Sony CCDTRV87 Hi8 Camcorder
Ranking: 9.2 out of 10
Manufacturer: Sony
Model Number: CCD-TRV87
Product Code: 027242564879
Price: $299.99 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon
Features:
- Hi8 camcorder with remote
- 2.5-inch swivel color LCD
- 20x optical, 360x digital zoom
- High-fidelity stereo audio with a built-in speaker
- NightShot 0-lux shooting and SteadyShot image stabilization
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Description:
Experience the picture quality of Hi8 XR recording, the detail of a high-resolution image sensor and the fun of Super LaserLink wireless transmission. Enjoying great video on your television has never been this easy. With the Super LaserLink system, you no longer need to connect your camcorder to your TV or use clunky videocassette adaptors. This is Sony's most feature packed Hi8 camcorder. The CCDTRV87 features a high-resolution CCD with 470, 000 pixels, images are much sharper and finely detailed than those shot with regular 8mm and most other Hi8 camcorders.Another thing you don't need to worry about is holding the camcorder perfectly still. Sony's SteadyShot system uses sophisticated motion sensors to remove unwanted picture shake. With Sony's Hyper-Precision CCD image sensors, you're not sacrificing image size or picture quality. 2.5-inch LCD Viewscreen makes recording a snap by allowing you to see your recordings as you make them. It also makes recording events from difficult angles much simpler. Plus, you can watch your masterpiece after you've recorded it. Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Recording and Playback delivers wider dynamic range, no background tape hiss, reduced sound smearing, and better localization, for improved sonic performance. Sony's exclusive Hi8 XR can provide up to 440 lines of resolution, compared to 400 lines with other Hi8 Camcorders. Six Mode Program AE provides quick and easy setting for the proper exposure, shutter, and depth of field setting for a variety of environments. There are six modes: Portrait, Beach/Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, and Sunset/Moon. Stamina Power Management When you're out shooting the action, the last thing you want to see is the dreaded flashing battery indicator -the sign that you've got no power left. That's why Sony cut power consumption and extended battery life.Get more product details from Amazon
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So far so good
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 10! out of 10
Created: Jun 10, 2000
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Ok, I have owned this camcorder for about 3 weeks and it has performed very well so far. The quality of the picture is very good. The high quality of the night shot picture in total darkness was a big surprise. For 50 bucks the infared hookup to the tv or vcr was a good choice. I wish the LCD screen could be a bit bigger, 2.5 is a little small. 3 inch would have been better. A word of advice, If you get the camera from somewhere other than a Ciurcut City or Best Buy type store you can get a very good three year extended warranty for ALOT less than a big chain store. Don't kid yourself, these cameras will break and a one year standard warranty is not enuogh to cover your approx. $1000 investment.
Not too shabby
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 8.8 out of 10
Created: Jul 25, 2000
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The picture seemed pretty grainy when i first started using it. After fiddling with the exposure it got better. Otherwise I really dig it. Nightshot works really well. Menus are pretty usable too. Only other thing is the battery only lasts about an hour. The 16.5 hour battery they talk about is sold separately for over $100.
This will take you for an adventure you will never forget.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 7.7 out of 10
Created: Apr 23, 2000
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I bought this a few months ago and found it very helpful when Iwent to Hawaii. The imiage stablization is a very nick feature tohave. I found that the night snot is the best feature i was able to zoom into the back of the cave and see all of the bats and stuff like that. I think the 2.5 in lcd you can live without because tou still can't have audio when you are record ing or doing playback, the good part is that it has outstanding A/V performace on your computer or tv. i think this is great for it's money. P.S. Digital i think is just a waste bucause when you are have the whole family over at your house they arent going to be looking at the texture of the concrete they are going to look at the nice smiles of the children's faces.
The Best value for Money (Rating 4 1/2 stars)
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 7.2 out of 10
Created: Jul 25, 2000
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Start with the amazing 2 and 1/2 inch LCD viewfinder,Nightshot, digital image stabilization, Hi8-XR - the standard SONY fare (ALL excellent and proven). Add Super LaserLink Wireless Transmitter and you have a winner. Have you ever been frustrated by connecting proper video and audio cables from the back of your TV and VCR to your camcorder? Have you had to go back and switch cables when you connected audio to video and vice versa? No more frustrations with super laser link which provides cable free communication to your TV/VCR. You can record in widescreen, you can record in 0 lux lighting and playback in stereo. Your battery life is an amazing 16 hours!pThe only reason for not buying this camera - the rate at which SONY comes up with these great products, you will be drooling at a better model next year!
