Sony CCD-TRV138 Hi8 Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
by Sony
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Customer Review: Good enough.
Summary: 3 Stars
This is your basic video camera. I'd say it's good for those who just need a video camera for occassional video recording. It has the basic features, with NightShot as an additional bonus. The picture quality isn't as great as I thought it would be (it's a bit grainy on my 36" WEGA), it doesn't record in stereo, and I wish it could hook up on my computer, but there's no USB port. I guess for the price you pay, it's expected. I'd recommend it if you're not really looking for something too hi-tech. I wish I could've gone with something better, maybe the next model up, but hey, it gets the job done.Customer Review: Camcorder sent did not read Hi8 as it was stated
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this camcorder to recover my family memories by making DVDs from my old Video 8 and Hi8 tapes. The advertising stated that the Sony Handyman CCD-TRV138 Hi8 Camcorder will be able to playback these types of tapes. However, the camera was not able to playback the Hi8 tapes. It only played the Video 8 ones. The person that sold it to me answered my emails promptly but was not able to answer why this camera was not doing what it was supposed to do.Customer Review: 8mm archiving
Summary: 3 Stars
Steven, i would like to know how you record to DVD-R from this camcorder. I know sony offers a video adaptor, (VMC-20FR) for connecting to a TV or VCR; do you connect to a VCR, then to a DVD-R recorder?
Pinnacle Systems makes a DVD Recorder that connects composite video to USB, is this what you use? I too want to preseve my old 8mm analog tapes, and i am looking for the best way to accomplish this.
Customer Review: Buy it on EBAY
Summary: 3 Stars
Go to EBay and buy this item. If there is something wrong with it, take it to your local camera shop and have them repair it, and it will still cost a lot less extra than what they want at these stores. That's ridiculous what they want. Other than that, it's a good camera. If you plan on transferring your tapes on to DVD, get a camcorder with S video, this one does not have it.Customer Review: Good player for 8mm tapes
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this cancorder for one purpose: to playback old 8mm tapes for recording onto a DVD-R recorder. For this purpose it is ideal: low cost; colour view sceen with sound; plays 8mm and Hi8 tapes; rugged and high quality feel, so it may last a long time; apparently the only name-brand 8mm camera available at this time.
If you are looking for a general purpsose camcorder do not buy this one for the following reasons
1. 8mm and Hi8 is obsolete. When your camcorder finally breaks (as all three of mine did after an average of 5 years use) you will have a hard time finding a device to playback your precious tapes on.
2. This camcorder has no "steady shot" which in my experience is the most important feature for easy recording of good quality videos.
3. This camcorder is rather big and heavy compared to many others available.
Steven Woodward