Sony DCR-TRV840

Sony DCR-TRV840
alaAverage 4.4

10 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the build quality and value for money are generally positive. The usability and image quality are also appreciated.

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On average, users rate this product 87/100.

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Sony DCR-TRV840 Camcorder Review - Sony Digital8 Camcorders

 

The Sony DCR-TRV840 is Sony's top Digital8 camcorder. The camcorder has a street price around $900. The DCR-TRV840 provides many great features and superior picture quality. However the the progressive video and the larger LCD are not really worth the...

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Amazon review summary for the Sony DCR-TRV840

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the Sony DCR-TRV840 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

89% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Something is missing...

 

Something is missing...

Very kind person, and a quick transaction, but the camera has some parts which doesn't work properly, like the memory stick slot... and the Drivers CD is missing and I cannot connect the camera to the PC, and it was difficult to download them by internet.

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hi how do i contact you?

 

hi how do i contact you?

hi i m intersted in 2 pieces. how do i contact you? what are the payment methods for it? thanks

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Great for PC users but.....for Mac???? Choose a Canon.

 

All the characteristics of this camera are great. The still digitals to mpegs, but I had to buy a Canon for this particular camera to be compatible with my G4 Mac. I bought the camera before I bought my G4.

All the characteristics of this camera are great. The still digitals to mpegs, but I had to buy a Canon for this particular camera to be compatible with my G4 Mac. I bought the camera before I bought my G4.

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Great camcorder, but noisy

 

This is a very nice camcorder for the money. I love the larger view screen, and the battery lasts quite a long time. The picture quality is very good, but there is considerable noise from the motor that gets recorded on the tape. If you're taping a...

This is a very nice camcorder for the money. I love the larger view screen, and the battery lasts quite a long time. The picture quality is very good, but there is considerable noise from the motor that gets recorded on the tape. If you're taping a...

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Well Worth the Money

 

Well Worth the Money

This is a great camera! It is very easy to use. It takes very clear digital video, and for 1 megapixel CCD takes good digital pictures. It has many neat features. It has a large LCD screen for easy reviewing. It records Mpeg files on the memorystick...

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Well Worth the Money

 

Well Worth the Money

This is a great camera! It is very easy to use. It takes very clear digital video, and for 1 megapixel CCD takes good digital pictures. It has many neat features. It has a large LCD screen for easy reviewing. It records Mpeg files on the memorystick...

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CALL OUT THE HEAVY ARTILLERY

 

The TRV840 is like a M1 tank in several ways:

The TRV840 is like a M1 tank in several ways: 1)When you shoot a subject, you get great results. 2) It can use a variety of "ammo" (plays Hi8 and 8mm tapes also). 3) Weighs "a ton" (stable but rough on the hand after a while). 4) Reliable and sturdy....

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Why TRV740 over TRV840?

 

Why TRV740 over TRV840? It (TRV740) costs ...less so why would people be dumb enough to get the 740 and get a smaller 2.5" screen?

Why TRV740 over TRV840? It (TRV740) costs ...less so why would people be dumb enough to get the 740 and get a smaller 2.5" screen? Simple. Smaller screens use less battery power when you want to use the LCD while shooting. Sure one can argue you can...

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Product Specifications

Loaded with Megapixel quality, outstanding Digital8 recording and MPEG Movie EX, the DCR-TRV840 includes a 3.5" Swivelscreen LCD for superior framing and video playback capabilities. You are also able to achieve 520 lines of horizontal resolution by the powerful combination of Digital8 recording and it's Megapixel CCD. Or simply point and record as you will be assured the top of the line performance from your Digital8 camcorder.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
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:8.1in
Height:4in
Weight:2.2lbs
Width:3.3in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:3.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):8.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

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

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Memory Stick
Storage Capacity:8MB

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:TRV840
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony Handycam DCR

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.6-2.4
Max Focal Length:54mm
Min Focal Length:3.6mm
Optical Zoom:15
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black / Silver

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:690Kpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:1Mpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/4.7"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):5.4 mm ( 1/4.7 ) / 5.4 mm ( 1/4.7" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic (Super Steady Shot)

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Scene Transition:Black fader / Bounce fader / Monotone fader / Mosaic fader / Overlap fader / Random
Digital Video Format:MPEG EX
Digital Zoom:420
Media Type:Digital8
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode / Normal movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Flash Motion / Luminance Key / Monotone / Mosaic / Negative Art / Old Movie / Pastel / Sepia / Slim / Solarization / Still / Stretch / Trail / Wipe
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Black & white
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