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Sony CCD-TRV98

Sony CCD-TRV98
alaScore 78

22 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews of Sony CCD-TRV98. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the color and price. The usability and image quality are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony CCD-TRV98 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony CCD-TRV98

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Sony CCD-TRV98 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Opinions about the size and price are overall positive. The color and portability are also mentioned favorably.

image quality, portability, color, price, size

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

May, 2024

Expert review by : Randall Redmond (videomaker.com)

Hi8 Camcorder Review: Sony CCD-TRV98 Hi8 Camcorder

 

Sony's compact CCD-TRV98 Hi8 camcorder is basic enough for even the newest video enthusiast, yet packs enough features to please intermediate level users who wants more bang for the buck. The camera's cordless laser-link capabilities, infrared...

Compact, easy to use, Wide array of effects and features, Front-mounted light

No manual white balance, No mike jack

The TRV98 has many entertaining bells and whistles, including NightShot, the LaserLink wireless transmission system, five mode fader effects, six auto-exposure modes, 16:9 wide-screen mode, eight picture effects and a five-language titler. Turning and...

Apr, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

I have since discovered manual exposure

 

sony is a quality product

I had to change the default exposure to get a good shot.

Mar, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

It broke after 4 years!

 

Great pictures.Super features like steady shot and night shot.Easy to use.

Heavy. On/off switch hard to move. Expensive for a Hi 8.

Feb, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

BEWARE!! - Unreliable/Short Warranty

 

!!!!! WARNING - DANGER WILL ROBINSON !!!!!

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Reliability ; Warranty ; Lack of real customer service ; Price

May, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

SONY: Great Brand Equals Quality!

 

My experience so far using this product has been great. My baby is due in about 4 days, and I wanted to have a great quality camcorder for years to come. I did my research, talked to my company's Media Expert, and he recommended Sony 100%. He asked me...

Great Brand Equals Quality

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Dec, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Easy for amateurs

 

I bought this camera to take home videos of my kids after my old VHS camcorder died. After having done a lot of research on-line and on foot for a good quality camcorder for my budget, I came upon this camcorder.

Lots of features, easy to use

A tiny bit heavy to carry for long periods of time without a strap

Aug, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony CCD-TRV98 - Shoot Me Mom!

 

Sony quality, reputation and tons of features

Heavy. Features take a while to learn

Jul, 2001
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