Sony Handycam DCR-TRV460 Digital8

33 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (4)
connectivity (2)

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usability (4)
image quality (2)
battery (1)
portability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 reviews of Sony Handycam DCR-TRV460 Digital8. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the connectivity and price, but the battery and portability get less positive views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR-TRV460 Digital8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCR-TRV460 Digital8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

33% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Nathaniel Hansen (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV460 Camcorder Review - Sony Digital8 Camcorders

The DCR-TRV460 Digital8 camcorder is Sony's newest Digital8 model, currently listing for $399US. The TRV460 replaces last years TRV350, the most notable upgrade being the touch screen LCD. Also included in the TRV460 is the spot metering and spot...

Apr, 2004

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Sony DCR TRV460

Sony DCR TRV 460 is a Digital 8 Handycam Camcorder with a 20x Optical Zoom.

The Sony DCR TRV460 Digital8 Handycam camcorder gives you the best digital features at the price of an analog. Just some of its numerous features include a huge 2.5" SwivelScreen LCD display, a monstrous 20X optical zoom, NightShot Plus infrared...

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony handycam-still going-old but gold

In August of 2004 and Sony was our unanimous choice. We have taken nearly 100 videos and 350 photos in interiors as well as outside in the sun, night, on the beach, fast moving objects. The features i like are the DV input, LCD touch-screen monitor,...

LCD, touch-screen, auto focus, night light

USB cable output to PC not good

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Great camera, buy extra batteries

Great camera overall. The still digital picture capability is not very good quality, so we never use it. The videos are great quality in all conditions. It has even held up at the beach three times. The battery runs out quickly so I would recommend...

Easy to use picture touch screen & ; great picture quality

Batteries run-out quickly and still picture capability is poor quality

Aug, 2008

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony TRV-460 Delivers More for Less

Now that I am on my 5th digital camcorder, and 4th digital camera, I have some standards to weigh against. Admittedly this is a biased review because 3 of my last 5 camcorders were Sonys, including this one. What's in the box: The usual suspects... ...

Steadyshot, Nightshot, Predictable Video Quality, Thoughtful UI, Great Quality/Features/Price

Digital-8 stores 1/2 of tape, Tiny battery included, bulky. Not many cons

Jul, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony TRV-460 Delivers More for Less

Steadyshot, Nightshot, Predictable Video Quality, Thoughtful UI, Great Quality/Features/Price.

Digital-8 stores 1/2 of tape, Tiny battery included, bulky. Not many cons.

Jul, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony TRV-460 Delivers More for Less

Steadyshot, Nightshot, Predictable Video Quality, Thoughtful UI, Great Quality/Features/Price.

Digital-8 stores 1/2 of tape, Tiny battery included, bulky. Not many cons.

Jul, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony Handycam® DCR-TRV460 Digital-8 Camcorder

If you want a digital camcorder that can play your old 8mm or Hi8 tapes as well as record in digital format and cost less than many MiniDV camcorders, the Sony ...

Good zoom, video quality, features, price, connectivity, plays 8mm/Hi8

Low light causes noise, digital still pictures have low resolution, useless digital zoom

Dec, 2004

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