Sony CCD-TRV87 Hi8 Camcorder Review
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.4 out of 10
Created: Feb 17, 2001
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I have used this camera for about 100 hours now. I have used and figured out 99% of the special features. pPros: Many special effects such as: infrared, black and white, cartoon like effect, and a couple others. It also has 16:9 recording but distorts the picture when recording. It has an excellent playback speaker when watching videos you have already taken on the 2.5 " LCD screen. It also has about 5 digital effects such as slow shutter or flashing pictures. The photo option lets you create a slide show easily and allows you to use the fade features such as overlap really easily. The battery that came with the camera lasts me about 1.8 hours using the LCD screen and about 2 hours using the black and white viewfinder. This is a surprise, because I thought it would only last an hour with the LCD screen. This camera also lets you record TV just like a VCR which is a nice feature if you like to edit videos. I also like the feature that lets you put words on the screen as you record. The stereo sound recording on this camera is great. The LCD screen is also crystal clear and is easily big enough to see what your recording.pCons: Grainy picture in low light condition. However, if you use the light on the camera, it drastically improves the grainy picture. The zoom gets really pixely at anything zoomed in more than about 180 times. The camera is larger and heavier than the new digital ones. The manual focus can also be tough to work but it isn't too bad.pThis is an excellent camera. I would recommend it over the digital ones just because you get a lot more features for your money and the quality of the picture isn't all that different.
What fun!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.4 out of 10
Created: Dec 20, 2000
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I just got this camera in time for the holidays. It is so much fun. The "photo" feature is great. You can create a slide show on tape! The night vision is amazing. The infrared lighting lets you see anything in the dark. It has many special effects you can use to spice up the home movies. The standard battery charges quickly and lasts for about an hour, depending on use of the lcd viewer and light. The picture and sound quality are excellent. Overall, this video camera is an excellent value.
The last of the decent Sony pure analog camcorders
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.8 out of 10
Created: Apr 11, 2002
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This camcorder was introduced in 1999, which was in essence the "high water" mark year of the Sony analog camcorder line. Digital -- which had been introduced by Sony years earlier -- took over the "top of the line" position the following year, which led Sony to simultaneously begin "cheapening" the Hi8 analog machines (in an attempt to drive the "bells and whistles crowd" to the more profitable digital camcorders). This meant stereo sound disappeared from the Hi8s in 2000, as did flying erase heads, digital special effects and photo mode. pBeing the Hi8 line leader the previous year -- before that cheapening began -- the TRV87 is therefore Sony consumer analog video at its best, crammed with every feature Sony ever put into that format. It's all here -- the Hi8XR format (440 lines of vertical resolution, which in side to side comparison with DV's 500 lines is almost impossible to differentiate), LCD viewing, digital special effects, on-board lighting, Super Nightshot, photo mode, full titling, a wide range of pre-programmed exposure modes, Laserlink...it goes on and on. Yes, granted, the chassis is that classic "handful" TRV size, so this Sony isn't quite as cute and sexy as those teeny current DV palmcorders - but it provides video that is just as good, and costs a lot, lot less. This machine is destined to be a classic, in the same category as the infamous Sony TR101 (their first serious Hi8 machine from almost a decade earlier).
Excellent Camcorder
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Jun 1, 2000
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I love this little camcorder. It's easy to use and very portable. The picture quality is perfect, given good lighting conditions and the sound quality is outstanding. Why even bother with a digital camera when this little beauty does everything better and costs hundreds less.
My Sony Handycam CCD-TRV87 Camcorder
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Oct 13, 2000
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I purchased this video camera and it has performed excellent from the day I opened the box.p The ease of use is great!p I purchased a long life battery and can get up to 16 hours of recording or playback at a time.p Would I buy this camera again ? The answer is YES!
Sony CCD-TRV87
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Jun 10, 2000
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I just bought it and it works GREAT. It takes a few minutes to get the handle of the menus and to set the exposure on first acquaintance but one rapidly warms to this camera. Overall I am very happy with the camera. I haven't had a chance to try out the infra red hookup to my Sony TV yet.
Sony CCD-TRV87
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 2.8 out of 10
Created: Jun 10, 2000
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I just bought it and it works GREAT. It takes a few minutes to get the handle of the menus and to set the exposure on first acquaintance but one rapidly warms to this camera. Overall I am very happy with the camera. I haven't had a chance to try out the infra red hookup to my Sony TV yet.
Wrong Image
Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 0.3 out of 10
Created: Aug 30, 2001
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The TRV87 has 360x digital zoom. THe posted image shows a 330x zoom