Sony Handycam DCR TRV525

Sony Handycam DCR TRV525
alaAverage 4.7

6 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the viewfinder. The color also gets good feedback.

portability, color, viewfinder

On average, users rate this product 93/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR TRV525 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.

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

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Excellent camcorder!

 

Excellent camcorder!

I bought a TRV-525 in May '01 for a trip to Italy and I have had nothing but good success with this camera. The video output is of an excellent quality, in all sorts of light levels and situations. The built in picture stabiliazion works very well,...

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Excellent camcorder!

 

Excellent camcorder!

I bought a TRV-525 in May '01 for a trip to Italy and I have had nothing but good success with this camera. The video output is of an excellent quality, in all sorts of light levels and situations. The built in picture stabiliazion works very well,...

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Welcome to the digital revolution!

 

Welcome to the digital revolution!

My wife and I spent over an hour studying various digital camcorders at a local retail outlet and were very reluctant about moving into the realm of digital video, especially since neither one of us had even owned a VHS camcorder and both knew very...

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WONDERFUL!

 

WONDERFUL!

Great product all the way-I bought one of these at the same time Sony announced the new line, and I noticed that none of the new ones have a color viewfinder available. (At least at this price level!) If you want both a Sony, as well as a color...

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Amazing!

 

Amazing!

Simply amazing. The shear quality of this product is unbelievable. Sony doesn't comment much on the night vision included with the camera. Well let me be the first to say: WOW! Awesome. Most likely the best quality I've ever seen in ANY device equipped...

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visual decadence and simplicity of use - what a product!

 

visual decadence and simplicity of use - what a product!

Although a novice in the domain of home video, this unit has surpassed my expectations! With near total-digital quality, the picture and editing features have been remarkable. Combined with the advanced options to make each video memorable (such as...

Product Specifications

Feast your eyes on Digital 8 pictures. Bask in Digital 8 sound. And enjoy the show on Sony's 3-1/2-inch SwivelScreen display! Professional quality, precision 25x Optical/450x Digital Zoom provides unparalleled detail and clarity. Color Viewfinder provides excellent viewing clarity. Edit Search Feature lets you review the tape in forward and reverse for quick on the spot retakes. Laserlink Wireless Connection System: Allows you to beam videos from your camcorder to your TV from up to 16 feet away-wire free with optional IFT-R10 receiver. Manual Backlight Control Button compensates for strong light behind subject. Sony's Program AE system provides seven auto positions for a variety of shooting situations. Sony's SteadyShot system uses sophisticated motion sensors to remove unwanted picture shake. Built-in Digital Still Camera with Memory Stick allows you to store still images in digital format. Super NightShot enables you to shoot subjects up to 3 meters away in total darkness. The Intelligent Accessory Shoe provides power to any of the Intelligent Accessories.

Audio Input

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

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes

Camera Flash

Type: None

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:3in
Diagonal Size (metric):7.6cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:7 settings

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Memory Stick
Storage Capacity:4MB

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:TRV525
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony Handycam DCR

Lens System

Optical Zoom:25
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black / Metallic silver

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:460Kpix
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

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Zoom:450
Media Type:Digital8 / Hi8 / Video8
Special Effects:Black & White / Mosaic / Negative Art / Pastel / Sepia / Slim / Stretch
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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