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Sony Handycam DCRTRV70 Mini DV Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCRTRV70 Mini DV Camcorder
Sony Handycam DCRTRV70 Mini DV CamcorderSony Handycam DCRTRV70 Mini DV CamcorderSony Handycam DCRTRV70 Mini DV Camcorder
alaScore 77

72 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews of Sony Handycam DCRTRV70 Mini DV Camcorder. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and price. The image quality and portability are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive opinions about the memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCRTRV70 Mini DV Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Handycam DCRTRV70 Mini DV Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCRTRV70 Mini DV Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the size and image quality. The price and portability also get good feedback.

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

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV70 MiniDV Camcorder Review - Sony MiniDV Camcorders

 

The $1,300 MiniDV Sony DCR-TRV70 camcorder is a solid piece of equipment. The camcorder produces vividly sharp pictures however the low light performance is disappointing for a camcorder in this price range. The 2 Megapixel CCD on the DCR-TRV70...

Jul, 2004
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Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV70 First Impressions Camcorder Review - Sony MiniDV Camcorders

 

Sony's MiniDV DCR-TRV70 with a street price of $1,300 is the world's first two Mega Pixel MiniDV camcorder. Boasting a 2.1K 1/3.6 in. CCD, a 10x optical zoom, and a very neat form factor - the DCR-TRV70 will certainly catch your eye. The camcorder is...

Feb, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

sony never ceases to amaze

 

video quality off the chart, tons of features, and a few manual features

touch screen can get to be a hassle, otherwise this camera owns all.

May, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

sony never ceases to amaze

 

i bought the TRV70 after owning the TRV140 for about a year, and i must say i didn't know what i was missing. the sleek look and high quality stills first attracted me to the TRV70, and after a little research i found out what a machine it is. video ...

video quality off the chart, tons of features, and a few manual features

touch screen can get to be a hassle, otherwise this camera owns all

May, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Easy, super pictures, FAST focus

 

FAST focus, great pictures, ease of transfer, USB+Firewire

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Feb, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Easy, super pictures, FAST focus

 

Others have commented on many aspects of this and some have provided you with loads of technical details that can be easily read at the SONY website, I'd like to comment on how this camera is used. I've got two small children and the memories of them ...

FAST focus, great pictures, ease of transfer, USB+Firewire

Cost

Feb, 2005
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Easy, super pictures, FAST focus

 

Others have commented on many aspects of this and some have provided you with loads of technical details that can be easily read at the SONY website, I'd like to comment on how this camera is used.

FAST focus, great pictures, ease of transfer, USB+Firewire

Cost

Feb, 2005
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Best Camera Under $1,500

 

I am an independent film maker who maker who needed a camera at around a grand that could hold its weight against its professional series big brothers. I first looked at the Canon Optura series, and although was impressed, this Sony i bought put them...

Great video quality, great ease of use, compact design, well built, great lens, beautiful

Not One

Aug, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Best Camera Under $1,500

 

Great video quality, great ease of use, compact design, well built, great lens, beautiful camera.

Not One !

Aug, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Best Camera Under $1,500

 

I am an independent film maker who maker who needed a camera at around a grand that could hold its w ...

Great video quality, great ease of use, compact design, well built, great lens, beautiful camera

Not One

Aug, 2004
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