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The DCR-TRV33 is a spectacular option for those looking for great video and stills in a compact camcorder. Offering a 1.0 Megapixel CCD imager, this high quality camcorder delivers 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom and Carl Zeiss optics for incredible picture clarity.The 1/4.7" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 690K (effective) pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, with exceptional digital video performance (520 lines of horizontal resolution). Realize great looking digital still images utilizing 1000K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still photography performance.The MiniDV digital recording format delivers 3X the color bandwidth of VHS and lower signal to noise ratio compared to analog formats, providing stunning video performance comparable to DVD. Ultra Compact Design This new, unique design complements the product's ultra compact size while providing easy, comfortable access to the video controls.The Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Lens has an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The optical zoom brings the action close up from far away. In addition, precision digital zoom interpolation technology means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
Pro's Con's About Equal
Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Jun 22, 2008
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Sony DCRTRV33 MiniDV 1megapixel Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Color Viewfinder Memory Stick capabilities
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br /I've owned this camera since June 2003, and I've run a lot of tape through it. Overall, the Sony DCR-TRV33 MiniDV is a pretty straight-forward camcorder to use, but I wouldn't give it more than a three star rating.
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br /The camera records nice clear images in natural, daytime lighting. It's light weight allows stable handheld shooting even for extended periods. The reversible, flip-out, 2.5" LCD color display is easy to see when shooting indoors or in subdued outdoor lighting. The touch screen controls are responsive and fairly easy to locate and use with practice. The mini-DV cassette is easy to load and remove, as is the memory stick and the battery pack. All of the controls are within easy reach, when the camera is held in the right hand. The LCD viewfinder allows for a good clear viewing image when the LCD panal is closed. The supplied NP-FM30 battery pack gives about 30 minutes of recording time when the LCD display is used, and about 50 minutes with the viewfinder. (I purchased the optional NP-QM71D extended battery pack, which runs continously for between about 165 minutes and 205 minutes.) The 219-page operational manual that comes with the camera is a great step-by-step, user-friendly guide.
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br /When shooting indoors in the evening, turn on all the light fixtures or expect a poor image quality recording. When shooting outdoors in bright sunlight, the operation buttons on the LCD are hard to see. The still images (snapshots) are very poor quality. The location of the combination Power-VCR-Camera-Memory selector makes it easy to unintentionally change from one setting to another when the tiny lock switch isn't in the lock position. Even when shooting in the wide-angle mode, it's difficult to get more than one person in the shot unless you're a fair distance from the action.
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br /Even with it's drawbacks I'd still recommend this little compact MiniDV recorder to the amateur to intermediate user.
Great Product and buy!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Nov 30, 2008
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I had this camera and it got damaged, I needed another one and found it on Amazon. The seller gave a good price and the product was in great condition. I am happy to have it and continue creating my video and photo projects.
