can use the audio dubbing feature to set your videos to your favorite songs.

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:7.6in
Height:4.2in
Weight:2lbs
Width:4.2in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

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

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:TRV16
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony Handycam CCD

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.4-3.0
Max Focal Length:73.8mm
Min Focal Length:4.1mm
Optical Zoom:18
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:270Kpix
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

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:180
Media Type:Video8
Shooting Modes:Normal movie mode
Special Effects:Monotone / Mosaic / Negative Art / Pastel / Sepia / Slim / Solarization / Stretch
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Black & white
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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